Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott

. Design and implement embedded software in current programming languages such as C, C++, C#, and Python .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded software design and development using programming languages such as C, C++, C#, and Python, while adhering to FDA-compliant Design Control procedures. Proficient in software lifecycle development processes and quality engineering principles relevant to medical device development.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentFDA-Compliant Design ControlHazard/Risk AnalysisSoftware Development Life CycleCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingC# ProgrammingPython ProgrammingDebuggingTroubleshootingSoftware TestingDesign SpecificationsMiddleware FrameworksProtocol Stacks

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

IDEsDebuggersUnit Test Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Medical Device DevelopmentQuality Engineering PrinciplesISO StandardsIEEE Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSDLCC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement embedded software in current programming languages such as C, C++, C#, and Python
Develop, maintain, and update detailed design and interface specifications from requirement specifications
Support implementation, development, enhancements, and modifications to software source code, scripts, and procedures
Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software problems; provide solutions, analysis, and advice for future development
Evaluate selected designs through testing and fully document results
Participate in software development, verification, and validation under software lead guidance
Follow FDA-compliant Design Control procedures for software development
Write, update, develop, and maintain Hazard/Risk analysis specifications
Support root-cause analysis of failures
Work on moderate-scope problems and determine appropriate actions within defined procedures
Oversee embedded-systems software design, development, and validation
Participate in software development activities and mentor junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field with minimum 7 years of related experience, or Master's 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 with middleware frameworks, protocol stacks, or system-level software preferred
Experience building end-to-end systems (firmware → middleware → application) preferred
Experience testing software preferred
Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development preferred
Knowledge of quality software engineering principles and software lifecycle development processes consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA-recognized standards preferred
Experience with software development life cycle processes preferred
Ability to work in Milpitas or Alameda, California
Willingness to travel 5% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

5% travel opportunity
Equal opportunity employment