Abbott

Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott$90K — $180K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field
  • 6+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 4+ years experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with development tools: IDEs, debuggers, and unit test frameworks
  • Experience in software integration or system testing
  • Knowledge of FDA regulations and design control for medical devices is advantageous
  • Understanding of software lifecycle processes aligned with ISO or IEEE standards 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
  • Contribute to software development planning activities
  • Evaluate designs through testing, addressing moderate scope problems
  • Participate in software development, verification, and validation
  • Adhere to FDA-compliant Design Control procedures
  • Exercise judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity:

The 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, addressing 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 do:
  • 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.
  • Assisting in software development planning activities.
  • 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.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field
  • Minimum 6 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)
  • Experience in software integration testing or system testing.
  • 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


The base pay for this position is
$90,000.00 - $180,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Product Development

DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
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Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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