Software Development Test Engineer I (USC- Co-Op)
Software Development Test Engineer I (USC- Co-Op)
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$ 65600 - 98400
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Job Description
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
PLEASE NOTE: This posting is specifically intended for current USC Students that are eligible to participate in approved Co-Op opportunities. Must have current academic standing and eligibility to enroll in an intern/co-op course. USC will verify eligibility.As a Software Development Engineer in Test you will be asked to test the next generation of our product. This is a hands-on role which requires coding. Our product suite spans from medical devices that a patient wears to mobile apps up to our back-end servers so this is a challenging task and one that requires very critical thinking to ensure the system performs well. The best candidates will be engineers critical thinkers who solve problems efficiently pragmatically and continually seek information from all sources.
This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronics Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.
A Day in the Life
Design develop debug and implement software test frameworks and test scripts across iOS Android and Web platforms.
Work closely with software development product engineering product marketing quality and systems teams to ensure the product works properly from end-to-end both pre and post-release.
Utilize test automation frameworks including Appium and Selenium for continuous build and test with various system tools.
Determine the required level of testing based on software requirements.
Develop test plans and protocols in accordance with regulatory environments.
Partner with software development as part of sprint development within an Agile/Scrum environment.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and automation capabilities.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for a Spring 2026 engineering Co-Op position you must meet the following basic requirements. Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of these criteria to be considered for a position.
Requires a Baccalaureate Degree in Computer Engineering Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and 0 years of experience required.
The ability to participate part time (20 hours/week) for the Spring semester starting January 2026
Must have current academic standing at USC and eligibility to enroll in an intern/co-op course.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and do not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa. The Medtronic Co-Op Program does not provide work authorization sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 H-1 H-2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible.
The ability to work on-site at our Northridge California office.
Nice to Have
1-3 years of experience in software testing or development with a strong interest in automation.
Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: JavaScript Python Java C C or Go.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and lifecycle.
Familiarity with Agile processes and the Atlassian suite of tools (Jira Confluence).
Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Deep understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins CircleCI) Experience developing automated test tools for commercial software products.
Basic understanding of API testing concepts and tools (e.g. Postman SoapUI)
Experience coordinating with remote teams.
Experience working in a regulated industry.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated driven to meet objectives.
Diabetes Business Description
The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. Were committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health helping them achieve better glucose control while spending less time managing their disease.
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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.
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.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple 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 matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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 not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can findhere a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Employment Type
Part-Time
