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

• Design, implement, and evaluate software using languages like C, C++, C#, and Python
• Assist in preparing software design requirements and specifications per Abbott's design development process
• Evaluate selected designs through testing and documentation, addressing moderate scope problems
• Participate in software development, verification, and validation under guidance
• Adhere to FDA-compliant Design Control procedures for software development
• Demonstrate proficiency in software implementation
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining software, test, or tool designs, cases, scripts, procedures, and/or code based on strategic analysis

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field
• Minimum 7-8 years of related experience or Master's Degree with 6+ years of related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expert knowledge in current programming languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Python etc.)
• Expert knowledge with current development tools (IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks and source control management)
• Experience with software testing
• Experience with software development life cycle processes
• Good knowledge of software engineering principles are required
• Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought
• Experience with structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience required
• Experience with software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products required
• Experience in model-based design (UML or SysML)
• Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger in an embedded environment is required
• Excellent troubleshooting skills are a must
• Knowledgeable of microprocessor architecture is required
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability in providing guidance to junior team members

• 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
• 401(k) with company match
• Free medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

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.