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A Day in the LifeAs a Senior Enterprise Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of Windows desktop applications that support medical technologies. This role partners with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle to deliver scalable, maintainable, and compliant software solutions that meet business, customer, and regulatory requirements.Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, test, and maintain Windows desktop applications with hardware integration capabilities.
- Participate in software architecture, technical design discussions, and code reviews to ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements, define technical solutions, and support product development initiatives.
- Develop and execute software testing and debugging activities to identify, analyze, and resolve defects.
- Create and maintain technical documentation to support regulatory compliance, product development, and business requirements.
- Contribute throughout the product lifecycle, including planning, design, development, verification, release, deployment, and post-release support.
- Apply Agile development methodologies and software engineering best practices to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, software quality, and development efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 8 to 12 years of software development experience, including Windows desktop application development.
- 6+ years of experience designing and developing Windows desktop applications using C#, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), and related Windows technologies.
- Experience developing graphical user interface (GUI) applications and integrating software with hardware devices.
- Experience with object-oriented design principles, software architecture patterns, and application design patterns.
- Experience working within Agile software development environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the medical device industry or another regulated industry subject to quality and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with networking and communication protocols used in distributed software systems.
- Knowledge of software security practices, risk analysis, and secure software development methodologies.
- Experience supporting products through the complete software development lifecycle.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 8 to 12 years of software development experience, including Windows desktop application development
- 6 or more years designing and developing Windows desktop applications using C#, WPF, and related Windows technologies
- Experience developing graphical user interface applications and integrating software with hardware devices
- Experience with object-oriented design principles, software architecture patterns, and application design patterns
- Experience working within Agile software development environments
- Experience in the medical device industry or another regulated industry
- Experience with networking and communication protocols used in distributed software systems
- Knowledge of software security practices, risk analysis, and secure software development methodologies
- Experience supporting products through the complete software development lifecycle
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
Medtronic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Medtronic and has not been reviewed or approved by Medtronic.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, with high-quality medical, dental, and vision options through major providers and added mental-health resources. These programs are frequently highlighted as a core strength of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family benefits stand out, including up to 24 weeks paid leave for U.S. birthing parents, 12 weeks for other parents, and a global Family Care Leave at 100% pay. Family-building support (fertility, adoption/surrogacy reimbursements) and backup care further reinforce this strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is described as competitive and reliable for long-term savings. Additional financial programs, such as tuition assistance and charitable-gift matching, complement retirement planning.
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What We Do
Medtronic is a global healthcare solutions company operating in approximately 160 countries. We are committed to improving lives through our medical technologies, services, and solutions. Since our beginning, 60 years ago, our Mission has remained the same: to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for people around the world. The Mission is our ethical framework and inspirational goal guiding our day-to-day work. It reminds us that our efforts are transforming millions of lives each year. To meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals around the globe, we operate from more than 370 locations in approximately 160 countries.
