Sr. Software Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in La Jolla is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of software for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics. You will mentor junior teammates, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive architectural decisions in a cross-functional setting.

The role requires strong OO programming, RESTful services, and cloud experience (Azure/AWS). Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL/SQL Server) and ORM frameworks is needed. Occasional night/weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering; or High School Diploma/General Education Degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of software development design and development, and domain-specific skills.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and RESTful web services.
• Experience with cloud-based frameworks (Azure/AWS).
• Proficiency with SQL, Postgres/SQL Server, and ORM technologies.
• Experience with Agile development tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Proficiency in C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, PL/SQL, .NET, GWT.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and testing of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Troubleshoot issues, debug, and propose solutions with minimal oversight.
• Communicate project plans and status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to design controls and quality management practices.

Skills

RESTful services

Object-oriented programming

Cloud frameworks (Azure/AWS)

SQL/Relational databases

Java, C++, Python, JavaScript

Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/IS/Math/Engineering or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

JPA/Hibernate/Entity Framework

Azure, AWS

Job description

## Sr. Software EngineerApply: United States > La Jolla : Torrey Pines Science Park: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 16, 2026 (6 days left to apply): 35000132Abbott 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**As a Sr. Software Engineer, this seasoned professional will demonstrate competence and creativity in a wide range of technical areas. This role will have a lead role in the design, development, and testing of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics, creating expert design concepts and foolproof debugging.This role will be able to resolve most issues and problems effectively with minimal oversight, communicate effectively with business stakeholders and mentor junior team members. This role will routinely make key decisions for the team, be accountable for application quality, and be highly productive.Working in our Software Engineering teams, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and sustaining software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. You will design and create engineering specifications for building software programs based on a broad knowledge of information systems and determine what development methodology to use after documenting software requirements.**Essential Duties**Include, but are not limited to, the following:* Demonstrate strong working knowledge, skills, and understanding of practices for complex programs and initiatives demonstrating creativity and substantial understanding of specialized techniques, processes, procedures.* Troubleshoot issues and problems of medium complexity for major software applications; break down complex tasks, make reasonable decisions, investigate and fix bugs, and operate independently.* Initiate independent designs that impact and influence the department’s delivery and approach. Lead reviewing design alternatives, problems, and solutions with an eye on limiting the need for later problem solving.* Consistently influence and make significant decisions within a project, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions based in a solid understanding of business strategy and best practices with minimal instructions for difficult or unpredictable situations.* Contribute individual capabilities to the achievement of group objectives, and work effectively with others in a group setting. This includes mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance for junior members of the team.* Build successful internal and external partnerships with peers, SMEs, stakeholders, and decision-makers.* Communicate clear and concise project plans/designs and status updates for a project.* Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.* Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.* Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.* Maintain regular and reliable attendance.* Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.**Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering; or High School Diploma/General Education Degree and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties .* Complete knowledge and full understanding of software development design and development, and relevant domain specific skills.* Understanding of and significant experience with object-oriented programming.* RESTful web services, Relational Databases (Postgres, SQL Server), and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate, Entities Framework).* Demonstrated experience designing and developing apps that access and or utilize cloud-based frameworks (e.g., Azure, Amazon AWS Services/SDKs, etc.).* Agile development tools; including, but not limited to, JIRA, Confluence repository.* C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, PL/SQL, .NET, Google Web Toolkit.* Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.* Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience working with AI developer tools.* Experience working with Multi-tenant software platforms.**The base pay for this position is**$90,000.00 – $180,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.## **JOB FAMILY:**Product Development## **DIVISION:**ONCO Cancer Diagnostics## **LOCATION:**United States > La Jolla : Torrey Pines Science Park## **ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:**## **WORK SHIFT:**Standard## **TRAVEL:**Yes, 5 % 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO\\_Spanish.pdf