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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the LifeYou will be a member of the Acute Care & Monitoring (ACM) product development team. Specifically, you will join an R&D team creating category-redefining products for the high-growth airway management portfolio. Our team originated from Medtronic's acquisition of Aircraft Medical and combines the agility of a startup with the support of an established manufacturer.

This position is responsible for supporting the development of specialized embedded software systems for healthcare workers, specifically related to airway management in acute care settings such as the operating room, intensive care unit, and emergency department. As an Embedded Software Engineer Jr, you will work closely with cross-functional team members, including software, hardware, mechanical, and systems engineers, to help build the embedded device. You will contribute at the junction of user experience and software engineering, applying sound technical judgment to solve problems and support product development goals. Work is performed in a team setting with guidance from senior engineers and technical leads.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to software development activities including requirements, design, implementation, integration, testing, and maintenance.

• Develop, debug, and maintain embedded software components in C and C++.

• Support development in Linux-based embedded environments, including application-level software and device interfaces.

• Assist with integration of software and hardware components such as cameras, displays, sensors, and communication interfaces.

• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and software verification activities.

• Generate and maintain technical documentation to support product development in a regulated environment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate issues, support root-cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.

• Contribute to software features or prototypes involving image-based workflows, computer vision, or machine learning under guidance from senior team members.

• Support development and maintenance of internal software tools and scripts as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience

• Professional or academic experience coding in C and C++.

• Professional or academic experience in embedded systems development.

• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.

• Professional or academic experience in computer vision or machine learning

• Understanding of software development fundamentals, version control, and debugging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python or shell scripting.

• Familiarity with embedded graphics or GUI libraries such as Qt or LVGL.

• Exposure to image processing, camera systems, or video pipelines.

• Exposure to machine learning frameworks or model deployment workflows.

• Familiarity with communication interfaces such as USB, UART, I2C, and SPI.

• Experience in a regulated development environment such as medical devices, aerospace, or defense.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

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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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$111,200.00 - $166,800.00This 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. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those 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, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

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), andCapital 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.

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