Senior Software Engineer

Abbott • Alameda, CA

12d • $114,000 - $228,000

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Opportunity The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer oversees the design, development, and validation of software for embedded systems, ensuring compliance with FDA requirements. They play a crucial role in software design, coding, and validation, address moderate scope problems, and participating in software development activities under guidance and mentoring junior engineers. Adherence to FDA-compliant Design Control procedures and proficiency in software implementation are key aspects of the role. What you’ll work on Design, implement, and evaluate software using languages like C, C++, C#, and Python. Assist in preparing software design requirements and specifications per Abbott's design development process. Evaluate selected designs through testing and documentation, addressing moderate scope problems. Participate in software development, verification, and validation under guidance. Adhere to FDA-compliant Design Control procedures for software development. Demonstrate proficiency in software implementation. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field
• Minimum 6-8 years of related experience or master’s degree with 4+ years of related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong familiarity with current development tools (IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks)

Nice To Haves

• Experience testing software is a plus
• Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development is a plus
• Knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards is a plus
• Experience with software development life cycle processes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate software using languages like C, C++, C#, and Python.
• Assist in preparing software design requirements and specifications per Abbott's design development process.
• Evaluate selected designs through testing and documentation, addressing moderate scope problems.
• Participate in software development, verification, and validation under guidance.
• Adhere to FDA-compliant Design Control procedures for software development.
• Demonstrate proficiency in software implementation.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

What This Job Offers

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