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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPOAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
 

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.   

The Senior Software Engineer, Embedded will work independently (or in a lead role) in one or more aspects of the overall software development process (such as software design, code development, testing and/or maintenance) of application software or embedded firmware under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements. #software

What you’ll work on

Participate in the full life cycle of development, from specification and design through implementation, testing, and support.Design and implement software in current programming languages (e.g. C, C++, C#, python), practical experience with embedded C development.Works independently on identifying new technologies for implementation into new product development and process improvements. Exercises independent judgment in identifying, recommending and implementing significant and/or complex new tools/process improvements to meet company objectives in areas of new product development, product testing, process improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.Lead technical teams in the accomplishment of software design, testing and/or maintenance activities.Readily adjusts priorities and works within team environment for timely completion of common objectives for multiple projects.Technical leadership in one or more areas of application/embedded software development (such as software design, code development, testing and/or maintenance) including project scheduling activities.Reliably deliver high quality software within schedule constraints.Provides technical ownership of software products.Actively participates in product development teams for the development of new products and services.Interacts with QA engineers to ensure that software products are robust and of very high quality.Research technical issues and propose technical approaches that achieve product and quality requirements.Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires and evaluation of intangibles.Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management.Implement approved Design Control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Science or related engineering or scientific field. 8 years relevant experience and a Bachelors degree or 6 years with MS degree. Minimum 5 years of experience in applications programming and/or software development of embedded systems for safety critical products.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent experience in design sharing between an embedded and app design is a plusSome experience in software engineering management or technical leadership desirable. Good knowledge of software engineering principles.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.Excellent troubleshooting skills are a must.  Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger is required and/or use of testing tools to ensure high level of quality of software product. Strong working knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes.Experience in Source Control Management is highly preferable.Experience on multitasking in RTOS and/or Windows OS software design and development is highly preferable.Experience on Internet technologies (web development, application servers) and database design is a strong plus.Experience on testing and development in embedded device is a strong plus.Knowledgeable on device driver and low level device interface design and development is highly preferable.Knowledgeable on microprocessor architecture is a strong plus.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs Paid time off  401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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The base pay for this position is $109,300.00 – $218,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.