Software Engineer in Test

Abbott abbott.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Lake Forest Full-time Mid-level Software Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Software Engineering role at Abbott. Lake Forest · full-time · $68,000–$136,000 base.

SalaryStated by Abbott

$68,000 – $136,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleSoftware Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationLake Forest

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$68,000–$136,000

PostedSep 16, 2026 · 5w ago

Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build automated test plans for server, web and cloud informatics products alongside cross-functional development teams
Script and run tests across containerized components, including test-driven development and continuous testing
Review automation work, assess test coverage and regression results, then share findings with developers and stakeholders
Document verification, validation and other test results to meet regulatory, security and privacy standards
Troubleshoot integration failures, identify root causes and advise developers on testing needs and risks

What you bring

A related bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant work, or a related master's degree plus three years
Working knowledge of CI/CD, Agile practices, test methods and data analysis
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with evidence of independent technical judgment

Who this fits

You’ll work on-site each day in Lake Forest, Illinois, with travel expected about five percent of the time. This role suits someone who can work independently while contributing to a fast-paced team and communicating test findings clearly. The position centers on software test automation for informatics products.

From the employer

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 122,000 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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical 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
Our location in Lake Forest, IL currently has an opportunity for a Software Engineer in Test. This role is on site daily. This is part of Abbott Core Lab Division. Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments, and informatics systems is often the first step in patient care decision-making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

The Software Engineer in Test (SET) reports into the AlinIQ Product Research and Development organization in Abbott Diagnostics. The SET is responsible for design, development, execution, review and reporting of automated testing for informatics products in compliance with division, corporate, and industry regulation. This position will help build out and maintain our automation tools and test scripts. The SET will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for product research and development teams in automation practices. The role requires the ability to work in an environment that is fast paced, to work independently, and to communicate and collaborate well as part of a team.

What You’ll Work On

Design, develop, and execute automated software test plans for server, web and cloud informatics products in collaboration with scrum-based cross-functional design and development teams.
Develop and execute software testing across various containerized and networked components.
Design, script, and automate test cases for test driven development and continuous testing.
Perform peer testing automation review, definition of criteria for testing, analyzing test results, and presenting results to developers and other stakeholders.
Perform test case and test case run analysis to determine adequacy of testing, including coverage, boundary and regression analysis.
Provide testing & allied documentation in conformance with regulatory, security, and privacy standards for all types of testing such as functional, performance and regression.
Provide input to systems and applications developers on testing procedures and requirements, schedules, or potential problems.
Fault isolation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis activities during system integration and testing for systems in development.
Complete software testing and activities for development user stories within the SDLC process.
Create verification and validation test cases and test reports and review with relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, or related disciplines. Minimum 3 years Relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field.
Minimum 4 years Related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5 years Relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Moderate level of ability to conduct thorough data analytics & implement data-driven solutions.
Moderate level of knowledge with continuous integration & continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Moderate knowledge of Agile methodologies.
Moderate level of understanding of test methodologies.
Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 5 years of work experience in software development or test automation role.
Knowledge in SDLC / SLC process and testing methodologies
Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript.
Proficiency in SQL, Postgres or other RDBMS technology
Experience with BrowserStack/Other Test Automation Tools and Selenium WebDriver preferred.
Experience in the management of requirements and test cases (JAMA, JIRA and Atlassian toolset experience preferred).
Experience in Agile methodology and Scrum ceremonies.
Must have strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, and the ability to independently work as a contributing member in a high-paced and focused team.
Familiarity with design of diagnostic medical devices and/or informatics software is a plus.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://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.

Connect with us at abbott.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers.

The base pay for this position is

$68,000.00 – $136,000.00

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