Engineering Manager

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life A Day in the Life As the Engineering Manager for Software Verification and Validation (V&V), you will lead a high-performing engineering team dedicated to test automation, software quality engineering, and system-level validation for advanced medical software platforms. You will combine deep technical expertise in mobile application testing with strategic leadership to drive test efficiency, leverage AI technologies, and build strong cross-functional partnerships.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Software Verification & Validation engineers and technical leads. Define and execute verification and validation strategies for iOS and Android software applications. Drive adoption and expansion of automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Appium, Java, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) technologies. Evaluate and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled testing approaches to improve test efficiency, defect detection, and release quality. Partner with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Quality, Product Security, and global R&D teams to align validation activities with product and release objectives. Establish and monitor quality metrics, risk mitigation plans, defect triage processes, and validation governance practices. Build and scale V&V capabilities, including test infrastructure, device farm management, and automation platforms. Ensure software verification activities comply with applicable medical device regulations, standards, and quality management system requirements. Required Knowledge and Experience: Bachelor's degree with 18+ years of experience in Software Verification & Validation. 6+ years of people leadership experience managing technical engineering teams within regulated industries such as Medical Devices, Healthcare IT, Aerospace, or Automotive. Experience in mobile application verification and validation across iOS and Android platforms. Experience developing and scaling test automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, Java, TestNG/JUnit, and CI/CD pipelines. Working knowledge of IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA software design control requirements. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or related technical discipline. Experience applying AI or machine learning technologies to software testing, defect analysis, or test optimization.