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A Day in the LifeThe Endoscopy Operating Unit develops software-enabled technologies that support the detection, prevention, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. The team partners across engineering, quality, systems, clinical, and regulatory functions to deliver software solutions spanning web, mobile, desktop, and cloud platforms for medical device applications.This role is based in Hyderabad within the Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center (MEIC) and leads a software engineering team responsible for product development, delivery, and sustainment activities.
As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of software engineers responsible for developing and maintaining software applications that support medical device products. You will balance people leadership, technical execution, and delivery management while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to achieve product, quality, and business objectives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of software engineers delivering web, mobile, desktop, and cloud-based applications.
- Manage sprint execution, backlog prioritization, task assignments, and delivery commitments across multiple projects.
- Partner with Quality, Systems, Program Management, and other cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Drive software development best practices, engineering processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support software architecture, design reviews, verification and validation activities, and technical decision-making.
- Remove execution barriers, manage risks, and ensure predictable delivery of project milestones.
- Mentor and coach engineers through performance development, career growth, and technical skill-building.
- Represent the team in organizational planning, stakeholder reviews, and cross-functional discussions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering successful software projects.
- 5+ years of experience in software development within the medical device or regulated industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing a cross-functional engineering team of 15+ members, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Strong understanding of enterprise application (desktop, mobile, cloud) development and V&V, with a comprehensive knowledge of relevant technologies and methodologies.
- Proven ability to manage projects within a matrix reporting structure, demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to blend people management and technical expertise, with a passion for both leading teams and solving complex technical challenges.
- Experience mentoring and coaching software engineers, with a commitment to fostering their professional growth.
- Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing software compliant with medical device standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or ISO 14971.
- Experience building and leading platform or enterprise software teams supporting commercial products.
- Experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Experience with Application Lifecycle Management tools such as Jira, Git, Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server (TFS), or software risk management methodologies including Software Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (SW FMEA).
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 & CompensationMedtronic 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 or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 15+ years of relevant software development experience
- 5+ years of software development experience in the medical device or another regulated industry
- Experience managing a cross-functional engineering team of 15 or more members
- Strong understanding of enterprise application development across desktop, mobile, and cloud environments
- Knowledge of verification and validation (V&V), relevant technologies, and development methodologies
- Experience managing projects within a matrix reporting structure
- Strong organizational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to combine people management with technical leadership and complex problem solving
- Experience mentoring and coaching software engineers
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Technical management experience leading platform and enterprise application software teams
- Experience with software development lifecycle best practices in medical devices or regulated industries
- Experience developing and commercializing software products in an R&D environment
- Experience providing post-product support
- Experience leading continuous process improvement activities
- Experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe in a regulated environment
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines
- Experience with test-driven development, automated testing, and design documentation
- Understanding of SDLC tools such as JIRA, Git, or TFS
- Experience performing software risk management analysis, preferably using SW FMEA
- Experience providing guidance, coaching, and training on software development technologies and best practices
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.
