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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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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
This role is for an engineer who is beginning their software engineering career and learning to build reliable, maintainable AI-native and cloud-native software. The IC2 engineer works on well-defined features and components with close guidance from senior engineers and tech leads. They focus on developing solid software engineering fundamentals, gaining hands-on experience with modern development practices, and learning to integrate AI/ML services into applications. This role provides mentorship and opportunities to grow technical depth in Python, Java, JavaScript, and ServiceNow platform development while contributing meaningfully to the product. Responsibility Area: Software Development • Develop software features and components under the direction of senior engineers; take ownership of well-defined, scoped tasks • Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive unit tests; follow established coding standards and best practices • Contribute to the implementation of AI-native features, including prompt design assistance, API integration, and basic evaluation • Work with assigned features from design through development, testing, and deployment with guidance from teammates • Troubleshoot and debug issues in development and staging environments; escalate complex issues to senior engineers • Follow secure coding practices, including responsible handling of customer data and AI safety considerations • Participate in code reviews and actively incorporate feedback from senior engineers • Learn and apply CI/CD practices; contribute to automated testing and deployment pipelines Responsibility Area: ServiceNow Platform Development • Develop features and customizations on the ServiceNow platform under supervision • Write ServiceNow workflows, business rules, and automation using JavaScript and GlideScript with guidance • Build forms and dashboards on ServiceNow; learn data model design and query optimization techniques • Contribute to ServiceNow plugin and app development following established patterns and best practices • Learn ServiceNow APIs, web services, and integration patterns through hands-on implementation • Participate in ServiceNow application maintenance and support for assigned features • Seek to understand ServiceNow platform capabilities and how they apply to business problems Responsibility Area: Learning & Collaboration • Learn from code reviews, pair programming, and mentorship from senior engineers • Ask clarifying questions and seek guidance when encountering unfamiliar technical challenges • Actively participate in team discussions, design reviews, and sprint planning • Communicate clearly about progress, blockers, and technical challenges • Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and team learning opportunities • Support junior teammates and newer developers by sharing what you've learned • Take initiative to understand the broader system and how your work fits into the product Responsibility Area: Customer Support & Quality • Participate in customer issue triage and bug fixing under supervision • Assist senior engineers in troubleshooting customer-reported issues and understanding root causes • Contribute to customer documentation and internal knowledge bases • Learn from customer issues and help identify patterns that could prevent future problems • Handle support tickets for issues in your area with guidance from teammates • Communicate respectfully and professionally with customers and internal teams • Seek to understand customer needs and how they use the application • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) • 2-5 years of pro