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Sr Software Engineer
Servicenow INC · 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, CALIFORNIA, US
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 547 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 185 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Servicenow INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles162 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $144k–$204k, median $175k. Most were filed at wage level IV (45%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Servicenow INC
The US Department of Labor certified 547 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 185 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
About the Team: The engineering organization is a dynamic group of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers dedicated to delivering scalable, AI-powered software products that elevate how organizations work. We value clean architecture, intuitive user experiences, and a culture of continuous improvement. Every engineer here plays a key role in shaping the quality and reliability of our products. What you get to do in this role: • Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and reusable software components with a strong emphasis on performance and reliability. • Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into well-architected solutions, owning features from design through delivery. • Build intuitive and extensible user experiences using modern UI frameworks, ensuring flexibility for customer-specific needs. • Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while enhancing existing product capabilities. • Integrate automated testing into development workflows to ensure consistent quality across releases. • Participate in design and code reviews, ensuring best practices in performance, maintainability, and testability. • Develop comprehensive test strategies covering functional, regression, integration, and performance aspects. • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement by sharing best practices in engineering and quality. • Promote a culture of engineering craftsmanship, knowledge-sharing, and thoughtful quality practices across the team. To be successful in this role you have: • Experience applying critical thinking to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field • 5-8 years of experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering high-quality products. • 1+ year of practical experience with AI/ML-powered features, agentic systems, or LLM-based tooling • Proficiency in Python, Javascript, Typescript, Java, or similar object-oriented languages. • Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular and/or React. • Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance optimization. • Experience with REST/API-driven development and integration patterns • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Selenium, TestNG) and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in complex, distributed systems • Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and optimize performance across the stack. • Experience with AI-powered tools or workflows, including validation of datasets, model predictions, and inference consistency. • Exposure to AI-native development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) • Comfort with development tools such as IDEs, debuggers, profilers, source control, and Unix-based systems. For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $143,200 - $193,300, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which th