Apply on Employer Site

Abbott · 9 hours ago

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $196K/yr

7+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for innovative healthcare products, particularly focusing on diabetes management technologies.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Oversees software development, verification, and validation; responsible for on-time delivery of high-quality embedded software biowearable products that meet budgetary objectives

Implement approved design control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines

Play a critical role in software development projects, providing mentoring and technical guidance

Technical leadership of embedded software development and project scheduling

Reliably deliver high-quality software with-in schedule constraints

Provides technical ownership of software products, primarily written in C

Actively participates in product development teams for the development of new products and services

Works with Software and Test Consultants on the system and design issues

Interacts with QA engineers to ensure that software products are robust and of very high quality

Use appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality : debuggers, profilers, unit testing, source control, etc

Research technical issues and propose technical approaches

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

Would work with cross-functional engineering teams developing new designs

Participate in technical teams in the accomplishment of software design and maintenance activities

Develops networks involving cross functional/cross departmental groups as well as communication to senior management

Readily adjusts priorities and works within team environment for timely completion of common objectives for multiple projects

Resolve significant and/or complex technical issues to empowering health through breakthrough technology

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC programmingDebugging techniquesEmbedded systemsSoftware engineering principlesDevice driver developmentModel based designMedical device regulationsTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. MS desired

7+ years experience in software engineering required. Some experience in software engineering management

Good knowledge of software engineering principles required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential

Minimum of 5 years of solid programming experience in C programming languages required

Minimum of 5 years of structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience required

Minimum 5 years of 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 are a must

Knowledgeable of microprocessor architecture is required

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

Preferred

Solid knowledge of regulations for medical device development, (EN460001, ISO13485, FDA) is desirable

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

Skillset to support data calculation reports required

Good knowledge of coding to share between an embedded and app designs

General familiarity with the technologies of an embedded display device preferred

Embedded UI design experience preferred

Detailed experience with medical device development processes and FDA 510K and PMA regulatory requirement and process is desirable

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

Experience with Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low-Energy is highly preferred

Experience with Source Control Management is highly preferred

Experience with testing of embedded devices is a strong plus

Benefits

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.

Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match