Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott

  • Alameda, CA
  • $98,000-196,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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.JOB DESCRIPTION:Working at AbbottAt 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) PPO
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement, the
student debt program and 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 OpportunityThe 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, 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 work on
  • Design and implement software in current programming languages (e.g. C, C++, C#, python).
  • Working from requirement specifications, develops, maintains, and updates detailed design and interface specifications;
  • Participates in and supports the implementation, development, enhancements, and modifications to software source code, scripts, and procedures;
  • Debugs, troubleshoots, and isolates software problems as well as offers strategic solutions, analysis, and advice regarding identified issues for future development.
  • Assist in the evaluation of selected designs through testing and full documentation of the results.
  • Work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
  • Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Participate in software development, verification and validation following the guidance of software lead.
  • Follow approved Design Control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines.
  • Contributes to and supports writing, updating, developing and maintaining Hazard/Risk analysis specifications;
  • Contributes to and supports root-cause analysis of failures.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 7 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)
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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
What We OfferAt 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: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.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $98,000.00 – $196,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: Product DevelopmentDIVISION: ADC Diabetes CareLOCATION: United States
Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop RoadADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States
Milpitas : 1820 McCarthy BlvdWORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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