JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
- 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.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
Working independently under limited supervision, performs highly complex and specialized level software project activities in such areas as Development, Tools, Test, Requirements and/or related areas. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, analyzing requirements, planning and scheduling data, updating and maintaining different software specifications based on analysis of specifications, needs and improvements, as well as troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining of software, test, or tool designs, cases, scripts, procedures, and/or code based on strategic analysis. Functions as lead on project teams and may supervise other engineers.
What you’ll work on
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field. MS desired.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge 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.
- Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development.
- Excellent knowledge and experience in communications design and test using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, TCP/IP is a plus.
What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
- 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
- The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$112,000.00 – $224,000.00In 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:Not specified
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.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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What We Do
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
