Principal Software Test Engineer - Automation

Responsibilities

• Craft a flexible and reliable test automation framework tailored to product needs
• Investigate, propose, and implement new technologies to improve automation efficiency
• Perform workflow analysis, document test results, and recommend quality improvements
• Maintain a broad understanding of current testing software technologies
• Apply appropriate standards, processes, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
• Work with engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose product configurations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
• PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or C#
• Experience with UI automation for desktop-based applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Product verification, IEC-62304, and FDA guidance
• Experience in test automation within robotics or related industries
• Experience using test management tools like Polarion, TFS, TestRail, or JAMA
• Experience with software version control systems such as Git
• Experience with QT/QML and Agile development environments
• Ability to debug hardware using tools like oscilloscopes and function generators

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

About the Company

Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology, dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. We engineer extraordinary solutions to solve the world's most challenging health problems, from cardiac arrhythmias to diabetes, through continuous innovation and a mission-driven culture.