Principal Software Test Engineer

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 As Principal Software Test Engineer, based in Hyderabad, India, you will be responsible for various software Quality Assurance functions during the development lifecycle of complex electro-mechanical medical devices. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. The Principal Software V&V, based in Hyderabad, India, is responsible for ensuring that developed software meets and complies with defined or standardized quality specifications throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) of complex electro-mechanical medical devices. The individual will be a part of a small but professional Software Quality Assurance team and will work closely with Software development engineers and other cross functional teams. This position is participating in development of Automation strategies, test strategies, test plans and test procedures of various software platforms (i.e. embedded, real-time OS, Client-server, web-based, etc.). The individual will report to the Engineering Manager and be a part of a SWQA project team that may consist of on and offsite resources and will work closely with software developers and other cross functional team members. Required Knowledge and Experience: Bachelor degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field with 14 years of professional experience in Embedded Software Testing , specifically within medical device product development (preferably electro-mechanical devices) or other highly regulated industries. Deep understanding and experience testing applications utilizing standard embedded communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART or CAN). Experience in CI/CD models like Bamboo and Jenkins is preferred. Working experience in a prescriptive software development environment following a well-defined software development process. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success working effectively in tightly coupled, cross-functional teams. Nice to Have: Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, serial port analyzers, multi-meters and general lab measurement equipment. Membership in one or more professional societies and/or professional certification (e.g. CSQE, CSTE, etc.). 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. 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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). 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