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Security Software Engineer roles at U.S. companies regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, given the degree requirements and specialized skills the work demands. Employers file on your behalf, covering LCA attestation, PERM recruitment, and I-140 petition filing. Finding employers with active sponsorship history is the first step toward permanent residency.
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This role is responsible for overseeing the evaluation, auditing and optimization of existing software systems, processes, and vendors to improve efficiency. The role meticulously documents defects, maintains program integrity, and ensures a well-equipped workspace. The role initiates process optimizations, reviews requirements for accuracy, and coordinates departmental work. The role also leads complex tasks, troubleshoots problems proactively, and provides guidance to enhance organizational performance.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates existing software systems, processes, procedures, and vendors, and performs audits, as required, for identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
- Documents defects using a bug tracking system and reports defects to the test lead, ensuring robust product quality.
- Takes charge of implementing standard application maintenance and ensuring program integrity.
- Initiates requests for required equipment, parts, and supplies, maintaining a well-equipped and functional workspace.
- Implements process optimizations to meet industry standards and requirements, continually seeking ways to enhance efficiency.
- Reviews user and technical requirements for completeness and clarity, ensuring accurate development.
- Coordinates departmental work, identifies improvement opportunities, and ensures effective business controls for streamlined processes.
- Leads and assigns responsibilities for complex requests, contributing innovative concepts, and implementing changes for process improvement.
- Proactively monitors and troubleshoots complex problems, collaborating with exempt-level employees to develop recommendations.
- Analyzes tasks, collaborates with internal partners, and provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level roles, aiming to enhance organizational performance.
Education & Experience Recommended
High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 8+ years of related work experience, preferably in software testing, software documentation, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
NA
Knowledge & Skills
- Agile Methodology
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Automation
- CI/CD
- Computer Science
- Debugging
- Java (Programming Language)
- Jenkins
- JIRA
- Python (Programming Language)
- Scripting
- Scrum (Software Development)
- Selenium (Software)
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
- Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
- Software Testing
- SQL (Programming Language)
- Test Automation
- Test Planning
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
Impacts multiple departments and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.
Complexity
Works on assignments that are highly complex in nature where a strong degree of initiative and technical knowledge are required to resolve problems.
Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
The pay range for this position is $29 to $43 USD per hour (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 days paid time off (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Technical
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
Job Summary
This role is responsible for overseeing the evaluation, auditing and optimization of existing software systems, processes, and vendors to improve efficiency. The role meticulously documents defects, maintains program integrity, and ensures a well-equipped workspace. The role initiates process optimizations, reviews requirements for accuracy, and coordinates departmental work. The role also leads complex tasks, troubleshoots problems proactively, and provides guidance to enhance organizational performance.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates existing software systems, processes, procedures, and vendors, and performs audits, as required, for identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
- Documents defects using a bug tracking system and reports defects to the test lead, ensuring robust product quality.
- Takes charge of implementing standard application maintenance and ensuring program integrity.
- Initiates requests for required equipment, parts, and supplies, maintaining a well-equipped and functional workspace.
- Implements process optimizations to meet industry standards and requirements, continually seeking ways to enhance efficiency.
- Reviews user and technical requirements for completeness and clarity, ensuring accurate development.
- Coordinates departmental work, identifies improvement opportunities, and ensures effective business controls for streamlined processes.
- Leads and assigns responsibilities for complex requests, contributing innovative concepts, and implementing changes for process improvement.
- Proactively monitors and troubleshoots complex problems, collaborating with exempt-level employees to develop recommendations.
- Analyzes tasks, collaborates with internal partners, and provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level roles, aiming to enhance organizational performance.
Education & Experience Recommended
High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (GED)/Higher Secondary education or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 8+ years of related work experience, preferably in software testing, software documentation, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
NA
Knowledge & Skills
- Agile Methodology
- Application Programming Interface (API)
- Automation
- CI/CD
- Computer Science
- Debugging
- Java (Programming Language)
- Jenkins
- JIRA
- Python (Programming Language)
- Scripting
- Scrum (Software Development)
- Selenium (Software)
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
- Software Quality (SQA/SQC)
- Software Testing
- SQL (Programming Language)
- Test Automation
- Test Planning
Cross-Org Skills
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
Impacts multiple departments and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.
Complexity
Works on assignments that are highly complex in nature where a strong degree of initiative and technical knowledge are required to resolve problems.
Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
The pay range for this position is $29 to $43 USD per hour (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 days paid time off (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Technical
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Software Engineer
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
PERM requires your degree to directly relate to the security software role. If your undergraduate major was broad, gather transcripts, professional certifications like CISSP or CEH, and a credential evaluation to establish the connection before employers start the labor certification process.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data filtered to security software or information security job titles. Companies that have filed PERM applications in the past three years have established internal processes, making sponsorship a realistic conversation rather than a policy exception.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Security Software Engineer roles at employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history, so you can filter your job search to companies already set up to file PERM and I-140 without needing to ask during screening calls.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier before your offer
DOL's OFLC Wage Search returns four wage levels for security software roles by location. Your offered salary must meet the level certified on the LCA. Confirming this before signing protects you from situations where a pay cut later triggers a non-compliance issue with USCIS.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 routing at the offer stage
EB-2 applies if your role formally requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's degree with five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. The routing affects your priority date and wait time, especially if you're born in India or China.
Use the O*NET profile to support specialty occupation
PERM petitions for security software roles are stronger when the job duties align with the O*NET occupation profile for software developers, quality assurance analysts, or information security analysts. Reference the specific O*NET tasks and knowledge requirements when your employer's attorney drafts the job description.
Green Card Security Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Software Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Security Software Engineer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when they require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role formally requires a master's degree, or when you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive experience in security software development. Your employer's attorney determines the correct category based on the job requirements.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 sponsorship, and the cap concern only affects how long your priority date queues. The PERM process requires your employer to complete a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign before filing, which typically adds six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is even submitted to USCIS.
How long does the green card process take for a Security Software Engineer?
From the start of PERM recruitment to receiving a green card, the process routinely takes two to four years for most nationalities. For applicants born in India or China, visa backlogs at the EB-2 and EB-3 preference categories can extend the wait significantly longer. Filing the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently with the I-140 is possible when a visa number is immediately available, which can compress the final stage.
Can I change jobs while my employer-sponsored green card is in process?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 let you move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For Security Software Engineers, a new role must involve comparable security software duties to qualify under portability.
Where can I find Security Software Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Security Software Engineer roles specifically filtered to employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. That means you're applying to companies that have already navigated PERM and I-140 filings, rather than discovering a sponsorship policy gap after an offer is extended. Filtering by sponsorship history at the start of your search saves time and avoids dead ends.