JOB DESCRIPTION:Job TitleSenior Embedded Software Engineer
The OpportunityThe
Senior Embedded Software Engineer works out of our
Irving, TX location in the
Core Diagnostics Division at Abbott. We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
What You'll Work OnBuild the Software Behind the Labs of the Future!
At Abbott we are redefining how modern laboratories operate-designing next-generation automated and robotic systems that accelerate diagnostics, improve reliability, and ultimately help clinicians deliver better patient care.
We are seeking a
Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop real-time
embedded software for advanced laboratory automation platforms. This role offers hands-on ownership of embedded systems that directly control sophisticated robotic and electromechanical systems used globally.
Why Abbott Automation?- Build software that moves real machines and robots
- Work on mission-critical medical automation platforms
- Clear senior-level scope with strong technical ownership
- Defined growth path within Abbott's technical ladder
- Join a global leader in healthcare technology
- Next-generation laboratory automation platforms
- Robotic and electromechanical subsystems with real-time control requirements
- RTOS-based, multithreaded embedded applications
- Production medical device software with strict quality and traceability needs
Your Impact- Design, develop, and maintain real-time, multithreaded embedded software in C/C++
- Implement low-level control software for robotic and motion-control subsystems
- Apply test-driven development and unit testing using frameworks such as Google Test
- Contribute to CI pipelines and automated build and test environments
- Ensure software documentation, traceability, and compliance within a regulated medical environment
- Participate actively in agile development including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Collaborate effectively with hardware, systems, verification, and quality teams across time zones
Why This Role Is Exciting?- Deep, hands-on embedded development close to hardware and robotics
- Autonomy and technical ownership without people-management responsibilities
- Opportunity to work on next-generation laboratory automation systems
- Engineering culture focused on disciplined design, testing, and quality
- Direct impact on medical diagnostics and patient care
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree (± 16 years of education) with 4+ years of related experience
- Master's degree (± 18 years of education) with 2+ years of related experience
- Associate's degree (± 13 years of education) with 8+ years of related experience
- 10% International Travel to the EU
Preferred Qualifications- Strong proficiency in C and C++ applied to embedded systems development
- Experience developing real-time, multithreaded embedded applications on an RTOS (e.g., ThreadX or similar)
- Experience with embedded robotic or electromechanical control systems
- Familiarity with embedded communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART)
- Experience with unit testing and test-driven development methodologies
- Working experience with continuous integration environments
- Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including branching, pull requests, and code reviews
- Experience using Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
Apply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.
The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Product Development
DIVISION:CRLB Core Lab
LOCATION:United States > Irving : LC-02
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
