Software Engineer I

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.

Job Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save ( student debt program and FreeU ( 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 around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

The Opportunity

This Software Engineer I position is on the Digital Health Engineering team in Abbott's Cardiac Rhythm Management division, and works on-site in Sylmar, California .

The Digital Health Engineering team is responsible for developing, maintaining, and leveraging software solutions to provide internal and external stakeholders with the data and resources they need to effectively manage patient care, optimize clinical therapies, and improve product performance.

Members of the Digital Health Engineering team are expected to translate complex customer and business needs into data-driven technical solutions. This role requires a blend of strong technical and software engineering skills, problem-solving abilities, customer centricity, as well as creativity, strong communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement full-stack software solutions to support data analytics, communication, reporting, automation, internal tools, etc.

• Design and implement various database queries, stored procedures, etc.

Other Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate diagnostic and predictive insights for implantable medical device algorithms and features

• Provide data analytic support in response to inquiries from physicians, health care professionals, and field staff

• Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software problems as well as offers strategic solutions, analysis, and advice regarding identified issues for future development

• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations tailored to the needs of different departments and leadership levels

• Translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Provide feedback to internal systems engineering and product development teams on customer needs and potential solutions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

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

• Minimum 0-2 years of related experience

• Basic knowledge of software programming, development, database management, networking concepts, and cloud computing

• Proficiency in personal computer skills, capable of performing complex word processing, spreadsheet tasks, documentation, presentations, and analysis.

• Ability to work effectively both within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the capability to communicate effectively across various levels within the organization and with health care professionals, physicians, and field staff

• Capability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a timely manner

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow up on tasks

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum six (6) months of experience in a software engineering discipline (a combination of programming-heavy coursework, school projects, freelance work, and/or professional experience)

• Experience with object-oriented programming language(s), relational databases, formal software development methodologies, and source code management

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

• Experience with C#, Java, and ASP.NET

• Experience with GenAI tools, agentic RAG, and refining ML model

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, and PostgreSQL

• Experience with cloud computing platforms and services (Azure, AWS, etc.)

• Experience with web development (HTML/CSS)

• Experience with UI/UX, design principles, and best practices

• Experience with the Linux operating system

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The base pay for this position is $72,100.00 - $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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