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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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: The Opportunity This position works out of our New Brighton, MN location in the Abbott Vascular Division, where we are focused on advancing healthcare for the people impacted by cardiovascular disease through the creation and delivery of life-changing technologies. This Embedded Software Engineer works independently on the design, development, testing and maintenance of embedded software for an exciting new system for the treatment of calcified plaque in arteries. They will also work collaboratively on identifying new technologies for implementation into new product development and process improvements. This person exercises independent judgment in identifying, recommending, and implementing complex new tools and process improvements to support the software development process. Main Purpose of the Role The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify system software. Has advanced level of knowledge in programming languages such as C, C++, C# or Python. Creates, modifies & designs for complex problems and is able to execute all stages of the software development lifecycle. Has good business knowledge and exceptional technical skills. Communicates effectively to both internal teams and external customers. Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers. Main Responsibilities • Lead software development, verification and validation efforts; responsible for on-time delivery of high-quality embedded software that meets budgetary and regulatory objectives. • Implement approved design control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines. • Lead discovery and development of key breakthrough solutions in support of future products. • Technical leadership of embedded software development processes, including mentoring and technical guidance. • Confirm system and component capabilities by designing test methods, testing properties, and documenting results. • Provide technical support for all phases of the medical device software lifecycle, including developing tools for testing, manufacturing or analysis. • Interface with notified body to support product conformance to medical device software and safety standards (IEC 62304 and IEC 60601). • Prepare standard reports/documentation/presentations to communicate results to various teams including executive staff. • Work cooperatively with Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams. • Work with external suppliers and manufacturers to create, test, and support approval of new systems. • Interface and build long term relationships with physicians/customers/suppliers/coworkers. • Lead technical teams in the accomplishment of software design and maintenance activities. • Collaborate with electrical engineers on electrical requirements, design, testing, system bring-up and reviews. Education: Bachelors degree + 10 years experience in engineering or related field Experience/Background • At least 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience. • C programming for embedded systems, including ARM based microcontrollers. • Systems engineering experience in a medical product development environment. • Ability to self-task and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Expe