Associate Software Engineer

Abbott • Irving, TX

5d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Onsite

About The Position

This role, the Associate Software Engineer works on site out of our Irving, TX location in the Core Labs Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. Come join a team of talented software engineers who create the ability for Abbott devices to securely connect to our Industrial Internet of Things Platform (AbbottLink). Help us take legacy and new product development instruments and automation systems to the next level by working closely with multi-disciplined engineering teams to bring features like proactive/predictive health monitoring, enabling remote support features for our service organizations, and developing integrations with AI tools.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or relevant software certification or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in software development (combination of programming-heavy coursework, school projects, freelance work and professional experience).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of software development principles and programming languages, including C++.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work within established processes and development standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in developing software for regulated medical device products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software using C++ and other modern programming languages.
• Support software development across mobile, web, desktop, and embedded platforms.
• Assist with software design, coding, testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Help create software requirements and detailed design specifications.
• Evaluate software designs through testing and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support project success.
• Follow established coding standards, development processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and solve moderately complex technical problems.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree