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Associate Engineer, Technology I
Abbvie INC · 🇺🇸 North Chicago, IL, 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 177 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 94 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 Abbvie INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, TECHNOLOGY” (Computer Network Architects) in IL: $178k–$178k, median $178k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 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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The US Department of Labor certified 177 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 94 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
As a member of the Tachyon Custom Development COE team, the Associate Engineer, Technology I will be responsible for developing applications that touch multiple areas of AbbVie’s business. We are looking for a motivated developer who has a passion for software development and is willing to take on new challenges. The incumbent will need experience in full-stack software development and have a background in building web applications on cloud infrastructure. This role will be building business-critical solutions using technical expertise rapidly and iteratively in software development, data visualization, and data warehousing. Being able to interpret business requirements and bring intuitive, user-friendly solutions is a core ability for this position. The incumbent will be part of a small team of highly motivated developers and will be responsible for delivering multiple software solutions year over year. Responsibilities: • Perform routine tasks competently and independently and generate reliable and consistent results. • Analyze and critique results, noting significant variances or deviations. • Troubleshoot algorithms, protocols, and software programs. • Demonstrate skill in multiple techniques and appropriately modify protocols, as required, to suit the changing needs of our business. • Learn and understand new methods and technologies. • Obtain estimates/quotes from vendors and provide as input into overall project time and cost estimates. • Produce and maintain required technical documentation associated with work products. • Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies, including code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle. Qualifications Required: • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or any related field. • Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out the job functions. • Ability to multitask and work within timelines. Preferred: • Bachelor’s Degree plus 1 or more years of IT-related work experience preferred. • Mobile development experience. • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. • Previous life-sciences background. Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employm