Senior Manager Software Engineering

Abbott • San Diego, CA

16d • $130,700 - $261,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering for its Infectious Diseases Division in San Diego, California. The position is onsite daily and leads technical strategy, architecture, and development of software products supporting medical device solutions. The role manages software engineers, drives product development, and partners with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Product Management to deliver high-quality, compliant software. Abbott’s diagnostic products and informatics systems are used worldwide in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics and support patient-care decisions across numerous health conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; listed examples include engineering disciplines, materials science, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or management.
• At least 7 years of experience in medical device development and/or another highly regulated industry.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including setting goals and providing respectful, constructive feedback.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills, and the ability to hold others accountable.
• Ability to travel; the posting states approximately 30% in the qualifications and 15% in the travel field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business unit model.
• Leadership experience with software teams at healthcare-associated companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and people leadership for software engineering teams responsible for product development and lifecycle management.
• Drive software architecture, design, development, verification, and release in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
• Lead software development programs to meet technical, business, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate customer, product, regulatory, and business requirements into software solutions.
• Oversee software development processes, design controls, risk management, and technical documentation.
• Support resolution of complex software, system integration, and product quality issues.
• Guide technology strategy, innovation initiatives, and intellectual property development.
• Manage project planning, budget forecasts, resource allocation, and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with external vendors, development partners, and contractors to support product and technology roadmaps.
• Participate in quality, CAPA, and product review activities to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor software engineering talent while fostering innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Communicate program status, technical risks, and development progress to senior leadership.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Health and wellness benefits; details are available at the linked benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager