Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize embedded software for advanced medical devices. You will develop real-time firmware in C/C++, integrate with hardware and sensors, and ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with medical device standards. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architecture decisions, lead code reviews, and support verification and validation. Join an inclusive, mission-driven team focused on innovation, continuous learning, and improving health worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for medical devices using C/C++ and RTOSCollaborate with hardware, systems, and quality teams to define requirements and interfaces
• Develop and maintain firmware architecture and documentation
• Perform debugging, optimization, and root-cause analysis on embedded systems
• Ensure compliance with medical device standards (e.g., IEC 62304) and internal quality processes
• Write and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests
• Participate in design and code reviews, providing technical mentorship to junior engineers
• Support verification, validation, and regulatory submissions for new and existing products

Required Skills

• Embedded C/C++ programming
• RTOS development
• Microcontroller/So
• C programming
• Firmware architecture and design
• Debugging with oscilloscopes/logic analyzers
• Version control (Git)
• Unit and integration testing
• IEC 62304 or similar standards
• Real-time systems design
• Requirements and documentation management