Principal Software Test Engineer - Automation at Medtronic · Newton

Principal Software Test Engineer - Automation Location: Mounds View, Minnesota, United States of America We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 May 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Medtronic isseekinga motivated and detail-oriented Principal SoftwareTestEngineer -Automation to join our Affera Mapping and Ablation System team. This role is essential in supporting the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and performance of our advanced medical devices.Youwillbean integral memberofthe Affera Software Team, working oncutting-edgetechnology in the electrophysiology field. The ideal candidate has experience designing, developing,validating, andmaintainingtest automation frameworks to test real-time high-performance visualization applications. They will take ownership of key features while working collaboratively with other engineering teams and are passionate about working on a product that will have a positive impact on the lives of millions. About the Affera Mapping and Ablation System The Affera Mapping and Ablation System is an innovative medical technology designed to treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The system involves advanced mapping techniques to create detailed images of the heart's electrical activity, helping physiciansidentifyabnormal areas causing arrhythmias. Onceidentified, the Affera Ablation System delivers targeted energy to disrupt these abnormal signals, restoringnormal heart rhythm. Primary Responsibilities Craft a flexible and reliable test automation framework tailored to our company and product needs. Investigate, propose, and implementnew technologiesor processes which improve the reliability and efficiency of automation. Maintainbroadunderstanding of current testing software technologies. Perform workflow analysis, document testresultsand recommend quality improvements Applytheappropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle. Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree anda minimum of7years of relevant experience ORMaster’sdegree witha minimum of5years of relevant experience OR PhD with3years relevant experience Preferred Qualifications Strongin programming languages such as Python, C++/C#or similar languages Knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related Strong understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements. Experiencedtest automation in robotics or related industry. Experience in UI automation for desktop-based applications (LikeRanorex, Appium,Katalon, Squish etc.) Ability to work with QA to ensure testing meets Quality and Regulatory needs. Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations. Ability to work with Systems, Mechanical,Electricaland Software engineers when discovering, documenting, and resolving integration issues. Strong understanding of good documentation practices Experience using a tool or repository for managing test cases (Polarion, TFS, TestRail,JAMAetc). Experience debugging hardware with tools such as oscilloscope and function generators Experiencewritingtechnical reports Experience with QT/QML Experience with software version control systems, such as Git Experience with Agile development Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong communicationskills, both written and verbal #LI-MDT 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. Physical Job Requirements 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. 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. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$122,400.00 - $183,600.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, andSimple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: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), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here. It is 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. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can findherea list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additional Locations: Newton, Massachusetts, United States of America