Position Description:
Coordinate the product development efforts for the Surgical Robotics business. Responsible for the coordination of multiple stakeholders from an all-access position within the Software Engineering Center of Excellence to prioritize and define the scope of software development with stakeholders as a product owner. Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring stories and requirements are clear, actionable, and aligned with business goals. Leverage hybrid Hardware & Software (HW/SW) products using scaled agile framework. Utilize object-oriented design and modern programming languages to include C++, Python, and Simulink. Leverage Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process and tools to include JIRA, Bitbucket, Stash, Confluence, JAMA, Git, and CMake. Coordinate design approach for multiple projects and complex medical systems. Navigate medical devices and other industry regulations such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 26262, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines, Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination (ASPICE), Safety Of The Intended Functionality (SOTIF), FDA 21 CFR Part 802 regulations, and IEC 62304. Navigate performing risk mgmt. analysis of software using software Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Coordinate end-to-end product documentation to include software architecture, design specifications, anomaly tracking, and test reports, supporting compliance and audit readiness. Collaborate with business leaders, customers, and end-users to gather feedback, translating them into technical requirements. Coordinate Software release planning and coordination. Utilize embedded systems development, including firmware and hardware integration. Leverage embedded software architectures, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and debugging tools. Leverage knowledge from possessing a Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Position will be onsite in Boston, MA 4 days per week. #LI-DNI
Basic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering or technical fields and two (2) years of experience as a product owner or product manager for software engineering.
Must possess at least two (2) years’ experience with each of the following: Hybrid hardware and software (HW/SW) product using scaled agile framework; C++, Python, and Simulink; SDLC - AUTOSAR and tools to include JIRA, Bitbucket, Stash, Confluence, JAMA, Git, and CMake; ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 26262, ASPICE, or SOTIF; FMEA; Software architecture, design specifications, anomaly tracking, and test reports, supporting compliance and audit readiness; Software release planning and coordination; Embedded systems development, including firmware and hardware integration; and Embedded software architectures, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and debugging tools. The following certification is required: Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).
Salary: $149,000 to $177,600 per year
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The following benefits and additional compensation are 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).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field and two years experience as a product owner or product manager for software engineering
- At least two years' experience with hybrid hardware and software (HW/SW) products using a scaled agile framework
- At least two years' experience with C++
- At least two years' experience with Python
- At least two years' experience with Simulink
- At least two years' experience with SDLC and AUTOSAR
- At least two years' experience with development tools: JIRA, Bitbucket, Stash, Confluence, JAMA, Git, and CMake
- At least two years' experience with medical/device standards and safety processes (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 26262, ASPICE, or SOTIF)
- At least two years' experience performing software risk management analysis such as FMEA
- At least two years' experience with software architecture, design specifications, anomaly tracking, and test reporting to support compliance and audits
- At least two years' experience with software release planning and coordination
- At least two years' experience in embedded systems development including firmware and hardware integration
- At least two years' experience with embedded software architectures, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and debugging tools
- Certified SAFe® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)
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