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Sr. Engineer, Systems Software
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States - Wisconsin - Madison
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. USCIS also records 28 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 Abbott Laboratories paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “STAFF SOFTWARE ENGINEER” (Software Developers) in TX: $135k–$158k, median $143k. Most were filed at wage level II (33%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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 — Abbott Laboratories
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. USCIS also records 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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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: Essential Duties: • Lead and participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. • Translate product requirements and quality system requirements into software specifications and assist in defining the product requirements. • Lead review and create software design control documents with team input. • Lead the architecture of software driven systems. • Document software designs and systems using generally accepted notation such as UML. • Maintain and improve the performance of existing software. • Review and debug highly complex software. • Code complex software applications with associated unit tests. • Develop test strategies and execute test plans at module/unit and system levels. Develop test plans to ensure that product requirements, quality system requirements, regulatory requirements, and design specifications have been met. • Create internal software tools to enhance data analysis and data management productivity. • Troubleshoot complex system issues and failures. • Provide technical leadership. • Mentor junior engineers and interns to develop their skills. Facilitate training of junior engineers on current software and software development practices. • Work with external vendors to verify and validate software and hardware platforms. • Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. • Apply professional written and verbal communication skills. • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality and teamwork. • Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures • Regular and reliable attendance. • Ability to work designated schedule. • Ability to work nights and/or weekends. • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working time. • Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day. • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements. • Ability to travel approximately 5% of working time. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field. • 6+ years of relevant industry experience. • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation. Preferred Qualifications: • 8+ year of experience following quality system/design control in medical device or related area, and a track record of contributions to successful software launches, from initial concept to customer release. • Knowledge of the software lifecycle for a medical device. • Experience in medical device development. The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Product Development DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics LOCATION: United States > Madison : 5505 Endeavor Ln ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No 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://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstora