A Day in the Life: Senior Software Manager
Medtronic's Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) business is looking for a Senior Software Manager to be part of a high-performing team that is revolutionizing the design and development of energy-based therapeutic medical devices to treat hypertension. In this role, you will leverage both your technical breadth and business acumen to support the newly approved medical therapy device software, along with accessory digital solutions.
Treatments We Offer: Renal Denervation
Key Technologies: Symplicity Spyral™ Renal Denervation (RDN) System
This position is in Mounds View, MN, within the Interventional Cardiology Therapies Operating Unit. Working on-site 4 days per week as part of a commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration. This role will require less than 10% travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
The Senior Software Engineering Manager will have full life cycle responsibility for a software product in the ICT portfolio and oversight of a team of software engineers who develop and support firmware, embedded, GUI and application software for stand-alone medical device and accessory digital solutions. Responsible for department processes, talent recruitment, performance and development, resource planning and prioritizing and directing the responsibilities of the team.
The Senior Software Manager partners closely with Product Teams leadership across the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) of products.
Responsibilities
•Lead a team of software engineers for capital equipment (RF Generator) and accessory software, encompassing development and support of firmware, embedded software and GUI for medical device, along with Windows applications and Cloud services
•Lead the Scrum Team through the SDLC for medical devices following IEC 62304/82304
•Work with different stakeholders and cross-functional teams to prioritize team work according to business needs
•Collaborate with stakeholders to gather input, provide updates, and align product strategies with their needs and expectations
•Decompose and elaborate on feature requirements and management of team backlog
•Guide SW development scrum team in sprint and increment planning, championing and supervising value-focused capabilities
•Participate in Risk Assessment and requirements development
•Participate in the documentation of the software including architecture and design detail, unit testing, defect tracking and reports
•Accountable for the quality, robustness, predictability, and completeness of the team's output, including tracking and reporting software quality metrics
•Accountable for the team's compliance with internal design controls and medical device regulations and standards
•Prepare team members for certification and regulatory audits; may represent the team's work in audits
•Drive departmental excellence, proficiency, best practice, and consistency across project teams
•Anticipate the need for new development tools, methods, technologies, and processes
•Represent the team to the wider organization
•Mentor and coach team members
The successful candidate will have
•Experience building medical device software
•Experience building Windows based applications and Cloud services
•Experience leading agile software development teams
Qualifications
Must Have - Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline and minimum of 7 years of work technical experience OR advanced degree in computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline with 5 years of technical work experience, and 5 years of managerial experience
Nice to Have:
•Familiarity with FDA submissions, design history files (DHF), and technical documentation
•Experience in software architecture design, writing design documents, creating flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts
•Agile SAFe training/experience
•Excellent collaboration skills across engineering, quality, and regulatory teams
•Pragmatic decision-making that balances compliance, security, and delivery velocity
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Benefits & Compensation
Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations (USD): $175,200.00 - $262,800.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.
Benefits available to regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
Benefits available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
The application window for this opening is anticipated to close on 3 Nov 2026.
