Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott

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Work type: On-site
Location: Alameda, CAMilpitas, CA
Salary: $114,000–$228,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 125 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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The Staff Embedded Software Engineer joins the Diabetes Care Division to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for innovative sensing technologies and biomarkers. Working independently, this role involves identifying new technologies for product development, implementing complex tools, and managing software verification and validation to ensure high-quality delivery. The engineer will write and update detailed design specifications, debug complex software problems, and perform root-cause analysis while following FDA-guided Design Control procedures. Key technical requirements include expert proficiency in C, C++, C#, and Python, along with experience in embedded C development, microprocessor architecture, and source control management. The role focuses on solving technical challenges in medical device development, specifically creating products that provide accurate health data and insights for individuals managing diabetes.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $180800 from 34 postings across 11 companies.

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Skills

C C++ Python C# Embedded Systems Firmware Microprocessor Architecture Source Control Management Unit Test Frameworks Model-Based Design UML SysML Bluetooth Bluetooth Low-Energy RF WiFi FDA 510K ISO13485 QMS

What you'll do

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware for novel medical technologies.
Design and implement software using C, C++, C#, and Python for embedded systems.
Develop detailed design and interface specifications based on requirement specifications.
Write and execute test designs, cases, procedures, and reports to verify software quality.
Debug and troubleshoot complex software problems to provide strategic solutions for future development.
Perform root-cause analysis of failures and maintain Hazard/Risk analysis specifications.
Follow FDA-approved Design Control procedures and Quality Management Systems for medical device development.
Identify and implement new tools and process improvements to support sensor technology development.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
8 to 15 years experience in software engineering required.
Expert knowledge in current programming languages including C, C++, C#, and Python.
Expert knowledge of current development tools such as IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks, and source control management.
Experience with software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products required.
Knowledgeable of microprocessor architecture and strong debugging techniques in an embedded environment required.
Experience with software testing, development life cycle processes, and structured software development or Object Modeling Design required.
Bachelor’s degree.

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