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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
Summarize the main purpose of the role.
The Sr. Software Engineer applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify system software. Has advanced level of knowledge in programming languages such as C++ / C# or Python.  Creates, modifies & designs for complex problems and is able to execute all stages of the software development lifecycle. Has good business knowledge or exceptional technical skills. Communicates effectively to both internal teams and external customers. Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Has a complete understanding of the software development process, participates in the development of the software process, can identify shortcomings in the process and recommend modifications to address process issues.
•    Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers and serves as technical expert. Explains the system to them and ensures that they understand their areas of responsibility. Serves as a mentor for less experienced engineers.
•    Proactively takes on responsibility.
•    Communicates with outside decision makers in a manner appropriate to the goals of the communication and has effective presentation skills.
•    Able to convey the implications of changes to internal and external stakeholders who have differing levels of understanding of the process.
•    Integrates subsystems and components in total systems designs; develops specifications from customer requirements.
•    Provides effort estimates for software functionality. Plans, conducts, and technically directs projects or sub-systems of significant projects. Assesses areas impacted by new feature requests and determine approach to accommodate new capabilities.
•    Acts as a mentor to several engineers on the program.  Explains the system to them and ensures that they understand their areas of responsibility.
•    Helps implement leading technologies in a technical field. Incorporates advancements in technology on current project.
•    Develops High Level Design for entire software application, which includes ability to assign capabilities to components, negotiate interactions between components, and identify and resolve component interaction issues. Review at the feature-level.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
Education
Education Level    Major/Field of Study    Or    Education Level
Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)        ☐     
 
Experience/Background
Experience    Experience Details
    at least 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.

Other qualifications/certifications: 
i.    Advanced experience in designing and developing complex software systems.
ii.    Experience with automating and control of test equipment for measurements
iii.     Ability to provide guidance to junior team members. 
iv.    Advanced knowledge in modern programming languages such as C/C++/C# (.NET) , Python and agile methodologies
v.    Advanced level of understanding of test-driven methodologies
vi.    Advanced level of knowledge with continuous integration & continuous development (CI/CD)
vii.    Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought. 
viii.    Excellent verbal and written communication skills     
ix.    Ability to develop & design from the component-level to the system-level
x.    Advanced level understanding of design patterns 
xi.    Strong analytical & problem-solving skills 
xii.    Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications
i.    At least 7 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field
ii.    Advanced level ability to conduct thorough data analytics & implement data-driven solutions
 

     

The base pay for this position is

$72,700.00 – $145,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

NM Neuromodulation

        

LOCATION:

United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing 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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EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf