Senior Software Test Engineer

at Abbott

Record last updated: 4/2/2026 6:45:09 AM

Current Days Open
7
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$90,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$180,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
N/A
First Seen
3/27/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$90,000.00 (Yearly)
4/2/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$180,000.00 (Yearly)
4/2/2026

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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: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do meaningful work that impacts lives, while growing your career and supporting your overall wellbeing. As part of our team, youll have access to: Global career development opportunities within an international organization. Free medical coverage (HIP PPO) for qualifying employees in the next plan year. A competitive retirement savings program with a substantial employer contribution. Education support programs including tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt assistance, and the FreeU bachelors degree pathway. Recognition as one of the worlds best workplaceshonored for innovation, diversity, leadership, and employee experience across multiple countries. The Opportunity This Senior Software Test Engineer role is based in Pleasanton, CA within the Heart Failure Division, where we build solutions that help diagnose, monitor, and manage heart failure. Our work directly supports patients in restoring their health and quality of life. What Youll Work On As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will lead verification activities for cloudbased web and mobile applications in a regulated medical device environment. You will: create and execute endtoend software verification of cloud, web, and mobile applications, ensuring compliance throughout the development lifecycle. Develop, maintain, and refine verification plans, protocols, and reports in alignment with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and other relevant industry standards. Collaborate proactively with product owners, architects, and developers to ensure requirements are clear, testable, traceable, and aligned with verification strategies. Contribute to risk management activities, including hazard analysis, defect triage, impact assessments, and rootcause investigations. Participate in design reviews and provide verificationfocused input to ensure design artifacts meet quality and regulatory expectations. Drive continuous improvement by enhancing verification workflows, automation coverage, tooling, and quality metrics. Design and implement automated and manual test strategies across functional, integration, system, and regression testing with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and DevOps alignment. Build and maintain automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated tests into platforms such as GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines. Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in software engineering or a related field. 6+ years of experience in software verification or quality engineering with a strong emphasis on automation. Proven experience building scalable automation frameworks using tools such as PyTest, Jest, Playwright, or REST Assured, and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines. Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript, with the ability to create reusable automation utilities. Solid experience with CI/CD ecosystems such as GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines. Working knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) to support consistent test environments. Experience with log aggregation and monitoring tools (e.g., Graylog, Datadog) for pipeline observability and automated troubleshooting. Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional engineering and DevOps teams. Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in computer science or related field. Experience with cloudnative environments, microservices testing, and modern SDLC/QA methodologies. Understanding of datacompliance frameworks such as HIPAA and GDPR. Handson experience with endtoend system integration testing in complex ecosystems. Background in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated industries. Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews. 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: HF Heart Failure LOCATION: United States > Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge Dr ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No 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. 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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