Principal Software Engineer - Surgical Robotics

$140,800 - $211,200/Yr

Medtronic - Boston, MA

Full-time - Principal

Boston, MA

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

As a Principal Software Engineer at Medtronic, you will play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of the Robotic Assisted Surgery platform. This position involves leading the design, development, and testing of software that controls surgical instruments, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet regulatory standards. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to define software requirements and contribute to the overall success of the Surgical Operating Unit.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software in Simulink and C++ for the Robotic Assisted Surgery platform.
• Develop requirements with a cross-functional team to define software behavior.
• Triage defects and develop software unit tests.
• Analyze software for failure modes and develop risk mitigation solutions.
• Contribute updates to software documentation and architecture.
• Improve software quality through design reviews and compliance with quality management systems.
• Participate in Agile Scrum team activities, including sprint planning and backlog management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer science, including embedded systems and operating systems.
• Experience developing software in C/C++, including object-oriented and functional programming.
• Experience developing software in Simulink, including Stateflow and Simulink Coder.
• Experience using software development tools on Linux, including Bash, CMake, and Git.

Nice-to-haves

• Medical Device Experience
• Experience developing software for commercial products in regulated industries
• Knowledge of regulatory processes such as IEC 62304
• Experience with medical product development
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Fluency in English

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)