Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
Madison, WI
Salary
$129,300–$258,700 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $212k
This role $194k
$114k most similar roles pay here $274k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $178,175–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $212k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 90 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $99,300–$198,700 across 89 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Software Engineering

As a Sr Manager, Software Engineering within the Abbott Cancer Diagnostics division, you will lead the engineering team responsible for PatientHub and Consumer Initiated Orders. These are high-traffic, content-rich, internet-facing portals used by patients to interact directly with the company. This people-leadership role involves managing teams of over thirty people, overseeing performance reviews, and fostering career development while maintaining strong architectural oversight through design discussions and code reviews. You will collaborate with Product, QE, and UX teams to prioritize roadmaps and solve complex technical challenges. The role requires expertise in object-oriented, service-oriented, and micro-service architectures. Preferred skills include experience with HL7, FHIR, Kafka, and event-driven platforms. You will navigate the complexities of a regulated healthcare environment to deliver scalable, secure digital experiences that support cancer detection and treatment guidance.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?

Median $223750 from 106 postings across 38 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead and manage a large engineering team of 30 or more people as a manager of managers.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of high-traffic, internet-facing patient portals and order systems.
  • Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and architectural planning to ensure system integrity.
  • Partner with Product, QE, and UX teams to prioritize roadmaps and balance business needs with technical constraints.
  • Develop and implement engineering best practices for coding, testing, and deployment protocols.
  • Mentor and coach staff through performance reviews, career development plans, and active coaching.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms for stakeholders across various departments.
  • Drive continuous improvements in organizational performance and ensure compliance with Quality Management System policies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or a High School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience in Information Technology with increasing responsibility and advancing technical skills.
  • At least 5 years of experience leading or directing people and/or project teams.
  • Proven experience managing large teams of 30 or more people as a manager of managers.
  • Proficiency in object-oriented, service-oriented, and micro-service architectures and programming principles.
  • Experience with integration architecture patterns including HL7, FHIR, middleware technologies, and event-driven platforms like Kafka.
  • Experience in digital experiences, e-commerce, or content-platform environments at enterprise scale.

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