Principal Software Engineer

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: June 19, 2022

Job Description:

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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Principal Software Engineer - 31027308 Carlsbad, CAAbbott 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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countriesAbout AbbottDiagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a range of health conditions.Abbott's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.Our location in Carlsbad, CA currently has an opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer within our Cardiometabolic & Informatics business unit. - The position of Senior Software Engineer is within our Cardiometabolic business unit located in San Diego, California. - This role will deliver software solutions for our current and next generation of instrument software platforms. - In this position, the candidate will be responsible for the requirements, design specifications, and final implementation of the software. The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced engineer who has demonstrated success in designing, documenting and implementing high-quality application-level embedded software (Embedded OS, Business Logic, DB) on different real-time environments and platforms (e.g. -C, SoC).WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop systems to support manufacturing, calibration or testing of an In-vitro Diagnostic product In-vitro Diagnostic product.
• Design software component(s) according to design inputs and architecture, including code development to implement new functionality or change existing.
• Design and development of high-quality database solutions to ensure the accuracy, reliability and consistency of the data during any operation such as data manipulation, data retrieval, data storage, backup/restore operation etc.
• Develop test procedures to ensure quality.
• Perform unit tests to meet coverage goals.
• Trace design outputs to design inputs.
• Fix defects found during the implementation process or reported by the software test team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product Scientists and Engineers.
• Demonstrates commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Abbott Quality Management System per ISO, FDA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships with both local and international project teams.
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business. -EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRINGRequired
  • Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, EE or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of experience as a software engineer designing and supporting the development of complex embedded systems.
  • Excellent programming skills in C/C++ and Python for real-time environments.
  • Experience developing software in various RTOS environments (e.g. Windows Embedded Compact/CE, QNX, Linux/Ubuntu Embedded, VxWorks).
  • Demonstratable Medical Device Development Experience - Requirements, Detailed Design Specifications, Unit Testing, Protocol Development, and execution.
  • Knowledge of Medical Device regulations (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, 21 CFR part 820.30-Design Controls, FDA SW Guidelines).Preferred
    • Experience in delivering highly embedded and portable systems in a regulated industry (e.g. Medical Devices, Automotive, Aerospace, Pharma).
    • Able to take complex designs from concept to implementation with minimal supervision.WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
      • A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
      • 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 a history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: - 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 , on Facebook at , and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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