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Abbott Laboratories

Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer

United States - California - Alameda Posted today $130,700

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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 73 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.
  • 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.
  • What Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $120k–$149k, median $135k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 73 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. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-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 Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles
2 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $120k–$149k, median $135k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

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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About the role

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: The Opportunity: The Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer leads the development, verification, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to FDA-compliant design control procedures. They provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic advice, working independently to identify new technologies and implement process improvements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they ensure high-quality software delivery and contribute to the full development life cycle from specification to support. What you will do: • Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded bio wearable products, ensuring on-time delivery within budget. • Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures. • Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software projects. • Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule constraints. • Own technical aspects of C-based software products. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants on product development. • Interact with QA engineers to ensure software quality. • Utilize appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality. • Research technical issues and propose solutions. • Participate in full development life cycle from specification to support. • Resolve significant technical issues and provide strategic advice. • Lead technical teams and develop cross-functional networks. • Adjust priorities and collaborate within team environments to meet project objectives.   Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field, with 10+ years of experience, master’s degree with 7+ years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of related experience. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. • Good knowledge of software engineering principles required. • Experience programming in C is required • Experience with structured software development methodologies and/or object-oriented design (OOD) is required. • Experience developing embedded software for safety-critical systems is required. • Knowledge of device driver and low-level device interface design and development is required. • Experience with Source Control Management is required. • Excellent troubleshooting skills are required. • Experience in model-based design (UML or SysML), is highly desirable. • Knowledge of and experience with Near-field communication (NFC) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) software design, device driver configuration, and testing are preferred. • Team leadership and mentorship experience are preferred. • Experience with testing embedded devices is a strong plus. • Experience with medical device development processes and FDA 510K and PMA regulatory requirement is a plus.             The base pay for this position is $130,700.00 – $261,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.       EEO is the Law link - English: http://

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