Lead Embedded Software Engineer, Medical Devices

Abbott; United States; On-site; USD 131,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Alameda, CA seeks a Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead development, verification, and validation for next-generation bio-wearable devices. You will enforce FDA-compliant design controls and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, guiding architecture, reviews, and code quality.

The role requires deep C programming expertise, safety-critical embedded experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience with embedded software for safety-critical systems is required.
• Experience with structured software development methodologies and/or OOD is required.
• Experience with C programming and device drivers is essential.
• Familiarity with FDA design controls and medical device processes is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded wearable products.
• Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software teams.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule and budget.
• Own technical aspects of C-based software products and interfaces.

Skills

C programming

Embedded software

FDA design control

Leadership mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Source Control Management

UML SysML modeling

BLE NFC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

Debugging tools

Code quality tools

Job description

Abbott in Alameda, CA seeks a Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead development, verification, and validation for next-generation bio-wearable devices. You will enforce FDA-compliant design controls and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, guiding architecture, reviews, and code quality.

The role requires deep C programming expertise, safety-critical embedded experience, and strong communication.