Software Engineer I applicants have rated the interview process at Medtronic with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 61% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Software Engineer I roles take an average of 29 days to get hired, when considering 30 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Medtronic overall takes an average of 34 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Medtronic as a Software Engineer I according to 30 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 21%
One on one interview: 15%
Group panel interview: 15%
Presentation: 13%
Skills test: 11%
Background check: 8%
Drug test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 4%
Personality test: 4%
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They take 2-3 rounds including the initial round as well as technical round just to inform you that the position is on hold. Waste of time and energy as they will inform you in the end that the position is on hold.
I applied online. I interviewed at Medtronic in Oct 2025
Interview
1 behavioral, 2 technical, 1.5 final interviews.
Final interview was very long, and everyone was super nice and accommodating. Was for a small team within Medtronic and highlighted "startup" mentality and appreciates background in both software and hardware and willingness to learn.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is one C++ design principal you've used at your job? What is one technical problem you are proud of solving?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Medtronic in Nov 2025
Interview
This is usually a 15-to-20-minute interview with the person who would be the candidate's direct manager. It focuses on the candidate's work history, fit for the team, motivation, and specific experiences relevant to the job duties
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Medtronic in Oct 2025
Interview
The interview process is a structured, multi-stage sequence of interactions between a potential employer and a job candidate, designed to assess the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and cultural fit for a specific role within an organization.
It serves a dual purpose: helping the employer determine if the candidate is qualified for the job and allowing the candidate to evaluate whether the company's values and goals align with their own.