Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - Digital Signal Processing

Abbott
Alameda, California, United StatesFull-time$114,000–$228,000Posted Sep 8, 2026

About the role

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity:

The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer will focus on implementation and development of signal processing algorithms for our fast-growing FreeStyle Libre product series. This is an exciting time to join Abbott Diabetes Care and change the future of diabetes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Lead the design and development of software across one or more domains: mobile, web, desktop, and embedded under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements

Work on software design, coding, and validating software, supporting verification and validation testing, and ensuring that all product development conforms to design specifications and coding standards for medical devices

Implement data processing algorithms efficiently in a programming language (C, C++, etc.) Define and implement data management and data flow in an embedded environment. Develop productive internal/external working relationships

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and 7+ years of Master's degree with 5+ years of experience in software development (combination of programming-heavy coursework, school projects, freelance work and professional experience)

Strong knowledge of embedded software system design, experience in algorithm development implementation and data processing in embedded and other computing platforms. C, C++, structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design, digital data processing, debugger and ICE.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong familiarity with current development tools (IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks)

Strong math aptitude

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with software development life cycle processes is a plus

Experience with long-term maintenance of a software module or library is a plus

Experience testing software is a plus

Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development is a plus

Knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards is a plus

The base pay for this position is

$114,000.00 – $228,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % 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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Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of software across one or more domains: mobile, web, desktop, and embedded
  • Work on software design, coding, and validating software, supporting verification and validation testing
  • Implement data processing algorithms efficiently in a programming language (C, C++, etc.)
  • Define and implement data management and data flow in an embedded environment
  • Develop productive internal/external working relationships

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 7+ years of experience or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience
  • Strong knowledge of embedded software system design and algorithm development
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong familiarity with current development tools
  • Strong math aptitude

Skills mentioned

Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentCC++Signal ProcessingSystems EngineeringDebuggingSoftware TestingUnit Testing

About Abbott

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers, on Instagram @AbbottGlobal, and on X @AbbottNews. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Terms of Use: https://www.abbott.com/social-media-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://abbo.tt/privacy

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