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Medtronic

Principal Software Engineer - 3D Visualization (OpenGL)

Medtronic

full time · Principal

$152,800 – $229,200

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What this role is

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.

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What they ask for

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

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