Device Software Engineer

Allergan; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (vacation)

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Software Engineer in Pleasanton to design, implement, and test software for hardware-integrated devices. You will work across full-stack features, write tests, and develop event-driven, multi-threaded applications for embedded systems.

The role requires experience with Windows apps (C#, WPF, WCF), embedded protocols (I2C/SPI/USB), and a background in regulated development environments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and documentation are key parts of the job.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of professional coding experience.
• 4+ years of software design and development experience.
• 3+ years of Windows programming with C# and .NET in embedded devices.
• Experience with Windows-based apps using WPF, WCF, .NET and C#.
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, USB, Serial, WIFI or Bluetooth protocols.
• Experience in regulated development environments for medical devices.
• Automated testing frameworks and debugging skills required.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements refinement and architecture reviews for full-stack features.
• Write clean code and tests; produce unit, component, and integration tests.
• Develop event-driven, multi-threaded apps for embedded devices.
• Support debugging across software and hardware interfaces.
• Collaborate with quality engineering to design test plans.
• Research tools and processes; document engineering practices.
• Contribute to code reviews and production-grade documentation.
• Scale existing systems to support growth and innovation.
• Prototype solutions and transition to production environments.
• Contribute to regulated development documentation.
• Apply DevOps and Agile software development practices.

Skills

C#

Windows

WPF

WCF

Embedded systems

I2C/SPI/USB

Regulated development

Automated testing

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in STEM

Job description

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 Software Engineer prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programmingforhardware-integrated, regulated devices. Improveoperations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and proceduresandcollaboratewith cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements refinement, architecture discussions, design specification reviews, and test plan development for features across the full stack.
• Write clean, maintainable code and documentation using engineering best practices. Writes unit, component, and integration tests.
• Develop and maintain event-driven, multi-threaded applications interacting with embedded devices.
• Support debugging and issue resolution across software and hardware interfaces.
• Work with quality engineering teams to design test plans for developed software.
• Research new tools, technologies, and test processes for software development.
• Participate in code reviews and create documentation on engineering and cross-functional practices.
• Adapt and scale existing systems to support growth and innovation across the company.
• Rapidly prototype solutions to emerging problems and lead their evolution into production-grade systems.
• Contribute to documentation required for regulated development environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile software development.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in a STEM discipline with6 plusyears of professional coding experience. At least4years of software design and development experience. At least3years of Windows programming with C# and .NET in an embedded device environment.
• Experience in developing event driven, multi-threaded Windows-based applications using WPF, WCF, .NET and C# strongly preferred. Must have some experience with common protocols such as: I2C, SPI, USB, Serial, WIFI, Bluetooth.
• Must have experience in structured software and systems development and integration, including experience in software design methodologies, design patterns, component-oriented software architecture to produce high-quality software applications.
• Knowledge of software life cycle processes used in regulated development environments. Must understand hardware and embedded systems with microprocessors.
• Experience in a software development background in a structured/regulated environment such as medical device development is required. Experience with embedded development in a cross functional environment, including Systems and/or Electrical engineer(s)
• Experience with an automated testing framework. Strong debuggingandproblem-solving skills.
• Prior work experience in one or more of the following subject areas would be helpful: windows driver development, automation of software framework for operations, development of softwarecommunication using RS232 to embedded devices, communication to pressure and vacuum gauges etc.
• Result-oriented, self-motivated and able to participate as both a team member and an individual contributor. Self-starter able to work with minimal direction.
• Strong verbalandwritten communication skills. Ability to author good engineering documentation.

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role atthetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors includinggeographiclocation,andwemayultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodifiedat the Company’s sole and absolute discretion,consistent withapplicable law.

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