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Senior Requirement Engineer, Software

Abbott

Sunnyvale, CA, US$90k – $180konsite

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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: Main Purpose of the Role  

The   Senior Software Requirements Engineer   is responsible for   understanding subsystem features and applying an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, elicit, create, and   maintain   high ‑ quality   software requirements.  

This role works closely with systems engineering, software development, verification, and clinical stakeholders to evaluate system requirements and ensure that   in addition to needed functions,   software requirements appropriately account for code development, verification activities, and clinical aspects of software functionality.  

The Senior Software Requirements Engineer supports product development by performing core   requirements   engineering activities—including investigating, defining, analyzing, and documenting requirements—for assigned projects and features. This position requires analytical thinking, technical judgment, and the application of engineering and scientific principles to solve complex technical problems.  

The role involves independently resolving assigned tasks within projects by applying both technical and clinical understanding, exercising sound judgment in planning and executing work, and using effective, efficient, and   best ‑ practice   approaches to requirements management.  

Main Responsibilities  

• Create, define, and   maintain   formal   subsystem ‑ level   software requirements .  

• Analyze system requirements, user needs, and system designs; collaborate with   cross ‑ functional   stakeholders to gather, refine, and   validate   requirements.  

• Take ownership of assigned features or updates, including planning work, coordinating with team members, communicating progress, and aligning activities with project leads.  

• Lead and contribute to technical discussions and design reviews related to assigned features.  

• Support investigation of proposed new features by assessing technical risk, implementation complexity, and development effort.  

• Develop deep   subject ‑ matter   expertise   in assigned areas, enabling effective support of development and verification teams and participation in systems engineering discussions related to new features and defect investigations.  

Key Skills for Success in This Role  

• Requirements Management Experience:   3+ years of experience managing   system , software, firmware, or related requirements, including the use of tools such as IBM DOORS or equivalent.  

• Requirements Elicitation and Analysis:   Strong ability to elicit, analyze, and document requirements by engaging with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams.  

• Clear Communication:   Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.  

• Stakeholder Collaboration:   Proven ability to work closely with team members, gather input, understand concerns, and incorporate feedback into well-structured requirements.  

• Self-Direction and Ownership:   Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive assigned investigations and deliverables to completion.  

• Appropriate Level of Detail:   Skill in tailoring the level of detail in requirements and documentation to suit the audience, purpose, and development phase.  

• Learning and Knowledge Sharing:   Ability to quickly learn new features, technologies, and domains through research, documentation review, and expert engagement, and effectively share this knowledge with the team.  

• Conceptual Understanding:   Strong aptitude for understanding new technical concepts and explaining them accurately and concisely to others.  

Preferred Experience:   

• Experience with DOORS   

• Experience working with medical devices specifically related to Jude Medical/Abbott Pacemakers, ICDs and ICMs  

This position is for in-person and on-site work at the Abbott facility in   Sylmar   California.

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 Development DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Sunnyvale : 645-647 Almanor Ave ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No 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

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