Staff Software Engineer - Lead, Diagnostics Platform

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Cancer Diagnostics seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of sophisticated software applications. You will mentor junior engineers, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes independent design, accountability for quality, and strong communication within cross-functional teams. Offices in Madison, WI or Redwood City, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of software design and development; domain-specific skills.
• Experience with object-oriented programming.
• Experience with RESTful services and databases (Postgres, SQL Server).
• Experience designing apps for cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Familiarity with Agile tools like JIRA/Confluence.
• Proficiency in multiple languages listed in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and testing of software for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics.
• Mentor junior team members and communicate with stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot medium-complexity issues and debug effectively.
• Propose and review design alternatives; influence project delivery.
• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Maintain attendance and uphold quality policies.

Skills

C++

Java

JavaScript

Python

SQL

PL/SQL

.NET

GWT

OOP

Cloud services

Agile methodologies

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Data Science/CS/Engineering

High School Diploma + 4 years relevant experience

Tools

RESTful web services

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

JPA/Hibernate

Entity Framework

Azure

AWS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Abbott Cancer Diagnostics seeks a Staff Software Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of sophisticated software applications. You will mentor junior engineers, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes independent design, accountability for quality, and strong communication within cross-functional teams. Offices in Madison, WI or Redwood City, CA.