Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott

Last Updated: 6/14/2026 6:23:22 PM

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Current Days Open
84
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$90,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$180,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
104
First Seen
3/23/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$90,000.00 (Yearly)
7/24/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$180,000.00 (Yearly)
7/24/2026

Full Job Description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Opportunity: The Embedded Software Engineer oversees the design, development, and validation of software for embedded systems, ensuring compliance with FDA requirements. They play a crucial role in software design, coding, and validation, addressing moderate scope problems, and participating in software development activities under guidance and mentoring junior engineers. Adherence to FDA-compliant Design Control procedures and proficiency in software implementation are key aspects of the role. What youll do: Design, implement, and evaluate software using languages like C, C++, C#, and Python. Assist in preparing software design requirements and specifications per Abbott's design development process. Assisting in software development planning activities. Evaluate selected designs through testing and documentation, addressing moderate scope problems. Participate in software development, verification, and validation under guidance. Adhere to FDA-compliant Design Control procedures for software development. Demonstrate proficiency in software implementation. Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field Minimum 6 years of related experience or masters degree with 4+ years of related experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong familiarity with current development tools (IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks) Experience in software integration testing or system testing. Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development is a plus 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 is a plus Experience with software development life cycle processes is a plus The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 $180,000.00 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 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: 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. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter

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