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Embedded Software/ Firmware R&D Engineer I

Medtronic

Lafayette, CO, US$74k – $112konsite

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Aug 2026   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 Medtronic aims to contribute to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of instruments or appliances that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. In order to recognize the personal worth of all employees, Medtronic provides an employment framework that allows personal satisfaction in work accomplished, security, advancement opportunity, and means to share in the company's success. If you consider joining the team and you are committed to do a meaningful work, make a difference, and improve lives, you will find a culture of collaboration and innovation at Medtronic. Starting the road to your rewarding career with Medtronic will come with competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits supporting your work-life balance.

In this exciting role as a Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer I, you will have responsibility for designing, implementing, and testing embedded software/firmware that maximizes the value of our oximetry and anesthesia monitoring products for our customers.

This is an onsite role located at our Lafayette, CO campus.                     Primary Responsibilites: • You will design, develop , test ,   document , and   maintain   embedded   software and firmware   using   mixed-signal MCUs   for   vital sign monitoring   platforms  

• You will apply the   appropriate standards , processes,   procedures,   and tools throughout the   software   development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and   wide   range of products.  

• You   may   engage with internal and external stakeholders ,   including   interfacing with   clinicians ,   customers,   and KOL s ,   to   better understand   use   environments and needs.  

• You will   learn about the   technologies used to measure physiological signals   and knowledge of human physiology   to support   product design decision s   and   priori tize design tradeoffs .  

  Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering   and/or Computer   Engineering   or related   engineering/science degree   with   applicable course work   and knowledge .     • You must   be a ble   to work in a team environment both locally and globally .  

Nice to Have    

• Coursework in m edical device development , design control,   FDA   and MDR regulations • Class e xperience in using   AI   in code and test development   • Digital   circuit design knowledge   • Experience   with C/C++ and Python   • Examples of projects where you   demonstrated   skills in “systems thinking” – ability to   consider   problems, implementations, and impacts   at a higher   system   level   • Knowledge of   safety   risk management including SFMEAs   and cybersecurity risk management   • Effective communication and presentation skills   • Excellent prioritization and organizational skills    • Highly skilled in   problem solving and   analysis   with high attention to detail • General knowledge of biology and physiology

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: 

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