Lead Embedded Software Engineer – Medical Wearables

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Alameda, California seeks a Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead development for embedded bio wearable products, ensure FDA-compliant design control, and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

You will own C-based software, drive verification and validation, mentor others, and help deliver high-quality software within schedule. Requires advanced degree with extensive embedded systems experience and strong debugging and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of related experience, or higher degrees with fewer years.
• Embedded software for safety-critical products experience.
• Strong debugging and low-level device interface knowledge.
• C programming and structured software development experience.
• FDA 510K/PMA regulatory understanding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded bio wearable products.
• Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software projects.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule constraints.
• Own technical aspects of C-based software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants on product development.
• Interact with QA engineers to ensure software quality.
• Utilize tools and techniques for productivity and code quality.
• Research technical issues and propose solutions.
• Participate in full development life cycle from specification to support.
• Resolve significant technical issues and provide strategic advice.
• Lead technical teams and develop cross-functional networks.
• Adjust priorities to meet project objectives.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

Debugging techniques

Low-level device interface

UML/SysML modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Source Control (Git)

Job description

Abbott in Alameda, California seeks a Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead development for embedded bio wearable products, ensure FDA-compliant design control, and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

You will own C-based software, drive verification and validation, mentor others, and help deliver high-quality software within schedule. Requires advanced degree with extensive embedded systems experience and strong debugging and leadership skills.