Senior Automation 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 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the #1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson's disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.

Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for a Senior Software Automation Test Engineer. The Software Engineer is responsible for design and implementation of real-time embedded software and software systems for verification and improvement of product capability including new concepts such as AI for medical systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for defining and documenting the software architecture and abstracting the following from the implantable therapy engine: UI, Hardware, Remote Services, Wireless Connectivity.
• Bring expertise in the abilities of software system design: scalability, reliability, extensibility, usability and be able to design a software architecture that enables them.
• Works with cross-functional teams, product management, development, quality, and operations to create innovative operating alternatives that form the overall strategy and business architecture.
• Develop projects in an agile, fast-moving environment and deliver with utmost quality.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, diagrams, and clear code.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams such as cybersecurity, legal, regulatory and ensure all the implementations meet those cross functional requirements.
• Develop microservices that fit in the grand solution paradigm.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related technical field.
• 5 plus years hands-on coding experience with Python, C#, C, Appium, JavaScript, WPF, Android, and iOS.
• Experience with development on Windows, Mac, and mobile platforms.
• Implemented and delivered applications and SDKs on mobile and embedded platforms.
• Knowledge of Android UI frameworks and touch-based UI.
• Understanding and significant work experience with various SDLC methodologies including Agile /Scrum.
• Experience with requirements analysis and technical design and documenting.
• Excellent communication skills for expressing ideas and concepts clearly and concisely.
• Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Excellent communication and relationship skills, especially the ability to articulate advanced technical topics to non-technical individuals.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Ability to contribute to multiple projects/demands simultaneously.
• Ability to work both within a team, and independently, in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Preferred

• Preferred experience - Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) development
• Digital health software development

WHAT WE OFFER

At 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: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

JOB FAMILY:
Product Development

DIVISION:
NM Neuromodulation

LOCATION:
United States > Texas > Plano : 6901 Preston Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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