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Software Engineering Manager – Cardiac Ablation Solutions
Medtronic. Lead software engineering teams responsible for architecture, design, development, and sustaining activities for complex medical device software .
Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMounds View • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,400 - $225,600 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams for medical device software development, with a strong focus on architecture, design, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in managing cross-functional collaboration, technical direction, and continuous improvement in line with FDA standards.
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Software ArchitectureMedical Product Software DevelopmentPython ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingAgile Methodologies
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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentRequirements TraceabilityCode ReviewIntegration PracticesConfiguration ManagementReal-Time SystemsEmbedded SoftwareData VisualizationTechnical Report WritingQuality Management
Soft Skills
People ManagementTechnical LeadershipExecution DisciplineCoaching and MentoringCross-Functional Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Engineering Management ToolsContinuous Improvement ToolsSoftware Lifecycle Processes
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced DegreeUnrestricted U.S. Work Authorization
Industry Keywords
FDA GuidanceIEC-62304Medical Device PlatformsComplex Software SystemsCardiac Arrhythmias
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber SecurityPythonC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead software engineering teams responsible for architecture, design, development, and sustaining activities for complex medical device software
- Define technical direction, development priorities, and execution plans aligned with product and business strategy
- Support release milestone planning and execution, risk management, defect resolution, and continuous improvement
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions for current and future product releases
- Define, plan, organize, and coordinate software development deliverables across multiple sites in accordance with FDA and other regulatory requirements
- Recruit, coach, mentor, retain, and develop high-performing software engineering talent
- Lead forecasting, effort estimation, resource planning, technical planning, execution, and release activities
- Drive continuous improvement through industry-standard software engineering technologies, methods, and tools
- Apply software development methodologies, including Agile practices
- Champion best practices in software development, architecture, cybersecurity, testability, and documentation
- Oversee software engineering practices improving quality, maintainability, scalability, and product performance
- Contribute to product strategy through technical assessment, roadmap input, and tradeoff analysis
- Develop software for the Affera mapping and ablation system, a medical technology used to treat cardiac arrhythmias
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience
- Demonstrated ability to balance technical leadership, people management, execution discipline, and long-term engineering strategy
- Familiarity with Python and C++
- Thorough understanding of software architecture, design, implementation, code review, integration, and requirements traceability practices
- Strong knowledge of medical product software development, IEC-62304, and FDA guidance
- Relevant software engineering experience in regulated product development
- Strong understanding of documentation practices, software lifecycle processes, configuration management, and engineering management tools
- Ability to work with Quality, Regulatory, Systems, Test, and other engineering partners
- Experience leading teams developing complex software systems involving real-time performance, hardware integration, data visualization, or distributed system components
- Experience with embedded software, real-time systems, imaging, mapping, or medical device platforms
- Experience writing technical reports
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at time of hire and for duration of employment; sponsorship is not offered for roles below Principal level
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
- Short-term incentive: Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
- Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
- Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required by applicable state law