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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer - **Company:** Abbott Laboratories - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,300.0 - $198,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Software Applications, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Engineering, Linux, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Java GUIs, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenGL, Perforce, Software Architecture, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software), Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL), Test Scripts, Information Technology, C++14, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usc9151b05a4579875b6f4afefbd39a9f4/eaa ## About the Role * B.S. or M.S (Preferred) in discipline such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering. * 10+ years of software engineering design. * 2-3 years providing technical leadership and mentorship. * Experience with creating and managing requirements and translating them into effective architectures and software design. * An understanding of requirements for medical devices, and experience in medical device development. * Excellent documentation skills (highly regulated development environment) * Excellent Object-Oriented Design with modern C++. * GUI development experience: Qt/QML. * Strong OpenGL Computer Shader Language or CUDA and general stream programming concept experience. * Solid understanding and experience with OpenGL 2D/3D Texture Mapping technique. * Operating Systems: Linux. * Software development through full product life-cycle., * Medical device development experience and IEC60601-1, IEC62304 and related IEC standard familiarity preferred. * Development/Process Tools: MS Visual Studio, Jira, Perforce. * Experience developing robust software applications that address Cyber Security concerns. * Experience with distributed embedded systems. * Other programming languages such as Python, XML, XSL, HTML and communication protocols (TCP/IP, UPnP, Web Services, SOAP, CAN). * Direct supervisory experience. ## Description As the Staff Software Engineer, you will be expected to be a critical contributor to building compelling products within Abbott's Electrophysiology Division. The individual will participate in the development and deployment of system and software architecture to support our development programs. Design, develop, and document software applications embedded in diagnostic and interventional cardiology devices. Participate in all phases of the software lifecycle, including concept development, requirements, design, implementation, and testing. What You'll Work On * Apply solid software design skills to develop medical devices to meet specific performance requirements and deliver on goals according to product development quality system. 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