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Software Development Specialist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country limits mean priority date backlogs vary by nationality, so starting the process early matters.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-128852
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $95,888.00 - $150,100.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-11-14
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
Duties:
- Design, develop, and drive next-generation, cloud-ready applications for Research enterprise solutions targeting Schwab consultants and clients.
- Participate in ground-up modernization projects to improve the user experience and collaborate with technical architects to develop modern technical architectures.
- Lead or participate in projects and mentor junior staff.
- Lead or participate in developing cutting-edge proofs of concept to be adopted into the enterprise tech stack.
- Analyze business problems and processes, help refine requirements, and design solutions.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to research innovative concepts in the FinTech space.
- Drive continuous integration and deployment strategies, leveraging tools like Jenkins/Bamboo with a DevOps philosophy.
- Perform level three production support activities if level one and level two teams are unable to resolve production issues.
- Search out and evangelize new and emerging technologies, including open-source tools.
Starting compensation for this location depends on related experience. Annual bonus opportunity and other eligible earnings are not included in the range(s) above. We offer a competitive benefits package, see below for details.
What you have
We offer competitive pay and benefits. Starting compensation depends on related experience. Annual bonus and other eligible earnings are not included in the ranges above. Benefits include:
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation, volunteering, 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Hybrid/remote work schedule available for eligible positions (subject to Schwab’s internal approach to workplace flexibility).
Job Requirements:
Requires Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 24 months of experience in a related occupation.
Experience must include 24 months of experience involving the following:
- Designing and developing Java, Springboot microservices and event-driven platforms
- Building scalable, high-performance RESTful APIs with enterprise integration patterns using RabbitMQ
- SQL and No SQL Databases including MS SQL Server, Oracle DB, and Mongo DB
- Financial services with focus of Asset, Wealth Management & Investment Research domains
- Supporting investment research capabilities in Python, Matlab and Kotlin coding languages
- Building responsive, user-focused applications with Angular and JavaScript
- Developing and deploying cloud-ready applications on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) or similar cloud platforms for investment solutions
- Developing and deploying applications on Linux Virtual Machines
- CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo and GitHub
- Static code analysis tools including Sonarqube, Veracode
- Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools including JIRA and Confluence
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Location: Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-128852
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $95,888.00 - $150,100.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-11-14
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
Duties:
- Design, develop, and drive next-generation, cloud-ready applications for Research enterprise solutions targeting Schwab consultants and clients.
- Participate in ground-up modernization projects to improve the user experience and collaborate with technical architects to develop modern technical architectures.
- Lead or participate in projects and mentor junior staff.
- Lead or participate in developing cutting-edge proofs of concept to be adopted into the enterprise tech stack.
- Analyze business problems and processes, help refine requirements, and design solutions.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to research innovative concepts in the FinTech space.
- Drive continuous integration and deployment strategies, leveraging tools like Jenkins/Bamboo with a DevOps philosophy.
- Perform level three production support activities if level one and level two teams are unable to resolve production issues.
- Search out and evangelize new and emerging technologies, including open-source tools.
Starting compensation for this location depends on related experience. Annual bonus opportunity and other eligible earnings are not included in the range(s) above. We offer a competitive benefits package, see below for details.
What you have
We offer competitive pay and benefits. Starting compensation depends on related experience. Annual bonus and other eligible earnings are not included in the ranges above. Benefits include:
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation, volunteering, 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Hybrid/remote work schedule available for eligible positions (subject to Schwab’s internal approach to workplace flexibility).
Job Requirements:
Requires Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 24 months of experience in a related occupation.
Experience must include 24 months of experience involving the following:
- Designing and developing Java, Springboot microservices and event-driven platforms
- Building scalable, high-performance RESTful APIs with enterprise integration patterns using RabbitMQ
- SQL and No SQL Databases including MS SQL Server, Oracle DB, and Mongo DB
- Financial services with focus of Asset, Wealth Management & Investment Research domains
- Supporting investment research capabilities in Python, Matlab and Kotlin coding languages
- Building responsive, user-focused applications with Angular and JavaScript
- Developing and deploying cloud-ready applications on Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF) or similar cloud platforms for investment solutions
- Developing and deploying applications on Linux Virtual Machines
- CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo and GitHub
- Static code analysis tools including Sonarqube, Veracode
- Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools including JIRA and Confluence
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Software Development Specialist
Align your degree to EB-2 or EB-3
A U.S. master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive software development experience qualifies you for EB-2. Without that, a bachelor's alone with two or more years of experience fits EB-3. Confirm which category your credentials support before targeting employers.
Search employers with active PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers who have previously sponsored Software Development Specialists for green cards. Prior PERM filings in your occupation signal an employer already has the legal infrastructure and willingness to sponsor permanent residence.
Verify your prevailing wage tier early
Your employer's PERM filing must meet DOL's prevailing wage for your specific job duties, location, and experience level. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search before interviews so you can negotiate an offer that clears the wage threshold without surprises.
Get your O*NET job code confirmed
PERM filings require a matching Standard Occupational Classification code. Pull the O*NET profile for Software Development Specialist roles and confirm your actual job duties map to the right SOC code. Mismatches between your offer letter and the PERM job description can derail the application.
Negotiate I-140 filing into your offer
Many employers sponsor PERM but delay I-140 filing until your start date or later. Negotiate in writing that the employer will file your I-140 promptly after PERM certification, since your priority date only locks in once USCIS receives the I-140 petition.
Understand AC21 portability before you sign
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you change employers in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Plan your two- to three-year PERM and I-140 timeline with this window in mind before committing to a long-term employer.
Green Card Software Development Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Software Development Specialist?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and tied to a specific employer. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the DOL, proving no qualified U.S. workers are available, before filing an I-140 with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country limits create priority date backlogs for some nationalities.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL after conducting a mandatory recruitment test, documenting that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. The employer must also obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL to ensure your offered salary meets the required threshold for your occupation and location. PERM is the first step before the I-140 petition can be filed with USCIS.
How do I find employers who sponsor Software Development Specialist roles for green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Filtering for Software Development Specialist roles lets you target companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process, which significantly reduces the risk of an employer declining to sponsor after you receive an offer.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs during the process?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. If you change jobs before that threshold, you generally need your new employer to restart the PERM process, though an approved I-140 priority date can often be carried over to the new petition.
Do nationals from India or China face longer waits for EB-2 or EB-3 green cards in software roles?
Yes. Per-country annual limits mean that nationals of high-demand countries like India and China often face significant priority date backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3 categories, regardless of occupation. Filing your I-140 as early as possible to lock in an earlier priority date is the most effective way to minimize the wait. Nationals of other countries typically see much shorter or no backlogs.