Software Test Engineer

The Opportunity

This entry‑level role is based in Pleasanton, CA, within Abbott’s Heart Failure Division . 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.

What You’ll Work On

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

(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.

Apply Now

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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.