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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - Pleasanton, CA / Sunnyvale, CA - **Company:** Abbott Laboratories - **Location:** Pleasanton, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $228,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Component-Based Software Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Static Program Analysis, Databases, Software Design Patterns, Medical Software, Iterative and Incremental Development, Apache JMeter, Junit, PostgreSQL, Load Testing, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Productivity Software, Redis, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Multithreading, Spring Cloud, Spring-boot, Backend, AngularJS, Cosmos DB, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Azure Service Fabric, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Microservices - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers/job/United-States---California---Pleasanton/Staff-Software-Engineer---Pleasanton--CA---Sunnyvale--CA_31160634-1 ## About the Role * 10+ years of backend development experience (full-stack experience preferred), with a proven ability to lead development in the following areas: + Java 11+, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST API development (GraphQL is a plus) + Database technologies (PostgreSQL preferred) + Building cloud-native SaaS applications following well-architected principles (Azure Cloud preferred) + Azure PaaS services, including Messaging/Service Bus, NoSQL databases/Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Redis Cache, and Identity Manager * Knowledge of AI agents within the software development lifecycle is a plus. * Frontend skills (preferred): + Angular + TypeScript + JavaScript + CSS + HTML + State management (NgRx) + Functional programming + Charting and grid libraries (amCharts, AG-Grid) + Nx build system and developer productivity tools * Testing and tools: + Unit testing (JUnit, Jest) + Static code analyzers + Load testing tools (JMeter, Lighthouse) preferred + Understanding of CI/CD pipelines is a plus Technical Expertise * Strong knowledge of component-based architecture, security, performance optimization, design patterns, reusability, and standardization. * Experience with visual modeling and design, multithreading, formal software development methodologies, and source code management. * Familiarity with regulated medical software development is a plus. * Hands-on experience with iterative development processes, including Scrum and Kanban. * Proficiency in unit, integration, and automated testing methodologies. Soft Skills * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels. * Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. * Strong collaboration skills when working with cross-functional teams and external vendors. * Ability to travel approximately 10%. * Consistent and reliable attendance., * Master's degree preferred ## Description The Staff Software Engineer role focuses on building and evolving full-stack, cloud-native applications running on Microsoft Azure. 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