Director, Software Engineering & AI

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Transformation
• In partnership with MEIC R&D leader, formulate and drive the Software Excellence & AI strategy and roadmap aligned with enterprise and OU priorities
• Lead digital transformation initiatives including automation, AI adoption, and engineering productivity improvements
• Translate enterprise AI vision into MEIC AI execution frameworks and scalable AI-enabled delivery models
• Establish software excellence frameworks across SDLC, quality, metrics, and governance
• Engineering Excellence
• Drive best-in-class practices in:
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Agile / SAFe methodologies
• DevSecOps, CI/CD, and test automation
• Software quality, metrics, and reliability
• Ensure delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software systems
• Define and implement engineering metrics dashboards and continuous improvement programs
• AI/ML & Digital Innovation
• Partner with global & local partners to embed AI into products, processes, and operations
• Drive AI/ML, development, and deployment across products and platforms. Drive Fast scalable AI tools within MDT compliance and allowed LLMs
• Drive adoption of data science, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions
• Oversee end-to-end AI lifecycle (data engineering, modeling, deployment, monitoring)
• AI upskilling, Metrics measurement, traceability and reporting along with MEIC cross functional teams
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Stakeholder Collaboration in partnership with ER&D Leaders at MEIC: Drive AI enabled Digital Engg, SW Engg productivity and automated digital traceability
• Organization & Talent Leadership
• Build and scale a high-performing Software & AI organization
• Lead hiring (including Sr. Principal / Distinguished Engineers) and capability development
• Drive talent strategy, coaching, and leadership development
• Drive Communities of Practice and upskilling programs in AI and software excellence
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
• Qualifications & Experience
• Education
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Electronics, AI/Data Science, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience
• 20+ years in software engineering and product development
• 10+ years in leadership roles managing large, global engineering teams
• Proven experience in:
• Software product development
• AI/ML strategy and deployment
• Digital transformation and engineering excellence initiatives
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., MedTech) preferred
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong expertise in software architecture, cloud, and distributed systems
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML, data platforms, and large-scale computing
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering metrics
• Ability to lead large, complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management
• Proven track record in driving innovation and organizational transformation
• Differentiating Leadership Expectations
• Strategic thinker with ability to influence enterprise-level decisions
• “Leader-as-expert” with strong technical depth and architectural judgment
• Ability to operate in a matrixed global environment and drive alignment
• High ownership with autonomy in decision-making and execution
• 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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Benefits & Compensation

Qualifications

• 20+ years in software engineering and product development
• 10+ years in leadership roles managing large, global engineering teams
• Software product development
• AI/ML strategy and deployment
• Digital transformation and engineering excellence initiatives
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., MedTech) preferred
• Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong expertise in software architecture, cloud, and distributed systems
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML, data platforms, and large-scale computing
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering metrics
• Ability to lead large, complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder management
• Proven track record in driving innovation and organizational transformation
• Differentiating Leadership Expectations
• Strategic thinker with ability to influence enterprise-level decisions
• “Leader-as-expert” with strong technical depth and architectural judgment
• Ability to operate in a matrixed global environment and drive alignment
• High ownership with autonomy in decision-making and execution
• 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.
• Recruitment Fraud Alert
• Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
• Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
• If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
• If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
• 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.