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Software Developer roles are among the most actively sponsored positions under EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories. Employers file PERM labor certifications to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available, then petition USCIS for permanent sponsorship. Strong credentials in software engineering can qualify you for either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on the role's degree requirements.
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Rufus is a generative AI-powered shopping assistant in the Amazon Shopping app designed to help answer a variety of shopping-related questions. Rufus makes it easy for customers to find and discover the best products to meet their needs by helping with product research, providing comparisons and recommendations, answering specific product questions, and more. We are searching for engineers passionate about technology, innovation, and customer experience to join the Rufus team.
If you are thrilled about creating customer experiences that will be used by millions of people worldwide and are eager to tackle technical challenges that have never been addressed before, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Software Engineer in this role, you will build and scale AI-powered shopping experiences on Amazon Search. Your work ships to millions of customers and must be fast, reliable, and secure. You will own features end-to-end. You will improve latency, quality, and monetization in partnership with science and engineering teams. You move from idea to experiment to launch. You will have the opportunity to design and lead the development of a unique and engaging feature for millions of customers. You will be an integral part of a passionate and creative team that encourages experimentation and innovation on behalf of our customers. You will play an active role in building quick prototypes or proofs of concept in partnership with other technology leaders within the team. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon. Along the way, you’ll learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.
We are looking for a talented Software Developer with a strong technical background, customer obsession and bias for action with a track record of leading and delivering robust solutions quickly. Strong judgment and communication skills, long-term technical vision, and continuous focus on engineering and operational excellence are essential for success in this role. You will be expected to be proficient technically, mentor and grow junior developers, encourage software development best practices, and iterate quickly.
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
- Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
- Build LLM based content generation workflows.
- Partner will Applied Scientist to perform prompt tuning and evaluations.
- Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
- Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
A day in the life
The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Palo Alto
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $165,200.00 - $223,600.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Rufus is a generative AI-powered shopping assistant in the Amazon Shopping app designed to help answer a variety of shopping-related questions. Rufus makes it easy for customers to find and discover the best products to meet their needs by helping with product research, providing comparisons and recommendations, answering specific product questions, and more. We are searching for engineers passionate about technology, innovation, and customer experience to join the Rufus team.
If you are thrilled about creating customer experiences that will be used by millions of people worldwide and are eager to tackle technical challenges that have never been addressed before, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Software Engineer in this role, you will build and scale AI-powered shopping experiences on Amazon Search. Your work ships to millions of customers and must be fast, reliable, and secure. You will own features end-to-end. You will improve latency, quality, and monetization in partnership with science and engineering teams. You move from idea to experiment to launch. You will have the opportunity to design and lead the development of a unique and engaging feature for millions of customers. You will be an integral part of a passionate and creative team that encourages experimentation and innovation on behalf of our customers. You will play an active role in building quick prototypes or proofs of concept in partnership with other technology leaders within the team. You will tackle challenging, novel situations every day and have the opportunity to work with multiple technical teams at Amazon. Along the way, you’ll learn a lot, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.
We are looking for a talented Software Developer with a strong technical background, customer obsession and bias for action with a track record of leading and delivering robust solutions quickly. Strong judgment and communication skills, long-term technical vision, and continuous focus on engineering and operational excellence are essential for success in this role. You will be expected to be proficient technically, mentor and grow junior developers, encourage software development best practices, and iterate quickly.
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
- Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
- Build LLM based content generation workflows.
- Partner will Applied Scientist to perform prompt tuning and evaluations.
- Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
- Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
A day in the life
The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Palo Alto
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $165,200.00 - $223,600.00 USD annually
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Align your degree field with the role
PERM labor certifications require your degree to match the job's minimum requirements. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to most developer roles, but an unrelated major can trigger an RFE during the I-140 stage.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM certifications for Software Developer positions. Prior filing history signals that an employer has established the internal process and legal support to sponsor green cards.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-2 requires a role with an advanced degree requirement or a candidate with strong professional credentials. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level positions. Your offer letter's stated minimum education requirement determines which category PERM targets, not your personal degree level.
Get your priority date on record early
The PERM process sets your priority date, which governs your place in the green card queue. For candidates born in high-demand countries, starting sponsorship as soon as you have a permanent offer can mean years of difference in your wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for green card sponsors
Most job boards don't distinguish green card sponsorship from H-1B visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to search Software Developer roles filtered specifically for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship, so you're only applying to employers who have committed to the PERM pathway.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers must be E-Verify enrolled to file certain green card-related applications and to sponsor STEM OPT employees who may later need PERM. Confirming enrollment before negotiating protects you from sponsorship commitments that can't be fulfilled.
Green Card Software Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Software Developer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Software Developer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when the job requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role specifies an advanced degree as a minimum requirement or when a candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver. The PERM labor certification captures the role's actual minimum requirements, so the job description language matters more than your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for software developers?
H-1B is a temporary, nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery and a six-year maximum initial term. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual lottery, no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and results in permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM adds six months to a year before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140, and priority date backlogs extend the wait further for some nationalities.
What does the PERM process look like for a Software Developer position?
Your employer files a labor certification application with DOL under PERM, documenting a supervised recruitment process that confirms no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. DOL reviews and certifies the application, then your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Once that's approved and your priority date is current, you file for adjustment of status or attend a consular interview to receive your green card.
How can I find Software Developer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Searching for green card sponsorship specifically is harder than it looks because most job postings bundle H-1B and PERM sponsorship together or use vague language. Migrate Mate filters Software Developer roles by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have completed PERM certifications for this job title before you apply.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting PERM while you hold H-1B status is common practice. Filing PERM does not affect your H-1B, and an approved I-140 can extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year maximum under AC21 portability rules. USCIS allows H-1B holders to remain in status while the green card process moves forward, provided you maintain continuous valid authorization.