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Backend Engineer roles sit comfortably within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, since the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Many backend roles also qualify for the STEM OPT extension, giving you a longer runway to secure sponsorship before your lottery slot is needed.
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FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.
Job Summary
FreeWheel’s mission is to build great advertising software. We offer the most extensible and transparent advertising buying platform in the world, operating at a massive global scale. We don’t just operate a Demand Side Platform (DSP) – we are the platform that powers hundreds of DSPs! As a result, we process trillions of transactions to satisfy millions of dollars’ worth of advertising campaigns every month. Our employees enjoy a culture of transparency and one with many challenging problems to solve. We value moving fast, building high-quality reliable software, and supporting each other in the service of driving success for our customers’ businesses. Buyer Cloud (formerly Beeswax) is responsible for building and maintaining the services necessary to set up, configure, manage, monitor, and execute DSP digital real-time bidding campaigns. The App team focuses on APIs, support tools, and ad serving systems, supporting FreeWheel Engineering by enabling efficient and scalable programmatic advertising operations. We are seeking an entry-level Backend Python Developer to join our team. In this role, you will help design, develop, and test backend solutions that support business needs. Working closely with experienced engineers, you will contribute throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and application support. You will learn and apply engineering best practices, and help maintain code quality, system reliability, and operational excellence. This role offers an opportunity to build your technical skills, collaborate with a supportive team, and grow your career while solving real-world technical challenges.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the design, development, and maintenance of software applications using appropriate programming languages
- Participating in code reviews, providing feedback for continuous development process improvement
- Implementing testing protocols to identify bugs, enhance performance, and ensure application reliability
- Participating in agile development practices, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to enhance team collaboration and project management
- Staying informed on emerging technologies to suggest innovative solutions for software functionality
- Writing and editing technical documentation to support software design and application requirements
- Reviewing literature, patents, and current practices relevant to assigned projects to support the development of robust software functionality
- Working with Quality Assurance to ensure applications meet technical specifications and user needs
- Debugging software to enhance performance and user experience
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job
- Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services
- Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences
- Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers
- Drive results and growth
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities
Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Collaboration; Willingness to Learn; Software Development
Salary:
New York Pay Range: $90,088.45 - $135,132.67
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years
INTRODUCTION
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.
Job Summary
FreeWheel’s mission is to build great advertising software. We offer the most extensible and transparent advertising buying platform in the world, operating at a massive global scale. We don’t just operate a Demand Side Platform (DSP) – we are the platform that powers hundreds of DSPs! As a result, we process trillions of transactions to satisfy millions of dollars’ worth of advertising campaigns every month. Our employees enjoy a culture of transparency and one with many challenging problems to solve. We value moving fast, building high-quality reliable software, and supporting each other in the service of driving success for our customers’ businesses. Buyer Cloud (formerly Beeswax) is responsible for building and maintaining the services necessary to set up, configure, manage, monitor, and execute DSP digital real-time bidding campaigns. The App team focuses on APIs, support tools, and ad serving systems, supporting FreeWheel Engineering by enabling efficient and scalable programmatic advertising operations. We are seeking an entry-level Backend Python Developer to join our team. In this role, you will help design, develop, and test backend solutions that support business needs. Working closely with experienced engineers, you will contribute throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and application support. You will learn and apply engineering best practices, and help maintain code quality, system reliability, and operational excellence. This role offers an opportunity to build your technical skills, collaborate with a supportive team, and grow your career while solving real-world technical challenges.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the design, development, and maintenance of software applications using appropriate programming languages
- Participating in code reviews, providing feedback for continuous development process improvement
- Implementing testing protocols to identify bugs, enhance performance, and ensure application reliability
- Participating in agile development practices, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to enhance team collaboration and project management
- Staying informed on emerging technologies to suggest innovative solutions for software functionality
- Writing and editing technical documentation to support software design and application requirements
- Reviewing literature, patents, and current practices relevant to assigned projects to support the development of robust software functionality
- Working with Quality Assurance to ensure applications meet technical specifications and user needs
- Debugging software to enhance performance and user experience
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Employees at all levels are expected to:
- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job
- Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services
- Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences
- Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers
- Drive results and growth
- Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities
Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Skills:
Collaboration; Willingness to Learn; Software Development
Salary:
New York Pay Range: $90,088.45 - $135,132.67
Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
0-2 Years
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Backend Engineer
Match your degree to your backend stack
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field supports your job duties. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to backend roles, but an unrelated degree may require a credential evaluation and a detailed employer letter explaining the connection.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 15-1252 before your offer conversation so you understand the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. Backend engineers at these institutions skip the April lottery entirely.
Find verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search for Backend Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history by occupation code. You can filter for companies that have sponsored the exact role you're targeting rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Clarify remote work location in your LCA early
If your backend role allows remote work, your employer's LCA must list every worksite where you'll spend more than 30 days in a year. Switching to an unlisted location after filing can trigger compliance issues, so confirm your work arrangement before the petition is submitted.
Protect your status during a company transition
If you're changing employers, your new sponsor can file an H-1B transfer while you continue working under your current authorization. Don't wait until after your last day at the old job. The 60-day grace period starts the moment your employment ends, not when the transfer petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Backend Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Backend Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Backend Engineer positions qualify because they normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties and the degree requirement the employer sets. If your role involves architecture, distributed systems, or API design, the specialty occupation standard is straightforward to satisfy.
Which SOC code do most employers use for Backend Engineer H-1B petitions?
Most employers file under SOC code 15-1252, Software Developers. Some use 15-1299 for more specialized roles. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level on the LCA, which affects your minimum guaranteed salary. You can cross-reference your duties against the O*NET occupation profile for 15-1252 to confirm the match before your employer files.
How do I find Backend Engineer jobs where the employer actively sponsors H-1B visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search Backend Engineer roles filtered by verified H-1B LCA filing history. This shows you employers who have already sponsored the specific occupation code, not just companies that claim to be open to sponsorship. Checking actual filing history is more reliable than reading 'visa sponsorship available' in a job posting.
Can a backend engineering contractor or staffing arrangement qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but USCIS applies stricter scrutiny to third-party placement arrangements. The petitioning employer must demonstrate it controls the day-to-day work and maintains an employer-employee relationship throughout the petition period. Contracts, supervision structures, and end-client agreements all factor into the evaluation. Direct hires face fewer complications during adjudication.
What happens to my H-1B status if my backend engineering role shifts significantly after filing?
If your job duties change materially after your H-1B is approved, your employer may need to file an amended petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Adding new responsibilities like engineering management or a different product area can qualify as a material change. A new LCA reflecting the updated role and wage level is typically required alongside the amended petition.