Senior Principal Software Engineer

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

• B-Tech/BE in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field with 20+ years of experience in Software and Systems Engineering, OR
• ME/M-Tech with 18+ years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience leading the development and delivery of enterprise-scale software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Expertise in defining and implementing software quality metrics and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development and testing.
• Deep understanding of software engineering processes, including agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Experience driving software process improvement initiatives, leveraging data to enhance software development efficiency and product quality.
• Hands-on experience with Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) principles, driving their integration into the software product lifecycle.
• Familiarity with patient safety standards and industry regulations such as ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 for safety-critical systems, particularly in healthcare or medical device industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical reviews, conduct code analysis, and ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standards.

• Preferrable experience in developing software systems for regulated industries such as healthcare, aerospace, or automotive, where safety and quality are critical.
• Preferrable expertise in statistical process control, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies to drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Preferrable experience working with cloud-native or distributed systems, particularly in optimizing their reliability and scalability.
• Preferrable hands-on experience with software maturity models, such as CMMI, and their application in driving software excellence and continuous improvement.
• Preferrable previous leadership roles in driving cross-functional quality improvement initiatives, particularly in environments requiring stringent safety and regulatory compliance.

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