Embedded Software Engineer II

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Our Purpose  

The Physiological Sensing R&D team is dedicated to the end-to-end development, continuous advancement, and clinical validation of innovative monitoring technologies that measure, interpret, and leverage physiological signals to improve patient outcomes. Their expertise spans anesthesia and depth of sedation monitoring, respiratory monitoring, pulse oximetry, regional oximetry, and the integration of predictive algorithms and clinical decision support solutions. By focusing on non-invasive, real-time technologies, they empower clinicians with actionable insights in surgery, critical care, and other high-risk settings.

A Day in The Life Of:

As an Embedded Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the development of embedded software platforms for physiological monitoring solutions that provide clinicians with meaningful insights and support Medtronic’s Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Your work will span the product lifecycle, from early-stage technical evaluation through feature development, product enhancements, and sustainment. You will work independently, with general supervision, on defined and moderately complex assignments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across different countries.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software.
• Develop proof-of-concept solutions to evaluate new ideas and technologies.
• Contribute to modular software design and broader technical discussions.
• Participate in code reviews and software testing activities.
• Investigate software issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• Create and maintain software requirements, design documentation, test records, and other development records.
• Contribute to software risk analysis and the implementation of risk-control measures.

Key Skills & Experience  

• Level 8 degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.
• Practical programming experience in embedded C and/or C++.
• Experience developing and testing software for resource-constrained microcontrollers.
• Experience developing software for bare-metal and/or RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Experience working with one or more embedded interfaces and peripherals, such as UART, SPI, I²C, ADC, and PWM.
• Experience debugging embedded software using hardware and software debugging tools.
• Understanding of software-development practices, including modular design, source control, code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Ability to work independently, with general supervision, on defined and moderately complex software assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience developing embedded software using STM32 or a comparable microcontroller platform.
• Experience developing embedded software using an RTOS such as ThreadX, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or a comparable RTOS.
• Experience with unit testing, including the use of test frameworks and mocks, or with static-analysis and automated-testing tools.
• Exposure to CI/CD practices for embedded software development.
• Experience developing and debugging software for prototype or early-stage hardware.
• Experience working in a regulated software-development environment, preferably within the medical-device industry.
• Familiarity with IEC 62304, software risk-management practices, or traceability between requirements, implementation, and verification evidence.
• Experience developing Python-based tools for testing, automation, diagnostics, or data analysis.

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package 

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Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

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