Staff Software Engineer (Mobile)

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:

A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Our Mobile Software Engineering team currently has an opportunity for a Staff Software Engineer (Mobile). We offer the flexibility to work in Sylmar (CA) or Sunnyvale (CA).

Staff Software Engineer leads in designing and developing software across Android and iOS mobile applications for CRM remote care under a disciplined product development process that meets Abbott's quality and appropriate regulatory agency requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform design, coding and unit testing of software applications on Mobile platforms, including Android & iOS, and support product verification and validation testing.
• Understand product requirements and use cases and lead software development for one or more features in the areas including but not limited to - technical requirements development, interface specifications, component architecture and detailed design, prototyping, implementation, identify development test strategy, development of unit and component test design, unit and component test cases, test procedures and scripts, and test execution.
• Ensure that all product development activities and deliverables conform to and comply with design specifications and coding standards per Abbott and CRM requirements and guidelines, as well as regulatory requirements including but not limited to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union Medical Device Regulations (EU-MDR).
• Perform analysis and defect repair of one or more issues in the applications, as well as perform root cause analysis and identify corrective and preventive actions to address current and future issues.
• Participate in development or enhancements of test framework for automated development testing of applications at various layers including user interface, communication layer, network interface and performance.
• Contribute actively to reviews conducted by other engineers on related projects or functional areas and provide relevant and critical feedback.
• Participate in authoring and/or reviewing one or more project deliverables such as analyses, specifications, design, code, test/tool procedures, processes and procedures ensuring feasibility, thoroughness, clarity, correctness and accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to other developers in the implementation and delivery of new features, platform enhancements and corrective actions.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in Mobile software technologies including the Mobile Operating System (OS) platform updates, deployment strategies, cloud interfaces, Cybersecurity, user interface and test environments.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Agile principles and development environment, including the management of a continuous integration development pipeline to ensure quick and timely deliveries to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of dependencies with variations across phone platforms, OS and Application Interface (API) versions, etc. and ensuring compatibilities and compliances across them.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of and adhere to internal and industry-level best practices for mobile software development and deployment and quality.
• Demonstrate sound communication skills and judgment in day-to-day tasks, decision-making and productivity.
• Support all corporate and department-level initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

Minimum 10 years of experience in a range of software engineering disciplines using a variety of programming methods:

• 5 or more years of experience developing mobile applications on Android and/or iOS.
• Bachelors Degree in Software engineering, computer science, or a related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Mobile OS platforms - Android & iOS:

• Development strategy
• Native vs cross-platform architecture
• Application lifecycle management
• Battery life management
• User interface and workflows
• BLE profiles and protocols (pairing, etc.)
• Framework and APIs on Android & iOS

Mobile app programming:

• Java, Swift, C#, JS, Kotlin,
• Familiarity with .NET framework

Validation and Deployment:

• Mobile App testing strategy including user interface, platform, performance, etc.
• Automation test framework - stack and application, end to end
• Mobile Data Management concepts
• Distribution and packing
• OS upgrades and compatibility

Preferred

• Masters Degree - Software engineering, computer science, or a related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Cybersecurity:

• Data and network security - encryption, TLS, etc.
• OS and apps hardening
• Certificate management

Cloud interface:

• Websockets and HTTPS
• Cloud-connected applications

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

JOB FAMILY:
Product Development

DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:
United States > Sylmar : 13150 Telfair Avenue

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States of America : Remote

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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

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