Software Engineering Manager

Job overview

The Software Engineering Manager role is onsite in North Chicago, IL; compensation is not specified. AbbVie’s mission is to deliver medicines and solutions addressing serious health issues and medical challenges. The role leads a small engineering team while delivering software for scientific or business needs. The manager balances hands-on full-stack engineering with team leadership, guiding project execution and engineering practices. The work supports production-grade applications and services through modern web interfaces, backend services, APIs, integrations, deployment, and operational reliability.

What you'll do

• Design and implement full-stack solutions using React, TypeScript, Python, Node.js, and GraphQL
• build responsive and accessible web experiences and scalable APIs
• operate backend services, including agent/LLM-integrated services
• develop secure system integrations
• package and deploy with Docker and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• promote observability and resolve technical issues
• manage and mentor a small team, guide project work, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software engineering manager

full-stack engineering

react

typescript

python

node.js

graphql

docker

ci/cd

team leadership

north chicago il

abbvie

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• short-term incentive program.

Why this role

Leads 2–3 direct FTE reports and additional contract engineers. Required experience includes production applications with Python and React/TypeScript, GraphQL, Docker, integrations, and prior small-team leadership. Life sciences experience or a chemistry degree is preferred.

About the employer

AbbVie is hiring for this role. Industry: Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.