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You’ll also have access to:\nCareer development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.\nEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.\nAn excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.\nTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.\nA company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.\nA company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.\nMAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE\nThis is an ONSITE role based out of Sylmar, CA\nThe Software Quality Engineer I provides design quality engineering support for the development and maintenance of mobile medical device software applications and connected digital health solutions. 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Review test coverage to ensure adequate verification of requirements and risk controls.\nComplete Document Change Request Reviews in a timely and objective manner\nDrive continuous improvement activities and support investigations, CAPAs, and compliance initiatives related to software products and processes.\nSupport preparation and maintenance of Design History File (DHF) and software lifecycle documentation.\nSupport internal & external audit and related responses\nAdditional duties may be identified by functional management based on the current project/business objectives.\nSupport all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.\nComplies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.\nPerforms other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING\nBachelor level degree in Computer science, software engineering or a closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.\nMinimum 2-5+ years of combined experience in software quality, software development, software verification and validation, software testing, or related engineering role.\nUnderstanding of software development lifecycle methodologies including Agile development practices.\nFundamental understanding of software engineering principles and quality systems.\nProgramming experience in C/C#/Visual Studio/Java, Scripting Language such as Python, Ruby, Perl\nExperience with software configuration, and issue tracking tools such as GIT, Jira, Azure DevOps, ClearQuest, DOORS.\nExperience with test automation and analysis tools such as Selenium, Appium, Postman, API testing tools.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.\nAbility to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.\nStrong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.\nMultitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.\nStrong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.\nPreferred Experience\nExperience supporting development and deployment of mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.\nExperience working in a regulated industry such as medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or automotive.\nFamiliarity with medical device software standards including: IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 62366, IEC 82304-1, FDA Quality System requirements\nKnowledge of mobile application architecture and development concepts.\nExperience reviewing software requirements, test protocols, and design documentation.\nFamiliarity with software defect tracking and requirements management tools.\nExperience with cloud-connected, distributed, or client-server software systems.\nUnderstanding of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices.\nApply Now\nLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/\nFollow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.\nAbbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.\nConnect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.\nThe base pay for this position is\n$73,900.00 - 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