H-1B Visa Full-stack Software Engineer Jobs
Full-stack software engineers are among the most frequently sponsored H-1B visa roles, with employers filing LCAs across frontend, backend, and cloud stack specializations. Roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field.
Find H-1B Visa Full-stack Software Engineer JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 8,757+ Full-stack Software Engineer jobs
See all 8,757+ Full-stack Software Engineer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Full-stack Software Engineer roles.
Get Access To All JobsPosition Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in developing Java/J2EE based applications
- Strong experience with Spring and Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security
- Experience building REST and SOAP web services using Java
- Experience with Web Services (JSON, REST, JAX-RS, Spring based REST services)
- Experience with Java and J2EE/Java EE (including servlets, JSP, JSF, JDBC)
- Strong understanding of Java concurrency, concurrency patterns, experience building thread safe code
- Experience with messaging products like Kafka or ActiveMQ
- Experience with any RDBMS: Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server
- Experience with development tools like Eclipse, Git, Gradle, Sonar, Jenkins, Jira, Artifactory etc.
- Experience with web application servers like Tomcat, Jetty, JBoss etc.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
-
Minimum Compensation: USD 41,000
-
Maximum Compensation: USD 144,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors.
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
Position Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in developing Java/J2EE based applications
- Strong experience with Spring and Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security
- Experience building REST and SOAP web services using Java
- Experience with Web Services (JSON, REST, JAX-RS, Spring based REST services)
- Experience with Java and J2EE/Java EE (including servlets, JSP, JSF, JDBC)
- Strong understanding of Java concurrency, concurrency patterns, experience building thread safe code
- Experience with messaging products like Kafka or ActiveMQ
- Experience with any RDBMS: Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server
- Experience with development tools like Eclipse, Git, Gradle, Sonar, Jenkins, Jira, Artifactory etc.
- Experience with web application servers like Tomcat, Jetty, JBoss etc.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
-
Minimum Compensation: USD 41,000
-
Maximum Compensation: USD 144,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors.
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.
See all 8,757+ H-1B Visa Full-stack Software Engineer Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Full-stack Software Engineer Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Full-stack Software Engineer
Verify your stack matches the LCA
Your employer's Labor Condition Application lists a specific job title and SOC code. If your actual duties span multiple layers of the stack, confirm the LCA reflects that scope before USCIS adjudication, not after an RFE arrives.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. An offer below Level I can trigger a DOL audit, so verify wage compliance before you sign.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition at any time without waiting for the annual lottery. Full-stack roles exist at many of these institutions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search full-stack software engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed H-1B LCAs for this specific occupation code, so you're applying only to companies with a documented sponsorship track record.
Request premium processing for cap-subject petitions
If your lottery registration is selected, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing. USCIS adjudicates premium-processed petitions within 15 business days, giving you certainty before your OPT or current status expires.
Align your GitHub and portfolio with your specialty occupation claim
USCIS evaluates whether the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. A portfolio demonstrating architecture decisions, not just feature work, strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer must make.
H-1B Visa Full-stack Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a full-stack software engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field like computer science or software engineering. Roles that blend frontend and backend work still qualify if the job description and LCA reflect duties requiring that specific educational background, not just general computer literacy.
What SOC code do employers typically use when filing an H-1B for a full-stack engineer?
Most employers file under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1299 (Software and Web Developers, Applications), depending on whether the role emphasizes application logic or web-layer work. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier your employer must meet, so checking the O*NET profile for your specific duties is worth doing before your petition is filed.
How do I find full-stack software engineer jobs where the employer actively sponsors H-1B visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on actual DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for software engineering roles. This filters out listings from employers who haven't sponsored H-1B visas before, saving you from applying to companies that would need to build a sponsorship process from scratch for your hire.
Can I switch to a new full-stack engineering role while my H-1B transfer is pending?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for the new employer as soon as they file the transfer petition, provided you've been in valid H-1B status and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer must file before your current authorized period ends, and the petition must be non-frivolous.
What happens if my full-stack engineering duties shift significantly after my H-1B is approved?
If your role expands into a materially different job, such as moving from individual contributor work into engineering management or a fundamentally different technology stack, your employer may need to file an amended H-1B petition. USCIS guidance ties the approved petition to the specific duties and SOC code on the LCA, so significant changes require a new filing to stay compliant.