Software Engineer

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage in HIP PPO plan

Generous retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Recognition as a great place to work

Job summary

Abbott in Irving, TX is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software features using C/C++ for next‑generation medical diagnostic products. You will work with hardware, systems, and test engineers to deliver reliable solutions that meet customer and business needs.

In an Agile environment, you will perform troubleshooting, code reviews, create documentation and unit tests, and collaborate with global teams across time zones; travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and developing complex software systems.
• Experience with C/C++ and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with test‑driven development.
• Experience with CI/CD practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience developing software with design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded software features using C/C++.
• Debug software issues and support root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers throughout the product 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.

Skills

C/C++

Agile methodologies

Unit testing

CI/CD

Embedded software

Debugging

Code reviews

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Software Engineer

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.

Working at Abbott

• 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

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 testing 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 as 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.

Salary & Benefits

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 Details

Job Family: Product Development

Division: CRLB Core Lab

Location: United States > Irving : LC-02

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)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Ind