Software Engineer II

Abbott Laboratories; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Software Engineer II to perform moderate risk/moderate complexity software project activities across development, tools, test, and requirements. The role may lead a project and involves analyzing requirements, planning, debugging, and maintaining software, test, or tool designs and code.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a relevant engineering discipline and at least 2 years’ embedded software testing experience, with C/C++, C#, or Python proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or computer science.
• Minimum 2 years of experience testing embedded software.
• Experience with C, C++, C#, and/or Python required.
• Experience with software development methodologies and source control recommended.
• Experience with unit- and integration-level automated testing recommended.
• Experience with testing embedded firmware in implantable medical devices desired.
• Knowledge of Bluetooth Low Energy testing desired.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, geographically diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed design and interface specifications from requirements.
• Support implementation, enhancements, and modifications to software sources, scripts, and test procedures.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software problems; provide strategic solutions for future development.
• Write, update, and execute test design, test cases, and procedures (automated/manual).
• Contribute to gathering, analyzing, and validating requirements.
• Contribute to hazard/risk/cyber security analysis specifications.
• May lead project as a testing leader when required.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Python

Embedded testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or computer science

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Software Engineer II. Performs moderate risk/moderate complexity specialized level software project activities in such areas as Development, Tools, Test, Requirements and/or related areas. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, analyzing requirements, planning and scheduling data, updating and maintaining different software specifications based on analysis of specifications, needs and improvements, as well astroubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining of software, test, or tool designs, cases, scripts, procedures, and/or code based on strategic analysis. May lead a project. Work requires the application of theoretical engineering principles, evaluation, ingenuity and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of specialized study. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems in a creative manner unique to each study. Exercises level appropriate technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and/or coordinating engineering work.

Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals.

Impact this role will have on Abbott:

• Working from requirement specifications, develops, maintains, and updates detailed design and interface specifications
• Participates in and supports the implementation, development, enhancements, and modifications to software source code, scripts, and procedures
• Debugs, troubleshoots, and isolates software problems as well as offers strategic solutions, analysis, and advice regarding identified issues for future development
• Identifies parameters, structure, and critical test components
• Writes, updates, or executes test design, test cases, as well as test procedures (automated, semi-automated or manual) and analyzes and reports test results
• Writes, updates, and maintains requirement and interface specifications
• Contributes to and supports gathering, analyzing, and validating requirements
• Contributes to and supports writing, updating, developing and maintaining Hazard/Risk/Cyber Security analysis specifications
• Contributes to and supports root-cause analysis of failures
• Working from requirement specifications, develops, maintains, and updates test requirements and design/test protocols
• Supports implementation, enhancements, and modifications to test cases, procedures, scripts, and code
• Presents at design reviews; documents and resolves issues as directed
• May lead project as a testing leader

Your experience(s), education and knowledge will further expand Abbott’s marketplace success:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline, computer science, related engineering field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in testing embedded software
• Experience with C, C++, C# and/or Python is required
• Experience with formal software development methodologies, and source code management is recommended
• Experience with unit- and integration-level testing and automated testing is recommended
• Experience with testing Embedded Software(firmware) within implantable medical devices is desired
• Experience with testing Bluetooth Low Energy within implantable medical devices is desired
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

The base pay for this position is $81,500.00 – $141,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.