Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - Digital Signal Processing

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to advance signal processing algorithms for the FreeStyle Libre product line. You will contribute to software across embedded, mobile, web, and desktop domains under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, deep experience in data processing, and the ability to collaborate on verification, validation, and design controls in a medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a technical field with 7+ years of software development experience.
• Master’s degree with 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong embedded software design and data processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software across mobile, web, desktop, and embedded.
• Ensure FDA-compliant product development with verification and validation testing.
• Implement data processing algorithms efficiently in C/C++, and define embedded data flow.

Skills

Embedded software

C

C++

Software development

Data processing

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master’s degree in a technical field

Tools

IDEs

Debuggers

Unit test frameworks

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Opportunity

The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer will focus on implementation and development of signal processing algorithms for our fast-growing FreeStyle Libre product series. This is an exciting time to join Abbott Diabetes Care and change the future of diabetes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of software across one or more domains: mobile, web, desktop, and embedded under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements
• Work on software design, coding, and validating software, supporting verification and validation testing, and ensuring that all product development conforms to design specifications and coding standards for medical devices
• Implement data processing algorithms efficiently in a programming language (C, C++, etc.). Define and implement data management and data flow in an embedded environment. Develop productive internal/external working relationships

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and 7+ years of Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in software development (combination of programming-heavy coursework, school projects, freelance work and professional experience)
• Strong knowledge of embedded software system design, experience in algorithm development implementation and data processing in embedded and other computing platforms. C, C++, structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design, digital data processing, debugger and ICE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong familiarity with current development tools (IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks)
• Strong math aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software development life cycle processes is a plus
• Experience with long-term maintenance of a software module or library is a plus
• Experience testing software is a plus
• Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development is a plus
• Knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards is a plus

The base pay for this position is $100,000.00 – $200,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.