Embedded Software Architect

Abbott

Galway, Ireland
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on industry trends)
Medical device engineering experience
Verification and validation leadership
Regulatory compliance fda iso 13485 iec 62304
Abbott is seeking an Embedded Software Architect to lead the design, verification, and validation of medical device software in Galway, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded software development and team leadership, particularly in the medical device sector, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading verification and validation activities for medical device software while ensuring strict compliance with FDA and ISO standards.
  • The successful candidate will drive the automation strategy, tool selection, and modular test framework design for complex embedded systems.
  • As a team lead, you will mentor staff, collaborate cross-functionally, and oversee defect management to maintain high quality across SDLC phases.

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Abbott is seeking an Embedded Software Architect to lead the design, verification, and validation of medical device software in Galway, Ireland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded software development and team leadership, particularly in the medical device sector, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medical device engineering experience
  • Verification and validation leadership
  • Regulatory compliance FDA ISO 13485 IEC 62304
  • Test automation framework design
  • Embedded software architecture

Nice-to-have

  • AI/ML in testing embedded devices
  • Cloud platform integration knowledge
  • Patent writing experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Mentoring junior engineers

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field
  • 9+ years experience in embedded software architecting and testing
  • 2+ years leading teams of embedded engineers
  • 6+ years in medical device engineering and V&V
  • 5+ years leading test automation for regulated medical devices

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