Senior Software Engineer

Abbott

6 - 8 years

California

Posted: 05/04/2026

Job Description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

The base pay for this position is

$114,000.00 – $228,000.00

In 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:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

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

About Company

Abbott is a global healthcare company developing medical devices, diagnostic tools, nutritional products, and medicines. It focuses on improving health outcomes across areas like heart disease, diabetes, and infectious diseases, with a strong emphasis on research and innovation.