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Mobile Engineer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for mobile roles most often use SOC codes for software developers, so confirming the correct code before your offer letter is signed matters.
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INTRODUCTION
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
SENIOR MOBILE ENGINEER
In this role, you will:
- Identify outmoded methods of operation with current software and design plans for disrupting them in a non-disruptive manner.
- Test and maintain applications or systems and related programs and procedures by using a variety of software development tools following design requirements of customer.
- Act as a spokesperson for software design best practices.
- Research and recommend frameworks and architectural/code design patterns.
- Lead the design and implementation of complex iOS features for Expedia’s Car Experience applications across multiple brands.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams, including backend engineering, product, design, and analytics teams, to integrate APIs; design, implement, and deploy application features using experimentation frameworks; integrate analytics solutions; and ensure consistency with platform architecture and quality standards.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies integrating CI/CD pipelines to maintain app reliability.
- Drive mobile architecture design and decisions, patterns (MVVM/VIPER), and tools to ensure scalable and maintainable code.
- Monitor and optimize application performance, proactively addressing system bottlenecks, memory leaks, and crashes using Xcode Instruments and observability dashboards.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical feedback, conducting code reviews, and establishing coding standards and architectural best practices for mobile applications.
- May telecommute. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits or assistance. May work remotely or from home 2 days/week; must live within commuting distance of Expedia office.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field and four years of experience in job offered or in a software development-related occupation. Employer will also accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field and six years of experience in job offered or in a software development-related occupation.
Position requires:
- SwiftUI and UIKit;
- Swift and Objective-C;
- RESTful or GraphQL;
- Xcode, App Store Connect, XCTest, and Swift Package Manager;
- MVVM, VIPER, Backend-driven UI and Clean/Composable Architecture;
- GCD (Grand Central Dispatch) or OperationQueue;
- Time profiler, memory leaks, and allocations;
- Firebase Crashlytics;
- Datadog or Splunk; and,
- Experimentation and A/B testing frameworks.
COMPENSATION
- The total cash range for this position in San Jose, CA is $264,514 to $318,500/year.
- Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.
Accommodation requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. © 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com.
Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Mobile Engineer
Confirm your SOC code before signing
Mobile Engineer roles are typically filed under software developer SOC codes, but some employers use computer systems analyst codes instead. The SOC code determines your prevailing wage level, so verify it with your employer before the LCA is submitted to DOL.
Check LCA wage levels against OFLC data
Use OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for your specific SOC code and work location before negotiating your offer. A Level I wage on your LCA can complicate renewals if your responsibilities grow into a Level II or III role.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt and can file your H-1B petition any time of year. Mobile engineering roles exist at these institutions, and cap-exempt status eliminates lottery risk entirely.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Mobile Engineer openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This lets you target companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for your specific role type, not just employers who claim they sponsor.
Prepare an O*NET-aligned job description early
USCIS scrutinizes whether mobile engineering duties qualify as a specialty occupation. Using O*NET to align your job description to published competency and degree requirements for software developer roles before your employer drafts the I-129 strengthens the petition.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching roles
If you leave a mobile engineering role, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer petition. Start the new employer's LCA filing immediately since DOL certification alone takes up to seven business days.
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Find Mobile Engineer JobsMobile Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mobile Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Mobile Engineer roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties, not just the title, so your employer's job description must demonstrate that a relevant degree is a standard industry requirement for the role, not merely preferred.
Which SOC code should my employer use when filing an H-1B LCA for a Mobile Engineer position?
Most H-1B petitions for Mobile Engineers are filed under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or occasionally 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other). The correct code affects the prevailing wage your employer must certify on the LCA, so confirm the SOC assignment with your employer before DOL submission. A mismatch between your actual duties and the filed SOC code can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for Mobile Engineers?
You can search Migrate Mate to filter Mobile Engineer openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specific to software and mobile development roles. This is more reliable than filtering by employers who self-report sponsorship willingness, since it draws directly from DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data showing actual past filings.
Can my employer file an H-1B transfer for a Mobile Engineer role at any time of year?
H-1B transfers are not subject to the annual cap if you're already in valid H-1B status, so your new employer can file a portability petition any time. You can start the new Mobile Engineer role as soon as the transfer petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you were in lawful H-1B status when the petition was filed.
What happens to my H-1B status if the company that sponsored me for a Mobile Engineer role does layoffs?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to secure a new H-1B sponsor or transition to another status. During this window you can't work, but a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin working once USCIS receives it. USCIS does not automatically terminate your status the day you're laid off, but the 60-day clock starts immediately.
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