Medtronic
Healthcare Technology
PrincipalSoftwareEngineerCoreInfrastructure(Python/C++)
“Principal Software Engineer - Core Infrastructure (Python/C++) at Medtronic. Skills: Core Infrastructure architecture, Python, C++, System reliability, Real-time data movement, Device communications, Service composition. Set the technical direction for the core infrastructure that the Prism Mapping platform runs on. Lead architecture for cross-cutting concerns: real-time data movement, device communications, service composition, and system reliability under clinical conditions”
What You'll Achieve.
put patients first in everything we do; alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life
Industry & Context.
Exercise broad technical judgment in defining approaches to complex system and architectural problems with limited oversight; Experience solving ambiguous, high-impact technical problems spanning multiple domains or subsystems
minimum of 4 days a week onsite, Physical Job Requirements, U. S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc. ) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience
Nice to Have
Deep expertise in Linux systems programming, real-time/near-real-time architecture, device-connected systems, Track record of architecting platform-level software that other teams build on, Deep expertise in Python and C++, software architecture for complex, multi-component systems, Proven experience delivering complex, real-time, device-integrated, or networked systems, Experience leading large, complex, cross-functional technical initiatives, Experience defining architecture, standards, or technical direction across multiple components or teams, Experience solving ambiguous, high-impact technical problems spanning multiple domains or subsystems, Experience influencing technical decisions beyond immediate team boundaries, Experience in regulated environments preferred, Advances how the team uses AI tools — introduces new approaches that raise team productivity and quality
What You'll Do.
Set the technical direction for the core infrastructure that the Prism Mapping platform runs on
Lead architecture for cross-cutting concerns: real-time data movement
device communications
and system reliability under clinical conditions
Work closely with senior engineering leaders
and quality to shape multi-release
Mentor senior and principal engineers
Raise the engineering bar for how foundational software is built in a medical device environment
Lead architecture for the Prism Mapping platform's foundational software — runtime
and the operational backbone of a medical device
Define multi-release direction for how the platform scales with new clinical capabilities
and evolving regulatory expectations
Set the engineering bar for infrastructure code on reliability
Lead the design and delivery of major subsystems
cross-cutting architecture
or large technical initiatives
Exercise broad technical judgment in defining approaches to complex system and architectural problems with limited oversight
Drive technical alignment across software
and other cross-functional teams
Establish and promote software design patterns
engineering standards
and development best practices
Provide technical leadership across teams through mentoring
and guidance on critical engineering decisions
Identify and drive improvements in architecture
development processes
Shape the technical roadmap and architectural direction for major subsystems or product capabilities
Communicate complex technical tradeoffs
and recommendations to stakeholders across functions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with senior engineering leaders, hardware architects, systems engineering, and quality; Drive technical alignment across software, systems, quality, product, and other cross-functional teams; Provide technical leadership across teams through mentoring, design reviews, and guidance on critical engineering decisions; Communicate complex technical tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders across functions
Communication Scope
Communicate complex technical tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders across functions
Process & Methodology
Lead the design and delivery of major subsystems, cross-cutting architecture, or large technical initiatives
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