Director, Software Engineering & AI

Job Description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72 million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeThe Director Software & AI is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving software engineering excellence and accelerating AI adoption across the R&D Software & Systems organization. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, AI/ML, data science, and scalable product development, acting as a force multiplier for global operating units.The leader will define and execute the Software & AI roadmap, establish world-class engineering practices, and build a high-performance organization that delivers scalable, high-quality, and compliant software solutions aligned to global standards.Key Responsibilities1. Strategy & TransformationIn partnership with MEIC R&D leader, formulate and drive the Software Excellence & AI strategy and roadmap aligned with enterprise and OU prioritiesLead digital transformation initiatives including automation, AI adoption, and engineering productivity improvementsTranslate enterprise AI vision into MEIC AI execution frameworks and scalable AI-enabled delivery modelsEstablish software excellence frameworks across SDLC, quality, metrics, and governance2. Engineering ExcellenceDrive best-in-class practices in:Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Agile / SAFe methodologiesDevSecOps, CI/CD, and test automationSoftware quality, metrics, and reliabilityEnsure delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software systemsDefine and implement engineering metrics dashboards and continuous improvement programs3. AI/ML & Digital InnovationPartner with global & local partners to embed AI into products, processes, and operationsDrive AI/ML, development, and deployment across products and platforms. Drive Fast scalable AI tools within MDT compliance and allowed LLMsDrive adoption of data science, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutionsOversee end-to-end AI lifecycle (data engineering, modeling, deployment, monitoring)AI upskilling, Metrics measurement, traceability and reporting along with MEIC cross functional teams4. Stakeholder CollaborationStakeholder Collaboration in partnership with ER&D Leaders at MEIC : Drive AI enabled Digital Engg , SW Engg productivity and automated digital traceability5. Organization & Talent LeadershipBuild and scale a high-performing Software & AI organizationLead hiring (including Sr. Principal / Distinguished Engineers) and capability developmentDrive talent strategy, coaching, and leadership developmentDrive Communities of Practice and upskilling programs in AI and software excellenceFoster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvementQualifications & ExperienceEducationBachelors in Computer Science, Electronics, AI/Data Science, or related fieldMasters degree preferredExperience20 years in software engineering and product development10 years in leadership roles managing large, global engineering teamsProven experience in:Software product developmentAI/ML strategy and deploymentDigital transformation and engineering excellence initiativesExperience in regulated industries (e.g., MedTech) preferredKey Skills & CompetenciesStrong expertise in software architecture, cloud, and distributed systemsDeep knowledge of AI/ML, data platforms, and large-scale computingExperience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering metricsAbility to lead large, complex, cross-functional programsStrong business acumen and stakeholder managementProven track record in driving innovation and organizational transformationDifferentiating Leadership ExpectationsStrategic thinker with ability to influence enterprise-level decisionsLeader-as-expert with strong technical depth and architectural judgmentAbility to operate in a matrixed global environment and drive alignmentHigh ownership with autonomy in decision-making and executionPhysical Job RequirementsThe 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 AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: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

Keyskills :
Software EngineeringData ScienceProduct DevelopmentAgileTest AutomationSAFe MethodologiesDevSecOps