Overview

Job Description

Interested in working in the medical field and improving the lives of people with diabetes? This mobile (iOS and Android) Software Engineering Manager position is an exciting opportunity to develop applications for our next generation sensing products. In this position you will be a Manager on the mobile development team at Abbott Diabetes Care, Abbott’s fastest growing division. We are seeking a rock-star candidate with 10-12+ years experience developing software products, 3+ years in a managerial role

Primary Job Function:

Works in a Manager role of the overall software development process (such as software design, code development, testing and/or maintenance) of mobile application under a disciplined product development process that meets FDA requirements.
Leads team in identifying new technologies for implementation into new product development and process improvements.
Exercises independent judgment in identifying, recommending and implementing significant and/or complex new tools/process improvements to meet company objectives in areas of new product development, product testing, process improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Leads technical teams in the accomplishment of software design, testing and/or maintenance activities.
Develops networks involving cross functional/cross departmental groups as well as communication to Senior Management.
Readily adjusts priorities and works within team environment for timely completion of common objectives for multiple projects. Resolve significant and/or complex technical issues to meet company objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

Deliver high quality engineering designs within budget and schedule.
Responsible for the development of technical project plans and schedules covering all engineering activities (Meeting all Design control and product development SOP requirements).
Technical leadership in one or more areas of mobile app software development (such as software design, code development, testing and/or maintenance) including project scheduling activities.
Reliably deliver high quality software within schedule constraints Provides technical ownership of software products.
Actively participates in product development teams for the development of new products and services.
Works with the Software consultant(s) on the system and/or algorithm design and /or testing issues.
Interacts with QA engineers to ensure that software products are robust and of very high quality.
Implements software or testing designs efficiently utilizing the appropriate tools such as JUnit and XCTest as well as use of Version Control Systems.
Researches technical issues and proposes technical approaches that achieve product and quality requirements.
Participates in the full life cycle of development, from specification and design through implementation, testing, and support.
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires and evaluation of intangibles. Exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Builds a team of high quality software engineers and motivates them to deliver world class software.

Key Success Factors:

Full-cycle software product development
Strong Java/Kotlin/ObjectiveC/Swift skills
Demonstrated use of industry-standard practices in design, development and testing. Ability to efficiently architect and develop complex system components: (a) using industry-standard design patterns, (b) develop multi-threaded code, (c) develop complex algorithms
Proficient use of appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality: debuggers, profilers, unit testing, source control, etc.
Experience using APIs in host OS (IOS, Android)
Superior communications skills (oral & written)
Ability to work with cross-functional team
Experience with regulated industry (e.g. medical)
Experience with Bluetooth communications
Experience in working with stakeholders and product team to build the desired functionality
Experience in Agile development methodology

Minimum Education:

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related engineering or scientific fields.

Minimum Qualifications:

12 years relevant experience and a Bachelors degree or 10 yrs with MS degree.
3 years of prior experience in software engineering management or technical leadership is required.
Excellent knowledge of software engineering principles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Minimum 8 years of experience (such as software design, coding and/or testing) in applications programming and/or software development of mobile applications for safety critical products. As there are many aspects of software development (such as design, coding and/or testing), specific required experience depends on nature of responsibilities
Excellent troubleshooting skills are a must. Strong debugging techniques is required and/or use of testing tools to ensure high level of quality of software product.
Strong working 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.
Experience in design, engineering, and testing of software contained in medical devices developed under the FDAs regulations for 510(k) or PMA products is preferred.
Experience in Source Control Management is required.
Experience on multitasking in modern OS’s (IOS, Android, Windows, MacOS) software design and development is highly preferable.
Experience on Internet technologies (web development, application servers) and database design is a strong plus.
Knowledgeable on device driver and low level device interface design and development is a plus. Good experience in Communications design using Bluetooth, NFC, WiFi, TCP/IP, USB or equivalent is a plus.