Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Systems Developer

Responsibilities

• Work within our highly technically diverse multidisciplinary teams (application software, embedded, cloud platform, etc.).
• Contribute to the core application software by developing enhancements for our existing intra‑operative devices.
• Take ownership of the maintainability and reliability of the application software in our existing intra‑operative devices and help develop the software stack for our next‑generation intra‑operative devices.
• Maintain and enhance methods for device monitoring and cloud connectivity.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve issues reported from testing and support.
• Participate in the relevant security and regulatory compliance processes.
• Develop robust and secure‑by‑design software fit for a medical‑grade system.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• BS/MS in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 or 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Current experience in developing high quality, high performing code in modern C++ (C++17 and higher).
• Strong knowledge of Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience with inter‑process communication frameworks (gRPC, DDS, Zenoh, etc.).
• Experience working with deployed hardware systems and remote device management.
• Experience with unit testing using methodologies like Test‑Driven Development (TDD), including proficiency with testing frameworks such as Google Test (gtest) or similar tools.
• Flexible – you can independently solve problems as they arise but are comfortable asking for help when you need it.
• Comfortable with complexity – being able to think through consequences of changes in a highly interconnected ecosystem over varied use environments.
• A high level of code craftsmanship and focus on quality.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with GUI frameworks like React or Qt.
• Familiarity with regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, finance, or aerospace.
• Knowledge of AWS, systems engineering principles, and core security concepts.

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be able to commute frequently to London‑based office; 2 days per week onsite.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Pay range: United Kingdom: 76,800.00 GBP – 115,200.00 GBP. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Medtronic employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.