Abbott

Senior Software Test Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years in software verification and quality engineering
  • 2+ years in medical device software development under FDA regulations
  • Strong expertise in medical device V&V and defect management
  • Experience in test automation for web, mobile, or API platforms
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Azure Pipelines
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

  • Execute end-to-end software verification for cloud and mobile applications
  • Translate requirements into comprehensive test plans and execution strategies
  • Develop and improve verification plans compliant with FDA and ISO standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure testable and traceable requirements
  • Support risk management activities including analysis and investigations
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Design and implement scalable manual and automated testing strategies
  • Mentor junior test engineers in automation best practices and regulatory excellence

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for you and your family
  • Security and support for your life's journey and needs
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

THE OPPORTUNITY
At Lingo, we're building a groundbreaking health platform that combines continuous biosensor data, real-time analytics, and personalized insights to help people live fuller, longer, and healthier lives. Our systems ingest millions of sensor readings daily, powering experiences for consumers and partners worldwide, with the reliability and scalability of cloud-native, enterprise-grade platforms.

We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to lead verification and validation efforts across our cloud, and mobile platforms within a regulated medical device environment. This role is based in Alameda, CA, and plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and scalable delivery.

What You'll Work On
  • Own and execute end-to-end software verification for cloud services, mobile applications, and connected devices, ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle
  • Translate product and technical requirements into comprehensive verification strategies, test plans, test cases, and execution plans
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve verification plans, protocols, and reports in compliance with FDA 21 CFR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and related standards
  • Partner closely with product managers, architects, developers, and quality teams to ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned with verification strategies
  • Support risk management activities, including risk analysis, defect triage, impact assessments, and root-cause investigations
  • Participate in design reviews and verify design inputs and outputs meet regulatory and quality expectations
  • Design and implement scalable manual and automated testing strategies spanning functional, integration, system, and regression testing
  • Contribute to and evolve test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, embedding quality into continuous delivery workflows
  • Drive continuous improvement across verification processes, tools, metrics, and automation coverage
  • Mentor and guide junior test engineers, promoting strong engineering discipline, automation best practices, and regulatory excellence


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 6+ years of experience in software verification and quality engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in medical device software development under FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304
  • Strong expertise in medical device V&V, including defect management and requirements traceability
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing test automation opportunities across mobile, web, API, or similar platforms
  • Experience working within modern CI/CD ecosystems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Harness)
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills, with a collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications
  • Background in healthcare or other regulated industries
  • Strong automation-first mindset
  • Hands-on experience building scalable automation frameworks (e.g., Pitesti, Playwright, Jest, REST Assured)
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript, with the ability to create reusable automation tools
  • Solid understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and compliance requirements such as HIPAA and GDPR
  • Experience with system integration and end-to-end testing involving both software and hardware components
  • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and microservices testing


Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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:
LNGO Lingo

LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : 2901 Harbor Bay Parkway

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

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

About Abbott

Abbott Careers

Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

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At Abbott, every role contributes to our mission of helping people live fuller lives through better health. From groundbreaking research in medical devices to advancements in pharmaceuticals, our team is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By joining Abbott, you are not just accepting a job; you are embarking on a path of professional and personal growth.

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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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