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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.A healthy heart is essential to good health. That’s why we’re committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people’s health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. We are seeking a high caliber Software Engineer I for Software Verification in Sylmar, CA. Working under general supervision, performs specialized software verification project activities. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, analyzing requirements and providing test strategy feedback, developing, maintaining, enhancing test strategies and test designs (protocols) and implementing, debugging, maintaining automated/semi-automated test code/scripts. Work requires the application of theoretical engineering principles, evaluation, ingenuity and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or more academic course of specialized study.  Applies engineering principles while investigating and resolving technical problems in a creative manner. Exercises level appropriate technical judgment in planning, organizing, performing, and/or coordinating engineering work. Stays abreast of and communicates technical advancements to colleagues and associates. Routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best practices to execute processes.Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals. Main ResponsibilitiesContributes to and supports gathering, analyzing, and formalizing requirements (design input)Working from requirement specifications (design input), develops, maintains, and updates detailed test strategies and test design/protocolsDevelop, debug and execute automated and interactive testsParticipates in and supports the implementation, debugging, enhancements, and modifications to software test code and test procedures (automated, semi-automated or manual)Debugs, troubleshoots, and isolates software and software test problems as well as offers strategic solutions, analysis, and advice regarding identified issues for future developmentIdentifies parameters, structure, and critical test componentsWrites, updates, and maintains requirement and interface specificationsContributes to and supports root-cause analysis of issues encountered with product or test code.Presents at test design and test code reviews; documents and resolves issues as directed Contributes to and supports reviews held by other engineers on related projects and provide useful feedback.Reviews project deliverables such as specifications, code, and test/tool procedures for feasibility, thoroughness, clarity, correctness, and accuracy.Contributes to and supports a variety of software test activities/efforts. QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related engineering field 6 months of related experienceExperience with C#, C/C++ and/or Java is desiredExperience with formal software development methodologies, and source code management is recommendedExperience with unit- and integration-level testing and automated testing is recommendedExperience with testing implantable medical device firmware is desiredAbility to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environmentAbility to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projectsStrong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organizationPrioritizes and meets deadlines in timely mannerStrong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detailAbility to maintain regular and predictable attendance 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 assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe 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: 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.Connect with us at , on Facebook at /Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.