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 StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,400 - $225,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams for complex medical device software, with a strong focus on architecture, design, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in Agile methodologies and capable of driving continuous improvement while managing cross-functional collaboration.

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Software ArchitectureMedical Product Software DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesPython and C++ ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance (FDA, IEC-62304)

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentCode ReviewIntegration PracticesRequirements TraceabilityEmbedded SoftwareReal-Time SystemsData VisualizationTechnical Report WritingConfiguration ManagementEngineering Management Tools

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipPeople ManagementStrong Work EthicEntrepreneurial DriveEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Medical Device SoftwareRegulated Product DevelopmentQuality AssuranceCross-Functional CollaborationContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber 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 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 Agile software development methodologies
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
Work on the Affera Mapping and Ablation System for cardiac arrhythmia treatment

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 good documentation practices, software lifecycle processes, configuration management, and engineering management tools
Ability to work with Quality, Regulatory, Systems, Test, and other engineering partners
Ability to work with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers on integration issues
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
Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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 at the time of hire and for the duration of employment; sponsorship is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible benefits package
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 (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required under applicable state law