Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
   

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.   

The Firmware Engineer works independently under limited supervision, performs highly complex and specialized level software project activities in such areas as Development, Tools, Test, Requirements and/or related areas. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, analyzing requirements, planning and scheduling data, updating and maintaining different software specifications based on analysis of specifications, needs and improvements, as well as troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining of software, test, or tool designs, cases, scripts, procedures, and/or code based on strategic analysis. Functions as lead on project teams and may supervise other engineers.

What you’ll work on

• Lead software development, verification, and validation; responsible for on-time delivery of high-quality embedded software products that meet budgetary objectives.
• Design and implement software in current programming languages (e.g. C, C++, C#, python), practical experience with embedded C development.
• Identifies parameters, structure, and critical test components. Writes, updates, or executes test design, cases, as well as procedures and reports results.
• Working from requirement specifications, develops, maintains, and updates detailed design and interface specifications.
• Participates in and supports the implementation, development, enhancements, and modifications to software source code, scripts, and procedures.
• Debugs, troubleshoots, and isolates software problems as well as offers strategic solutions, analysis, and advice regarding identified issues for future development
• Assist in the evaluation of selected designs through testing and full documentation of the results.
• Working on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Contributes to and supports gathering, analyzing, and validating requirements;
• Contributes to and supports writing, updating, developing and maintaining Hazard/Risk analysis specifications;
• Contributes to and supports root-cause analysis of failures
• Participate in software development, verification and validation following the guidance of software lead.
• Follow approved Design Control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• At this level, it is expected the candidate will have proficiency in software implementation.
• Interacts with QA engineers to ensure that software products are robust and of very high quality.
• Actively participates in product development teams for the development of new products and services.
• Readily adjusts priorities and works within team environment for timely completion of common objectives for multiple projects.
• Resolve significant and/or complex technical issues to empowering health through breakthrough technology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ 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.
• Expert knowledge in current programming languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Python etc.)
• Expert knowledge with current development tools (IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks and source control management).
• Experience with software testing.
• Experience with software development life cycle processes.
• Good knowledge of software engineering principles are required.
• Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
• Experience with structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience required.
• Experience with software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products required.
• Experience in model based design (UML or SysML).
• Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger in an embedded environment  is required.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills are a must.
• Knowledgeable of microprocessor architecture is required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability in providing guidance to junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards.
• Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in communications design and test using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, TCP/IP is a plus.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs 
• Paid time off  
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com  

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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