Principal Software Engineer - Surgical Robotics

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop software in Simulink and C++ that enables surgeons and operating-room staff to control Hugo.
• Develop requirements with a cross-functional team to define the behavior of Hugo's software.
• Triage defects, develop software unit tests, and review the testing team's software verification protocols.
• Analyze the software for failure modes and develop solutions that mitigate risk.
• Contribute updates to your team's software documentation and architecture.
• Improve the quality of your team's software through design reviews, and ensure your work complies with the procedures of the organization's quality management system.
• Join an Agile Scrum team that collaboratively plans sprints, improves the quality of the team's backlog of tickets, and defines and completes tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer science, including embedded systems, operating systems, and compilation.
• Experience developing software in C/C++, including object-oriented and functional programming.
• Experience developing software in Simulink, including Stateflow and Simulink Coder.
• Experience using common software development tools on Linux, such as Bash shell, build automation (CMake preferred), code coverage, unit testing, static analysis, debugging, and source control (Git preferred).
• Must have interpersonal skills and attention to detail, with ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with diverse teams across the globe.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to Have

• Medical Device Experience.
• Knowledge of biomedical engineering.
• Experience developing software for commercial products, preferably in regulated industries.
• Experience with medical product development, including regulatory processes such as IEC 62304, safety considerations, and hands-on experience with medical devices and surgical instruments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Salary range for U.S. locations: $148,000 - $222,000.
• Eligibility for short-term incentive (Medtronic Incentive Plan).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, Long-term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Additional benefits: Incentive plans, 401(k) with employer contribution and match, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan, Capital Accumulation Plan.