[Hiring] Embedded Software Architect @Abbott

Role Description

Responsible for leading the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks for novel medical devices, with a focus on verification and validation (V&V) of embedded systems and cloud-connected solutions. Provides strategic guidance to ensure regulatory compliance and testing efficiency. Collaborates with offshore cross-functional teams to support the delivery of safe, high-quality products, and contributes to early concept development and feasibility assessments to embed testability and quality from the outset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to product concepts and design-for-test strategy in early development.
• Lead feasibility studies for new test technologies and integration into workflows.
• As a team lead, lead & coordinate the verification and validation (V&V) activities for medical device software, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304). Oversee test planning, execution, and defect management, while mentoring team members, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving continuous improvement in test processes and quality assurance.
• Drive automation strategy, tool selection, and modular test framework design.
• Develop and maintain test suites across software, GUI, and hardware layers.
• Ensure quality across SDLC/STLC phases through robust test planning and traceability.
• Oversee tool validation, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Mentor teams in automation, coding practices, and regulatory standards.
• Define standards for code reviews, version control, and reusable test assets.
• Facilitate workshops and drive continuous learning initiatives.
• Interface with stakeholders and management to align testing with project goals and timelines.
• Collaborate with external partners and manage vendor contributions.
• Lead continuous improvement of test processes via Agile, metrics, and modern tools.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML in testing embedded devices or cloud platforms).
• Plans and organizes project assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Initiates or maintains schedule for projects and project milestones. Establishes priorities of individual or project assignments.
• Understands business environment and relates extensive knowledge of internal and external technological activities to trends.
• Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment.
• Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality.
• Develops new concepts from initial design to market release.
• Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities.
• Write and submit intellectual property (patents).
• Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.
• Investigates and evaluates existing technologies.
• Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development.
• Write and submit professional articles for technical journals.
• Interfaces with senior management on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units.
• Participates in the development of other technical contributors by facilitating training and providing feedback and guidance.
• May lead a project team.
• Provides technical leadership to business units. Acts as a mentor to less-experienced staff and may provide work direction or supervise other technical employees.
• Exercises judgment independently.
• Selects methods and techniques to lead a project to completion. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Requirements

• Master’s degree of Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 9+ years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, debugging, reviewing and testing embedded software and at least 2 years leading teams of embedded engineers.
• 6+ years of experience in medical device engineering, verification & validation, or related fields.
• 5+ years leading test automation efforts for regulated medical devices (FDA Class II/III experience highly desirable).
• Comprehensive knowledge of a particular technological field.
• Recognized as an expert in work group and across functions.
• Associate Certified Coach (ACC) ICF certification.

Benefits

• An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
• We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.