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.
Working at Abbott:
At Abbott, you’ll do work that has real impact, supporting technologies that help patients manage and improve their health. As an early‑career engineer, you’ll be supported with:
Global career growth opportunities within a leading healthcare company.
Eligibility for free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO in the next plan year.
A strong retirement savings plan with generous employer contributions.
Education benefits including tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt assistance, and the FreeU program for earning a bachelor’s degree at low or no cost.
A workplace recognized globally for excellence, diversity, innovation, and support for early‑career professionals.
The Opportunity:
This entry‑level role is based in Pleasanton, CA, within Abbott’s Heart Failure Division. Our teams build cloud‑based, mobile, and web solutions that help diagnose, monitor, and manage heart failure, improving both longevity and quality of life for patients.
As a new graduate, you will be part of a collaborative team where you’ll learn regulated software development practices, build strong engineering discipline, and contribute directly to product quality and patient safety.
What You’ll Work On:
As a Software Test Engineer (New Grad), you will:
Contribute to software verification activities for cloud, mobile, and web applications used in medical device ecosystems.
Assist in creating test plans, test cases, and verification documentation in alignment with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and other industry standards.
Collaborate with senior engineers, developers, and product teams to ensure requirements are understood, testable, and traceable.
Participate in risk analysis, defect triage, and root‑cause investigations under the guidance of experienced team members.
Support the development and execution of manual and automated tests across functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
Help maintain and enhance test automation frameworks, working with tools such as PyTest, Jest, Playwright, or REST Assured.
Work within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines) to enable automated test execution.
Learn and apply engineering best practices in a regulated medical device environment.
Grow your skills through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and exposure to modern DevOps practices.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Foundational knowledge of software testing principles (coursework, internships, or projects).
Academic or project experience with at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
Exposure to test automation tools or frameworks through coursework, internships, senior projects, or personal projects.
Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
(Not required, ideal for candidates who have internships or strong project work.)
Experience with automation tools (PyTest, Jest, Playwright, REST Assured) through projects or coursework.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins).
Basic understanding of cloud concepts or containerization (e.g., Docker).
Interest or coursework related to healthcare, biomedical engineering, cloud computing, or regulated software development.
Familiarity with privacy or compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR) is a plus.
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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
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 $73,900.00 – $116,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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