Software Test Engineer II

Medtronic

. Test the functionality and performance of systems software .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,400 - $123,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software verification and testing, including the development and execution of test plans, automation scripting, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in programming languages and tools necessary for effective quality assurance in medical product development.

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Software Verification ExperienceTest Automation Scripting in PythonKnowledge of IEC-62304 and FDA GuidanceExperience with Test Management ToolsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software VerificationTest AutomationPython ProgrammingC++/C# ProgrammingDebugging HardwareTest Protocol CreationTest Case ManagementTechnical Report WritingVersion Control SystemsWorkflow Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationGood Documentation PracticesAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

PolarionTFSTestRailJAMAMatrixBitBucketGitOscilloscopeFunction Generators

Industry Keywords

Medical Product VerificationQuality AssuranceRegulatory ComplianceFunctional RequirementsPerformance Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTFSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Test the functionality and performance of systems software
Develop and execute manual test plans and scripts designed to detect problems
Maintain broad understanding of current testing software technologies
Ensure systems software meets technical and functional requirements
Perform workflow analysis, document test results and recommend quality improvements
Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future models
Review test automation frameworks, tools, techniques, and methodologies
Support testing and quality assurance for the Affera Mapping and Ablation System
Take ownership of key features while collaborating with other engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience
Understanding of creating test protocols for verifying software requirements
Ability to work with QA to ensure testing meets Quality and Regulatory needs
Good documentation practices
Experience using a tool or repository for managing test cases (Polarion, TFS, TestRail, JAMA, Matrix, etc.)
Ability to manage, track and upgrade multiple hardware and software configurations
Knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304 and FDA guidance in a technical discipline, preferably software related
Minimum of 2 years of software verification experience
Proficient in programming languages such as Python, C++/C# or similar languages
Experience debugging hardware with tools such as oscilloscope and function generators
Experience writing, executing, and maintaining test automation scripts in Python or a comparable language
Experience automating functional, regression, and system-level test cases; working with test frameworks and reusable test libraries; analyzing logs and test results; debugging failures; and integrating automated tests into the broader verification workflow
Experience writing technical reports
Experience with software version control systems, such as BitBucket/Git
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 that satisfies the requirements of 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; U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not offered for roles below Principal level

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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
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, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan