ServiceNow
Data Platform Software Engineer
Santa Clara, CALIFORNIA, United States · Mid · Contract
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
The bottom of this range ($139,700) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $152,797. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $187,075 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
Green-card follow-through: 90%
Files H-1B transfers
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About the role
- It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis.
- Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention.
- Our work is fundamental to ServiceNow's reliability, reputation, and success.
Requirements
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving.
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
- or an advanced degree without experience
- Experience with source control and CI/CD systems such as Git and Jenkins.
Nice to have
- Puppet or another configuration management tool
- database backups, replication or high availability
- AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Windsurf or Cursor.
- We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust.
- Learn more here.
- To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation
- $140k-$217k
Equal opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
- Accommodations
- We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Export Control Regulations
This listing is sourced directly from ServiceNow's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.