Intern: Graduate

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position has the responsibility and authority to apply technical expertise toward developing world class software applications for image guided surgery. Work on the design, development, test and maintenance of software used in the medical field.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 The Software Engineer is responsible for contributing to the development of cutting edge products used in the medical field. Specific tasks include:

 Designing, developing, testing and documenting software components and applications.

 Assisting with requirements gathering, estimating and planning efforts.

 Interfacing with mechanical, electrical, systems, and test engineers.

 Troubleshooting and debugging, maintaining, and supporting existing software products.

 Supporting labs and surgical evaluations of products.

 Representing the company at industry trade shows and customer sites.

 Participating in on-going professional development activities.

 Follow Medtronic Navigation product development standards and practices.

 Willingness and ability to assume increased responsibility.

 Working effectively, independently and in a team environment.

 Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

 All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.

 Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.

 All other duties as assigned.

 Travel requirement: 10-20%

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

 B.Tech/B.E in Computer Science or similar Engineering discipline.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

 0 -1 years of software development experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

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SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

 Knowledge of programming in C++/C#

 Unix/Linux Windows experience

 Working knowledge of software design, development, debug and test practices.

 Oral and written communication skills.

 Ability to work in a team environment.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 Scripting language (Python, Perl, Shell) experience.

 Strong knowledge of software design including OOA/OOD and design patterns.

 Software development experience in the medical industry or other regulated industry.

 Experience developing GUI applications.

 Experience building medium to large size C++ applications/libraries.

 Strong knowledge of modern, iterative software design processes and development practices including agile and test-driven development.

 Project management skills, including planning, estimation and requirements management.

 Expertise in one or more of the following: STL, Qt, Boost, XML, XML schemas, OpenGL, Direct3D.

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SHORT-TERM SUCCESS METRICS (6-12 MONTHS)

 Demonstrate strong programming skills

 Demonstrate understanding of design and design patterns

 Demonstrate strong knowledge on tools and technologies

 Establish trusting relationship with the team and other stakeholders

 Demonstrate problem solving capabilities.

 Deliver on project commitments.

LONG-TERM SUCCESS METRICS (1+ YEAR)

 Learn and demonstrate Product and Domain understanding

 Demonstrate solid understand of Software Development Lifecycle

 Consistently deliver on Project commitments

The above description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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. 

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