About this opportunity
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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Software Engineer
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
Our location in Irving, TX currently has an opportunity for a Software Engineer in the Core Diagnostics Division.
The Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and test embedded software features using C/C++ for next-generation medical diagnostic products. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and test engineers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that meet customer and business needs. In this role, you'll troubleshoot and resolve software issues, participate in code reviews and technical discussions, create and maintain software documentation and unit tests, and contribute within an Agile development environment. You'll also collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones and can travel needed to support project objectives.
What You’ll Work On
Develop, test, and maintain embedded software features using C/C++.
Debug software issues and support root cause investigation and resolution.
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.
Create and maintain software documentation, unit tests, and development artifacts.
Adhere to software development processes, coding standards, and Agile methodologies.
Partner with global teams across multiple time zones to support project execution.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field and 1 year of relevant experience.
3 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience designing and developing complex software systems.
Demonstrated experience with modern programming languages such as C, C++, and Agile methodologies.
Demonstrated experience with test-driven development methodologies.
Demonstrated experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Demonstrated technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thinking.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience developing and designing software code.
Demonstrated experience with software design patterns.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field, or
3 years of relevant work experience with a master's degree in a related field.
Demonstrated experience conducting thorough data analytics and implementing data-driven solutions.
Familiarity with embedded systems development.
Knowledge of real-time and multithreaded software concepts.
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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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