Software Test Engineer II

Transforming Patient Management with Smart Technology At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Software organization develops the next generation medical technologies that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of patients across the world. Our Software is developed with state of the art, industry standard technologies and used by Clinicians and Patients worldwide. As a Senior Software Test Engineer in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Organization, you will be developing software applications which interface with Medtronic implantable cardiac devices and remote management of patients. The CRM team develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes. We are looking for highly motivated and self-starting strong software development engineers looking forward to innovating in a fun and fast paced environment with a passion to improve peoples’ quality of life. The individual will operate in all phases and contribute to all activities of the software development process. The ideal candidate is a software engineer with object-oriented programming experience capable of analyzing software requirements, defining extensible test scenarios, and developing automated tests to verify software in the medical device industry. This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) operating unit and requires on-site presence three days a week. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. A Day in the Life: In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Software Test Engineer II role. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Design and develop high integrity software for medical devices. Design and execute tests for the verification of software requirements. Develop or enhance the automated test framework and tools. Learn and understand software standards for Medical devices. Participate in process improvement initiatives for the software team. This includes recognizing areas for improvement as well as working with others to develop and document process improvements. Work under general direction and collaboratively with internal and external partners located across various geographies. MUST HAVE - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum of 2 years of relevant technical experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of technical experience Nice to Have Strong knowledge of software design, development, debug and test practices Proficiency in two or more of the following technologies: C, C++, Java, Java Script, HTML, VBScript, C#, .NET, Perl, Python, Objective C, Angular, Xamarin Proficiency in one or more of the following tools: Visual Studio, Automated test tool Microsoft Test Manager, Web based applications, Eclipse, Visual Source Safe, and Requisite Pro. Experience in one or more of the following operating systems: Windows, Linux, Android and IOS Strong Leadership and mentoring skills Strong problem-solving skills Strong oral and written communication skills Proficiency working in a team environment Passion for creating high quality software Experience in software design for medical devices Demonstrated skills in writing engineering documents (specifications, etc.) Experience with configuration management tools Experience with Agile methodologies and Test-Driven Development Experience in Open-Source development platform/tools About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. Physical Job Requirements The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)