Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Medical Devices (FDA)

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, verification, and delivery of embedded bio wearable software. You will mentor teams, implement FDA-compliant design controls, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure high-quality software across the full product lifecycle.

Required 10+ years (or equivalent), strong C programming, and experience with safety-critical embedded systems and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering mathematics, or related field with 10+ years of experience, or master's with 7+ years, or Ph.D. with 2+ years.
• Good knowledge of software engineering principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Programming experience in C.
• Experience with embedded systems for safety-critical products.
• Strong debugging techniques in embedded environments.
• Device driver and low-level interface design knowledge.
• Model-based design (UML or SysML) desirable.
• FDA 510K and PMA regulatory knowledge.
• RF and BLE software design, device drivers, and tests preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded bio wearable products, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
• 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.
• 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 and collaborate within team environments to meet project objectives.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

Debugging

Model-based design

UML/SysML

FDA/Regulatory knowledge

Source control

Team leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Abbott in Alameda, California seeks a Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead development, verification, and delivery of embedded bio wearable software. You will mentor teams, implement FDA-compliant design controls, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure high-quality software across the full product lifecycle.

Required 10+ years (or equivalent), strong C programming, and experience with safety-critical embedded systems and regulatory processes.