AbbVie is offering software engineering opportunities in North Chicago, Illinois, for professionals interested in building technology that supports one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies. This is a strong opportunity for candidates who enjoy solving technical problems, developing scalable applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a technology-driven healthcare environment.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | AbbVie |
| Role | Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field; relevant experience may vary by position |
| Job Location | North Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Salary | $58,000–$103,500 per year |
| Work Type | On-site / Hybrid, depending on the position |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Level | Entry to Mid-Level / Experienced, depending on the opening |
| Industry | Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare |
Job Description
Perform analyses and implement software solutions to deliver precise, reliable, and reproducible products in a timely manner, under the direction of a more senior leader. Demonstrate technical precision and possess good understanding of software development, data integration, and infrastructure environments, including one or more of servers, storage, network connectivity, and virtualization/cloud environments.
Responsibilities:
- Follow established technical protocols and assess results with supervision. Perform routine tasks competently. Effectively organize work.
- Recognize and report data or technical variances.
- Learn and effectively implement new methods and technologies.
- Consult literature and publicly available information to understand purpose of assignments.
- Obtain estimates/quotes from vendors and provide as input into overall project time and cost estimates.
- Produces and maintains required technical documentation associated with work products.
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies, including code of conduct, safety, GxP compliance, data security, and the software development lifecycle.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree with zero experience
- Theoretical and practical knowledge to carry out job functions.
- Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g.,Python, Java, .Net, etc.)
Preferred:
- IT Internship experience or Co-op experience in manufacturing or Pharma industry desirable
- Project or practice hands-on experience utilizing agentic workflows, LLMs and other automations
- Experience using tools like Git
Selection Process
- Submit your online application through AbbVie’s careers portal.
- Resume and application screening by the recruitment team.
- Initial recruiter or hiring-team discussion.
- Technical assessment or technical interview, where applicable.
- Hiring manager and/or panel interviews.
- Final evaluation and selection.
- Background verification and pre-employment checks, as applicable.
- Receive the offer and complete the onboarding process.
How to Apply
- Visit the official AbbVie Careers website.
- Search for Software Engineer positions in North Chicago, IL.
- Review the specific job description, qualifications, and compensation details.
- Click Apply on the position that matches your experience.
- Create or sign in to your candidate profile.
- Upload your updated resume and provide the required information.
- Submit your application and monitor your candidate profile for updates.
