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As a Senior Software Engineer working at Medtronic, you will be a significant contributor in the development of control algorithms that supports, legacy, current and future generations of robotic surgical instruments.

You will create software solutions that run on a sophisticated real-time embedded platform, using embedded sensor and actuator hardware to deliver high-bandwidth, precise and robust instrument response. In addition, this role will involve engagement with the electromechanical design of surgical instruments at all stages – with a focus on control software requirements development that is compatible with the test, verification, and validation of a safety-critical system.

A Day in the Life

• Design and develop software in Simulink that enables surgeons and operating-room staff to control “Hugo”, a Robotic Assisted Surgery System

• Integrate and test new controller software on hardware and with the rest of the robotic platform

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification methods

• Partner with the greater software organization, systems engineering, and validation groups

• Define and review software requirements

• Conduct hardware-in-loop testing of prototype as well as product software

• Act as an independent reviewer of Simulink models to ensure that all software meets quality standards

• Prepare and participate in design reviews

• Document or participate in the documentation of the software including architecture and design detail, unit testing, anomaly tracking and reports

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 2 years of relevant experience.

• Experience developing software to control complex dynamical systems, preferably in regulated industries.

• Experience in analysis of complex dynamical systems (mechatronics preferred).

• Proficient use of Simulink to design and develop complex software products.

• Experience with real-time operating systems (QNX/VxWorks or equivalent).

• Design and implementation of safety critical software – this includes aspects of risk analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Redundancy, Coding Standards and Verification of software implementations.

• Strong understanding of the fundamentals in signal processing, especially in the context of discrete systems.

• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail, with ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to build consensus and establish common goals.

• Experience in model-based product software development for real-time applications.

• Experience with common software development tools, including build automation, code coverage, unit testing, static analysis, debugging, and source control (git preferred).

Nice to Haves

• Experience developing software in a Linux environment.

• Familiarity with virtual machines, networking concepts, Simulink Coder and an in-depth understanding of code generation .

• Knowledge of mathematics for controlling robotic systems, including multi-body kinematics, feedback controllers, and signal processing.

• Experience with medical product development, including regulatory processes, safety considerations, and hands-on experience with medical devices and surgical instruments.

• Experience with diverse, cross functional teams, as well as geodiversity spanning an international environment is a bonus.

• Unit and integration testing of software

• Software testing with plant models , software architecture design and documentation

• Knowledge of software development processes such as the V-model, requirement engineering, impact analysis.

We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:

• Flexible working environment

• Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results

• Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurance

• Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Skills Lab

• Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program)

Our Commitment

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

About Medtronic

Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic.

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.

In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary.

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