Staff Software Test Engineer

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alameda, CAMilpitas, CA
Salary
$114,000–$228,000 / yr
Posted
37 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $196k
This role $171k
$98k most similar roles pay here $263k

This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $169,340–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $171k versus about $196k 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 · Staff Software Test Engineer

Staff Software Test Engineer The Staff Software Test Engineer joins the Product Development team to evaluate processes and tools that facilitate testing and ensure successful coverage for software releases. This role involves formulating a strategic approach to testing, mentoring junior team members, and providing feedback on Agile SDLC improvements. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing system specifications, creating verification test cases, performing exploratory and end-to-end testing, developing test datasets, and executing automation scripts. The candidate will also manage code diff analysis and develop robust regression test strategies while ensuring compliance in a regulated industry. Required skills include experience with embedded software testing, scripting, and coding in C or C++. The role requires proficiency in verification and validation methodologies, test-driven methodologies, and the ability to identify bugs and verify fixes within a complex technical environment focused on high-quality application software releases.

What you'll do

  • Formulate and execute a strategic approach to testing to ensure software quality and compliance.
  • Review test plans, requirements, and user stories to create and execute verification test cases.
  • Integrate automated testing into the Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Evaluate new tools and processes for adoption within the organization.
  • Investigate, report, and verify fixes for software bugs and unexpected events.
  • Perform exploratory testing, system-level end-to-end testing, and develop test datasets.
  • Create verification and validation test plans, reports, and trace matrices for stakeholders.
  • Develop robust regression test strategies based on code diff analysis.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a 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.
  • At least 1 year of experience with scripting and automating tests.
  • At least 3 years of coding experience, preferably with C or C++.
  • Knowledge of software verification and validation methodologies.
  • Understanding of test-driven methodologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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