Senior Software Engineer

Abbott; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO medical plan

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity and inclusion recognition

Job summary

Abbott in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of software features within a complex system. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust diagnostic software solutions used in hospitals and labs worldwide.

The role requires deep technical expertise in modern languages (C/C++/C# or Python), strong leadership, and hands-on experience with CI/CD, testing strategies, and performance

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of modern programming languages (C/C++/C# or Python).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and testing of software features and subsystems.
• Own engineering implementation for one or more features including APIs.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Provide estimates and maintain CI integration for features.

Skills

C/C++/C# or Python

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Test-driven development

Multithreading

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Embedded development tools

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 on site out of our Irving TX location in the Core Diagnostics Division. This role is on site daily. We are seeking a highly skilled and independent Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of software features within a complex system. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating across cross-functional teams. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

What you will do

Lead the design, development, and testing of software features and subsystems. Own engineering implementation for one or more features, including: Application Programming Interface (API) design Unit, integration, and performance testing strategies Feature evolution, branching, integration, and deployment planning Define and maintain source code structure and ensure successful integration in CI environments Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for assigned features. Implement hardware/interface simulation for testing purposes. Analyze user needs and product requirements; provide input to system engineering. Author feature descriptions, detailed designs, and technical specifications. Respond to customer complaints and on-market issues in collaboration with Global Service and other teams. Provide engineering effort estimates and support project management with status updates. Lead feature technical teams and mentor junior engineers on best practices and development procedures.

Required Qualifications

Moderate experience in designing and developing complex software systems. At least 5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree in software engineering or 3 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree. Advanced knowledge in modern programming languages such as C/C++/C# or Python & agile methodologies. Advanced knowledge of test-driven methodologies. Advanced knowledge with continuous integration & continuous development (CI/CD). Advanced level of understanding of test-driven methodologies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop & design at the component-level. Advanced level understanding of design patterns. Strong analytical & problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Embedded Development. Experience in Multithreaded applications, low level control of robots. Experience with application layer development and hardware/interface simulation tools. Familiarity with software design patterns and performance testing strategies. Prior experience working within a regulated environment or quality system (e.g., medical devices, pharma). Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought. Follows defined software development lifecycle procedures and Abbott's quality system procedures.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family & Location

JOB FAMILY: Product Development.

DIVISION: CRLB Core Lab.

LOCATION: United States > Irving : LC-02.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: (none listed).

WORK SHIFT: Standard.

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time.

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No.

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting 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 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. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges.

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.

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