Associate Device Software Engineer

AbbVie Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Short-term incentives

Job summary

AbbVie Inc. is seeking an Associate Device Software Engineer to develop software for regulated medical devices and device-facing tools.

You will work under senior engineers on design, implementation, testing, and documentation across embedded systems, contributing to cross-functional projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities include writing clean code, performing tests, debugging hardware/software interfaces, and maintaining lifecycle documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, capstone, etc.).
• Foundational software engineering principles, data structures, algorithms.
• Experience with programming languages (C, C++, C#, Python, or Java).

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements refinement, design discussions, reviews, and test plans under guidance.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain software for medical devices and tools.
• Write clean, maintainable code and documentation per engineering practices.
• Support software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting for embedded software and hardware interfaces.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, or automated tests where appropriate.
• Participate in code reviews and root-cause analysis for issues.
• Collaborate with Systems, Quality, Manufacturing, and other teams across the lifecycle.
• Contribute to regulated software lifecycle documentation and traceability records.
• Follow software development, cybersecurity, QA, DevOps, and Agile practices.
• Research and responsibly use AI-assisted tools while owning final outputs.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

C/C++

C#

Python

Java

Job description

• Compensation: USD 58,656 - USD 103,500 - yearly

Company Description

About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube .

Job Description

Purpose
The Associate Device Software Engineer contributes to the development and lifecycle support of software for hardware-integrated, regulated medical devices and associated engineering tools. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, the role supports software design, implementation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation across embedded and device-facing systems. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and adapts to evolving technologies, including responsible use of AI-assisted engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements refinement, software design discussions, design reviews, and test-planning activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Design, implement, test, and maintain software used in medical devices and associated engineering tools.
• Write clean, maintainable code and supporting documentation using established engineering practices.
• Support software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting involving embedded software, electronics, electromechanical components, and device communication interfaces.
• Develop and execute unit, component, integration, or automated tests as appropriate for assigned work.
• Participate in code reviews and support defect investigation, root-cause analysis, and resolution of product or field issues.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software Test, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Support, and other cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to regulated software lifecycle documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, test documentation, traceability records, and technical reports.
• Follow established software development, configuration management, cybersecurity, quality-system, DevOps, and Agile practices.
• Research and responsibly use modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted development tools, while verifying outputs and maintaining ownership of the final engineering work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, research, capstone work, academic projects, or industry experience.
• Foundational understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, algorithms, and structured or object-oriented design.
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, or Java through coursework, projects, internships, or employment.
• Basic understanding of software testing, debugging, source control, and configuration management practices.
• Exposure to embedded software, real-time systems, microcontrollers, device communication, or hardware/software integration is preferred.
• Familiarity with communication interfaces or protocols such as UART/RS232, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth is helpful.
• Exposure to regulated product development, medical devices, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or FDA quality-system requirements is helpful but not required.
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn new technologies, including effective and responsible use of AI-assisted engineering tools; able to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated output.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, verbal, written communication, and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.