Software Engineer

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies.

We are looking for a Software Engineer within our Toxicology Point of Care team located at Abingdon. This role assists in developing, verifying, validating and supporting software for mobile drug analysers within a multi-disciplinary project team work environment.

Main accountabilities:

Development of embedded software in C for new and existing products, including:

• Adding functionality to maintaining and supporting the continued success of our flagship embedded products; working with cross-functional R&D team
• Designing and performing software tests at different levels including Unit, System and Acceptance testing
• Supporting / authoring documentation of software development including for regulatory compliance (IEC 62304 Medical Device Software – Software Life cycle processes)
• High level technical support for existing and new products, including fault investigation
• Work within, and help maintain our existing software configuration management processes (Issue tracking, source version control)

The preferred profile:

• BEng/BSc in computer science or related engineering field
• Previous work experience as a software developer / engineer
• Knowledge of bare-metal programming and low-level software/interaction with electronics preferred
• Work proactively/ bounce ideas around within a small team environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit multi-disciplinary team
• Self-starter, able to work with a minimum of supervision to tight deadlines
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good record-keeping, in line with the regulated nature of our busines
• Individual will be expected to provide samples for R&D testing
• Ideally with relevant experience in regulated markets, specifically FDA and IVD including EN62304, ISO13485 and ISO9001
• Image analysis experience advantageous
• Good understanding of design control

Abbott offers

• A comprehensive range of benefits including competitive salaries
• A fantastic defined contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A fantastic flexible benefits scheme

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable adjustments to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable adjustment, please speak to your recruiter.