TN Visa Embedded Software Engineer Jobs
Embedded Software Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA Engineer category, covering firmware development, RTOS programming, and hardware-software integration work. Canadian professionals get port-of-entry approval with no lottery wait. Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. Your degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is the credential that unlocks eligibility.
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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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer leads the development, verification, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to FDA-compliant design control procedures. They provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic advice, working independently to identify new technologies and implement process improvements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they ensure high-quality software delivery and contribute to the full development life cycle from specification to support.
What you will do:
- Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded bio wearable products, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
- Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software projects.
- Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule constraints.
- Own technical aspects of C-based software products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants on product development.
- Interact with QA engineers to ensure software quality.
- Utilize appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality.
- Research technical issues and propose solutions.
- Participate in full development life cycle from specification to support.
- Resolve significant technical issues and provide strategic advice.
- Lead technical teams and develop cross-functional networks.
- Adjust priorities and collaborate within team environments to meet project objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10+ years of experience, Master’s Degree with 7+ years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of related experience in Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field
- Good knowledge of software engineering principles required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Programming experience in C programming languages required
- Experience with structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience required
- Experience with software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products required
- Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger in an embedded environment is required
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Knowledgeable of device driver and low-level device interface design and development is required
- Experience in model-based design (UML or SysML), is highly desirable
- Detailed experience with medical device development processes and FDA 510K and PMA regulatory requirement
- Good knowledge of and experience in RF and WiFi software design, device driver configuration, and test is preferred
- Preferred team leadership experience and demonstrated mentorship capabilities
- Experience with Source Control Management is highly preferred
- Experience with testing embedded devices is a strong plus
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $130,700.00 – $261,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
INTRODUCTION
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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr Staff Embedded Software Engineer leads the development, verification, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to FDA-compliant design control procedures. They provide technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic advice, working independently to identify new technologies and implement process improvements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they ensure high-quality software delivery and contribute to the full development life cycle from specification to support.
What you will do:
- Lead software development, verification, and validation for embedded bio wearable products, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.
- Implement FDA-compliant design control procedures.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring for embedded software projects.
- Ensure high-quality software delivery within schedule constraints.
- Own technical aspects of C-based software products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants on product development.
- Interact with QA engineers to ensure software quality.
- Utilize appropriate tools and techniques for productivity and code quality.
- Research technical issues and propose solutions.
- Participate in full development life cycle from specification to support.
- Resolve significant technical issues and provide strategic advice.
- Lead technical teams and develop cross-functional networks.
- Adjust priorities and collaborate within team environments to meet project objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10+ years of experience, Master’s Degree with 7+ years of related experience, or Ph.D. with 2+ years of related experience in Computer Science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field
- Good knowledge of software engineering principles required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Programming experience in C programming languages required
- Experience with structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience required
- Experience with software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products required
- Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger in an embedded environment is required
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Knowledgeable of device driver and low-level device interface design and development is required
- Experience in model-based design (UML or SysML), is highly desirable
- Detailed experience with medical device development processes and FDA 510K and PMA regulatory requirement
- Good knowledge of and experience in RF and WiFi software design, device driver configuration, and test is preferred
- Preferred team leadership experience and demonstrated mentorship capabilities
- Experience with Source Control Management is highly preferred
- Experience with testing embedded devices is a strong plus
COMPENSATION
- The base pay for this position is $130,700.00 – $261,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Embedded Software Engineer
Align your degree to the TN Engineer category
TN approval for Embedded Software Engineers hinges on a degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. A general CS degree usually clears the bar, but a software-only degree without hardware coursework can draw scrutiny from CBP officers.
Target companies with active firmware hiring pipelines
Automotive Tier 1 suppliers, aerospace contractors, and medical device manufacturers hire embedded engineers regularly and their legal teams already understand TN documentation. These employers are far less likely to confuse TN with H-1B and delay your start date.
Request a support letter that names your tech stack
Your employer's TN support letter should specify RTOS platforms, microcontroller families, or protocols like CAN bus or I2C that your role requires. CBP officers respond better to concrete technical descriptions than generic job titles when adjudicating Engineer category eligibility.
Use Migrate Mate to surface TN-ready job listings
Search Migrate Mate to find Embedded Software Engineer roles at employers already familiar with TN visa sponsorship. Filtering by visa type upfront saves you from educating hiring managers who have never processed a USMCA professional entry.
Prepare for same-day approval at the Canadian border
As a Canadian, you can present your offer letter, degree credentials, and employer support letter directly at a port of entry and receive TN status the same day. Bring certified transcripts and a detailed job description so CBP has everything needed to approve on the spot.
Confirm your TN status before accepting contract or W-2 arrangements
TN visa holders in embedded roles must be direct employees of the sponsoring company. Third-party staffing contracts where you work on-site at a different company's facility can create unauthorized employment issues that USCIS treats as a status violation.
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Find Embedded Software Engineer JobsEmbedded Software Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Embedded Software Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided your employer's job description maps to the Engineer category under USMCA and you hold a qualifying degree. Roles centered on firmware development, microcontroller programming, or hardware-software integration consistently qualify. Where applications get challenged is when the position title says engineer but the duties are closer to IT support or general software testing without a hardware component.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Embedded Software Engineers?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait. You can receive approval at the border on the same day you travel, which makes TN significantly faster to activate than H-1B for most embedded roles. The trade-off is that TN is nonimmigrant intent by design and does not put you on a direct path to a green card the way an H-1B can.
Can Mexican Embedded Software Engineers use the TN visa?
Yes. Mexican nationals qualify for TN status under the same USMCA Engineer category as Canadians, but the process differs. You apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry, and Mexico is subject to a TN numerical limit set by USMCA. In practice this cap has never been exhausted, so it rarely affects individual applicants.
Where can I find Embedded Software Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for professionals seeking U.S. jobs with visa sponsorship, including TN. Filtering by the TN category shows you employers already familiar with USMCA professional entries, which cuts down on the back-and-forth with HR teams that have never processed a Canadian or Mexican professional hire.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN entry?
Your employer needs to provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of duties tied to the Engineer category, your start date, your compensation arrangement, and confirmation that you hold the required degree. You carry this letter along with your degree credentials and transcripts to the port of entry or consulate appointment.
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