Sr. Software Reliability Engineer at Abbott

Pleasanton, California, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
  • Expertise in container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain fault-tolerant infrastructure for medical device platforms across cloud and on-prem environments
  • Develop and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring, and incident response
  • Lead root cause analysis and postmortems, driving continuous improvement
  • Ensure systems meet regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, FDA CFR Part 11, ISO 13485)
  • Implement and optimize monitoring and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog
  • Partner with software engineers to embed reliability into application design
  • Work closely with QA and validation teams to support software verification and validation processes
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure infrastructure and data protection
  • Participate in cross-functional planning and sprint ceremonies to align reliability goals with product development
  • Provide on-call production support, helping monitor systems, respond to incidents, and drive continuous improvements in reliability and observability

Skills

SRE
Infrastructure Design
Scalable Systems
Reliability Engineering
Healthcare Compliance
Medical Devices
Cybersecurity
Regulatory Compliance

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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