Backend Software Developer Jobs at Vercel with Visa Sponsorship
Vercel hires Backend Software Developers to build and scale the infrastructure behind its frontend cloud platform, working across distributed systems, APIs, and edge runtimes. The company sponsors select work visas for this function, making it a viable target for international engineers pursuing U.S. employment.
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ABOUT VERCEL: Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web. Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.
ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a Backend leaning Software Engineer. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems. Leveraging JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, SQL and NoSQL cloud-native databases, and AWS, you will develop innovative solutions for user, group, and membership management while ensuring the highest levels of security and reliability. If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Enable us to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services that exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale projects with cross-team dependencies.
- Collaborate with peer teams to deliver solutions that meet industry standards and customer expectations.
- Maintain and operate services at high scale, participating in scheduled on-call rotations to ensure reliability.
- Implement identity synchronization and lifecycle management solutions using SCIM and other relevant standards.
- Work with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes, etc.) to deliver scalable, high-availability applications.
- Build and maintain high-quality enterprise software using TypeScript, REST APIs, and JSON.
ABOUT YOU:
- Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
- Strong knowledge of security architecture, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, SSO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect and web protocols like XML, SOAP, JSON, and REST.
- Familiarity with access control models such as RBAC, ABAC and ReBAC.
- Experience with SQL.
- Practical experience developing and improving applications written in Node.js.
- Exhibit excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, especially when collaborating with diverse teams.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000-$294,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

ABOUT VERCEL: Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web. Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.
ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a Backend leaning Software Engineer. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems. Leveraging JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, SQL and NoSQL cloud-native databases, and AWS, you will develop innovative solutions for user, group, and membership management while ensuring the highest levels of security and reliability. If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Enable us to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services that exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale projects with cross-team dependencies.
- Collaborate with peer teams to deliver solutions that meet industry standards and customer expectations.
- Maintain and operate services at high scale, participating in scheduled on-call rotations to ensure reliability.
- Implement identity synchronization and lifecycle management solutions using SCIM and other relevant standards.
- Work with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Kubernetes, etc.) to deliver scalable, high-availability applications.
- Build and maintain high-quality enterprise software using TypeScript, REST APIs, and JSON.
ABOUT YOU:
- Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
- Strong knowledge of security architecture, LDAP, Active Directory, SAML, SSO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect and web protocols like XML, SOAP, JSON, and REST.
- Familiarity with access control models such as RBAC, ABAC and ReBAC.
- Experience with SQL.
- Practical experience developing and improving applications written in Node.js.
- Exhibit excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, especially when collaborating with diverse teams.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
- Flexible Time Off.
- We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.
The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000-$294,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
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Align your portfolio with edge infrastructure
Vercel's backend hiring centers on distributed systems, serverless functions, and edge runtimes. Before applying, make sure your GitHub and resume explicitly reflect work with these architectures, not just general API or web service experience.
Prepare your LCA documentation before offer stage
For E-3 and TN sponsorship, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your visa can be processed. Having your job offer letter, degree credentials, and employment history organized in advance speeds up that filing window significantly.
Target open roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Backend Software Developer openings at Vercel by visa type. This surfaces only the roles where sponsorship is active, so you're not wasting applications on positions that won't support your work authorization.
Highlight experience with Vercel's core tech stack
Vercel's backend teams work heavily with Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud-native tooling. Interviewers will assess whether your systems experience maps directly onto that stack, so frame your past work in language that reflects those specific technologies.
Understand the TN visa limitations before accepting
TN status is employer-specific and does not lead to permanent residence the way an H-1B can. If long-term U.S. immigration is your goal, discuss Green Card pathways with your prospective employer before signing an offer that locks you into TN status only.
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Does Vercel sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Software Developers?
Vercel's documented sponsorship for Backend Software Developer roles covers E-3, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas. There is no confirmed record of H-1B sponsorship for this function at Vercel. If H-1B sponsorship is a requirement for your situation, clarify this directly with the recruiter before progressing through the interview process.
How do I apply for Backend Software Developer jobs at Vercel?
Applications go through Vercel's careers page, where backend roles are listed under Engineering. Tailor your resume to reflect distributed systems and edge computing experience, which are central to Vercel's infrastructure. You can also browse current Backend Software Developer openings at Vercel filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate before applying directly through the official channel.
Which visa types are commonly used for Backend Software Developer roles at Vercel?
Vercel has sponsored E-3, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas for Backend Software Developer positions. The E-3 is available to Australian citizens only, while the TN covers Canadian and Mexican nationals. F-1 OPT and CPT apply to international students currently enrolled in or recently graduated from U.S. universities, with OPT providing up to three years for STEM degree holders.
What qualifications and experience does Vercel expect for Backend Software Developer roles?
Vercel's backend engineering roles typically require strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, experience with serverless or edge computing architectures, and a track record of building and maintaining production-grade distributed systems. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure platforms and API design patterns is expected. A relevant bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field also supports visa eligibility for E-3 and TN categories.
How do I plan my timeline around visa sponsorship at Vercel?
For E-3 applicants, the DOL must certify the Labor Condition Application before your consular appointment, which can add two to four weeks to your start date timeline. TN processing at the border is generally faster. If you're on F-1 OPT, your USCIS-issued Employment Authorization Document must be active before you begin work, so align your start date with your EAD validity window.
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