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Abbott Laboratories

Sr. Engineer, Systems Software

madison, WI

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About this opportunity

Abbott Laboratories lists this Sr. Engineer, Systems Software opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

Essential Duties:

Lead and participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

Translate product requirements and quality system requirements into software specifications and assist in defining the product requirements.

Lead review and create software design control documents with team input.

Lead the architecture of software driven systems.

Document software designs and systems using generally accepted notation such as UML.

Maintain and improve the performance of existing software.

Review and debug highly complex software.

Code complex software applications with associated unit tests.

Develop test strategies and execute test plans at module/unit and system levels. Develop test plans to ensure that product requirements, quality system requirements, regulatory requirements, and design specifications have been met.

Create internal software tools to enhance data analysis and data management productivity.

Troubleshoot complex system issues and failures.

Provide technical leadership.

Mentor junior engineers and interns to develop their skills. Facilitate training of junior engineers on current software and software development practices.

Work with external vendors to verify and validate software and hardware platforms.

Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Apply professional written and verbal communication skills.

Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality and teamwork.

Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures

Regular and reliable attendance.

Ability to work designated schedule.

Ability to work nights and/or weekends.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working time.

Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.

Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

Ability to travel approximately 5% of working time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field.

6+ years of relevant industry experience.

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

8+ year of experience following quality system/design control in medical device or related area, and a track record of contributions to successful software launches, from initial concept to customer release.

Knowledge of the software lifecycle for a medical device.

Experience in medical device development.

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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Worksite address

madison, WI, 53774, US

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