Staff Software Test Engineer

Abbott

Staff Software Test Engineer testing embedded healthcare software at Abbott, a global healthcare technology company. Ensuring release coverage, regulatory compliance, automation, verification, validation, and robust regression strategies.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeAlameda • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $114,000 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in embedded software testing and Software Quality Assurance within regulated industries, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies and automated testing strategies. Capable of mentoring junior team members while ensuring compliance and quality in testing processes.

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Embedded Software TestingSoftware Quality AssuranceAgile MethodologiesAutomation ScriptingC or C++ Coding

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Hard Skills

Software TestingTest Plan DevelopmentVerification Test CasesRegression TestingTest-Driven MethodologiesExploratory TestingSystem-Level TestingEnd-to-End TestingTest Dataset DevelopmentAutomation Script Execution

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMultitasking AbilityPrioritization Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Engineering Field

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustryAgile SDLCComplianceQuality AssuranceSoftware Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate processes and tools to facilitate testing and successful coverage
Formulate and execute a strategic testing approach to ensure software quality and compliance
Review test-plan deliverables and activities for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and compliance
Ensure adequate test coverage for every release across multiple projects
Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to junior software test team members
Review work for compliance and quality
Provide feedback and suggest improvements to the Agile SDLC process
Incorporate automated testing strategically into the SDLC
Evaluate new tools and processes for organizational adoption
Complete software testing for development user stories within an Agile SDLC
Review system specifications, requirements, and user stories; create and execute verification test cases
Investigate and report unexpected events, issues, and software bugs; verify fixes
Perform exploratory, system-level, and end-to-end testing
Develop test datasets and execute automation scripts
Create verification and validation test plans, test reports, and trace matrices; review with development and quality stakeholders
Review code-diff analysis and develop a robust regression-test strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related engineering field
Minimum 8+ years with embedded software testing
At least 4+ years of Software Quality Assurance in a regulated industry
1+ years of scripting/automating tests and familiarity with automation
At least 3 years of coding, preferably with C or C++
Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Understanding of test-driven methodologies
Demonstrated technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work in Alameda or Milpitas, California
Willingness to travel 5% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base pay of $114,000.00–$228,000.00 per year
5% travel
Equal Opportunity Employer