Senior Software Engineer

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

This Senior Software Engineer position works out of our Sunnyvale, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Sr. Software Engineer. Working under limited supervision, performs moderate risk/moderate complexity specialized level software project activities in such areas as Development, Tools, Test, 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 cases, scripts, procedures, and/or code based on strategic analysis. May lead project teams. Work requires the application of theoretical engineering principles, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of specialized study. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems in a creative manner unique to each study. Exercises level appropriate technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and/or coordinating engineering work. We are team-oriented, fast-paced, and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to act and accomplish goals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Develop software test design to test design using test automation.

• Maintain existing software/firmware test designs. Updates all documentation to support changes.

• Generate project plans, software, and documents related to resolving problems and/or implementing new test cases.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies between new design test requirements and test system capabilities using software/firmware designs.

• Write test plans and conduct design verification testing of software/firmware.

• Coordinate transfer of device and test software into production and provide follow-up support to facilitate resolution of problems.

• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software engineering or a related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.   

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a range of software/firmware test design/development.

• Demonstrated expertise automated testing.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.  

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in a timely manner. 

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills and attention to detail.  

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow 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.

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