Staff SW Test Engineer

Abbott; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt program

Education benefit

Retirement plan with employer contrib

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Abbott in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer to lead verification across cloud and mobile platforms within a regulated medical device environment.

You will own end‑to‑end testing, translate requirements into verification plans, and develop scalable automation while mentoring junior engineers to uphold FDA 21 CFR, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304 compliance.

Join a team delivering reliable healthcare software and devices, with opportunities for growth and a broad benefits program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software verification and quality engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in medical device software development under FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304.
• Strong expertise in medical device V&V, including defect management and requirements traceability.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing test automation opportunities across mobile, web, API, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Hands‑on experience building scalable automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Playwright, Jest, REST Assured).
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript, with the ability to create reusable automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute end-to-end software verification for cloud services, mobile applications, and connected devices, ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Translate product and technical requirements into comprehensive verification strategies, test plans, test cases, and execution plans
• Develop, maintain, and improve verification plans, protocols, and reports in compliance with FDA 21 CFR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304
• Partner closely with product managers, architects, developers, and quality teams to ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned with verification strategies
• Support risk management activities, including risk analysis, defect triage, impact assessments, and root‑cause investigations
• Participate in design reviews and verify design inputs and outputs meet regulatory and quality expectations
• Design and implement scalable manual and automated testing strategies spanning functional, integration, system, and regression testing
• Drive continuous improvement across verification processes, tools, metrics, and automation coverage
• Mentor and guide junior test engineers, promoting strong engineering discipline, automation best practices, and regulatory excellence

Skills

Test automation

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Manual testing

Cloud/REST API testing

PyTest

Playwright

Jest

REST Assured

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field

Tools

PyTest

Playwright

Jest

REST Assured

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Lingo, we’re building a groundbreaking health platform that combines continuous biosensor data, real-time analytics, and personalized insights to help people live fuller, longer, and healthier lives. Our systems ingest millions of sensor readings daily, powering experiences for consumers and partners worldwide, with the reliability and scalability of cloud-native, enterprise-grade platforms.

We are seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer to lead verification and validation efforts across our cloud, and mobile platforms within a regulated medical device environment. This role is based in Hyderabad, India, and plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and scalable delivery.

What You’ll Work On

• Own and execute end‑to‑end software verification for cloud services, mobile applications, and connected devices, ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Translate product and technical requirements into comprehensive verification strategies, test plans, test cases, and execution plans
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve verification plans, protocols, and reports in compliance with FDA 21 CFR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and related standards
• Partner closely with product managers, architects, developers, and quality teams to ensure requirements are testable, traceable, and aligned with verification strategies
• Support risk management activities, including risk analysis, defect triage, impact assessments, and root‑cause investigations
• Participate in design reviews and verify design inputs and outputs meet regulatory and quality expectations
• Design and implement scalable manual and automated testing strategies spanning functional, integration, system, and regression testing
• Drive continuous improvement across verification processes, tools, metrics, and automation coverage
• Mentor and guide junior test engineers, promoting strong engineering discipline, automation best practices, and regulatory excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience in software verification and quality engineering
• 3+ years of experience in medical device software development under FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304
• Strong expertise in medical device V&V, including defect management and requirements traceability
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing test automation opportunities across mobile, web, API, or similar platforms
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills, with a collaborative mindset
• Hands‑on experience building scalable automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Playwright, Jest, REST Assured)
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript, with the ability to create reusable automation tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in healthcare or other regulated industries
• Solid understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and compliance requirements such as HIPAA and GDPR
• Experience with system integration and end‑to‑end testing involving both software and hardware components
• Familiarity with cloud‑native architectures and microservices testing

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. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development DIVISION: LNGO Lingo LOCATION: India > Hyderabad : Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd Workernstein ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.