We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Oct 2026

 

Careers that change lives start here. 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.

A Day in the LifeThe AI & Digital Finance Transformation team partners with Finance, Information Technology (IT), Data Engineering, and business stakeholders to modernize financial processes through advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), intelligent automation, and cloud-based data platforms. The team develops scalable reporting, forecasting, automation, and decision-support solutions that improve visibility, strengthen financial decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency across the enterprise.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. 


This position is based in Fridley, Minnesota and follows an onsite work arrangement.


Travel up to 10% may be required to support business initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, and project execution.

         

         

The Principal AI & Digital Finance Transformation Engineer leads the design and delivery of AI-enabled analytics, reporting, and automation solutions that advance Finance transformation initiatives. This role combines technical leadership, data engineering, and finance domain expertise to develop scalable solutions that improve financial insights, optimize processes, and accelerate adoption of emerging digital technologies across the enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of AI-driven analytics, reporting, and automation solutions for Finance.
• Design scalable data and analytics platforms leveraging machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation technologies.
• Identify opportunities to transform finance processes through Generative AI, AI agents, machine learning, and workflow automation.
• Partner with Finance, Information Technology, Data Engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver integrated enterprise solutions.
• Develop and influence solutions utilizing Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Power BI, and related cloud analytics technologies.
• Establish standards for data governance, security, controls, and solution architecture across finance data environments.
• Mentor technical and business teams on AI, analytics, and automation capabilities to drive adoption and capability development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, resolve complex data and reporting issues, and lead strategic digital finance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience OR advanced degree with 8+ years of experience in Finance Systems, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or related digital transformation environments.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale AI, analytics, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, analytics technologies, and modern data architectures.
• Advanced SQL and Python development experience supporting data pipelines, analytics solutions, and automation workflows.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and finance operations processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying AI and machine learning to financial forecasting, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, natural language processing, or intelligent automation use cases.
• Experience with Snowflake Cortex Agents, AI agent frameworks, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), prompt engineering, and application programming interface (API) integrations.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Streamlit, or enterprise reporting and visualization platforms.
• Experience developing modern business applications using React and integrating enterprise data, APIs, and automation workflows.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms including SAP, BlackLine, Redwood, or similar finance technologies, and experience supporting data governance or compliance programs.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$117,600.00 - $176,400.00

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This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple 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 match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital 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

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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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