Staff Software Test Engineer

Abbott

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On-site
Location
Alameda, CAMilpitas, CA
Employment
Full-time
Posted
83 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Staff Software Test Engineer

The Staff Software Test Engineer joins the Product Development team within the ADC Diabetes Care division to evaluate processes and tools that facilitate testing and successful coverage. This role involves formulating strategic testing approaches to ensure software quality and compliance across multiple projects. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior team members, reviewing deliverables for accuracy, and providing feedback on the Agile SDLC process. The engineer will create verification and validation test plans, trace matrices, and execute automation scripts while performing exploratory and end-to-end testing. Required technical skills include experience with C and C++ coding, scripting for test automation, and knowledge of software verification and validation methodologies. The position specifically addresses the need for high-quality application software releases within a regulated industry context for embedded software.

What you'll do

  • Review deliverables and activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with test plans.
  • Mentor junior team members and review their work to ensure high quality and compliance.
  • Strategically incorporate automated testing and evaluate new tools for adoption within the organization.
  • Create verification and validation test plans, test reports, and trace matrices for stakeholders.
  • Review system requirements and user stories to create and execute verification test cases.
  • Perform exploratory testing, system-level end-to-end testing, and develop test datasets.
  • Investigate software bugs, verify fixes, and develop robust regression test strategies.
  • Provide feedback and suggest improvements to the Agile SDLC process.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience with Embedded software testing.
  • At least 4+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience in a regulated industry.
  • 1+ years of experience scripting or automating tests.
  • At least 3 years of coding experience with C or C++ (preferred).
  • Knowledge of software verification and validation methodologies.
  • Understanding of test-driven methodologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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