Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Abbott · Alameda, CA

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IT & SoftwareFull-time$131k–$261kCompany career page

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Role summary

Abbott seeks a senior embedded software engineer to lead development and verification of FDA-compliant bio wearable products in Alameda, California. The role involves technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic oversight across the full product development lifecycle.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering with 10+ years experience; or master's with 7+ years; or Ph.D. with 2+ years
Strong C programming skills and software engineering principles knowledge
Embedded systems development experience for safety-critical medical devices
Proficiency with structured software development and object modeling design
Device driver and low-level device interface design expertise
Excellent written and verbal communication and troubleshooting abilities
Medical device FDA regulatory knowledge (510K, PMA processes) highly desired

What you'll be doing

Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded bio wearable products on schedule and budget
Implement and ensure adherence to FDA-compliant design control procedures
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic guidance to embedded software teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and QA engineers to deliver high-quality software
Research technical issues, propose solutions, and resolve significant impediments

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