Software Test Engineer

Working at Abbott: At Abbott, you’ll do work that has real impact—supporting technologies that help patients manage and improve their health. As an early‑career engineer, you’ll be supported with: Global career growth opportunities within a leading healthcare company.

Our teams build cloud‑based, mobile, and web solutions that help diagnose, monitor, and manage heart failure, improving both longevity and quality of life for patients. As a new graduate, you will be part of a collaborative team where you’ll learn regulated software development practices, build strong engineering discipline, and contribute directly to product quality and patient safety.

About Abbott

• 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
• A workplace recognized globally for excellence, diversity, innovation, and support for early‑career professionals.
• This entry‑level role is based in Pleasanton, CA, within Abbott’s Heart Failure Division .

Responsibilities

• As a Software Test Engineer (New Grad), you will: Contribute to software verification activities for cloud, mobile, and web applications used in medical device ecosystems.
• Assist in creating test plans, test cases, and verification documentation in alignment with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and other industry standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, developers, and product teams to ensure requirements are understood, testable, and traceable.
• Participate in risk analysis, defect triage, and root‑cause investigations under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Support the development and execution of manual and automated tests across functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
• Help maintain and enhance test automation frameworks , working with tools such as PyTest, Jest, Playwright, or REST Assured.
• Work within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines) to enable automated test execution.
• Learn and apply engineering best practices in a regulated medical device environment.
• Grow your skills through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and exposure to modern DevOps practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of software testing principles (coursework, internships, or projects).
• Academic or project experience with at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript .
• Exposure to test automation tools or frameworks through coursework, internships, senior projects, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional engineering environment.

Preferred

• (Not required—ideal for candidates who have internships or strong project work.) Experience with automation tools (PyTest, Jest, Playwright, REST Assured) through projects or coursework.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins).
• Basic understanding of cloud concepts or containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Interest or coursework related to healthcare, biomedical engineering, cloud computing, or regulated software development.
• Familiarity with privacy or compliance frameworks (HIPAA, GDPR) is a plus.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $73,900.00 – $116,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Benefits

• Eligibility for free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO in the next plan year.
• A strong retirement savings plan with generous employer contributions.
• Education benefits including tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt assistance, and the FreeU program for earning a bachelor’s degree at low or no cost.
• Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

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.

JOB FAMILY

Product Development DIVISION: HF Heart Failure LOCATION: United States > Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge Dr ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) 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