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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.\nA Day in the Life\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Strategy & Transformation\nIn partnership with MEIC R&D leader, formulate and drive the Software Excellence & AI strategy and roadmap aligned with enterprise and OU priorities\nLead digital transformation initiatives including automation, AI adoption, and engineering productivity improvements\nTranslate enterprise AI vision into MEIC AI execution frameworks and scalable AI-enabled delivery models\nEstablish software excellence frameworks across SDLC, quality, metrics, and governance\n2. Engineering Excellence\nDrive best-in-class practices in:Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)\nAgile / SAFe methodologies\nDevSecOps, CI/CD, and test automation\nSoftware quality, metrics, and reliability\n\nEnsure delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software systems\nDefine and implement engineering metrics dashboards and continuous improvement programs\n3. AI/ML & Digital Innovation\nPartner with global & local partners to embed AI into products, processes, and operations\nDrive AI/ML, development, and deployment across products and platforms. Drive Fast scalable AI tools within MDT compliance and allowed LLMs\nDrive adoption of data science, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions\nOversee end-to-end AI lifecycle (data engineering, modeling, deployment, monitoring)\nAI upskilling, Metrics measurement, traceability and reporting along with MEIC cross functional teams\n4. Stakeholder Collaboration\nStakeholder Collaboration in partnership with ER&D Leaders at MEIC : Drive AI enabled Digital Engg , SW Engg productivity and automated digital traceability\n5. Organization & Talent Leadership\nBuild and scale a high-performing Software & AI organization\nLead hiring (including Sr. Principal / Distinguished Engineers) and capability development\nDrive talent strategy, coaching, and leadership development\nDrive Communities of Practice and upskilling programs in AI and software excellence\nFoster a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement\nQualifications & Experience\nEducation\nBachelor’s in Computer Science, Electronics, AI/Data Science, or related field\nMaster’s degree preferred\nExperience\n20+ years in software engineering and product development\n10+ years in leadership roles managing large, global engineering teams\nProven experience in:Software product development\nAI/ML strategy and deployment\nDigital transformation and engineering excellence initiatives\n\nExperience in regulated industries (e.g., MedTech) preferred\n\nKey Skills & Competencies\nStrong expertise in software architecture, cloud, and distributed systems\nDeep knowledge of AI/ML, data platforms, and large-scale computing\nExperience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering metrics\nAbility to lead large, complex, cross-functional programs\nStrong business acumen and stakeholder management\nProven track record in driving innovation and organizational transformation\n\nDifferentiating Leadership Expectations\nStrategic thinker with ability to influence enterprise-level decisions\n“Leader-as-expert” with strong technical depth and architectural judgment\nAbility to operate in a matrixed global environment and drive alignment\nHigh ownership with autonomy in decision-making and execution\nPhysical Job Requirements\nThe 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.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert\nWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:\nApply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.\nMedtronic 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.\nIf you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.\nIf 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 .\nBenefits & Compensation\nMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package\nA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. 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