Embedded Software Engineer

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.ABOUT ABBOTT DIAGNOSTICS:The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.Our location in Santa Clara, California currently has an opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer .WHAT YOU’LL DOThe Embedded Software Engineer within Abbott Hematology is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. In this role, you will develop application level software for machine control of complex medical devices. You will participate in the concept, requirements, design, development, integration, and testing phases of component and feature development.

Performs assignments of a very complicated or difficult nature requiring a high degree of technical competence.

Plans, organizes, and conducts technical projects under the guidance of Senior and Principal engineers

Conduct technical investigations into software and system level defects and problems

Conducts design and code reviews for projects under development

Follows quality process when developing features and investigating issues

Work closely with other engineering disciplines as well as commercial and medical team members

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRINGRequired

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or closely related discipline with five or more years progressive work experience.

Four to six years progressive work experience.

Competency with C is required

Strong knowledge and experience using Design Patterns and UML

Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and apply to products is a must

Winning, can do attitude. Innovated, results oriented approach. Team oriented.

Preferred

Experience with Python

Experience in medical devices of in a regulated industry (e.g. FDA, Aerospace, Defense) developing software for complex systems is strongly preferred

Experience with Scrum/Agile software development methodologies is preferred

WHAT WE OFFERAt 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 at http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspxFollow 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 at http://www.abbott.com/ , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot 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