Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott; United States; Presencial; USD 131.000 - 261.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abbott in Alameda, CA seeks a Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead development, verification, and validation for next-generation bio-wearable devices. You will enforce FDA-compliant design controls and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, guiding architecture, reviews, and code quality.

The role requires deep C programming expertise, safety-critical embedded experience, and strong communication.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience with embedded software for safety-critical systems is required.
• Experience with structured software development methodologies and/or OOD is required.
• Experience with C programming and device drivers is essential.
• Familiarity with FDA design controls and medical device processes is highly valued.

Responsabilidades

• Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded wearable products.
• Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software teams.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule and budget.
• Own technical aspects of C-based software products and interfaces.

Conocimientos

C programming

Embedded software

FDA design control

Leadership mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Source Control Management

UML SysML modeling

BLE NFC knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

Git

Debugging tools

Code quality tools

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Opportunity

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Good knowledge of software engineering principles required.
• Experience programming in C is required
• Experience with structured software development methodologies and/or object-oriented design (OOD) is required.
• Experience developing embedded software for safety-critical systems is required.
• Knowledge of device driver and low-level device interface design and development is required.
• Experience with Source Control Management is required.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills are required.
• Experience in model-based design (UML or SysML), is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with Near-field communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) software design, device driver configuration, and testing are preferred.
• Team leadership and mentorship experience are preferred.
• Experience with testing embedded devices is a strong plus.
• Experience with medical device development processes and FDA 510K and PMA regulatory requirement is a 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.

JOB FAMILY

Product Development

DIVISION

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION

United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

WORK SHIFT

Standard

TRAVEL

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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