Senior Software Engineer

Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a BS/MS in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• We require a minimum of 2 or 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• We require current experience developing high quality, high performing code in modern C++ (C++17 and higher).
• We require strong knowledge of Unix/Linux environments.
• We require experience with inter-process communication frameworks such as gRPC, DDS, Zenoh, or similar.
• We require experience working with deployed hardware systems and remote device management.
• We require experience with unit testing methodologies such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), and proficiency with frameworks such as Google Test (gtest) or similar tools.
• We require the ability to independently solve problems while being comfortable asking for help when needed.
• We require comfort with complexity and the ability to think through consequences of changes in a highly interconnected ecosystem across varied use environments.
• We require a high level of code craftsmanship and a focus on quality.
• Preferred experience includes GUI frameworks such as React or Qt.
• Preferred familiarity with regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, finance, or aerospace.
• Preferred knowledge of AWS, systems engineering principles, and core security concepts.

Responsibilities:

• We work within highly technically diverse multidisciplinary teams, including application software, embedded, and cloud platform teams.
• We contribute to the core application software by developing enhancements for our existing intra-operative devices.
• We take ownership of the maintainability and reliability of the application software in our existing intra-operative devices and help develop the software stack for our next generation intra-operative devices.
• We maintain and enhance methods for device monitoring and cloud connectivity.
• We investigate, debug, and resolve issues reported from testing and support.
• We participate in relevant security and regulatory compliance processes.
• We develop robust and secure-by-design software fit for a medical-grade system.
• We are expected to commute frequently to our London-based office and be onsite 2 days per week.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Cloud
• Computer Vision
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• Qt
• React
• Security
• TDD
• Unix
• gRPC
• C++

More:

We are Medtronic, 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. In Medtronic Digital Technologies, we are creating ambitious new products that bring connectivity, real-time guidance, and decision support to the operating room. We are developing compact, high-performance embedded systems that enable edge computing and connectivity, working across Medtronic to build a connected ecosystem and leverage computer vision for a comprehensive view of surgery. We offer a competitive salary, a flexible benefits package, and a range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support our employees at every career and life stage. This full-time role is based in London, United Kingdom, with a pay range of 76,800.00 GBP to 115,200.00 GBP and eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

last updated 34 week of 2026