H-1B Visa Api Engineer Jobs

API Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the computer occupations SOC codes, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for API Engineers must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve your petition.

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Overview

Open Jobs44+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type64% On-site
Median Salary$74K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsIntelliswift - An LTTS Company

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Apple
Swift LLM API Engineer
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Apple
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Swift LLM API Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Backend Engineering
Data Science
$181,100/yr - $318,400/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Stripe, Inc.
Backend / API Engineer, Billing
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Stripe, Inc.
Added 1mo ago
Backend / API Engineer, Billing
Stripe, Inc.
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Not listed
Remote (US)
2+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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GAC Solutions
API Integration Engineer
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GAC Solutions
Added 1w ago
API Integration Engineer
GAC Solutions
Columbus, Ohio
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
None

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Euromarket Designs, Inc. (D/B/A Crate & Barrel And Cb2)
Senior Software Engineer, API
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Euromarket Designs, Inc. (D/B/A Crate & Barrel And Cb2)
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Senior Software Engineer, API
Euromarket Designs, Inc. (D/B/A Crate & Barrel And Cb2)
Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
DevOps
Not listed
Remote (US)
Associate's

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Dexian
API Platform Engineer
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Dexian
Added 2w ago
API Platform Engineer
Dexian
Northbrook, Illinois
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support & Systems Administration
Data Science & Analytics
DevOps
IT Support
Hybrid
6+ yrs exp.
None

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Api Engineer

Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria

Pull the O*NET profile for your target job title and confirm it lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level requirement. USCIS scrutinizes API Engineer petitions where job duties overlap general IT support, so your offer letter must specify the degree field required.

Target employers with active LCA filing history

Search Migrate Mate to filter API Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. Employers with repeat LCA filings have proven H-1B infrastructure and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-process.

Audit your degree field before applying

USCIS requires your degree to be in a field directly related to API engineering, such as computer science or software engineering. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather coursework transcripts and a credential evaluation showing technical equivalency before interviews start.

Ask about cap-exempt employer status early

Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. If your API Engineer role is at one of these employers, your petition timeline is independent of the annual April registration window.

Confirm wage level at time of offer negotiation

Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your metro area before you accept an offer, so you're not surprised by a lower-than-expected certified wage.

Use your 60-day grace period strategically

If your H-1B employment ends before your petition expires, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer's H-1B transfer filing. Have your technical portfolio and API project documentation ready to accelerate the new employer's petition preparation within that window.

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Api Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an API Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science or software engineering. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so your employer's job description must clearly tie API design and integration duties to that degree requirement rather than treating the degree as a general preference.

How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for API Engineer roles?

Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for API Engineer and related software occupations, so you can focus applications on companies with a proven H-1B track record. Employers who have filed multiple LCAs for this occupation code typically have established immigration counsel and internal processes that reduce offer-withdrawal risk during the petition stage.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change API Engineer jobs?

Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've maintained valid H-1B status. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition and LCA covering the specific API Engineer duties and work location for the new role.

What happens to my H-1B status if my API Engineer project is remote or involves multiple client sites?

Your employer must file an amended H-1B petition or an updated LCA with USCIS whenever you work at a new worksite that falls outside the geographic area covered by your original LCA. For API Engineers who work remotely or on client engagements across different metro areas, this is a common compliance obligation that your employer's immigration team should track proactively.

Does contract or consulting work affect my H-1B sponsorship as an API Engineer?

It can. USCIS applies the employer-employee relationship test strictly to H-1B petitions, so your sponsoring employer must retain the right to control your day-to-day work even when you're placed at a third-party client site. Consulting arrangements where the end client directs your tasks and sets your schedule have historically drawn additional scrutiny from USCIS during H-1B adjudication.

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