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Sr. IT Quality Engineering Specialist
Gilead Sciences INC · 🇺🇸 United States - California - El Segundo
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 159 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 75 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 Gilead Sciences INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “IT Data Engineering Specialist” (Database Administrators) in NC: $97k–$97k, median $97k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 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 — Gilead Sciences INC
The US Department of Labor certified 159 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 75 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows. Job Description Position Summary The Senior IT Quality Engineering Specialist serves as the technical lead for the Kite Laboratory Information Management System (KLIMS) within North America West Coast (El Segundo). This role is responsible for the operational stability, compliance, maintenance, enhancement, and technical governance of the LabVantage platform and associated integrations. The position partners closely with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Validation, Infrastructure, and Kite Business stakeholders to ensure reliable and compliant laboratory operations. Key Responsibilities System Administration & Operational Support • Provide day-to-day administration and technical support for KLIMS and related systems. • Work with local Kite SMEs to prioritize roadmap initiatives with significant benefit to site operations. • Deliver immediate troubleshooting for issues/incidents experienced at the site. • Improve change management at the site level by communicating new Global functions being implemented that impact the site. • Provide hands-on training when needed to local QC personnel. • Sit on site tech councils to represent KLIMS initiatives and assess system impact by initiatives outside of the QC organization. • Monitor system health, performance, and operational stability. • Perform break-fix investigations and resolution activities. • Support 24x7 incident response and escalation processes. • Maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles, and support procedures. • Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and system resilience initiatives. Technical Leadership • Act as a North America technical lead for KLIMS. • Provide technical strategy and guidance for system enhancements, upgrades, and sustainment activities. • Perform technical impact assessments for proposed changes. • Review technical solutions, configurations, and code changes. • Partner with global technical leads to ensure alignment of standards and best practices. Platform Maintenance & Compliance • Execute application patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance activities. • Support validation activities and infrastructure qualification efforts. • Ensure compliance with GxP, CSV, and internal quality procedures. • Maintain CMDB records, system inventories, and controlled documentation. • Support audits, inspections, investigations, CAPAs, and deviation resolution activities. Project Delivery & Enhancements • Participate in project planning and technical scoping activities. • Identify and manage technical deliverables for system projects. • Support deployment of new functionality, integrations, and site rollouts. • Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, developers, and validation resources to deliver compliant solutions. • Provide hypercare and post-deployment support for new releases. Instrument & Integration Support • Support laboratory instrument interfaces and integration troubleshooting. • Investigate ha