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California leads U.S. medical device innovation, with major employers like Medtronic, Abbott, and Edwards Lifesciences actively sponsoring H-1B and other work visas. The state's concentration of device companies in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Orange County creates significant opportunities for international professionals in engineering, regulatory affairs, and clinical research roles.
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Job Description
We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us!
The Pyxis ES Development team currently are looking for software engineers. Candidates who would fit well in this position have an educational background in computer science or related degree, ideally possess some real-world experience working in collaborative, enterprise environments, are knowledgeable of the C#/.NET stack and/or modern web frameworks (especially React/NodeJS, etc), collaborate well with high-pace, high-performing agile teams, and are passionate about personal and team growth.
Duration of Employment: This position has a 2-year duration and will include benefits such as (medical, health, dental, 401k). Eligibility for these benefits will be based on the eligibility requirements as determined by the BD Total Rewards policy. If at the end of that period you have not been offered or have not accepted another position within BD, your employment will be terminated, and you will not be eligible for severance per Company policy or plan.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform software design and implementation, following coding guidelines and considering system characteristics to produce optimal performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Conduct software evaluation and testing of own software, software from other engineering staff, and third-party software
- Provide technical documentation for the design, implementation and testing of the software
- Attend design review meetings as needed to adhere to the software development procedures
- Document and repair errors related to software
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops
- Work with cross-functional project teams to complete Product Engineering projects with minimal guidance
- Develop cohesive interpersonal working relationships with all peers and team members
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive responsibility in Research & Development roles
- Strong proficiency in C#/.NET stack and/or modern web frameworks
- Experience with source code management tools (e.g., GitHub) and work tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
- Database familiarity (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, non-relational databases)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated capability for critical thinking
- Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
- Customer/client-oriented mindset
- Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or advanced degree
- Experience with React/NodeJS frameworks
- Experience with microservices architectures
- Experience with both on-premise and cloud native system deployments
- Experience with container frameworks
- Knowledge of security implementation (e.g., TLS/PKI, OAuth 2.0)
- Experience with monitoring, management, observability, and log collation systems
- Experience operating in agile development environments
- Experience with healthcare environments
- Experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS, GCF, Azure)
- Experience with REST architecture
- Experience with RPC protocols
- Experience interacting with global teams
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Primary Work Location
USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D
Additional Locations
Work Shift
At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You. Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.
Salary Range Information
$80,600.00 - $133,000.00 USD Annual
Job Description Summary
Job Description
We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us!
The Pyxis ES Development team currently are looking for software engineers. Candidates who would fit well in this position have an educational background in computer science or related degree, ideally possess some real-world experience working in collaborative, enterprise environments, are knowledgeable of the C#/.NET stack and/or modern web frameworks (especially React/NodeJS, etc), collaborate well with high-pace, high-performing agile teams, and are passionate about personal and team growth.
Duration of Employment: This position has a 2-year duration and will include benefits such as (medical, health, dental, 401k). Eligibility for these benefits will be based on the eligibility requirements as determined by the BD Total Rewards policy. If at the end of that period you have not been offered or have not accepted another position within BD, your employment will be terminated, and you will not be eligible for severance per Company policy or plan.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform software design and implementation, following coding guidelines and considering system characteristics to produce optimal performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Conduct software evaluation and testing of own software, software from other engineering staff, and third-party software
- Provide technical documentation for the design, implementation and testing of the software
- Attend design review meetings as needed to adhere to the software development procedures
- Document and repair errors related to software
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops
- Work with cross-functional project teams to complete Product Engineering projects with minimal guidance
- Develop cohesive interpersonal working relationships with all peers and team members
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum 5 years of progressive responsibility in Research & Development roles
- Strong proficiency in C#/.NET stack and/or modern web frameworks
- Experience with source code management tools (e.g., GitHub) and work tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
- Database familiarity (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, non-relational databases)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated capability for critical thinking
- Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration
- Customer/client-oriented mindset
- Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or advanced degree
- Experience with React/NodeJS frameworks
- Experience with microservices architectures
- Experience with both on-premise and cloud native system deployments
- Experience with container frameworks
- Knowledge of security implementation (e.g., TLS/PKI, OAuth 2.0)
- Experience with monitoring, management, observability, and log collation systems
- Experience operating in agile development environments
- Experience with healthcare environments
- Experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS, GCF, Azure)
- Experience with REST architecture
- Experience with RPC protocols
- Experience interacting with global teams
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting. For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day. To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Primary Work Location
USA CA - San Diego TC Bldg C&D
Additional Locations
Work Shift
At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You. Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.
Salary Range Information
$80,600.00 - $133,000.00 USD Annual
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Which medical device companies in California sponsor work visas?
Major California medical device sponsors include Medtronic (Santa Rosa), Abbott (Alameda), Edwards Lifesciences (Irvine), Boston Scientific (Valencia), and Intuitive Surgical (Sunnyvale). These companies regularly file H-1B petitions for engineering, regulatory, clinical research, and quality assurance roles. Smaller innovative device companies throughout Silicon Valley and San Diego also sponsor visas for specialized technical positions.
What visa types are most common for medical device jobs in California?
H-1B visas dominate California medical device sponsorship, particularly for biomedical engineers, software developers, and regulatory specialists. O-1 visas are used for executives and senior scientists with exceptional achievements. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican professionals in engineering roles. L-1 transfers are common when multinational device companies relocate employees to California operations.
Which California cities have the most medical device visa sponsorship opportunities?
San Diego leads with companies like Medtronic, ResMed, and numerous startups in Sorrento Valley. The San Francisco Bay Area follows, with Intuitive Surgical in Sunnyvale and Abbott in Alameda. Orange County hosts Edwards Lifesciences and other major employers. Santa Clara Valley and Los Angeles metro areas also offer significant opportunities with both established companies and emerging device manufacturers.
How to find medical devices visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Browse medical device positions on Migrate Mate, which filters California opportunities by sponsorship availability. Target companies with strong H-1B filing histories like Medtronic and Abbott. University career centers at UC San Diego, Stanford, and USC often connect international graduates with sponsoring device companies. Industry conferences and California device association events also provide networking opportunities with hiring managers.
Are there specific considerations for medical device visa sponsorship in California?
California's high prevailing wages benefit visa applicants, as medical device engineer positions often exceed federal minimum requirements easily. The state's concentration of top engineering schools creates strong university-to-industry pipelines for international students. FDA proximity and regulatory expertise requirements in California device companies often favor candidates with specialized knowledge, strengthening visa petitions for regulatory affairs and clinical research roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored medical devices jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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