Summary
Kritika Iyer is a Senior Software Engineer based in Hyderabad with nine years of experience specializing in robotics, embedded systems, and medical device software. She has progressed from embedded and UI roles to senior engineering positions at Medtronic, bringing hands-on experience with client-server device software, communication protocols, and FDA-focused development under ISO 13485. Her background includes fast-paced product development at Festo and practical test-bed design for semiconductor robotics, giving her a strong systems-level perspective across hardware and software. Known for delivering under time pressure—recognized with an award for honoring commitments—she blends disciplined regulatory practice with pragmatic engineering. She holds a Master's in Robotics Engineering from WPI (3.8 GPA) and a B.Tech in Mechatronics, which underpin her ability to translate complex robotic requirements into reliable, testable products. Besides core product work, she often takes cross-functional ownership in small teams, thriving where software, electronics, and verification intersect.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy
Master's degree, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, 3.8/4.0, Master's degree, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, 3.8/4.0 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Hindi, Tamil, English