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Product Software Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and many product-focused engineering teams have active H-1B visa filing histories you can verify before applying.
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- JR-163080
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- Technology
- Full time
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer who will be responsible for building easy to operate, reliable and high-performing applications and networking software for our next generation networking platform. As a staff engineer, you’ll work with the team to build highly scalable and reliable systems. You will focus on building networking services through network-adjacent virtualized compute platforms to deliver network primitives by providing a platform for future cloud-native network software. You will be a key contributor in building and maintaining the components that drive our customers’ experience.
This role presents a great opportunity for a passionate staff engineer to make a tangible impact to the future-state technology stack of Equinix’ global networks and infrastructure. If you believe in the power of technology to change the world, and if you value creativity, work comfortably in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn new technologies, we would like to talk to you.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the software development towards designing an ecosystem of software services to extend Equinix’s networking services through a network-adjacent virtualized compute platform
- Collaborate with team members to design and implement scalable and efficient distributed systems
- Engage in design discussions and code reviews to help maintain high-quality code
- Contribute solid unit tests and integration tests to CICD pipelines to deliver code from commit to deployment in minutes with confidence
- Help identify technical debt and drive continual improvement of our software quality
- Partner with support and operations teams to ensure proper operationalization, observability, and support of our software in Production
- Drive a culture of innovation, excellence & collaboration with other business functions
- Participate in incident management processes and collaborating with the team in troubleshooting strategies and fixing production issues in a timely manner
- Participate in an on-call rotation (when we get software into Production)
- Follow a proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in software development, preferably building & operating highly reliable distributed systems
- Bachelor’s/Master's degree in computer science or relevant engineering field or equivalent industry experience
- Experience in building software defined multi-tenant networking platforms at scale using cloud-native networking technologies and ecosystems
- Understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and concepts (BGP, EVP-LAN, IPSEC, etc)
- Experience in working with network management protocols: gRPC, Netconf
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or other open-source alternatives
- Experience with public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) services and technologies
- Expertise in automating deployments of applications into Kubernetes on x86 deployments
- Experience with open source and networking technologies, ecosystems, communities and industry forums such the Linux Foundation
- Good understanding of application development stack
- Recent and proficient experience with Golang programming language
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits:
- Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
- Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
This posting is a new position within our organization.
Staff Engineer, Product Software
- JR-163080
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- Technology
- Full time
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer who will be responsible for building easy to operate, reliable and high-performing applications and networking software for our next generation networking platform. As a staff engineer, you’ll work with the team to build highly scalable and reliable systems. You will focus on building networking services through network-adjacent virtualized compute platforms to deliver network primitives by providing a platform for future cloud-native network software. You will be a key contributor in building and maintaining the components that drive our customers’ experience.
This role presents a great opportunity for a passionate staff engineer to make a tangible impact to the future-state technology stack of Equinix’ global networks and infrastructure. If you believe in the power of technology to change the world, and if you value creativity, work comfortably in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn new technologies, we would like to talk to you.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the software development towards designing an ecosystem of software services to extend Equinix’s networking services through a network-adjacent virtualized compute platform
- Collaborate with team members to design and implement scalable and efficient distributed systems
- Engage in design discussions and code reviews to help maintain high-quality code
- Contribute solid unit tests and integration tests to CICD pipelines to deliver code from commit to deployment in minutes with confidence
- Help identify technical debt and drive continual improvement of our software quality
- Partner with support and operations teams to ensure proper operationalization, observability, and support of our software in Production
- Drive a culture of innovation, excellence & collaboration with other business functions
- Participate in incident management processes and collaborating with the team in troubleshooting strategies and fixing production issues in a timely manner
- Participate in an on-call rotation (when we get software into Production)
- Follow a proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in software development, preferably building & operating highly reliable distributed systems
- Bachelor’s/Master's degree in computer science or relevant engineering field or equivalent industry experience
- Experience in building software defined multi-tenant networking platforms at scale using cloud-native networking technologies and ecosystems
- Understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and concepts (BGP, EVP-LAN, IPSEC, etc)
- Experience in working with network management protocols: gRPC, Netconf
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or other open-source alternatives
- Experience with public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) services and technologies
- Expertise in automating deployments of applications into Kubernetes on x86 deployments
- Experience with open source and networking technologies, ecosystems, communities and industry forums such the Linux Foundation
- Good understanding of application development stack
- Recent and proficient experience with Golang programming language
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits:
- Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
- Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
This posting is a new position within our organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Product Software Engineer
Map your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to product software engineering work. A computer science or software engineering degree is cleanest. An unrelated degree paired with a credential evaluation and relevant coursework can still qualify, but expect closer scrutiny.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Product Software Engineer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the H-1B process for this exact job title.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the SOC code for software developers before accepting an offer, so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Confirm the product team's H-1B timeline
Product engineering hires often move fast, but H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date. Ask recruiters early whether they plan premium processing and whether their fiscal year hiring cycle accommodates the April filing window.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation
If your employer receives an RFE challenging specialty occupation status, the O*NET profile for software developers supports the argument that the role normally requires a specific bachelor's degree. Reference it when reviewing your I-129 petition before it's filed.
Address cap-gap if you're transitioning from OPT
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition is pending, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization. Confirm your employer's HR team understands this so there's no unnecessary gap in payroll processing.
H-1B Visa Product Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Software Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies software engineering and product-focused engineering roles as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like computer science or software engineering. The employer confirms this in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before the H-1B petition. Roles with vague titles may need additional documentation to establish the degree requirement.
How do I find Product Software Engineer employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Product Software Engineer listings by employers with active DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which companies have already sponsored H-1B workers in this role category. This is more reliable than guessing from job postings, which rarely state sponsorship availability upfront.
What happens to my H-1B if my product team is restructured or I'm laid off?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing H-1B employment to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you start work. If you're on a cap-exempt employer's petition, transferring to a cap-subject employer may require a new lottery registration depending on your situation.
Can I work for a startup as a Product Software Engineer on an H-1B?
Yes, but startups must meet the same employer requirements as large companies: valid FEIN, ability to pay the prevailing wage, and capacity to file the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS. Smaller companies without in-house immigration counsel sometimes underestimate the timeline and paperwork involved, so ask early whether they've sponsored H-1B workers before.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Product Software Engineer offers?
DOL sets four wage levels for each occupation and work location. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your level, which is determined by your specific duties and experience, not just your job title. Product engineers at Level II or III typically see higher floors than entry-level software roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage tier before your offer letter is finalized.