Staff Engineer, Software

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sylmar, CA
Salary
$114,000–$228,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
64 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $171k
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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $176,600–$222,562 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $171k versus about $200k 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 149 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $90,000–$180,000 across 103 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Engineer, Software

The Staff Engineer, Software joins the CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management division to lead complex software development and design. This role involves designing and implementing software using Java and object-oriented programming principles, while managing data structures, state machines, and multi-threading concepts. The engineer will drive the adoption of AI-assisted testing, automated code generation, and intelligent debugging to improve software quality. Key responsibilities include overseeing end-to-end implementation of internal and external interfaces, conducting design reviews, and providing technical feasibility assessments for new product requirements. The position requires proficiency in Linux, continuous integration, Git, and Jira. The work involves solving high-complexity software problems and ensuring compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations within the context of medical device software and embedded systems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1206 postings across 79 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and implement software using Java and object-oriented programming principles.
  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted testing, automated code generation, and intelligent debugging tools.
  • Oversee end-to-end implementation of internal and external interfaces and testing strategies.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate complex software problems to provide strategic solutions.
  • Manage product development, issue tracking, and design description processes independently.
  • Conduct design reviews and maintain updated design documentation for all features.
  • Provide technical feasibility assessments and lead proof-of-concept developments for new requirements.
  • Ensure all software development complies with FDA regulations and company operating procedures.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Computer Science) with 8-10 years of related experience.
  • Master’s degree with 7+ years of related experience.
  • Strong hands-on programming knowledge of Java or other object-oriented programming languages.
  • Expertise in data structures, state machines, synchronization, multi-threading, and formal software development methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Linux operating systems, continuous integration, and continuous development.
  • Experience with source control and bug tracking tools such as Git and Jira.
  • Ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools and generative AI technologies for software design and testing.
  • Experience developing medical device software (preferred).

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