Embedded Software Engineer

The Opportunity  

This full time, on-site 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.    

The Embedded Software Engineer will  work independently (or in a lead role) in one or more aspects of the overall software development process (such as software design, code development, testing and/or maintenance) of application software or embedded firmware under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements. #software

What you’ll work on 

• Works independently on identifying new technologies for implementation into new product development and process improvements.  

• Exercises independent judgment in identifying, recommending and implementing significant and/or complex new tools/process improvements to meet company objectives in areas of new product development, product testing, process improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

• May lead technical teams in the accomplishment of software design, testing and/or maintenance activities. 

• Develops networks involving cross functional/cross departmental groups as well as communication to Senior Management. 

• Readily adjusts priorities and works within team environment for timely completion of common objectives for multiple projects. 

• Resolves technical issues to meet company objectives. 

• Technical leadership in one or more areas of application/embedded software development (such as software design, code development, testing and/or maintenance) including project scheduling activities. 

• Reliably deliver high quality software within schedule constraints. 

• Provides technical ownership of software products. 

• Actively participates in product development teams for the development of new products and services. 

• Works with the Software consultant(s) on the system and/or algorithm design and /or testing issues. 

• Interacts with QA engineers to ensure that software products are robust and of very high quality. 

• Implement software or testing designs efficiently utilizing the appropriate tools such as C, C++, C#, Java, Nunit, Coverity as well as use of Version Control Systems. 

• Research technical issues and propose technical approaches that achieve product and quality requirements. 

• Participate in the full life cycle of development, from specification and design through implementation, testing, and support. 

• Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires and evaluation of intangibles. 

• Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. 

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and performing other duties as assigned by management. 

• Lead one or more aspects of the overall software development process with responsibility for on time delivery of high-quality software products that meet budgetary objectives. 

• Implement approved Design Control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines. 

• Lead software development projects, providing mentoring and technical guidance. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Science or related engineering or scientific field.    8 years relevant experience and a Bachelors degree or 6 years with MS degree.  Will receive additional 2 years experience credit for PhD. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience (such as software design, coding and/or testing) in applications programming and/or software development of embedded systems for safety critical products.  As there are many aspects of software development (such as design, coding and/or testing), specific required experience depends on nature of responsibilities. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience on embedded UI design and supporting data calculation reports is a strong plus. Excellent Knowledge and experience with the technologies of an embedded display device is a plus.  Excellent experience in design sharing between an embedded and app design is a plus 

• Some experience in software engineering management or technical leadership desirable. Good knowledge of software engineering principles. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. 

• Excellent troubleshooting skills are a must.  Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger is required and/or use of testing tools to ensure high level of quality of software product.  Strong working knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes. 

• Experience in Source Control Management is highly preferable. Experience on multitasking in RTOS and/or Windows OS software design and development is highly preferable. Experience on Internet technologies (web development, application servers) and database design is a strong plus. Experience on testing and development in embedded device is a strong plus. Knowledgeable on device driver and low level device interface design and development is a plus. Knowledgeable on microprocessor architecture is a strong plus.