Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Alameda, California seeks a Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead development for embedded bio wearable products, ensure FDA-compliant design control, and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

You will own C-based software, drive verification and validation, mentor others, and help deliver high-quality software within schedule. Requires advanced degree with extensive embedded systems experience and strong debugging and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of related experience, or higher degrees with fewer years.
• Embedded software for safety-critical products experience.
• Strong debugging and low-level device interface knowledge.
• C programming and structured software development experience.
• FDA 510K/PMA regulatory understanding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded bio wearable products.
• Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software projects.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule constraints.
• Own technical aspects of C-based software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants on product development.
• Interact with QA engineers to ensure software quality.
• Utilize tools and techniques for productivity and code quality.
• Research technical issues and propose solutions.
• Participate in full development life cycle from specification to support.
• Resolve significant technical issues and provide strategic advice.
• Lead technical teams and develop cross-functional networks.
• Adjust priorities to meet project objectives.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

Debugging techniques

Low-level device interface

UML/SysML modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in related field

Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Source Control (Git)

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.

The Opportunity :

This position is located in our Alameda, California location. The Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer leads the development, verification, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to FDA-compliant design control procedures. They provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic advice, working independently to identify new technologies and implement process improvements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they ensure high-quality software delivery and contribute to the full development life cycle from specification to support.

What you will do :

• Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded bio wearable products, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
• Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software projects.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule constraints.
• Own technical aspects of C-based software products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants on product development.
• Interact with QA engineers to ensure software quality.
• Utilize appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality.
• Research technical issues and propose solutions.
• Participate in full development life cycle from specification to support.
• Resolve significant technical issues and provide strategic advice.
• Lead technical teams and develop cross-functional networks.
• Adjust priorities and collaborate within team environments to meet project objectives.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field, with 10+ years of experience, master’s degree with 7+ years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of related experience.
• Good knowledge of software engineering principles required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Programming experience in C programming languages required.
• Experience with structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience required.
• Experience with software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products required.
• Strong debugging techniques and experience of using debuggers in an embedded environment is required.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledgeable of device driver and low-level device interface design and development is required.
• Experience in model-based design (UML or SysML), is highly desirable.
• Detailed experience with medical device development processes and FDA 510K and PMA regulatory requirement.
• Good knowledge of and experience in RF and BLE software design, device driver configuration, and tests are preferred.
• Preferred team leadership experience and demonstrated mentorship capabilities.
• Experience with Source Control Management is highly preferred.
• Experience with testing embedded devices is a strong plus.

The base pay for this position is $130,700.00 – $261,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.