Senior Software Engineering Manager

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></h2><p><b>The Opportunity</b></p><p>The Software Manager position is responsible for functional management of a software team focusing on signal processing algorithms for our fast-growing sensor products.  This manager is responsible for leading the team to implement and integrate sensor algorithm designs across multiple product platforms, resolve complex technical challenges, provide design directions in new technology areas, and collaborate closely with Systems and Clinical teams to ensure robust, high-quality solutions that meet product and clinical requirements.  This will be accomplished through individual efforts and management of technical teams, as required. Responsible for overall system architecture of selected new product designs. Responsible for the identification of areas of technology for potential implementation into our products. Responsible for technical supervision and project management of the engineering activities.  Ultimately the goal of the efforts of the Engineering Group is the evaluation, specification, design and testing of the sensor algorithm designs, and integrating the design with embedded and mobile product software designs and data processing ecosystems.  This activity will be carried out in accordance with applicable US and International medical industry regulations and standards.</p><p></p><p><b>What You&#39;ll Work On</b> </p><ul><li>This position is responsible for staffing and maintaining the signal processing algorithm group’s high level of technical competence.</li><li>Technical leader responsible for maintaining and enhancing the high level of technical competence of the engineering staff.</li><li>Responsible for the development of technical project plans and schedules covering all engineering activities (Meeting all Design control and product development SOP requirements).</li><li>Manage cross functional engineering teams developing new products.</li><li>Solid knowledge of engineering principles.</li><li>As a technical leader participate in the creation of schedules.</li><li>Communicate effectively and participate in cross functional design teams.</li><li>Participate in technical design reviews.</li><li>Act as independent reviewer on programs in which their group is not directly involved.</li><li>Responsible for utilizing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.</li><li>Lead the design and development of software across one or more domains under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements.</li><li>Evaluate new design approaches, work on software design, coding, and validating software, support verification and validation testing, and ensuring that all product development conforms to design specifications and coding standards for medical devices.</li><li>Implement data processing algorithms efficiently in a programming language (C, C&#43;&#43;, etc.) Define and implement data management and data flow in an embedded environment. </li><li>Develop productive internal/external working relationships.  </li></ul><p>  </p><p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b> </p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and 10 plus years of experience in software development (combination of programming-heavy coursework, school projects, freelance work and professional experience).</li><li>Strong knowledge of embedded software system design, experience in algorithm development implementation and data processing in embedded and other computing platforms. C, C&#43;&#43;, structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design, digital data processing, debugger and ICE.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in small embedded systems.</li><li>Strong familiarity with current development tools such as IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks.</li><li>Strong math aptitude and algorithm product development highly desired.</li><li>Leadership experience required.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred</b> <b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Experience with software development life cycle processes is a plus.</li><li>Experience testing software is a plus.</li><li>Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development is a plus.</li><li>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.</li><li>Team management experience is desired.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p><b>The base pay for this position is </b></p>$148,700.00 – $297,300.00<p style="text-align:left"><span>In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit">     </p><h2><b>JOB FAMILY:</b></h2>Product Development<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>DIVISION:</b></h2>ADC Diabetes Care<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2><b>LOCATION:</b></h2>United States &gt; Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:</b></h2><p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>WORK SHIFT:</b></h2>Standard<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>TRAVEL:</b></h2>Yes, 5 % of the Time<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:</b></h2>Not Applicable<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><h2><b>SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:</b></h2>Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)<p style="text-align:inherit">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf<p style="text-align:inherit">     </p>EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf