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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This DevOps (Engineer 2, DevOps Engineering) position works onsite from our Sylmar, CA or Sunnyvale, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer 2 to join our team. In this role, you will apply engineering principles to streamline development and deployment processes, support cloud infrastructure, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our applications that support our life-changing medical device software. You’ll work closely with developers, QA, and regulatory teams to ensure our systems are fast, reliable, and compliant with FDA and ISO standards.

What You’ll Work On

As a DevOps Engineer 2 working under general supervision, you will apply engineering principles and practices to a variety of development and deployment activities, including but not limited to:

Core Responsibilities

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support traceability, automated testing, and documentation for regulatory compliance.Help design, implement, and deploy cloud-based applications (primarily in Microsoft Azure).Coordinate software deployments into validated environments, ensuring everything is well-documented and compliant.Create tools and automation that make our workflows more efficient and reliable.Monitor and support production systems, ensuring they’re running smoothly and safely.Troubleshoot and resolve issues in both development and production environments.

Team Collaboration

Partner with developers to catch potential issues early and ensure smooth releases.Work with QA, regulatory, and external partners to bring high-quality, compliant software to market.

Process and Compliance

Continuously improve our DevOps processes with a focus on efficiency, traceability, and audit readiness.Support company policies and maintain strong, respectful communication with teammates, customers, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.1-3+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related roles.

Preferred Qualifications

3 yrs experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related roles is strongly preferredProficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Technical Expertise

Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and DevOps environments.Experience with automated testing and static code analysis tools.

Regulatory & Compliance

Experience working in regulated environments, ideally in the medical device or healthcare space.Knowledge of software validation, design history files (DHF), and change control processes.Strong documentation habits and a mindset for audit readiness.

Soft Skills & Work Style

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Apply Now

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

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The base pay for this position is $79,500.00 – $138,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.