At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. **A Day in the Life** Design, develop, test, and document systems components, and applications related to surgical generators. Lead requirements gathering, estimating, and planning efforts. Interface with systems, and test engineers as well as quality assurance. Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, and support existing products. Effectively contribute to development teams. Identify and implement process improvements. We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong expertise in C/C++ programming, Data Structures, Socket Programming, Multi-threading, DDS, and QT. As part of the Platform COE, you will work on cutting-edge technology to build high-performance, scalable, and reliable systems in a Linux environment. **Responsibilities:** + Develop and optimize embedded and system-level applications using C/C++ in a Linux environment. + Design and implement Data Structures to optimize system performance and scalability. + Work with Socket Programming to create efficient and secure communication protocols between distributed systems. + Develop multi-threaded applications to maximize system throughput and responsiveness. + Work on DEOS (Real-Time Operating System) to ensure high reliability and real-time functionality in embedded systems. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the Platform COE to deliver high-performance solutions. + Develop graphical user interfaces (GUIs) using QT for embedded or application-based systems. + Design and implement platform-specific software solutions for diverse hardware environments. + Perform unit testing, debugging, and performance analysis to identify and resolve issues. + Participate in code reviews and adhere to best coding practices and standards. + Troubleshoot and solve system-level issues in a multi-threaded, distributed environment. **Minimum Qualifications** + _Bachelors/master’s in computer science/Electronics Engineering with 12+ years of embedded software development in resource constraint and/or low energy environments_ + _Exceptional problem-solving abilities._ + _Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems._ + _Proven experience working with microcontrollers in real-time systems._ + _Experience in Peripherals like UART/SPI/QSPI/I2C/DDR_ + _Expertise in embedded engineering projects, including developing unit, integration, and system-level tests._ + _Experience with and deep understanding of Ethernet Network development_ + _Experience and a good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Bamboo, Jenkins_ + _Experience with Linux Kernel and/or FreeRTOS_ + _Advanced knowledge of Linux / Yocto / XILINX SDK_ + _Comprehensive knowledge of the CMake Build system._ + _Advanced knowledge of Python_ + _Exceptional written and verbal communication skills._ **Good to have:** + _Experience with tools like GitHub, JIRA, and Confluence_ + _Advanced knowledge of Python_ + _Hands-on experience in Docker System_ + _Secure bootloader, Application Encryption, and signing knowledge._ Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. + Designs, develops, tests, documents, operates and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with mechanical and electrical systems. + Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and wide range of products. + Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel. **TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM:** An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills. **DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS** **Autonomy:** Seasoned individual contributor. Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level specialists; may manage projects / processes. **Organizational Impact:** May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments. **Innovation and Complexity:** Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Makes improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of the job area. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements. **Communication and Influence:** Communicates with senior internal and external customers and vendors. Exchange information of facts, statuses, ideas and issues to achieve objective, and influence decision-making. **Leadership and Talent Management:** May provide guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. May manage projects, requiring delegation of work and review of others' work product. **Required Knowledge and Experience:** Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. **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.  **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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). **About 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 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) 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 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. **We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. **We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. **This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… + **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world + **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities + **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: **Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. **Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. **Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. **Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. 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