Development Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois

Development engineer roles in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago's tech and manufacturing corridor, with major employers like Motorola Solutions, Abbott Laboratories, and Caterpillar's technology divisions actively hiring. The state's blend of Fortune 500 headquarters, advanced manufacturing, and a strong engineering talent pipeline from institutions like the University of Illinois makes it a consistent source of visa sponsorship activity.

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Overview

Open Jobs293+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type68% On-site
Salary Range$122K – $174K
Top LocationChicago, IL
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Broadcom
Software Development Engineer in Test
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Software Development Engineer in Test
Broadcom
Lisle, Illinois
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$91,000/yr - $146,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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CVS Health
Staff Software Development Engineer
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Staff Software Development Engineer
CVS Health
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$118,450/yr - $260,590/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Expedia Group
Software Development Engineer III
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Software Development Engineer III
Expedia Group
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$136,000/yr - $217,500/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amphenol
Senior Product Development Engineer
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Senior Product Development Engineer
Amphenol
Schaumburg, Illinois
Product Management
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$100,000/yr - $150,000/yr
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5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Wex
Software Development Engineer 4
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Software Development Engineer 4
Wex
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Backend Engineering
Technical Program Management
$140,600 - $173,100/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Development Engineer Job Roles in Illinois

Partnerships & Business Development162 jobs
Project & Program Management148 jobs
Software Engineering123 jobs
Project Management118 jobs
Business Development97 jobs
Technical Product & Program Management70 jobs
Technical Program Management61 jobs
AI (Artificial Intelligence)58 jobs
Sales49 jobs
Data Science & Analytics47 jobs

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Development Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for development engineers in Illinois?

Several large Illinois-based employers have established track records of sponsoring H-1B visas for development engineers, including Motorola Solutions, Abbott Laboratories, Baxter International, and Caterpillar. Chicago-area technology firms and global consulting companies with Midwest offices, such as Accenture and Deloitte, also regularly file H-1B petitions for development engineering roles. Checking Department of Labor LCA disclosure data confirms which specific employers have filed recently.

Which visa types are most common for development engineer roles in Illinois?

The H-1B is the most common visa category for development engineers in Illinois, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related field. L-1B visas are used when engineers transfer from a foreign office of the same company. O-1 visas are an option for engineers with demonstrable extraordinary achievement, though they require substantial supporting documentation.

How to find development engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?

Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse development engineer roles in Illinois without sorting through positions that don't sponsor. You can filter by location to focus on Chicago, Peoria, or other Illinois metros where engineering hiring is concentrated. Migrate Mate is built for international candidates, so every listed role has been identified as open to sponsored applicants.

Which cities in Illinois have the most development engineer sponsorship jobs?

Chicago accounts for the large majority of development engineer sponsorship activity in Illinois, driven by its density of Fortune 500 headquarters, tech companies, and engineering consultancies. Peoria is notable for heavy equipment and manufacturing engineering roles tied to Caterpillar's operations. The Chicagoland suburbs, including Deerfield, Abbott Park, and Schaumburg, are home to major life sciences and electronics employers that regularly hire development engineers.

Are there state-specific factors that affect development engineer visa sponsorship in Illinois?

Illinois employers sponsoring H-1B development engineers must file a Labor Condition Application certifying the offered wage meets the Department of Labor's prevailing wage for the specific role and location. Chicago metro prevailing wages for development engineers tend to be higher than national averages, which affects what employers must commit to paying. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Illinois Institute of Technology produce significant engineering OPT pipelines, meaning Illinois employers are generally experienced with sponsoring early-career international engineers.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored development engineer jobs in Illinois?

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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