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 109,000 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 Parkinsons disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.

Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for a Principal Software Engineer. Working independently, the Software Engineer performs highly complex and specialized level software project activities in such areas as Development, Tools, Test, Requirements and/or related areas. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, analyzing requirements, planning and scheduling data, updating and maintaining different software specifications based on analysis of specifications, needs and improvements, as well as troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining of software, test, or tool designs, cases, scripts, procedures, and/or code based on strategic analysis. Functions as lead on project teams and may supervise other engineers. Work requires the application of theoretical engineering principles, evaluation, ingenuity and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of specialized study. Applies engineering and scientific principles to the evaluation and solution of technical problems in a creative manner unique to each study. Exercises level appropriate technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and/or coordinating engineering work.

WHAT YOULL DO

* Working from requirement specification, develop, maintain, and update detailed design and interface specifications

* Participate in and support the implementation, development, enhancements, and modifications to software source code, scripts, and procedures

* Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software problems as well as offers strategic solutions, analysis, and advice regarding identified issues for future development; Identifies parameters, structure, and critical test components. Writes, updates, or executes test design, cases, as well as procedures and reports results.

* Write, update, and maintain requirement and interface specifications

* Contribute to and support gathering, analyzing, and validating requirements

* Contribute to and support writing, updating, developing and maintaining Hazard/Risk analysis specifications

* Contribute to and support root-cause analysis of failures

* Working from requirement specifications, develop, maintain, and update test requirements and design

* Support implementation, enhancements, and modifications to test cases, procedures, scripts, and code;

* Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software problems and offer strategic advice regarding identified issues for future development

* Identify parameters, structure, and critical test components. Writes, updates, or executes test design, cases, as well as procedures and reports results.

* Present at design reviews; documents and resolves issues as directed.

* Contribute to and support reviews held by other engineers on related projects and provide useful feedback.

* May write and update requirement specifications for an assigned area. Review project deliverables such as specifications, code, and test/tool procedures for feasibility, thoroughness, clarity, correctness, and accuracy. Provide work direction and mentors other software engineers

* Support all Company 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. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

Required

* Bachelor's degree in software engineering/computer science/related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

* Minimum 10 years progressively more responsible work experience in a range of software engineering disciplines using a variety of programming methods.

* Experience with visual modeling, graphical user interfaces, multi-threading, networking, relational databases, formal software development methodologies, and source code management is recommended.

* 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.

* Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

* 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.

* Very strong technical leadership and ability to constantly build, leverage and influence large network of senior technology and business experts across a large, diverse enterprise, and outside: vendors, standards bodies, analysts, and academia.

Preferred

* Master's degree or PhD in a technical field preferred.

* Experience with unit- and integration-level testing and automated testing is recommended.

* Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

* Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) development, Digital health software development

* Previous experience managing external (contract) software development resources .

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, 15 % 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), 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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