Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Job ID: 31158740Posted: Posted 30+ Days AgoStart Date: 2026-08-13Location: United States - California - Alameda, 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION: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, address 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 onDesign, 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.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related fieldMinimum 6-8 years of related experience or master’s degree with 4+ years of related experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong familiarity with current development tools (IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks)Preferred QualificationsExperience testing software is a plusKnowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development is a plusKnowledge 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 plusExperience with software development life cycle processes is a plusThe 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:ADC Diabetes CareLOCATION:United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop RoadADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:United States > Milpitas : 1820 McCarthy BlvdWORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the TimeMEDICAL 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: is the Law link - Espanol: