Software Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HIP PPO health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in Irving, TX is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software features for next-generation medical diagnostic products. You'll work with hardware, systems, and test engineers, contribute to code reviews, and maintain documentation in an Agile environment.

Your role involves debugging, unit testing, and collaboration with global teams across time zones to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• 3 years of relevant software development experience.
• Experience designing and developing complex software systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Agile practices.
• Experience with test-driven development and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software features using C/C++.
• Debug software issues and support root cause investigation and resolution.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.
• Create and maintain software documentation, unit tests, and development artifacts.
• Adhere to software development processes, coding standards, and Agile methodologies.

Skills

C/C++

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

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:

Software Engineer

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 forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html student debt program, and FreeU https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html 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

Our location in Irving, TX currently has an opportunity for a Software Engineer in the Core Diagnostics Division.

The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and test embedded software features using C/C++ for next-generation medical diagnostic products. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and test engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that meet customer and business needs. In this role, you'll troubleshoot and resolve software issues, participate in code reviews and technical discussions, create and maintain software documentation and unit tests, and contribute within an Agile development environment. You'll also collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones and can travel needed to support project objectives.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software features using C/C++.
• Debug software issues and support root cause investigation and resolution.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.
• Create and maintain software documentation, unit tests, and development artifacts.
• Adhere to software development processes, coding standards, and Agile methodologies.
• Partner with global teams across multiple time zones to support project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and 1 year of relevant experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing complex software systems.
• Demonstrated experience with modern programming languages such as C, C++, and Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with test-driven development methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and designing software code.Demonstrated experience with software design patterns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field, or
• 3 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting thorough data analytics and implementing data-driven solutions.
• Familiarity with embedded systems development.
• Knowledge of real-time and multithreaded software concepts.

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

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 – $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Product Development

DIVISION

CRLB Core Lab

LOCATION

United States > Irving : LC-02

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

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.
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