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Abbott

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott

. Design and implement embedded software using current programming languages .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesSenior💰 $114,000 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing embedded software while adhering to FDA-compliant Design Control procedures. Proven ability to manage software teams, develop detailed specifications, and conduct thorough testing and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Embedded Software DevelopmentTeam ManagementFDA ComplianceSoftware Development Life CycleHazard/Risk Analysis

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Hard Skills
Programming LanguagesSoftware DebuggingSoftware TestingDesign SpecificationsSoftware Source Code ManagementMiddleware FrameworksProtocol StacksSystem-Level SoftwareQuality Software Engineering PrinciplesPerformance Reviews
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
IDEsDebuggersUnit Test Frameworks
Industry Keywords
ISO StandardsIEEE StandardsFDA RegulationsMedical Device Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
SDLCTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and implement embedded software using current programming languages
  • Manage a small software team, assist with project schedules, and participate in performance reviews
  • Develop, maintain, and update detailed design and interface specifications from requirements
  • Implement, develop, enhance, and modify software source code, scripts, and procedures
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software problems; provide strategic solutions, analysis, and advice
  • Evaluate selected designs through testing and fully document results
  • Participate in software development, verification, and validation
  • Follow FDA-compliant Design Control procedures and guidelines
  • Write, update, develop, and maintain Hazard/Risk analysis specifications
  • Support root-cause analysis of failures
  • Travel approximately 5% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar with a 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 in managing a team (preferred)
  • Knowledge of quality software engineering principles and software lifecycle development processes consistent with ISO, IEEE, or FDA-recognized standards or regulated industry (preferred)
  • Experience with middleware frameworks, protocol stacks, or system-level software, such as USB stack, BLE stack, TCP/IP, and file systems (preferred)
  • Experience building end-to-end systems from firmware through middleware to application (preferred)
  • Experience testing software (preferred)
  • Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development (preferred)
  • Experience with software development life cycle processes (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 5% travel opportunity
  • Equal Opportunity Employer protections for Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans