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Staff Software Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 and EB-3, with employers initiating the PERM labor certification process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. The multi-step filing sequence, from prevailing wage determination through I-140 approval, typically takes 18 to 36 months before you reach adjustment of status.
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- Design, develop, and maintain GraphQL APIs and Data Solutions using Aurora, Postgres, and Amazon Memory DB/Redis, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, availability and scalability.
- Utilize TypeScript to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for back-end development.
- Multi-Product development in collaboration with cross-functional teams to create, develop and support multiple products, ensuring seamless integration and consistent user experiences.
- Participate in design, development and review of automated test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high software quality.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms, containerization technologies and infrastructure as code (IaC) like AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes and Terraform.
- Strong background in DevOps with extensive experience in CI/CD practices, along with a passion for automating processes to enhance productivity and code quality.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of our software systems.
- Collaborate with architects, product managers, designers to understand the requirements, scope, and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Project Delivery - take a hands-on approach to manage the delivery of innovative projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Continuous Learning - stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve our software development processes.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in software development leading large scale initiatives in collaboration with cross functional teams.
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in GraphQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Expertise in TypeScript and its application in both front-end and back-end development.
- Experience with BPMN workflow solutions such as Camunda, including workflow design, implementation, and management.
- Proficiency with data solutions like Redis, including data modeling, performance optimization, and data migration.
- Familiarity with other relevant technologies such as Node.js, React, or similar frameworks.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
- Familiarity with version control systems, especially GitHub.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on code quality and maintainability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with domain driven design.
- Previous experience in leadership or mentorship role.
OneMain Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information or history, marital status, military status, national origin, nationality, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, transgender or on any other basis protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain GraphQL APIs and Data Solutions using Aurora, Postgres, and Amazon Memory DB/Redis, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, availability and scalability.
- Utilize TypeScript to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for back-end development.
- Multi-Product development in collaboration with cross-functional teams to create, develop and support multiple products, ensuring seamless integration and consistent user experiences.
- Participate in design, development and review of automated test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage and high software quality.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms, containerization technologies and infrastructure as code (IaC) like AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes and Terraform.
- Strong background in DevOps with extensive experience in CI/CD practices, along with a passion for automating processes to enhance productivity and code quality.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of our software systems.
- Collaborate with architects, product managers, designers to understand the requirements, scope, and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Project Delivery - take a hands-on approach to manage the delivery of innovative projects, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Continuous Learning - stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to improve our software development processes.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in software development leading large scale initiatives in collaboration with cross functional teams.
Technical Skills:
- Strong proficiency in GraphQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Expertise in TypeScript and its application in both front-end and back-end development.
- Experience with BPMN workflow solutions such as Camunda, including workflow design, implementation, and management.
- Proficiency with data solutions like Redis, including data modeling, performance optimization, and data migration.
- Familiarity with other relevant technologies such as Node.js, React, or similar frameworks.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
- Familiarity with version control systems, especially GitHub.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on code quality and maintainability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with domain driven design.
- Previous experience in leadership or mentorship role.
OneMain Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information or history, marital status, military status, national origin, nationality, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, transgender or on any other basis protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Staff Software Engineer
Document your specialized technical credentials early
Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and employment verification letters before you start applying. PERM audit requests routinely ask for these, and gaps in your credential trail can stall the labor certification process by months.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for Staff Software Engineer or equivalent senior IC roles. A pattern of recent filings signals an established sponsorship process, not a one-off experiment.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring roles
Search Migrate Mate to find Staff Software Engineer openings at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you spend time on applications where the sponsorship pathway is already in place.
Negotiate the job offer before PERM is filed
The PERM labor certification locks in your job title, duties, and minimum requirements. Get clarity on your role classification and whether the employer will file for EB-2 or EB-3 during offer negotiations, before the process starts.
Verify your prevailing wage tier at the Staff level
Staff Software Engineer often maps to DOL wage Level III or IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your specific location before accepting an offer, since your actual salary must meet or exceed that figure throughout the green card process.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled at signing
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT while waiting for your I-140 approval, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Check enrollment status directly with E-Verify before your start date to avoid an authorization gap mid-sponsorship.
Green Card Staff Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Software Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Staff Software Engineer typically qualifies for both. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when you meet the criteria for a National Interest Waiver. Most employer-sponsored filings at this level use EB-3 with an EB-2 upgrade petition filed concurrently.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with a three-year initial period and annual cap concerns. The EB-3 green card process has no annual numerical cap on petitions filed, though visa number availability depends on your country of birth. PERM certification and I-140 approval establish a priority date, and once a visa number is available, you adjust status to permanent residency rather than renewing a temporary status every few years.
How long does the green card process take for a Staff Software Engineer?
The full timeline from PERM filing to an approved adjustment of status typically runs 24 to 48 months for applicants born outside high-backlog countries. PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months when audited. Applicants born in India or China face multi-year waits for EB-3 visa numbers due to per-country limits. Your employer's attorney can give you a priority date estimate based on your country of birth and the current Visa Bulletin.
Where can I find Staff Software Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter Staff Software Engineer roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. Standard job boards mix sponsorship-willing and sponsorship-unwilling employers without distinction, so you end up applying to roles where sponsorship isn't available. Focusing your search on employers with a proven PERM track record saves significant time in the process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Filing PERM while on H-1B is standard practice and does not affect your nonimmigrant status. USCIS explicitly permits dual intent for H-1B holders, meaning pursuing permanent residency does not jeopardize your current visa. If your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently without leaving the country or changing status.