Principal Software Engineer

Medtronic

Principal Software Engineer responsible for leading engineering activities to optimize products at Medtronic. Collaborating with teams to ensure quality, reliability, and process improvement.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeWarsaw • Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,800 - $229,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularASP.NETAWSAzureCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKubernetesLuaMicroservices.NETNode.jsPythonReactScalaSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs, develops, tests, debugs and implements operating systems components, software tools and utilities ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and efficient
Develops database architecture
Captures User Requirements Specification working with the process owner
Determines systems software design requirements
Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to generate systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures
Works across a variety of software lifecycle activities as determined by program needs
Provides technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to other software engineers, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards
Identifies and solves complex technical issues, finding innovative solutions that align with business objectives
Conducts code reviews, providing feedback and guidance to junior engineers
Collaborates with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project scope and requirements
Stays up to date with the latest technologies and trends, advocating for the adoption of best practices
Contributes to the long-term strategic planning for software development, ensuring the organization's technical vision is realized

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of Software Engineering OR advanced degree and 5+ years of Software Engineering
Equipment connectivity
Strong project management skills
Ignition and deviseWISE experience
Azure, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform experience
React, Angular, Node.js, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, WebAPI experience
Microservices Architecture, Test-Driven Development, Agile & Scrum, CI/CD Pipelines, RESTful API Design
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, coding languages, and development tools
Ability to lead and motivate teams, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers
Ability to identify and solve complex problems, think critically, and make informed decisions
Experience with agile development methodologies and best practices
Experience with relevant programming languages, frameworks, and technologies (e.g., Java, C++, NET, Scala, Lua, Python, SQL, cloud platforms)

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
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
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentdatabase architecturemicroservices architecturetest-driven developmentRESTful API designprogramming languagesAgileScrumCI/CD pipelinescoding languages

Soft Skills

project managementtechnical guidancementoringproblem solvingcritical thinkingcommunicationteam leadershipcollaborationcoachingstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor's Degreeadvanced degree