Staff Software Engineer - Pleasanton, CA / Sunnyvale, CA

Job ID: 31160634Posted: Posted TodayStart Date: 2026-09-01Location: United States - California - Pleasanton, United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeAbbott 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 122,000 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 your 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.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The OpportunityThe Staff Software Engineer role focuses on building and evolving full-stack, cloud-native applications running on Microsoft Azure. The platform is a mission-critical SaaS healthcare system designed for scalability, security, and regulatory compliance.What You'll Work OnArchitect, design, and implement microservices using Java 11+, Spring Boot, and REST APIs (GraphQL is a plus).Build cloud-native SaaS applications following well-architected principles on Azure Cloud.Work with Azure PaaS services such as Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Redis Cache, and Identity Manager.Build responsive and dynamic user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.Implement state management using NgRx and work with charting and grid libraries (amCharts, AG-Grid).Write unit tests using JUnit and Jest and apply static code analysis tools.Conduct load testing using tools such as JMeter and Lighthouse.Ensure security, performance, and adherence to design patterns and best practices.Mentor junior engineers and drive architectural decisions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban).Required Qualifications10+ years of backend development experience (full-stack experience preferred), with a proven ability to lead development in the following areas:Java 11+, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API development (GraphQL is a plus)Database technologies (PostgreSQL preferred)Building cloud-native SaaS applications following well-architected principles (Azure Cloud preferred)Azure PaaS services, including Messaging/Service Bus, NoSQL databases/Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Redis Cache, and Identity ManagerKnowledge of AI agents within the software development lifecycle is a plus.Frontend skills (preferred):AngularTypeScriptJavaScriptCSSHTMLState management (NgRx)Functional programmingCharting and grid libraries (amCharts, AG-Grid)Nx build system and developer productivity toolsTesting and tools:Unit testing (JUnit, Jest)Static code analyzersLoad testing tools (JMeter, Lighthouse) preferredUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelines is a plusTechnical ExpertiseStrong knowledge of component-based architecture, security, performance optimization, design patterns, reusability, and standardization.Experience with visual modeling and design, multithreading, formal software development methodologies, and source code management.Familiarity with regulated medical software development is a plus.Hands-on experience with iterative development processes, including Scrum and Kanban.Proficiency in unit, integration, and automated testing methodologies.Soft SkillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.Strong collaboration skills when working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.Ability to travel approximately 10%.Consistent and reliable attendance.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree preferredApply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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 on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 – $228,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Product DevelopmentDIVISION:HF Heart FailureLOCATION:United States > Pleasanton : 5000 Franklin DrADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing 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: is the Law link - Espanol: