Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and validation of software for embedded systems to ensure compliance with FDA requirements.
• Design and implement software using languages such as C, C++, C#, or Python.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed design and interface specifications based on requirement specifications.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software problems while providing strategic solutions and analysis.
• Participate in software verification and validation activities following established guidance.
• Follow approved Design Control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines.
• Contribute to Hazard/Risk analysis specifications and support root-cause analysis of failures.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of related experience or a Master's Degree with 4+ years of related experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, or Python.
• Strong familiarity with current development tools, including IDEs, debuggers, and unit test frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with middleware frameworks, protocol stacks, or system-level software (e.g., USB, BLE, TCP/IP, file systems).
• Experience building end-to-end systems from firmware through middleware to the application layer.
• Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development.
• Understanding of quality software engineering principles consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA-recognized standards.
• Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and software testing.

About the Company

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.