Principal 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer leads the development, verification, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to FDA-compliant design control procedures. They provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic advice, working independently to identify new technologies and implement process improvements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they ensure high-quality software delivery and contribute to the full development life cycle from specification to support.

 

What you will do:

·       Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded bio wearable products, ensuring on- time delivery within budget.

·       Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures.

·       Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software projects.

·       Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule constraints.

·       Own technical aspects of C-based software products.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants on product development.

·       Interact with QA engineers to ensure software quality.

·       Utilize appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality.

·       Research technical issues and propose solutions.

·       Participate in full development life cycle from specification to support.

·       Resolve significant technical issues and provide strategic advice.

·       Lead technical teams and develop cross-functional networks.

·       Adjust priorities and collaborate within team environments to meet project objectives.

 

Required Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10+years of experience, Master’s Degree with 7+ years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of related experience in Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field

·       Good knowledge of software engineering principles required

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential

·       Programming experience in C programming languages required

·       Experience with structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience required

·       Experience with software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products required

·       Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger in an embedded environment is required

·       Excellent troubleshooting skills

·       Knowledgeable of device driver and low-level device interface design and development is required

·       Experience in model-based design (UML or SysML), is highly desirable

·       Detailed experience with medical device development processes and FDA 510K and PMA regulatory requirement

·       Good knowledge of and experience in RF and WiFi software design, device driver configuration, and test is preferred

·       Preferred team leadership experience and demonstrated mentorship capabilities

·       Experience with Source Control Management is highly preferred

·       Experience with testing embedded devices is a strong plus

 

The base pay for this position is

$130,700.00 – $261,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Milpitas : 1820 McCarthy Blvd

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

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.

     

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