Principal Software Engineer

Medtronic

Principal Software Engineer leading software engineering activities in a healthcare technology company. Responsible for product quality and performance across manufacturing operations.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeWarsaw • Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,800 - $229,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Software Engineering, including proficiency in programming languages, frameworks, and cloud platforms. Capable of leading teams, mentoring junior engineers, and implementing efficient software solutions aligned with business objectives.

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Software EngineeringProject ManagementMicroservices ArchitectureAgile & ScrumCloud Platforms

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Hard Skills

JavaC++NETScalaLuaPythonSQLReactAngularNode.js

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSDockerKubernetesJenkinsTerraformHTML5CSS3WebAPI

Industry Keywords

Test-Driven DevelopmentCI/CD PipelinesRESTful API DesignDatabase ArchitectureUser Requirements Specification

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
Capture 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
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to generates systems software engineering policies, standards and procedures
Work across a variety of software lifecycle activities as determined by program needs
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to other software engineers, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards
Identify and solve complex technical issues, finding innovative solutions that align with business objectives
Conduct code reviews, providing feedback and guidance to junior engineers
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project scope and requirements
Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends, advocating for the adoption of best practices
Contribute 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
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)