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Salesforce Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making LCA filing history a reliable signal of active H-1B sponsorship programs.
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The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for independently developing and consistently redesigning/refactoring a product to adapt to our customers and Associates' needs. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team with engineers of all experience levels who help each other build and grow technical and leadership skills while creating, deploying, and supporting production applications. In addition, Sr. Software Engineers may be involved in product and tool selection, configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring as well as mentoring less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- 50% Delivery and Execution - Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software, with a clear understanding of the value the software is to provide; Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm; Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; Develops test suites (functional, destructive, etc.) to enable success, rapid deployment of code to production; Takes a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens
- 20% Learns and Grows - Learns through successful and failed experiment when tackling new problems; Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
- 20% Plans and Aligns - Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful; Works the Product Team to ensure user stories are valuable, developer ready, easy to understand and testable; Delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations; Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
- 10% Supports and Enables - Helps grow junior engineers by providing guidance on modern software development frameworks, and leading technical discussions
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position typically reports to Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with front end technology such as HTML, CSS, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Salesforce Apex), Relational or noSQL database technology, Salesforce Object Model, SOQL, SOSL, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns
- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot)
- Experience with Ad Tech automation of ad sales and campaign activation processes using Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication, including Salesforce security model (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules)
- Experience with creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests
- Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques
- Experience with version control system (Git-based)
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Global Perspective
- Manages Ambiguity
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Cultivates Innovation
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Drives Results
- Interpersonal Savvy
Apply End Date: 06/12/2026
Position Purpose:
The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for independently developing and consistently redesigning/refactoring a product to adapt to our customers and Associates' needs. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team with engineers of all experience levels who help each other build and grow technical and leadership skills while creating, deploying, and supporting production applications. In addition, Sr. Software Engineers may be involved in product and tool selection, configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring as well as mentoring less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- 50% Delivery and Execution - Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software, with a clear understanding of the value the software is to provide; Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm; Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; Develops test suites (functional, destructive, etc.) to enable success, rapid deployment of code to production; Takes a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens
- 20% Learns and Grows - Learns through successful and failed experiment when tackling new problems; Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
- 20% Plans and Aligns - Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful; Works the Product Team to ensure user stories are valuable, developer ready, easy to understand and testable; Delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations; Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
- 10% Supports and Enables - Helps grow junior engineers by providing guidance on modern software development frameworks, and leading technical discussions
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position typically reports to Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with front end technology such as HTML, CSS, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Salesforce Apex), Relational or noSQL database technology, Salesforce Object Model, SOQL, SOSL, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns
- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot)
- Experience with Ad Tech automation of ad sales and campaign activation processes using Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication, including Salesforce security model (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules)
- Experience with creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests
- Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques
- Experience with version control system (Git-based)
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Global Perspective
- Manages Ambiguity
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Cultivates Innovation
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Drives Results
- Interpersonal Savvy
Apply End Date: 06/12/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Salesforce Engineer
Map your degree to Salesforce SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. Pull the O*NET profile for Software Developers or Computer Systems Analysts to confirm which degree fields directly support your target job title before applying.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search H-1B LCA disclosures filtered to Salesforce Engineer roles. Employers with active LCA filings have already navigated DOL certification, which shortens your sponsorship timeline significantly compared to first-time sponsors.
Prioritize Salesforce ISV partners and consulting firms
Independent software vendors and Salesforce consulting partners file H-1B petitions regularly because their project pipelines depend on certified Salesforce talent. Targeting this employer segment increases your odds of reaching a recruiter familiar with the sponsorship process.
Request prevailing wage documentation before signing
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area, then confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds that figure before the LCA is certified.
Time your application around the cap-subject H-1B window
Cap-subject H-1B petitions open for registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date and cap-gap eligibility with your DSO so you understand exactly how long you can work while your petition is pending.
Get your Salesforce certifications verified before filing
USCIS may issue an RFE if your degree field doesn't directly align with the Salesforce Engineer title. Active certifications like Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer II strengthen the specialty occupation argument your employer's attorney will build into Form I-129.
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Find Salesforce Engineer JobsSalesforce Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Salesforce Engineer roles under software developer or computer systems analyst SOC codes, both of which require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer's job description specifies a degree requirement in computer science, information systems, or a closely related discipline.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Salesforce Engineers?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Salesforce Engineer roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. DOL publishes LCA disclosure data each quarter, so an employer's past filings for similar roles are the most reliable signal that they'll sponsor again rather than requiring you to educate HR from scratch.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B while I'm still on OPT?
Yes. If you're on OPT, your employer can file your H-1B petition during the March registration window for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30, provided your employer files before your OPT end date.
Does a Salesforce consulting firm count as a cap-exempt employer?
Most Salesforce consulting firms are cap-subject employers, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery. Cap-exempt status applies only to qualifying nonprofit research organizations, higher education institutions, and their affiliated entities. If you want to avoid the lottery entirely, you'd need to find a role at one of those specific employer types.
What happens to my H-1B petition if I want to switch from one Salesforce role to a different employer?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under AC21 portability rules once your petition has been pending for 180 days and the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, and you can start working for them as soon as the receipt notice is issued, without waiting for approval.
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