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# Staff Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Abbott Laboratories
- **Location:** Alameda, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $228,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Quality, Code Review, Embedded Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Verification and Validation (Software), Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Test Scripts, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---California---Alameda/Staff-Software-Test-Engineer_31157611-1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field
 * Minimum 8+ years with Embedded software testing. At least 4+ years of Software Quality Assurance in a regulated industry is required.
 * 1+ years of scripting/automating tests (familiarity with automation) is required.
 * At least 3 years of coding preferable with (C, C++)
 * Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
 * Understanding test-driven methodologies.
 * Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 * Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

## Description

The Staff Software Test Engineer will evaluate processes and tools to facilitate testing and successful coverage. Position must be able to formulate and execute a strategic approach to testing to ensure software quality and compliance. This position is located in Alameda, California or Milpitas, California.

What you will do:

 * Review deliverables/activities as identified in the test plans for accuracy, consistency, completeness and compliance. Ensure adequate test coverage for every release. May be covering multiple projects.
 * Mentor and provide day to day guidance to the junior members of the software test team. Review work to ensure compliance and quality. May be covering multiple projects.
 * Provide feedback and suggest improvements to the Agile SDLC process
 * Strategically incorporate automated testing into the SDLC
 * Evaluate new tools and processes for adoption within the organization
 * Complete software testing and activities for development user stories within an Agile SDLC process
 * Review System Specifications/Requirements documents, user stories and create verification test cases (based on those requirements), and execute test cases
 * Investigate and report unexpected events, issues or software bugs. Verify fixes.
 * Perform exploratory testing, system level end to end testing, develop test datasets and execute automation scripts (to ensure application software releases are of high quality)
 * Create verification and validation test plans, test reports, trace matrices and review with relevant stakeholders (dev and quality)
 * Review code diff analysis and develop robust regression test strategy


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