Staff Software Engineer, Mobile Applications at Abbott

Orlando, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
7+ years of professional software development experience, with 3+ years building and shipping complex mobile applications at scale
Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React Native
Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns, API design, performance optimization, and scalability
Experience writing and maintaining either Swift, Kotlin, or C++
Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new programming languages, frameworks, and architectural patterns, maintaining effectiveness even when working outside of primary expertise
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with event-driven architectures
Hands-on experience with Golang in a production environment or a strong desire to learn it
Knowledge of mobile security best practices and secure coding standards
Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and app store deployment processes
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to drive innovation

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of complex, high-performance mobile applications using React Native and embedded Go modules
Define and drive mobile engineering best practices for both JS and Go layers
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering technical growth and a culture of engineering excellence
Partner with product, design, and architecture teams to align technical solutions with business goals
Lead technical reviews, ensuring code quality, security, and adherence to architectural standards
Identify and resolve systemic technical challenges, proactively addressing performance bottlenecks and scalability concerns in both React Native and Go code
Contribute to the organization’s technical roadmap, influencing long-term technology choices and investment areas

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

React NativeGolangJavaScriptMobile DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsSoftware ArchitectureScalabilityHigh AvailabilityCode ReviewMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for this Staff Software Engineer role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, 7+ years of professional software development experience with 3+ years in complex mobile applications, expert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React Native, strong understanding of mobile architecture, API design, performance optimization, scalability, experience with Swift, Kotlin, or C++, ability to learn new languages quickly, and strong communication skills.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture emphasize for this role?

The role emphasizes strong leadership, technical skills, passion for software engineering, versatility, continuous learning, improving and empowering team members, mentoring engineers, fostering technical growth, and a culture of engineering excellence.

What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Software Engineer position?

A strong candidate has 7+ years of experience including 3+ in scalable mobile apps, expert React Native and JavaScript/TypeScript skills, experience with native mobile languages like Swift or Kotlin, leadership in defining best practices, mentoring ability, and preferred Golang or event-driven architecture experience.

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