Staff Software Test Engineer

Abbott

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Work type
On-site
Location
Alameda, CA
Salary
$114,000–$228,000 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $171k
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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.

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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 Lingo team to lead verification and validation activities for cloud and mobile platforms within a regulated medical device environment. This role involves executing end-to-end software verification, translating technical requirements into comprehensive test plans, and ensuring compliance with FDA 21 CFR, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304 standards. The engineer will manage risk analysis, defect triage, and root-cause investigations while designing scalable manual and automated testing strategies for functional, integration, system, and regression testing. Key technical requirements include experience with CI/CD pipelines like GitHub Actions or Azure Pipelines, along with proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript. Candidates should be skilled in building automation frameworks using PyTest, Playwright, Jest, or REST Assured to ensure the reliability of a health platform integrating biosensor data and real-time analytics.

What you'll do

  • Execute end-to-end software verification for cloud services, mobile applications, and connected devices.
  • Translate product and technical requirements into comprehensive verification strategies, test plans, and execution plans.
  • Develop and maintain verification protocols in compliance with FDA 21 CFR, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304 standards.
  • Support risk management activities including risk analysis, defect triage, and root-cause investigations.
  • Design and implement scalable manual and automated testing strategies for functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
  • Contribute to and evolve test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to embed quality into delivery workflows.
  • Drive continuous improvement across verification processes, tools, metrics, and automation coverage.
  • Mentor junior test engineers on engineering discipline, automation best practices, and regulatory excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in software verification and quality engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience in medical device software development under FDA 21 CFR, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304.
  • Expertise in medical device V&V, including defect management and requirements traceability.
  • Experience identifying and implementing test automation across mobile, web, or API platforms.
  • Experience working within modern CI/CD ecosystems such as GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, or Harness.
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript to create reusable automation tools.
  • Understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and compliance requirements like HIPAA and GDPR.

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