Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Medtronic
Job overview
The Principal Software DevOps Engineer at Medtronic CRM leads observability and maintainability of production environments, impacting patient care technology.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves monitoring system health, troubleshooting production incidents, mentoring junior engineers, and improving software team processes to ensure system availability and performance.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $155,200 to $232,800 with eligibility for a short-term incentive plan and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and employee stock purchase plan.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's in a technical field and 7+ years in software verification or test systems development; preferred skills include cloud scalability, programming in Java, Python, C#, and experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub.
Work environment and culture
Medtronic fosters an inclusive culture valuing diversity and innovation, encouraging collaboration across geographic and cultural boundaries.
Company information
Medtronic is a global healthcare technology leader focused on alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life with over 95,000 employees worldwide.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Patient Care System Software division within the Cardiac Rhythm Management unit, working onsite in Mounds View, MN, collaborating in a matrix organization.
Job location and travel
The position is located in Mounds View, Minnesota, requiring onsite presence three days a week.
Application process
Applicants must demonstrate minimum qualifications on their resume and apply before May 25, 2025.
Unique job features
The role offers leadership opportunities in DevOps with a focus on observability, cloud-native technologies, and infrastructure as code, supporting critical healthcare software systems.
Company overview
Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative healthcare products. They generate revenue through the sale of medical devices and therapies that address chronic diseases and conditions, including cardiac and vascular, minimally invasive therapies, restorative therapies, and diabetes management. Founded in 1949, Medtronic has a rich history of pioneering medical advancements, such as the first battery-powered pacemaker, and continues to drive growth through strategic acquisitions and a strong focus on research and development.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in observability, cloud-native technologies, and production environment health monitoring, highlighting experience with tools like Dynatrace, Prometheus, and ELK stacks as detailed in the job description.
Showcase your skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible, and your hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Azure DevOps and GitHub to align with Medtronic's technical needs.
Apply through multiple channels including Medtronic's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and leverage different platform advantages.
Connect with professionals in Medtronic's Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent innovations in healthcare technology or asking about their experience with Medtronic's DevOps culture to start meaningful conversations.
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