Entry Level Software Test Engineer Jobs in California

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY
At Lingo, we're building a groundbreaking health platform that combines continuous biosensor data, real-time analytics, and personalized insights to help people live fuller, longer, and healthier lives. Our systems ingest millions of sensor readings daily, powering experiences for consumers and partners worldwide, with the reliability and scalability of cloud-native, enterprise-grade platforms.

We are seeking a Software Test Engineerto lead verification and validation efforts across ourcloud, and mobile platformswithin a regulated medical device environment. This role is based inAlameda, CA, and plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and scalable delivery.

What You'll Work On

• Own and executeendtoend software verificationfor cloud services, mobile applications, and connected devices, ensuring quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Translateproduct and technical requirementsinto comprehensive verification strategies, test plans, test cases, and execution plans
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improveverification plans, protocols, and reportsin compliance with FDA 21 CFR, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and related standards
• Partner closely with product managers, architects, developers, and quality teams to ensure requirements aretestable, traceable, and alignedwith verification strategies
• Supportrisk management activities, including risk analysis, defect triage, impact assessments, and rootcause investigations
• Participate indesign reviewsand verify design inputs and outputs meet regulatory and quality expectations
• Design and implementscalable manual and automated testing strategiesspanning functional, integration, system, and regression testing
• Contribute to and evolvetest automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, embedding quality into continuous delivery workflows
• Drivecontinuous improvementacross verification processes, tools, metrics, and automation coverage
• Mentor and guidejunior test engineers, promoting strong engineering discipline, automation best practices, and regulatory excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ yearsof experience in software verification and quality engineering
• 2+ yearsof experience in medical device software development underFDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and IEC 62304
• Strong expertise inmedical device V&V, including defect management and requirements traceability
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementingtest automation opportunitiesacross mobile, web, API, or similar platforms
• Experience working withinmodern CI/CD ecosystems(e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Harness)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills, with a collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Background inhealthcare or other regulated industries
• Strongautomationfirst mindset
• Handson experience building scalable automation frameworks (e.g.,Pitesti, Playwright, Jest, REST Assured)
• Proficiency inPython, JavaScript, or TypeScript, with the ability to create reusable automation tools
• Solid understanding ofSDLC, QA methodologies, and compliance requirements such asHIPAA and GDPR
• Experience withsystem integration and endtoend testinginvolving both software and hardware components
• Familiarity withcloudnative architectures and microservices testing

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.

The base pay for this position is

$90,000.00 - $180,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Product DevelopmentDIVISION:LNGO LingoLOCATION:United States > Alameda : 2901 Harbor Bay ParkwayADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 10 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf