Principal Software Engineer - Yocto OS Build

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The Principal Software Engineer – Embedded OS will lead OS layer development and maintenance activities for new and released products within the Capital Products portfolio.

Principal Software Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Principal Software Engineer - Embedded OS designs and implements embedded OS layer software and infrastructure with an emphasis on secure software products and processes.

Overview

The Principal Software Engineer - Embedded OS will join the Embedded Platforms Team to lead OS layer development and maintenance activities for new and released products in the Capital Products portfolio. The Platforms team is responsible for delivering the core software infrastructure and foundational system components that enable product functionality to be implemented in the application layer. The Principal Software Engineer will contribute to the development and maintenance of a robust and secure embedded software platform deployed across multiple products.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded platform software and build infrastructure

Create and support Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions

Create CI/CD pipelines integrated with security automation tools

Develop and maintain BSP software, including hypervisors and device drivers

Support networking security, secure boot, and OTA update mechanisms

Collaborate with product teams to define platform capabilities

Develop and document software engineering policies and procedures

Act as primary Platforms POC with program leads and other stakeholders

Technologies & Tools

AMD Zynq and Zynq UltraScale+ SoCs

Yocto-based Embedded Linux

Embedded hypervisors and Linux device drivers

Custom build systems and CI/CD pipelines

Docker and Artifactory

Python, Bash, and GNU Make

Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Bamboo, Confluence) and GitHub/Gitlab

Networking security and secure boot technologies

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technically related and 7+ years of software development experience or, Master's Degree in Engineering or technically related and 5+ years of software development experience, or PhD with 3 years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong experience in Yocto

Strong experience embedded Linux platform development

Hands-on experience with Xilinx SoC-based embedded systems (AMD Zynq 7000 series / Zynq UltraScale+, Kria SOM)

Experience with Yocto, build systems, and CI/CD pipelines

Solid understanding of BSP and OS layers, boot flows, and device security

Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with hardware, application, and product management stakeholders

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies (Scrum)

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

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.

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Benefits & Compensation

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$152,800.00 - $229,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may