Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition 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 salary for this role is between $104,300 - $208,500

The Opportunity

You will work independently or in a lead role in one or more aspects of the overall software development processes such as software design, code development, testing and/or maintenance of application software or embedded firmware under and 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 in a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements.

What You'll Work On

• Subject Matter Expert 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.
• Works with the Software consultant(s) on the system and/or algorithm design and /or testing issues.
• 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.
• Participate in the full life cycle of development, from specification and design through implementation, testing, and support.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Science or related engineering or scientific field with 6 to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with software design, coding and/or testing in applications programming and/or software development of embedded systems using C or C++.
• 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 that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Preferred

• Good Knowledge on microprocessor architecture, experience in device driver and low-level device interface design and development is a plus.
• Experience in multitasking in RTOS software design and development is a plus.
• Experience in applications programming and/or software development of embedded systems for safety critical products is a plus.
• Some experience in software engineering management or technical leadership desirable.
• Experience in design, engineering, and testing of software contained in medical devices developed under the FDAs regulations for 510(k) or PM

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.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. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The salary for this role is between:

$104,300 - $208,500

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT 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.pdf

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