Software Engineer II – Core Infrastructure, Python/C++

Medtronic

Software Engineer II developing platform infrastructure components using Python and C++ for healthcare technology company. Engaging in integration, debugging, and design discussions to deliver critical features.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeNewton • Massachusetts, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,000 - $144,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerLinuxPythonQt

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and maintain platform infrastructure components — services, IPC, device interfaces, data pipelines — in Python and C++ on Linux.
Help integrate hardware components and device firmware interfaces into the production software stack.
Own moderately scoped features or components and deliver end-to-end.
Make routine technical decisions within established team guidelines.
Contribute to subsystem design discussions and implementation planning.
Debug issues across components, with guidance as needed.
Participate in code reviews, integration, testing, and technical documentation.
Build understanding of broader system interactions and interfaces.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience
Experience with Linux systems programming — processes, threading, IPC, networking.
Strong programming skills, understanding, and knowledge of Python/C++ or equivalent.
Ability to contribute in a mixed Python/C++ with Qt /QML environment.
Solid foundation in software engineering principles, including object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, memory management, and version control.
Experience developing on Linux-based systems.
Exposure to Docker, CI/CD, or container-based development workflows.
Familiarity with debugging multi-process, distributed, or device-connected systems.
Sound judgment when evaluating the quality and correctness of AI-generated code.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC++Linux systems programmingIPCnetworkingobject-oriented designdata structuresalgorithmsmemory managementversion control

Soft Skills

sound judgmenttechnical decision makingcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree