Staff Embedded Software Test Engineer - Automation

Abbott Laboratories; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer to evaluate testing processes and tooling, and develop strategic test approaches ensuring software quality and regulatory compliance. The role supports Alameda, CA or Milpitas, CA locations within Abbott's ADC Diabetes Care division.

Responsibilities include reviewing test deliverables, mentoring junior testers, and driving automated testing across multiple projects in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of embedded software testing experience.
• 4+ years of Software Quality Assurance in a regulated industry.
• 1+ years scripting/automation.
• 3+ years coding in C/C++.
• Strong Agile and test-driven methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance.
• Mentor junior software test team members and review work for quality.
• Incorporate automated testing into the SDLC and evaluate new tools.
• Create verification and validation test plans and test reports.
• Execute test cases and report defects; perform exploratory/system testing.

Skills

Embedded systems testing

C/C++

Agile methodologies

Test-driven development

Verbal & written communication

Analytical & problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field

Job description

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer to evaluate testing processes and tooling, and develop strategic test approaches ensuring software quality and regulatory compliance. The role supports Alameda, CA or Milpitas, CA locations within Abbott's ADC Diabetes Care division.

Responsibilities include reviewing test deliverables, mentoring junior testers, and driving automated testing across multiple projects in an Agile environment.