Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

The Opportunity

The 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 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’s degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field
• Minimum 6-8 years of related experience or master’s degree with 4+ years of related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong familiarity with current development tools (IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing software is a plus
• Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development is a plus
• 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 is a plus
• Experience with software development life cycle processes is a plus