AbbVie

Software Engineer - Information Security (Hybrid)

AbbVie • $120K — $150K *
North Chicago, IL 60064Hybrid
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years experience or Master's Degree with 5 years experience or PhD with no experience.
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript for backend and frontend development.
  • Experience building and deploying secure full-stack web applications using frameworks and databases.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools for coding and documentation improvement.
  • Familiarity with application security concepts and secure coding practices like OWASP.
  • Knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain internal web applications and APIs for application security management.
  • Build and support tools that improve efficiency in financial planning and project tracking.
  • Utilize AI-assisted tools to enhance coding, testing, and documentation workflows.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for effective application deployment and testing.
  • Integrate AI/ML features into applications for enhanced functionalities like anomaly detection.
  • Create clean, secure, and maintainable code using modern programming languages.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical specifications and prototypes.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to team engineering standards and learning opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive package of paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided to eligible employees.
  • 401(k) plan participation offered.
  • Opportunity to participate in short-term incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Full Stack Software Engineer within the Information Security and Risk Management (ISRM) team, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of internal software applications and tools that support operational excellence and increased security maturity. As a member of the Application Security (AppSec) Platform Engineering team, you will build tools and capabilities to enhance AppSec processes. In addition, you will partner closely with other teams across ISRM such as program management, finance, etc. to build practical, high-quality solutions based on their specific needs. Projects will range from building application security program tooling to developing tools and capabilities that help us operate better as an organization. You will apply modern full-stack development practices and leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate development and embed intelligent features into the solutions you build.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications, internal tools, and API-driven solutions that support application security program management, including vulnerability discovery and tracking, data aggregation, risk reporting, and workflow automation.
  • Build and support applications and tooling to enhance the efficiency of key support processes such as financial planning, project tracking, and headcount management.
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT Codex, or similar) to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation workflows.
  • Use CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) to build, test, and deploy solutions.
  • Integrate AI/ML capabilities into applications to enable features such as intelligent alerting, anomaly detection, natural language interfaces, or automated triage to enhance the value of solutions delivered.
  • Write clean, well-documented, secure, and maintainable code in modern languages such as Python and JavaScript/TypeScript across both backend and frontend layers.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, iterate rapidly on working solutions, and advance working prototypes into production applications.
  • Participate in code reviews, contribute to team engineering standards, and support peer learning across the team.
  • Manage and prioritize a personal backlog of application enhancements and bug fixes, communicating status clearly to stakeholders.
  • Understand and adhere to corporate solution development standards including security and quality requirements.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of experience OR Master's Degree and 5 years of experience OR PhD and 0 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in Python (backend services, scripting, automation) and JavaScript/TypeScript (frontend and/or Node.js backend).
  • Demonstrated experience building and deploying resilient and secure full-stack web applications, including frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or similar), REST APIs, and relational or NoSQL databases.
  • Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, velocity, and documentation.
  • Familiarity with application security concepts and secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
  • Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code to facilitate code build, test, and deployment activities.
  • Familiarity with deploying production applications via cloud and containerized models as appropriate.
  • Ability to work independently on multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and partner with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:
  • Experience integrating AI capabilities into production applications to enable enhanced usability, data insights, and autonomous/agentic workflow automation.
  • Experience building solutions using low- and no-code platforms such as MS Power Apps, OutSystems, etc.
  • Experience with project/operational tooling such as Jira, ServiceNow, or similar platforms.
  • Experience building or using solutions to detect, prevent, or remediate security issues.
  • Experience in large corporate or enterprise environments, ideally within technology, healthcare, or a regulated industry.


Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

About AbbVie

AbbVie develops pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They provide products and services to therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology.

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Joining AbbVie means becoming part of a global team dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, our employees are united in the pursuit of groundbreaking innovation and are committed to transforming the future of healthcare with leading-edge science.

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We believe in nurturing our team's professional growth through comprehensive training programs, leadership development opportunities, and continuous learning. Our commitment to your career growth is reflected in our robust offerings that enhance your skills and knowledge.

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AbbVie is dedicated to supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside of work. Our benefits package includes health, financial, and social benefits that are designed to support the diverse needs of our employees. Our inclusive culture encourages collaboration and innovation, fostering a workplace where all can excel.

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Our hiring process is designed to ensure a match that will be beneficial both for the company and for your career aspirations. From resume submission to interview, each step is an opportunity to showcase your skills and fit with the AbbVie team.

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Learn more about AbbVie
Size
50,000 employees
Market Cap
$288.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$4.6 billion
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+17%
Revenue
$45.8 billion
NASDAQ
ABBV
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