Senior Manager Software Engineering

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$130,700–$261,300 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $155,375–$210,612 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $196k versus about $183k for comparable roles.

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About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare company that manufactures and markets a broad and diversified line of health care products including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Industry: Healthcare & Medical Devices

Abbott currently has 193 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $99,300–$198,700 across 123 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager Software Engineering

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager Software Engineering The Senior Manager Software Engineering joins the Infectious Diseases Division to lead the technical strategy, architecture, and development of software products supporting innovative medical device solutions. This role involves managing a team of software engineers to drive product development initiatives while partnering with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Product Management teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing software architecture, design, verification, release activities, and risk management in compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will manage project planning, budget forecasts, and resource allocation while translating customer and business requirements into robust software solutions. The role requires expertise in medical device development within highly regulated industries, focusing on diagnostic solutions used in hospitals and laboratories to support critical patient care decision-making for various health conditions.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $281300 from 43 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and development of software products for medical device solutions.
  • Manage a team of software engineers, providing technical leadership and professional mentorship.
  • Drive software development programs to ensure projects meet technical, business, and schedule objectives.
  • Translate customer, product, and regulatory requirements into robust software solutions in partnership with cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee software development processes, design controls, risk management activities, and technical documentation.
  • Manage project planning, budget forecasts, resource allocation, and organizational priorities.
  • Communicate program status, technical risks, and development progress to senior leadership.
  • Participate in quality, CAPA, and product review activities to ensure regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field (preferred: mechanical, chemical, biomedical, industrial, quality engineering, materials science, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or management).
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in medical device development and/or other highly regulated industries.
  • Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business unit model (preferred).
  • Leadership experience with software teams in healthcare associated companies (preferred).
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Strong leadership, verbal, and written communication skills to manage teams and communicate with senior leadership.
  • Ability to travel approximately 30%, including internationally.
  • Ability to work on-site daily in San Diego, CA.

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