Software Quality Engineer I – Reliability, Compliance

Medtronic

. Support software quality efforts for Cardiac Ablation Solutions products and ensure compliance with FDA CFR, MDR, IEC 62304, and ISO 13485 .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,800 - $97,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in software quality assurance for medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and international standards. Proficient in risk analysis, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and security.

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Software Quality AssuranceRisk AnalysisPython ProgrammingMedical Device ComplianceElectrophysiology Experience

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Hard Skills

Software Code WritingSoftware Code InterpretationRisk AnalysisDocumentation DevelopmentQuality Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

PythonQtDockerLinux

Industry Keywords

FDA CFRMDRIEC 62304ISO 13485Cardiac Ablation Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityDockerLinuxPythonQt

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support software quality efforts for Cardiac Ablation Solutions products and ensure compliance with FDA CFR, MDR, IEC 62304, and ISO 13485
Serve as a member of the extended quality team for Affera software releases used for electrophysiology procedures
Collaborate with quality team members and complete assigned functional work within program deadlines
Participate in software risk analysis activities and ensure comprehensive risk-file coverage
Support post-market activities, including defect assessments, issue assessments, health risk assessments, and CAPAs
Review and approve Design History File documents related to software and security, including requirements, design, development, integration, test protocols, test reports, verification, validation, and tooling
Develop and review documentation for traceability, testability, and compliance according to standard operating procedures
Build product and project expertise through engineering-lab work and assigned product training
Track software quality metrics and support continuous monitoring and improvement of product reliability
Recommend design or test methods and propose changes to improve software and process reliability and security
Contribute to quality engineering program strategies for reliability objectives
Review and support product security testing strategies
Attend a live EP case at least once per year when available and participate in virtual live-case learning
Collaborate with R&D, medical safety, regulatory affairs, and clinical teams
Travel less than 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience
Proven ability to write new software code
Ability to quickly and effectively read, interpret, and understand existing software code
Must be authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Medical device or other regulated industry experience and/or experience working with a software development team
Experience performing formal risk analysis
Experience using or working with Python, Qt, Docker, and Linux
Knowledge of cybersecurity and the software lifecycle within regulated environments, including design, development, and post-market support
Experience with cardiac/electrophysiology medical specialties
Advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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
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)
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law
Employee Stock Purchase Plan for temporary employees