Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of the Plano, TX or Sylmar, CA or Santa Clara, CA locations in the Medical Devices Digital Solutions organization. Abbott Medical Devices, with revenue of >$16.5B in 2023, is a global leader in providing life changing technology for the management and treatment of people living with chronic conditions including Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Chronic Pain, and Movement Disorders. The Software Architect, Digital Solutions reports to the Head of Technology, Digital Solutions. The Software Architect role will work with cross-functional teams to plan, develop, and deliver state of the art Digital Health technologies supporting our patients and customers. The Software Architect role will provide technical leadership for product software development of new digital products. The Software Architect role will develop the software architecture in close collaboration with system engineering function, relying on model-based software development and a continuously evolving software architecture approach, which extends from microcontrollers to embedded systems to server applications. Working closely with stakeholders, project managers, developers, and clients, the role will translate requirements into scalable and efficient software architectures. The role’s expertise in software design principles, system integration, and emerging technologies will be critical in guiding the development team towards creating robust and maintainable solutions. WHAT YOU’LL DO Providing technical vision, maintain integrity and direction to product software teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into architectural blueprints and technical specifications. Designing high-level software architectures that meet functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Conducting code reviews to ensure compliance with architectural standards, best practices, and coding conventions. Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and architectural limitations in software systems. Identifying potential risks and dependencies in software architectures, proposing mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and system manuals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and system administrators, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software solutions. Engage and lead discussions with external current and potential future vendors/partners. Mentoring junior developers and sharing knowledge of architectural principles, design patterns, and best practices. Researching and evaluating new technologies, tools, and frameworks to recommend the most appropriate solutions for implementation. Critical Success Indicators: Successfully built and commercialized multiple Digital solutions and services from concept through launch using agile processes in both consumer tech and med tech. Successfully defined a scalable and extensible technical software architecture with clear delineation between internal and external contributions. Demonstrated experience in creating Digital Solutions that seamlessly fit into customer and patient desired workflows. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Systems, Computer, Electrical, Biomedical, or Software), or related discipline. 15 years of experience in a similar position, including systems integration experience/integrating all system components, system and software architecture, requirement/user need gathering, and/or end-to-end (ideation to commercialization) technical product development experience. Demonstrated ability to effectively integrate information from varied disciplines and work within a highly regulated environment. In-depth knowledge of software architecture styles, design patterns, and architectural principles. Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript. Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling principles. Experience incorporating Security by Design principles into software. Proficiency with software requirements management and software design modeling tools. Ability to recognize various architectural patterns, apply them appropriately, understand strengths/weaknesses within those architectures and develop architectural variations as necessary. Familiarity with multiple, diverse technical integrations, technologies, and processing environments Experience developing regulated medical device software that strictly adheres to design controls and quality management system requirements. Significant experience working with agile software development methods, such as scrum and Kanban and exposure to working within CI/CD pipelines. Ability to work effectively across multiple departments, countries, and time zones. Self-motivated to complete tasks timely with competence; driven to self-educate and improve processes. Excellent technical, troubleshooting & mentoring skills. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with ability to build trust. Results oriented with focused urgency, prioritization skills and ability to recognize/escalate issues appropriately. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends. Preferred: Medical Device experience Solid understanding of the design thinking process, as well as a passion and know-how for influencing design strategy. Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems. Certification in software architecture (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect). Knowledge of software security principles and best practices. Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies. WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is $125,300.00 – $250,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: MD Medical Devices LOCATION: United States > Texas > Plano : 6600 Pinecrest ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Santa Clara : 4551 Great America Parkway, United States > Santa Clara : Building B - SC, United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter