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United Airlines sponsors H-1B visas primarily for technical and corporate roles, including engineering, IT, finance, and aviation operations. Sponsorship is selective and concentrated in specialized functions rather than broad hiring. International candidates with in-demand technical skills have the strongest prospects.
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Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
DESCRIPTION
United Airlines Technical Operations is modernizing a portfolio of mission-critical systems that support aircraft maintenance, supply chain operations, and engineering workflows across our global fleet.
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer / Technical Lead who is passionate about building modern cloud-native applications while helping guide the transformation of legacy enterprise platforms into scalable, secure, observable, and highly reliable systems on AWS. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems across distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modernization initiatives, while also mentoring teams and driving engineering excellence. As part of United's evolving Product Engineering model, this role is expected to contribute across the full software delivery lifecycle including solution design, development, testing, deployment, production support, and operational excellence. Candidates should be comfortable leveraging AI-assisted development tools and embracing end-to-end ownership of the products they support.
You will help shape the technical direction of applications that support real-world operational workflows used by technicians, planners, engineers, and maintenance teams across United’s Technical Operations organization.
What You’ll Do
- Design and deliver cloud-native applications using modern architectures and scalable platform patterns
- Lead development and architectural improvements across systems supporting supply chain operations, engine and component repair shops, and inventory management platforms
- Drive modernization initiatives that transform legacy enterprise systems into scalable cloud-based solutions
- Establish and promote engineering standards around secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and operational reliability
- Build and maintain containerized workloads, APIs, and integration services across enterprise platforms
- Collaborate with architects, product teams, UX partners, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and user-focused solutions
- Integrate systems using APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures
- Mentor engineers and contribute to technical design decisions across the development team
- Improve system reliability, performance, and monitoring through modern observability practices
- Take ownership of application health, availability, performance, and supportability by applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and proactive operational monitoring
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and enhance engineering productivity across the product lifecycle
- Contribute across development, testing, release, and production support activities while helping drive a culture of end-to-end ownership within the product pod
- Partner with security and platform teams to proactively identify and resolve vulnerabilities
TECHNOLOGIES YOU’LL WORK WITH
Backend
- .NET 6+ / C#
- RESTful APIs
- SQL/Postgres or similar relational databases
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- Modern web frameworks
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS
- Containerized workloads
- ECS / Lambda (preferred)
Engineering Platform
- GitHub, GitHub Copilot, and AI-assisted development tools
- CI/CD pipelines
- DevOps workflows
- Dynatrace monitoring
- WIZ and Veracode security scanning
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Strong hands-on development experience using .NET / C#
- Experience building modern full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, or similar modern frameworks
- Experience building containerized applications and API-based services
- Strong knowledge of SQL and related relational databases
- Experience with GitHub workflows and source control best practices
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and operational support responsibilities
- Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
- Experience designing or contributing to scalable system architectures
- Ability to mentor developers, lead technical discussions, and promote engineering ownership across the product lifecycle
- Experience supporting production systems through monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident resolution
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of software engineering experience building enterprise applications
- Strong experience working in modern development environments using cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and modern frameworks
Nice to Have
- Experience working with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, or serverless architectures
- Exposure to Java-based enterprise systems or legacy modernization initiatives
- Experience with API gateway platforms such as Kong
- Experience implementing event-driven architectures
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar tools)
- Exposure to Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), observability platforms, and application monitoring best practices
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- AWS certification or deep AWS platform experience
- Experience working within Agile or SAFe development frameworks
- Experience contributing to enterprise modernization or platform transformation initiatives
COMPENSATION
- The base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00.
- The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com
INTRODUCTION
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.
Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
DESCRIPTION
United Airlines Technical Operations is modernizing a portfolio of mission-critical systems that support aircraft maintenance, supply chain operations, and engineering workflows across our global fleet.
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer / Technical Lead who is passionate about building modern cloud-native applications while helping guide the transformation of legacy enterprise platforms into scalable, secure, observable, and highly reliable systems on AWS. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems across distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modernization initiatives, while also mentoring teams and driving engineering excellence. As part of United's evolving Product Engineering model, this role is expected to contribute across the full software delivery lifecycle including solution design, development, testing, deployment, production support, and operational excellence. Candidates should be comfortable leveraging AI-assisted development tools and embracing end-to-end ownership of the products they support.
You will help shape the technical direction of applications that support real-world operational workflows used by technicians, planners, engineers, and maintenance teams across United’s Technical Operations organization.
What You’ll Do
- Design and deliver cloud-native applications using modern architectures and scalable platform patterns
- Lead development and architectural improvements across systems supporting supply chain operations, engine and component repair shops, and inventory management platforms
- Drive modernization initiatives that transform legacy enterprise systems into scalable cloud-based solutions
- Establish and promote engineering standards around secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and operational reliability
- Build and maintain containerized workloads, APIs, and integration services across enterprise platforms
- Collaborate with architects, product teams, UX partners, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and user-focused solutions
- Integrate systems using APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures
- Mentor engineers and contribute to technical design decisions across the development team
- Improve system reliability, performance, and monitoring through modern observability practices
- Take ownership of application health, availability, performance, and supportability by applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and proactive operational monitoring
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and enhance engineering productivity across the product lifecycle
- Contribute across development, testing, release, and production support activities while helping drive a culture of end-to-end ownership within the product pod
- Partner with security and platform teams to proactively identify and resolve vulnerabilities
TECHNOLOGIES YOU’LL WORK WITH
Backend
- .NET 6+ / C#
- RESTful APIs
- SQL/Postgres or similar relational databases
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- Modern web frameworks
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS
- Containerized workloads
- ECS / Lambda (preferred)
Engineering Platform
- GitHub, GitHub Copilot, and AI-assisted development tools
- CI/CD pipelines
- DevOps workflows
- Dynatrace monitoring
- WIZ and Veracode security scanning
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Strong hands-on development experience using .NET / C#
- Experience building modern full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, or similar modern frameworks
- Experience building containerized applications and API-based services
- Strong knowledge of SQL and related relational databases
- Experience with GitHub workflows and source control best practices
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and operational support responsibilities
- Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
- Experience designing or contributing to scalable system architectures
- Ability to mentor developers, lead technical discussions, and promote engineering ownership across the product lifecycle
- Experience supporting production systems through monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and incident resolution
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of software engineering experience building enterprise applications
- Strong experience working in modern development environments using cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and modern frameworks
Nice to Have
- Experience working with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, or serverless architectures
- Exposure to Java-based enterprise systems or legacy modernization initiatives
- Experience with API gateway platforms such as Kong
- Experience implementing event-driven architectures
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar tools)
- Exposure to Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), observability platforms, and application monitoring best practices
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- AWS certification or deep AWS platform experience
- Experience working within Agile or SAFe development frameworks
- Experience contributing to enterprise modernization or platform transformation initiatives
COMPENSATION
- The base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00.
- The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact JobAccommodations@united.com
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Target technical and corporate functions
United Airlines H-1B sponsorship is concentrated in engineering, IT, finance, and operations roles. Focus your applications on departments where specialized degree requirements align with H-1B specialty occupation standards, rather than frontline or customer-facing positions.
Confirm sponsorship willingness before applying
Not every United Airlines job listing explicitly mentions visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, saving you time on roles that won't support H-1B candidates.
Understand the H-1B cap timeline
United Airlines must file H-1B petitions during USCIS's annual lottery window, typically in March for an October start date. Align your job search and offer negotiations with this timeline to avoid missing the filing window.
Highlight specialty occupation alignment
USCIS requires that H-1B roles require a specific bachelor's degree or higher. When applying at United Airlines, emphasize how your degree field directly supports the role's core responsibilities, not just general qualifications.
Prepare for a structured hiring process
United Airlines uses a multi-stage interview process for corporate and technical roles. Arrive prepared to discuss your visa status early, as recruiters at major airlines are accustomed to H-1B workflows and will want to confirm timelines upfront.
United Airlines H-1B Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does United Airlines sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, United Airlines sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying roles. Sponsorship is focused on technical, engineering, IT, and corporate functions where positions meet the specialty occupation standard. It is not available across all job categories, so candidates should confirm sponsorship availability for a specific role before applying.
Which roles and departments at United Airlines typically receive H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship at United Airlines is most common in technology, data and analytics, finance, engineering, and corporate operations. Roles requiring a specific degree in computer science, engineering, accounting, or a related field are the strongest candidates. Customer service, ground operations, and flight crew positions are generally not sponsored.
How do I navigate the H-1B application process at United Airlines?
Once United Airlines extends an offer, their HR and legal teams work with an immigration attorney to file the H-1B petition. As the employee, you provide personal documents, educational credentials, and passport information. The employer handles Labor Condition Application filing and the USCIS petition. Your role is to respond promptly to document requests and stay in close contact with the immigration team.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take at United Airlines?
The process depends on where you fall in the USCIS annual cap cycle. If your petition is selected in the March lottery, employment typically begins October 1. From offer acceptance to work authorization can take six months or longer. Candidates already on OPT may be able to bridge the gap while the petition is pending, which is a common arrangement at large employers like United Airlines.
How do I find open H-1B jobs at United Airlines?
United Airlines posts roles on its careers site, but listings rarely specify H-1B sponsorship availability. Migrate Mate filters job opportunities by verified sponsorship history, so you can identify United Airlines roles where international candidates have a realistic path. Focus your search on technical and corporate functions, and reach out to United Airlines recruiters directly to confirm sponsorship before investing time in the application process.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at United Airlines?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.