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Medtronic

Software Engineering Program Manager – Cardiac Ablation Solutions

Medtronic

. Lead software engineering teams responsible for architecture, design, development, testing, and sustaining activities for complex medical device software .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $142,400 - $213,600 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams for medical device software development, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in applying Agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices to enhance software lifecycle processes and product delivery.

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Medical Product Software DevelopmentIEC-62304 ComplianceAgile MethodologiesProgram ManagementCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentArchitecture DesignTesting and Sustaining ActivitiesRisk ManagementDefect ResolutionEffort EstimationResource PlanningConfiguration ManagementData VisualizationReal-Time Performance
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsProblem SolvingCollaborationInfluencing SkillsStrong Work Ethic
Tools & Technologies
Engineering Management ToolsFDA GuidanceQuality Management SystemsSoftware Lifecycle Processes
Industry Keywords
Medical Device SoftwareRegulatory RequirementsContinuous ImprovementProduct DevelopmentTechnical Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead software engineering teams responsible for architecture, design, development, testing, and sustaining activities for complex medical device software
  • Plan and execute release milestones, risk management, defect resolution, and continuous improvement with development and cross-functional teams
  • Define, plan, organize, and coordinate software development deliverables across multiple sites in accordance with FDA and other regulatory requirements
  • Lead forecasting, effort estimation, resource planning, technical planning, execution, and release activities
  • Manage project schedules and budgets
  • Drive continuous improvement by implementing industry-standard software engineering development processes
  • Apply software development methodologies, including Agile practices, to improve execution, collaboration, and delivery
  • Contribute to product strategy through project/product planning, roadmap input, and tradeoff analysis
  • Provide regular status updates for management and cross-functional review
  • Develop software for the Affera Mapping and Ablation System, an innovative medical technology for treating cardiac arrhythmias

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR an Advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of medical product software development, IEC-62304, and FDA guidance, or experience in other highly regulated environments
  • Program Management experience in a technical discipline or relevant software engineering experience
  • Detailed skill in organizing work for unstructured problems or execution tasks
  • Ability to effectively interface with and influence employees at different organizational levels
  • Strength in working with cross-functional teams across facilities to solve problems
  • Strong understanding of good documentation practices, software lifecycle processes, configuration management, and commonly used engineering management tools
  • Record of success in leading product development and/or process improvement projects
  • Ability to work with Quality, Regulatory, Systems, Test, and other engineering partners
  • Experience leading teams that develop complex software systems involving real-time performance, hardware integration, data visualization, or distributed system components
  • Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial drive
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at hire and throughout employment for roles below Principal level

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
  • Short-term incentive through the 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 under applicable state law