Software Engineering Manager

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A Day in the Life

The Endoscopy Operating Unit develops software-enabled technologies that support the detection, prevention, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. The team partners across engineering, quality, systems, clinical, and regulatory functions to deliver software solutions spanning web, mobile, desktop, and cloud platforms for medical device applications.
This role is based in Hyderabad within the Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center (MEIC) and leads a software engineering team responsible for product development, delivery, and sustainment activities.

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of software engineers responsible for developing and maintaining software applications that support medical device products. You will balance people leadership, technical execution, and delivery management while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to achieve product, quality, and business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of software engineers delivering web, mobile, desktop, and cloud-based applications.
• Manage sprint execution, backlog prioritization, task assignments, and delivery commitments across multiple projects.
• Partner with Quality, Systems, Program Management, and other cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Drive software development best practices, engineering processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support software architecture, design reviews, verification and validation activities, and technical decision-making.
• Remove execution barriers, manage risks, and ensure predictable delivery of project milestones.
• Mentor and coach engineers through performance development, career growth, and technical skill-building.
• Represent the team in organizational planning, stakeholder reviews, and cross-functional discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering successful software projects.
• 5+ years of experience in software development within the medical device or regulated industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing a cross-functional engineering team of 15+ members, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application (desktop, mobile, cloud) development and V&V, with a comprehensive knowledge of relevant technologies and methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage projects within a matrix reporting structure, demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to blend people management and technical expertise, with a passion for both leading teams and solving complex technical challenges.
• Experience mentoring and coaching software engineers, with a commitment to fostering their professional growth.

• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software compliant with medical device standards such as IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or ISO 14971.
• Experience building and leading platform or enterprise software teams supporting commercial products.
• Experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum, Kanban, or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management tools such as Jira, Git, Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server (TFS), or software risk management methodologies including Software Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (SW FMEA).

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. 

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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.

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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).