# Principal Software Engineer - 3D Visualization (OpenGL)

Hiring organization: [Medtronic](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/medtronic)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7571f113-5bf7-43f6-8e64-fac5d154ab30

Listed on Medtronic's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Principal
- Salary: 152800 – 229200 USD per year

## Summary

Lead the 3D visualization architecture for a cardiac mapping platform used in live procedures, directing the OpenGL rendering pipeline and mentoring senior engineers on one of healthcare's most demanding real-time systems. This role suits an architect with deep graphics expertise who wants to shape technical direction at scale in a regulated medical device environment.

_Our summary, not Medtronic's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Microsoft DirectX, OpenGL, Python, QT Framework, Vulkan API, WebGL

## Required

- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience in relevant field, or Master's with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years
- Lead 3D visualization architecture for real-time systems
- Deep expertise in OpenGL, VTK, and Qt/QML integration
- Strong understanding of GPU pipelines and rendering performance
- Mentor senior engineers on visualization systems

## Nice to have

- Experience with Vulkan, DirectX, or WebGL rendering APIs
- Track record architecting visualization for complex clinical products
- Expertise in Python and C++ for multi-component systems
- Experience delivering real-time, device-integrated, or networked systems
- Led large cross-functional technical initiatives
- Defined architecture and standards across multiple teams
- Solved high-impact technical problems spanning multiple domains
- Experience in regulated environments
- Advances team productivity with AI tools

Apply on Medtronic's site: https://medtronic.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MedtronicCareers/job/Newton-Massachusetts-United-States-of-America/Principal-Software-Engineer---3D-Visualization--OpenGL-_R65930-1