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Job Summary 

We are looking for an experienced Python Software Engineer to develop and maintain software applications supporting cardiac medical devices. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python 3.11, PyQt5, desktop application development, and a good understanding of cardiac systems and medical device software development. The role involves designing user interfaces, integrating with medical hardware, developing automation tools, and supporting verification and validation activities in compliance with medical device regulations. 

This role is aligned with the technical expectations commonly seen in Medtronic software engineering opportunities supporting medical device platforms, cardiac therapies, software infrastructure, and regulated product development. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain desktop applications using Python 3.11 and PyQt5.  

• Develop software solutions supporting cardiac medical device systems, diagnostic tools, and engineering workflows.  

• Build intuitive graphical user interfaces (GUI) for clinical, engineering, and manufacturing applications.  

• Integrate software applications with medical devices, simulators, and external hardware.  

• Develop reusable software modules following object-oriented design principles.  

• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.  

• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Firmware, Hardware, Clinical, Quality, and Regulatory teams throughout the software development lifecycle.  

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and software verification activities.  

• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.  

• Develop technical documentation, software design specifications, and test documentation.  

• Ensure software complies with applicable medical device standards and quality processes.  

• Support software release, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.  

Required Technical Skills 

Programming 

• Python 3.11 (Mandatory)  

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)  

• Multithreading and Multiprocessing  

• Python Packaging and Virtual Environments  

GUI Development 

• PyQt5 (Mandatory)  

• Qt Designer  

• Model-View Architecture (MVC/MVVM)  

• Custom Widgets and Signal-Slot Programming  

Software Development 

• Desktop Application Development  

• REST API Integration  

• File Handling and Data Processing  

• Logging and Exception Handling  

Operating Systems 

• Windows  

• Linux (Ubuntu preferred)  

Version Control & DevOps 

• Git  

• GitLab/GitHub  

• Jenkins or other CI/CD tools  

Testing 

• PyTest  

• Unit Testing  

• Integration Testing  

• Software Verification & Validation (V&V)  

Medical Device & Cardiac Domain 

• Good understanding of Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) or cardiovascular medical devices.  

• Exposure to ECG, electrograms (EGM), cardiac monitoring, pacing, defibrillation, or electrophysiology concepts is preferred.  

• Experience working with regulated medical device software.  

• Knowledge of software lifecycle processes for medical devices.  

• Understanding of system verification, validation, and traceability in regulated environments.  

• Ability to collaborate with clinical and systems engineering teams to develop safe and reliable medical software.  

Regulatory Knowledge 

Working knowledge of: 

• IEC 62304 – Medical Device Software Lifecycle  

• ISO 13485 – Quality Management Systems  

• ISO 14971 – Risk Management  

• FDA 21 CFR Part 820  

• Software Design Controls  

• Verification & Validation (V&V)  

• Requirements Traceability  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.  

• 5–9 years of experience in Python application development.  

• Experience in desktop application development using PyQt5.  

• Experience in the medical device or healthcare domain, preferably cardiac devices.  

• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.  

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.  

Nice to Have 

• Experience with medical device communication protocols.  

• Knowledge of DICOM or HL7.  

• Experience with Docker and Linux environments.  

• Familiarity with SQLite or PostgreSQL.  

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.  

• Experience developing automation tools for engineering or manufacturing.  

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for medical devices.  

Primary Skills 

• Python 3.11  

• PyQt5  

• Desktop Application Development  

• Cardiac Medical Devices  

• Software Verification & Validation (V&V)  

• Object-Oriented Programming  

• Git  

• Linux  

• Unit & Integration Testing  

• Medical Device Software Development  

• IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971