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# Senior Manager Software Engineering

- **Company:** Abbott Laboratories
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,700.0 - $261,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.beyondsandiego.com/job.asp?id=3474068266&tx=VT656TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field, preferably mechanical, chemical, biomedical, industrial, or quality engineering; materials science, biochemistry, chemistry, physics or management.
 * Minimum 7 years medical device development and/or other highly regulated industry.
 * Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
 * Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
 * Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results. Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
 * Ability to travel approximately 30%, including internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Leadership experience with software teams in healthcare associated companies in past roles.

## Description

As the Senior Manager, Software Engineering , you will lead the technical strategy, architecture, and development of software products supporting innovative medical device solutions. You will manage a team of software engineers, drive product development initiatives, and partner across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Product Management to deliver high-quality, compliant software solutions.

 * Provide technical and people leadership for software engineering teams responsible for product development and lifecycle management.
 * Drive software architecture, design, development, verification, and release activities in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
 * Lead the execution of software development programs, ensuring projects meet technical, business, schedule, and quality objectives.
 * Partner with cross-functional teams to translate customer, product, regulatory, and business requirements into robust software solutions.
 * Oversee software development processes, design controls, risk management activities, and technical documentation.
 * Support resolution of complex software, system integration, and product quality issues.
 * Guide technology strategy, innovation initiatives, and intellectual property development.
 * Manage project planning, budget forecasts, resource allocation, and organizational priorities.
 * Collaborate with external vendors, development partners, and contractors as needed to support product and technology roadmaps.
 * Participate in quality, CAPA, and product review activities to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
 * Recruit, develop, and mentor high-performing software engineering talent while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
 * Communicate program status, technical risks, and development progress to senior leadership.