Software Engineer II – PH – Fridley/Rice Creek, MN (Onsite)

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 18 Jul 2026.

Responsibilities

• Own firmware features for implantable neurostimulator systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) and proprietary communication protocols.
• Develop embedded software utilizing various BLE stacks.
• Contribute to firmware requirements, architecture, traceability, scope management, software hazard analysis, and design documentation.
• Design, implement, debug, and optimize embedded firmware while executing unit and integration testing.
• Develop test designs, test scripts, and formal technical reports to support verification activities.
• Perform regression testing, failure analysis, and debugging of embedded software and automated test scripts.
• Analyze test data, document findings, and recommend design or process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall system design and product development.
• Participate in design reviews, development milestones, and product release activities.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulations, software development processes, and quality system requirements while driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Technical field with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Technical field with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing embedded software using C and C++.
• Strong knowledge of embedded systems design, low-level firmware development, device drivers, peripherals, and communication protocols.
• Experience developing software for medical devices or other regulated products, with a solid understanding of applicable software development processes and quality standards.
• Experience partnering with Systems Engineering, Verification & Validation, Human Factors, Quality, and other cross-functional stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Experience authoring software requirements and translating them into comprehensive verification strategies, test designs, and test cases.
• Experience participating in the complete software development lifecycle, from planning and design through implementation, verification, and product release.
• Familiarity with regulated software development environments and industry standards for medical device software.
• Knowledge of Medtronic Neuro devices, programs, and associated software applications is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• In order to be considered for this position, the following basic qualifications must be evident on your resume:

Skills

• Software development skills, particularly in embedded systems and medical device software.
• Experience with Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) and proprietary communication protocols.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and quality standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package including:

• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match

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.