Associate Software Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN, is seeking an Engineer to design, develop, verify, and maintain software for medical device products within the SH division. You will collaborate with Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Cybersecurity, and Product Development to deliver safe, effective solutions that improve patient outcomes.

The role covers software implementation, verification and validation, automated testing, system integration, and regulatory compliance in a quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Strong OO programming and understanding of SDLC.
• Experience with source control & versioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and system components.
• Participate in software verification and validation activities (unit, integration, system tests).
• Develop, execute, and document software test procedures and results.
• Contribute to software quality initiatives including code reviews and defect resolution.
• Support development and maintenance of automated test solutions and CI pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet functional, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Software development lifecycle

Source control

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

CMake

Qt

CI/CD

Python

Embedded Linux

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the SH division.

Structural Heart Business Mission

Why We Exist.

The Engineer will contribute to the design, development, verification, and maintenance of software systems supporting innovative medical device products. This role provides an opportunity to work across the software development lifecycle, including software implementation, verification and validation, automated testing, system integration, and regulatory compliance activities within a quality-driven environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Cybersecurity, and Product Development to deliver safe and effective solutions that improve patient outcomes.

What You’ll Work On

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and system components.
• Participate in software verification and validation activities, including unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Develop, execute, and document software test procedures and test results.
• Contribute to software quality initiatives including code reviews, defect resolution, and process improvements.
• Support development and maintenance of automated test solutions and continuous integration pipelines.
• Participate in software requirements, design, risk management, and architecture reviews.
• Assist in debugging software and system-level issues using appropriate development and diagnostic tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software solutions meet functional, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support software documentation activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Follow Abbott quality system procedures and software development processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Strong programming skills in object-oriented software development.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and software testing practices.
• Experience with source control and version management tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software in C++ & C#.
• Experience with GUI development frameworks such as Qt.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux environments.
• Knowledge of software verification and validation practices.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and build automation.
• Experience with Git and CMake.
• Exposure to regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, or automotive.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices.

Key Competencies

• Software Development
• Software Verification & Validation
• Problem Solving
• Technical Documentation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality and Compliance Focus
• Effective Communication

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Product Development

DIVISION: SH Structural Heart

LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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.

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.