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Software Requirements Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

Abbott

Senior Software Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

As a Sr. Software Engineer, this seasoned professional will demonstrate competence and creativity ... documenting software requirements. This position is based in our Madison, WI office location.

Abbott

Senior Software Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

As a Sr. Software Engineer, this seasoned professional will demonstrate competence and creativity ... documenting software requirements. This position is based in our Madison, WI office location.

Baxter

Principal Software Engineer, Android

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

Analyze and understand product requirements, deriving software requirements. * Identify key product-level technical risks and assist project managers in developing mitigation and recovery plans.

Paradigm

WI · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Develop solution architecture documents, mapping technical requirements to integration designs ... Contribute to the defined software engineering roadmap by delivering well-scoped technical ...

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Myparadigm

WI · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Develop solution architecture documents, mapping technical requirements to integration designs ... Contribute to the defined software engineering roadmap by delivering well-scoped technical ...

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L.W. Allen & Altronex

Software Engineer

Madison, WI

The Software Engineer is an individual contributor within a team, responsible for analysis, design ... Qualifications Job Requirements/Skill Specifications: Education * B.S. degree in Computer Science ...

L.W. Allen & Altronex

Software Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

The Software Engineer is an individual contributor within a team, responsible for analysis, design ... Qualifications Job Requirements/Skill Specifications: Education * B.S. degree in Computer Science ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for software requirements engineer in Wisconsin is $210,364.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $182,700.00 and $235,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a software requirements engineer?

To thrive as a Software Requirements Engineer, you need strong analytical skills, in-depth understanding of software development processes, and a background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, Jira, or Azure DevOps, and certifications like Certified Requirements Engineer (IREB) are highly valuable. Excellent communication, active listening, and stakeholder management skills help set professionals apart in this role. These skills are critical to accurately capturing user needs, ensuring project clarity, and facilitating effective collaboration between technical and non-technical teams.

What are the common challenges faced by software requirements engineers in their day-to-day work?

Software Requirements Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring clear communication between stakeholders, managing shifting priorities, and translating complex business needs into precise technical specifications. Collaborating across cross-functional teams, they may need to resolve misunderstandings or conflicting requirements to keep projects on track. Staying adaptable and detail-oriented is key, as requirements can evolve throughout the software development lifecycle. Successfully navigating these challenges is essential for delivering solutions that truly meet user and business goals.

What is a software requirements engineer?

A Software Requirements Engineer is responsible for gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing software requirements throughout the development lifecycle. They act as a bridge between stakeholders, including business teams, developers, and quality assurance, to ensure the final product meets user needs. Their role involves creating detailed requirement specifications, validating requirements through stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring traceability from requirements to implementation. Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills are essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Software Requirements Engineer job openings in Wisconsin as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $210,364 per year, or $101.1 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

Abbott

Madison, WI • On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Abbott rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

180th of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
At Abbott Cancer Diagnostics, we are cancer fighters. We are united by our mission to change lives by providing earlier, smarter answers. Through advances in cancer detection and treatment guidance, we will help eradicate the disease and the suffering it causes.
As a Sr. Software Engineer, this seasoned professional will demonstrate competence and creativity in a wide range of technical areas. This role will have a lead role in the design, development, and testing of software applications for Abbott Cancer Diagnostics, creating expert design concepts and foolproof debugging.
This role will be able to resolve most issues and problems effectively with minimal oversight, communicate effectively with business stakeholders and mentor junior team members. This role will routinely make key decisions for the team, be accountable for application quality, and be highly productive.
Working in our Software Engineering teams, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and sustaining software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. You will design and create engineering specifications for building software programs based on a broad knowledge of information systems and determine what development methodology to use after documenting software requirements.
This position is based in our Madison, WI office location.
Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Demonstrate strong working knowledge, skills, and understanding of practices for complex programs and initiatives demonstrating creativity and substantial understanding of specialized techniques, processes, procedures.
  • Troubleshoot issues and problems of medium complexity for major software applications; break down complex tasks, make reasonable decisions, investigate and fix bugs, and operate independently.
  • Initiate independent designs that impact and influence the department's delivery and approach. Lead reviewing design alternatives, problems, and solutions with an eye on limiting the need for later problem solving.
  • Consistently influence and make significant decisions within a project, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions based in a solid understanding of business strategy and best practices with minimal instructions for difficult or unpredictable situations.
  • Contribute individual capabilities to the achievement of group objectives, and work effectively with others in a group setting. This includes mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance for junior members of the team.
  • Build successful internal and external partnerships with peers, SMEs, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
  • Communicate clear and concise project plans/designs and status updates for a project.
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering; or High School Diploma/General Education Degree and 4 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties .
  • Complete knowledge and full understanding of software development design and development, and relevant domain specific skills.
  • Understanding of and significant experience with object-oriented programming.
  • RESTful web services, Relational Databases (Postgres, SQL Server), and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate, Entity Framework ).
  • Demonstrated experience designing and developing apps that access and or utilize cloud-based frameworks (e.g., Azure, AWS/SDKs, etc.).
  • Agile development tools; including, but not limited to, JIRA, Confluence repository.
  • C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, PL/SQL, .NET, Google Web Toolkit.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in country where work will be performed on a full or part-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Java 21+ with SpringBoot 4+
  • Angular 20+ with emphasis on using Signals
  • Familiarity with Micro Frontend concepts
  • Familiarity with GraphQL
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience working with AWS Compute services like ECS and Lambda

The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product Development
DIVISION:
ONCO Cancer Diagnostics
LOCATION:
United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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