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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. **Working at Abbott** At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: + Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. + Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. + An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution + Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. + A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. + A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. **The Opportunity** This position works out of our **Santa Clara, CA or Irving, TX** locations in the **Core Diagnostics** Business Group. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers. We are seeking an experienced and independent **Staff** **Software Engineer** to join our Hematology Division, supporting the development and maintenance of advanced blood testing instruments. This role is critical to both new product development and the resolution of escalated technical issues. You will work in a dynamic, high-volume environment alongside a small, collaborative team split into Front-End and Data Processing sub-teams. **What You’ll Work On** + Supports hematology instruments used in blood testing and analysis. + Two sub-teams:Front-End Engineering (FSE)andData Processing. + High interdependency and collaboration; flexibility and coordination are essential. + Fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with high expectations for quality and responsiveness. + Ideal forseasoned, independent engineerswho thrive in dynamic settings + Participate innew developmentof software for hematology instruments. + Investigate and resolve **escalated product complaints** . + Design and implement **software changes and enhancements** . + Conduct **testing on actual instruments** to validate functionality. + Perform **formal code reviews** and ensure adherence to quality standards. + Write and execute **development-level tests** for new and modified code. + Execute **high-paced validation and verification** activities. + Address **non-conformances** and support **final release** processes. + Collaborate with management on **quality and compliance** aspects. + Focus on **C++ coding** , debugging, and validation in a regulated environment. + May conduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable. + Communicates with the other engineering personnel to coordinate the interrelated design and assure project completion. + May act as internal consultant providing technical guidance on most complex projects. + This is a non-supervisory position. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degreein Computer Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. + Minimum 5 years of professional experiencein software development, preferably in medical devices or regulated industries. + Proficiency inC++and experience with embedded systems or instrument control. + Strong understanding ofsoftware validation,code reviews, andquality assurancepractices. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience in themedical device industryor other regulated environments (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485). + Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-changing environment. + Familiarity withinstrumentation,data processing, orfront-end engineering. + Knowledge ofsoftware lifecycle processesandrisk management. + Able to work variable hours. + Ability to work on site. **Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx) Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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. The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com