Abbott
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Abbott, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
As Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will be a recognized expert in software development with broad expertise and experience in complete lifecycle management of embedded software designs, specifically in the areas of new software development, software maintenance, resolving significant technical issues as well as providing direction for new software technology/process development activities that have a broad impact to the company goals. This includes providing technical leadership for application software and firmware designs and development to be used in medical diagnostic devices (both class II and III). #software
What you’ll work on
Provide technical leadership in embedded software development, perform design integration and testing and reliably deliver high-quality software within schedule constraints.
Capable of working at high level of performance on projects and activities that dramatically impacts the business. Participate as senior engineering representative in product development teams for development strategies of new products and services.
Work with external software consultants as required for system development and algorithm design to deliver on established project milestones.
Implement software design efficiently in current programming languages (C, C, Assembly, etc.) to include use of appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality: debuggers, profilers, unit testing, source control, etc.
Participate in the full life cycle of development, from specification and design through implementation, testing, and support.
Contribute to the evaluation of new software design tools, software architectures, microprocessors and algorithms.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. 6 years of solid programming experience using current programming languages (e.g., C, C, Assembly etc), structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience and in software development of embedded systems for safety critical products.
Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger and ICE is required.
Strong working knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards.
Experience on multitasking in RTOS, real-time software design and development is required.
Experience in Source Control Management is required.
Excellent knowledge of general software engineering principles and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree or PhD in Engineering or related field preferred.
Experience of using UML is preferable.
Knowledgeable on device driver and low level device interface design and development is a plus.
Knowledgeable on microprocessor architecture is a strong plus.
Excellent knowledge and experience in communications design and test using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, TCP/IP is a plus.
Apply Now
What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
Training and career development
, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security
through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs
including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k)
retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company
with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: ** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $125,700.00 – $251,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Alameda, CA location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
As Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will be a recognized expert in software development with broad expertise and experience in complete lifecycle management of embedded software designs, specifically in the areas of new software development, software maintenance, resolving significant technical issues as well as providing direction for new software technology/process development activities that have a broad impact to the company goals. This includes providing technical leadership for application software and firmware designs and development to be used in medical diagnostic devices (both class II and III). #software
What you’ll work on
Provide technical leadership in embedded software development, perform design integration and testing and reliably deliver high-quality software within schedule constraints.
Capable of working at high level of performance on projects and activities that dramatically impacts the business. Participate as senior engineering representative in product development teams for development strategies of new products and services.
Work with external software consultants as required for system development and algorithm design to deliver on established project milestones.
Implement software design efficiently in current programming languages (C, C, Assembly, etc.) to include use of appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality: debuggers, profilers, unit testing, source control, etc.
Participate in the full life cycle of development, from specification and design through implementation, testing, and support.
Contribute to the evaluation of new software design tools, software architectures, microprocessors and algorithms.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. 6 years of solid programming experience using current programming languages (e.g., C, C, Assembly etc), structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience and in software development of embedded systems for safety critical products.
Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger and ICE is required.
Strong working knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards.
Experience on multitasking in RTOS, real-time software design and development is required.
Experience in Source Control Management is required.
Excellent knowledge of general software engineering principles and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree or PhD in Engineering or related field preferred.
Experience of using UML is preferable.
Knowledgeable on device driver and low level device interface design and development is a plus.
Knowledgeable on microprocessor architecture is a strong plus.
Excellent knowledge and experience in communications design and test using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, TCP/IP is a plus.
Apply Now
What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
Training and career development
, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security
through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs
including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k)
retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company
with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
**Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: ** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $125,700.00 – $251,500.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com