Senior Software Integration Engineer

Job description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.

Our location in Westford, MA , currently has an opportunity for a Senior Software Integration Engineer .   The fundamental function for this role will be software integration, enhancements and bug fixing for the back-end data processing pipeline of the OCT Intravascular imaging system.  The successful candidate will bring strong C++ and object-oriented programming experience to work in a variety of areas within application software for Abbott’s OCT Intravascular Imaging system.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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Implement features and fix bugs within the OCT System’s data processing architecture using highly efficient and well-organized C++ code.

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Provide documentation, test plans and unit tests for all software changes.

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Work in a highly collaborative agile team environment.

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Develop and provide understanding of customer usage of intravascular imaging technologies to help our team design and build the best products possible.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

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Associates Degree (± 13 years) Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) Or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Or relevant software certification (e.g. Udacity Nanodegree).

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4 years of experience in software development (combination of programming-heavy coursework, school projects, freelance work and professional experience).

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Strong C/C++ and Object Oriented design skills.

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Demonstrated experience in software architecture within imaging or medical device applications.

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Experience creating thorough testing methodologies.

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Experience with source control and bug tracking tools.

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Excellent English communication skills, oral, reading and writing (should be comfortable reading scientific publications).

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Experience developing on the Microsoft Windows platform.

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Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

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Preferred

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6 years of commercial development experience or a graduate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

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Master’s degree highly preferred.

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Experience with Embedded medical device software development.

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Experience working with client/server architectures (REST, .NET)

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3D Graphics Programming experience a strong plus.

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Algorithm development experience for biomedical imaging applications.

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Experience with SIMD CPU and/or GPU programming.

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Experience with Machine Learning, AI or Deep Learning is a plus.

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Rapid algorithm exploration and prototyping in high-level language (such as MATLAB or Python).

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

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Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

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Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

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Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

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Paid time off

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401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

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The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

        

LOCATION:

United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
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