Principal Software Engineer at Medtronic

Northridge, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Devices, Diabetes TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep technical expertise in application security
  • Leadership skills in building and supporting enterprise-grade health applications, diagnostics, therapy analytics, and real-time alerting systems
  • Proficiency with tools such as Fortify, BlackDuck, BurpSuite, and Postman
  • Ability to review release changes (e.g., ESFs, Jira tickets, Dev discussions)
  • Knowledge of medical device software standards and compliance (e.g., Threat Models, Cybersecurity Risk Assessments, FedRAMP)
  • Experience in security assessments, source code and open-source security scans, penetration testing, and security documentation

Responsibilities

  • Review the scope of changes (ESFs, Jira tickets, Dev discussions) for CareLink releases
  • Regularly attend cross-scrum technical calls (User Apps and User Services) to understand the scope of changes
  • Complete security assessments of the changes for CareLink releases
  • Fill out the detailed ESF write-ups for each change, as needed for security reports
  • Review the write-ups with Product security team/ISAC and address any comments
  • Run periodic security scans of source code during each Sprint cycle, and share results with Dev team, including:
  • Perform security static code analysis (SCA / SAST) using Fortify tool on source code
  • Execute scans for SOUP analysis of the different CareLink products, using tool such as BlackDuck
  • Responsible for Security documentation, including:
  • Reviewing and updating Threat Models and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment (CRA) reports as needed
  • Update security (CRM) reports for the different CareLink products for each CareLink release
  • Follow up on mitigations and security fixes for previous security findings, including PenTest findings and SAST, SCA results
  • Conduct ad-hoc testing to validate pen test findings and mitigations using tools such as BurpSuite, Postman, etc
  • Ensure timely implementation of security fixes and update
  • Respond to third-party security questionnaires, ensuring alignment with our security policies and standards
  • Track and maintain repository in SharePoint of security assessments (completed and in progress questionnaires)
  • Coordinate with external penetration testing teams to plan and conduct thorough security assessments

Skills

Application Security
Secure Coding
Threat Modeling
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
FedRAMP Compliance
Fortify
BlackDuck
BurpSuite
Postman
Penetration Testing
Source Code Analysis
Open-Source Security Scans
Medical Device Software Standards

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1949Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fire1 threaten Medtronic's heart failure management market share.
Spine biologics market growth may attract new entrants, increasing competition for Medtronic.
Recent IPOs in medtech indicate rising competition, challenging Medtronic's market position.

Differentiation

Medtronic's diverse product range spans cardiovascular, diabetes, neurological, and surgical technologies.
The company invests heavily in R&D to drive innovation in medical devices.
Medtronic offers comprehensive services, including training and technical support, enhancing product value.

Upsides

Exclusive deal with Kuros enhances Medtronic's orthopedic portfolio and market share.
Growing spine biologics market offers expansion opportunities in spinal fusion and regenerative medicine.
Balloon catheters market growth aligns with Medtronic's recent product launches, boosting cardiovascular presence.

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