Top 10 Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas for Software Developers

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated October 22, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Software Developers include Roblox, NVIDIA, and Google, spanning Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, Media & Entertainment, Holding Companies & Conglomerates, and Consulting & Professional Services. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 6,508 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of October 22, 2026. For Software Developers, H-1B sponsorship at these employers means a direct path to a specialty occupation work visa with dual intent allowed, meaning you can pursue a green card while on H-1B status.

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Software Developers?

Ranked by H-1B approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Roblox

    Roblox

    MediaGamingSoftware Engineering
    34H-1B approvals

    Roblox had 34 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 73 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. Roblox operates an online gaming and user-generated content platform.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering205
    • Technical Program Management77
    • Cloud & DevOps66
    • Data Science & Analytics50
    • Project & Program Management32

    +155 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Roblox153 open
    Privacy & Security Counsel
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Revenue Operations Manager
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Data Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Product Design Intern
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Software Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    See all 153+ Roblox H-1B jobs
  2. 02
    NVIDIA

    NVIDIA

    ElectronicsAI ComputingHardware
    109H-1B approvals

    NVIDIA had 109 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 64 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. NVIDIA designs GPUs and accelerated computing platforms for AI, gaming, and data centers.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering379
    • Engineering (Non-Software)348
    • Data Science & Analytics343
    • Technical Program Management216
    • Cloud & DevOps148

    +745 roles across other teams

    Open roles at NVIDIA513 open
    Senior Vulnerability Management Analyst
    California · On-site
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    Executive Assistant
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Technical Program Manager
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Software Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    High-Performance LLM Training Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    See all 513+ NVIDIA H-1B jobs
  3. 03
    Google

    Google

    TechnologyCloudSoftware Engineering
    4,028H-1B approvals

    Google had 4,028 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 52 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising platforms, and consumer hardware.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management297
    • Software Engineering162
    • Consulting & Strategy161
    • Technical Program Management161
    • Business Development140

    +966 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Google413 open
    Strategic Negotiator
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Product Manager I
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Intelligence Analyst
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Data Center Controls Engineer
    Papillion, Nebraska · On-site
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    Policy Strategist
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    See all 413+ Google H-1B jobs
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  5. 04
    Anthropic

    Anthropic

    TechnologyAI ResearchSoftware Engineering
    25H-1B approvals

    Anthropic had 25 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 52 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. Anthropic is an AI safety company that develops large language models and AI research.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering188
    • Data Science & Analytics169
    • Technical Program Management94
    • Cybersecurity72
    • Cloud & DevOps70

    +403 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Anthropic236 open
    Applied AI, Research Engineer
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Safeguards Enforcement Lead
    Washington, Washington DC · Hybrid
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    Safeguards Enforcement Analyst
    New York City Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
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    Research Manager, Biological Safety
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Head of Policy Design
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    See all 236+ Anthropic H-1B jobs
  6. 05
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    Financial ServicesFintechSoftware Engineering
    603H-1B approvals

    JPMorganChase had 603 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 47 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. JPMorganChase is a global financial services firm operating banking, markets, and payments businesses.

    Open roles by team

    • Account Management1,482
    • Sales1,306
    • Customer Service & Support1,124
    • Consulting & Strategy1,014
    • Project & Program Management947

    +6,972 roles across other teams

    Open roles at JPMorganChase2,826 open
    Associate Relationship Banker
    Loveland, Colorado · On-site
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    Business Relationship Manager Area Manager
    Metairie, Louisiana · On-site
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    Private Client Investment Associate
    Arlington Heights, Illinois · On-site
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    Associate Banker
    Aspen, Colorado · On-site
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    Relocation Regional Sales Manager
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    See all 2,826+ JPMorganChase H-1B jobs
  7. Editor’s note

    The job title on your offer matters more than you think

    H-1B is approved for specialty occupations, roles that require a specific degree. Titles like "software engineer" and "software developer" map cleanly to a computer-science or related degree, so those cases clear most easily. Vaguer titles draw more scrutiny. If an offer lists you as an "analyst," a "consultant," or a generic "engineer," ask how the role will be classified: the SOC code the employer files under is what the government weighs against your degree.

  8. 06
    Snowflake

    Snowflake

    TechnologyCloudData Engineering
    28H-1B approvals

    Snowflake had 28 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 43 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. Snowflake builds a cloud-based data platform for storage, analytics, and data sharing.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering116
    • Technical Program Management75
    • Project & Program Management70
    • Data Science & Analytics54
    • Business Development46

    +380 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Snowflake180 open
    Sales Development Representative
    Menlo Park, California · On-site
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    Senior Manager, People Technology
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Commercial Account Executive
    Dublin, California · On-site
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    Principal Software Engineer
    Menlo Park, California · On-site
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    Senior Sales Engineering Enablement Manager
    Menlo Park, California · On-site
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    See all 180+ Snowflake H-1B jobs
  9. 07
    Apple

    Apple

    ElectronicsHardwareSoftware
    1,578H-1B approvals

    Apple had 1,578 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 40 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, and software services.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering157
    • Project & Program Management118
    • Engineering (Non-Software)114
    • Data Science & Analytics106
    • Technical Program Management73

    +442 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Apple230 open
    Site Reliability Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Data Scientist
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Senior Creative Gameplay Engineer
    Culver City, California · On-site
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    Software Engineer
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Operations Program Manager
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    See all 230+ Apple H-1B jobs
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  11. 08
    Netflix

    Netflix

    MediaEntertainmentSoftware Engineering
    50H-1B approvals

    Netflix had 50 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 38 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. Netflix operates a global streaming platform for film and television content.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering130
    • Data Science & Analytics99
    • Project & Program Management89
    • Consulting & Strategy46
    • Technical Program Management43

    +403 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Netflix197 open
    Analytics Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Program Manager, Human Evaluations
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Manager, Business & Technical Operations
    Los Gatos, California · On-site
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    Event Supervisor
    King of Prussia, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Solutions Engineer
    Los Gatos, California · On-site
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    See all 197+ Netflix H-1B jobs
  12. 09
    Zoox

    Zoox

    TechnologyAutonomous VehiclesSoftware
    45H-1B approvals

    Zoox had 45 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 31 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. Zoox develops autonomous vehicle technology and robotaxi systems.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering99
    • Project & Program Management73
    • Technical Program Management65
    • Data Science & Analytics59
    • AI & Machine Learning37

    +171 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Zoox120 open
    Manager, Manufacturing Systems
    Hayward, California · On-site
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    Senior Machine Learning Engineer
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Staff ServiceNow Platform Lead
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Senior Systems Engineer
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Manager, Onboard Behavior Encoder
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    See all 120+ Zoox H-1B jobs
  13. 10
    Whatnot

    Whatnot

    MediaE-CommerceSoftware Engineering
    8H-1B approvals

    Whatnot had 8 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 29 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for software developers. Whatnot operates a live-stream shopping and collectibles marketplace platform.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics100
    • Software Engineering87
    • Marketing44
    • Product Management33
    • Project & Program Management32

    +315 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Whatnot159 open
    Software Engineer
    New York, New York · Remote
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    Software Engineer, Data Foundations
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    iOS Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Business Operations Manager/Sr Manager
    Los Angeles, California · Remote
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    Los Angeles, California · Remote
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    See all 159+ Whatnot H-1B jobs

How H-1B sponsorship works

H-1B sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Most H-1B petitions go through an annual lottery, so selection is not guaranteed even with a job offer. The filing rules and fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the USCIS website before you plan around them. What is specific to this role is the wage level. The LCA lists a prevailing-wage level from 1 to 4 based on the experience the role requires, and a senior offer filed at Level 1 can draw questions from USCIS. Check the level on any offer before you sign. Many engineers reach H-1B through F-1 OPT first. A STEM degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving up to three years of work authorization to be entered in the H-1B process, which is why so many start at a large sponsor on OPT and convert later.

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H-1B Sponsors for Software Developers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Software Developers?

Roblox sponsors the most, with 34 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by NVIDIA (109) and Google (4,028). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 6,508 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?

To qualify for H-1B sponsorship, you must have a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation, a role that normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Software Developer roles qualify because they typically require a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline. You must hold that degree or its equivalent, and your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS on your behalf.

Do software developers qualify for H-1B as a specialty occupation?

Yes. Software developers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard H-1B is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.

How do I get H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor?

To secure H-1B sponsorship from a top employer, apply for Software Developer roles at companies with active H-1B filing history, disclosed in U.S. Department of Labor records. Once you have a job offer, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL and then submits an I-129 petition to USCIS. H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap and a lottery, the selection rules and associated costs have changed recently, so review the current USCIS guidance before your employer files.