Staff Software Engineer (iOS and Android Mobile Applications)

Our location in Sylmar, CA  or Sunnyvale, CA currently has an opportunity for a Staff Software Engineer (iOS and Android Mobile Applications).  

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Design, develop, validate and deploy SW applications on Mobile platforms, including Android & iOS. 

• Understand product requirements and use cases, and work on development of mobile applications for Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) remote care in the areas including but not limited to – technical requirements development, interface specifications, architecture and detailed design, prototyping, implementation, identify test strategy, development of test design, test cases, test procedures and scripts, and test execution. 

• Perform analysis and defect repair of one or more issues in the applications, as well as perform root cause analysis and identify corrective and preventive actions to address current and future issues. 

• Develop test framework for automated testing of applications at various layers including user interface, communication layer, network interface and performance. 

• Contribute actively to reviews conducted by other engineers on related projects or functional areas and provide relevant and critical feedback. 

• Participate in authoring and/or reviewing one or more project deliverables such as analyses, specifications, design, code, test/tool procedures, processes and procedures ensuring feasibility, thoroughness, clarity, correctness and accuracy. 

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to other developers in the implementation and delivery of new features, platform enhancements and corrective actions. 

• Stay abreast of the latest developments in Mobile software technologies including the Mobile Operating System (OS) platform updates, deployment strategies, cloud interfaces, Cybersecurity, user interface and test environments. 

• Demonstrate familiarity with Agile principles and development environment, including the management of a continuous integration development pipeline to ensure quick and timely deliveries to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of dependencies with variations across phone platforms, OS and Application Interface (API) versions, etc. and ensuring compatibilities and compliances across them. 

• Demonstrate a good understanding of and adhere to internal and industry-level best practices for mobile software development and deployment and quality. 

• Demonstrate sound communication skills and judgment in day-to-day tasks, decision-making and productivity. 

• Ability to understand and work innovatively in a regulated environment. 

• Support all corporate and department-level initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

Required 

Minimum 10 years of industry experience: 

• Bachelors Degree – Software engineering, computer science, or a related engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience 

Mobile OS platforms – Android & iOS​ 

• Development strategy​ 

• Native vs cross-platform architecture​ 

• Application lifecycle management​ 

• Battery life management​ 

• User interface and workflows​ 

• BLE profiles and protocols (pairing, etc.)​ 

• Framework and APIs on Android & iOS​ 

Mobile app programming​ 

• Java, Swift, C#, JS, Kotlin,​ 

• Familiarity with .NET framework​ 

Validation and Deployment​ 

• Mobile App testing strategy including user interface, platform, performance, etc.​ 

• Automation test framework – stack and application, end to end​ 

• Mobile Data Management concepts​ 

• Distribution and packing​ 

• OS upgrades and compatibility​ 

 Preferred  

• Masters Degree – Software engineering, computer science, or a related engineering field or  an equivalent combination of education and work experience 

• 5+ years of industry experience in Mobile software development​ 

Cybersecurity​ 

WHAT WE OFFER  

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

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

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans  

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

• Paid time off  

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 

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