Principal Embedded Software Engineer

The Opportunity

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer leads the development, verification, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to FDA-compliant design control procedures. They provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic advice, working independently to identify new technologies and implement process improvements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they ensure high-quality software delivery and contribute to the full development life cycle from specification to support.

What you’ll work on

Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded biowearable products, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.

Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures.

Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software projects.

Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule constraints.

Own technical aspects of C-based software products.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants on product development.

Interact with QA engineers to ensure software quality.

Utilize appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality.

Research technical issues and propose solutions.

Participate in full development life cycle from specification to support.

Resolve significant technical issues and provide strategic advice.

Lead technical teams and develop cross-functional networks.

Adjust priorities and collaborate within team environments to meet project objectives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field

Minimum 10 years of experience, Master’s Degree with 7+ years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of related experience

Good knowledge of software engineering principles required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential

Programming experience in C programming languages required

Experience with structured software development and / or Object Modeling Design experience required

Experience with software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products required

Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger in an embedded environment is required

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Knowledgeable of device driver and low-level device interface design and development is required

Experience in model based design (UML or SysML), is highly desirable

Detailed experience with medical device development processes and FDA 510K and PMA regulatory requirement

Preferred Qualifications

Good knowledge of and experience in RF and WiFi software design, device driver configuration, and test is preferred

Preferred team leadership experience and demonstrated mentorship capabilities

Experience with Source Control Management is highly preferred

Experience with testing of embedded devices is a strong plus

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