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Senior Software Developer roles are among the most consistently sponsored H-1B occupations, with employers regularly filing Labor Condition Applications for positions requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field. Specialty occupation status is well-established for this role, making it a strong fit for H-1B sponsorship across industries from fintech to enterprise software.
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We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation— helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.
As a Cloud Operations DevOps Engineer, you’ll apply specialised knowledge of containers, Kubernetes and public/private cloud infrastructure design & operation, to assist with the development and onward operation of a multi-cloud container runtime platform supporting Siemens Cloud-enabled products & services.
This position makes significant contributions towards the delivery of DevOps solutions that support best-in-class cloud-based microservice applications. You’ll be a member of a dynamic, cross-functional, geographically dispersed team, working with subject matter experts from Infrastructure engineering & architecture, software engineering, DEVOPS, security, networks, firewalls, computing & storage to deliver a global, powerful, scalable, cost-efficient, highly available platform that meets the changing needs of the business.
As an infrastructure and cloud DevOps engineer, you will have responsibilities in designing, implementing, and operating automated infrastructure and processes at scale. You will create and maintain IaaS environments that meet service-level agreements, support the resource requirements of the development, QA, and customer value realisation teams, enable CI/CD, meet compliance and best-practice standards, and be well-documented.
Recognized by peers as a strong collaborator. Must excel in a team environment that changes with new technology adoption and evolving customer requirements. Works with some supervision on the most complex projects and desires to obtain complete latitude for independent judgment. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain highly scalable, efficient, performant & resilient capabilities, meeting availability targets of 99.99%.
- Leverage your advanced experience of Public and Private cloud environments and container runtime environments, working with other specialists of Networks, Firewall, Security, computing & storage technologies to develop, operate and support the platform.
- Using Infrastructure As Code (IAC) best practices, create automated infrastructure within AWS/Azure, on on-premise environments, including package management, application load/configuration, systems monitoring and administration.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD tools, services, and processes to support development, QA, and customer value realisation teams.
- Deliver improvements to source code management, deployment, operations, maintenance, cost control, security, monitoring, and audit tools and processes.
- Constantly strive to reduce toil and deliver capabilities that enable Siemens to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Ensure the production environment is operating in accordance with established procedures and best practices. Provide escalated support for high-severity and critical network events.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
- 10-15 years of relevant experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Linux OS and the open-source ecosystem.
- Advanced expertise with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including ECS, VPC, EKS, IAM, with experience in equivalent Azure technologies also acceptable.
- Proficient in automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab-CI, as well as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
- Strong experience in designing and implementing DevOps solutions, including automated infrastructure, CMDB, GitOps, and ChatOps.
- Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, Golang) and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
- Hands-on experience automating repetitive operational tasks using programming and scripting languages.
- Experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and ensuring robustness and efficiency.
- Hands-on experience in developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and Kubernetes operators, with an emphasis on testability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Experience with continuous integration and testing processes, with GitLab-CI preferred.
- Experience in Incident Management, Problem Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, with the ability to manage goals, track milestones, and report on progress.
- Advanced system administration experience, including troubleshooting, support, mentorship, and oversight.
WHY US?
Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software. A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday with Us
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129,600 233,300 5-10
INTRODUCTION
We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation— helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.
As a Cloud Operations DevOps Engineer, you’ll apply specialised knowledge of containers, Kubernetes and public/private cloud infrastructure design & operation, to assist with the development and onward operation of a multi-cloud container runtime platform supporting Siemens Cloud-enabled products & services.
This position makes significant contributions towards the delivery of DevOps solutions that support best-in-class cloud-based microservice applications. You’ll be a member of a dynamic, cross-functional, geographically dispersed team, working with subject matter experts from Infrastructure engineering & architecture, software engineering, DEVOPS, security, networks, firewalls, computing & storage to deliver a global, powerful, scalable, cost-efficient, highly available platform that meets the changing needs of the business.
As an infrastructure and cloud DevOps engineer, you will have responsibilities in designing, implementing, and operating automated infrastructure and processes at scale. You will create and maintain IaaS environments that meet service-level agreements, support the resource requirements of the development, QA, and customer value realisation teams, enable CI/CD, meet compliance and best-practice standards, and be well-documented.
Recognized by peers as a strong collaborator. Must excel in a team environment that changes with new technology adoption and evolving customer requirements. Works with some supervision on the most complex projects and desires to obtain complete latitude for independent judgment. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain highly scalable, efficient, performant & resilient capabilities, meeting availability targets of 99.99%.
- Leverage your advanced experience of Public and Private cloud environments and container runtime environments, working with other specialists of Networks, Firewall, Security, computing & storage technologies to develop, operate and support the platform.
- Using Infrastructure As Code (IAC) best practices, create automated infrastructure within AWS/Azure, on on-premise environments, including package management, application load/configuration, systems monitoring and administration.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD tools, services, and processes to support development, QA, and customer value realisation teams.
- Deliver improvements to source code management, deployment, operations, maintenance, cost control, security, monitoring, and audit tools and processes.
- Constantly strive to reduce toil and deliver capabilities that enable Siemens to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Ensure the production environment is operating in accordance with established procedures and best practices. Provide escalated support for high-severity and critical network events.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
- 10-15 years of relevant experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Linux OS and the open-source ecosystem.
- Advanced expertise with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including ECS, VPC, EKS, IAM, with experience in equivalent Azure technologies also acceptable.
- Proficient in automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab-CI, as well as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
- Strong experience in designing and implementing DevOps solutions, including automated infrastructure, CMDB, GitOps, and ChatOps.
- Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, Golang) and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
- Hands-on experience automating repetitive operational tasks using programming and scripting languages.
- Experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and ensuring robustness and efficiency.
- Hands-on experience in developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and Kubernetes operators, with an emphasis on testability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Experience with continuous integration and testing processes, with GitLab-CI preferred.
- Experience in Incident Management, Problem Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, with the ability to manage goals, track milestones, and report on progress.
- Advanced system administration experience, including troubleshooting, support, mentorship, and oversight.
WHY US?
Working at Siemens Software means flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software. A collection of over 377,000 minds building the future one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday with Us
LI-PLM
LI-HYBRID
SWSaaS
129,600 233,300 5-10
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Align your degree field to your role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to the senior software developer position. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree creates a clean specialty occupation case. A degree in an unrelated field requires a detailed employer justification and risks an RFE.
Check employer LCA filing history first
Before applying, verify that the employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for software developer roles. Use Migrate Mate to search verified DOL LCA filing data by company and occupation, so you're targeting employers with a real sponsorship track record, not just a careers page mention.
Time your job search around the H-1B cap cycle
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, map your expiration date against this window. A senior developer role starting after lottery selection requires your employer to file by the April petition deadline to stay on track.
Request prevailing wage documentation early
Your employer must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level before filing the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using SOC code 15-1252 to verify your offer lands at or above the wage level before you sign anything.
Target cap-exempt employers for faster sponsorship
Nonprofits, universities, and government research institutions are exempt from the H-1B lottery and can file year-round. Senior software developer roles at these organizations, particularly in research computing or institutional IT, offer a direct path to H-1B status without waiting for March registration.
Get your job description H-1B ready before interviews
USCIS requires the employer to demonstrate the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Ask your recruiter early whether the job description specifies a degree in a directly related field, not just a preferred qualification. Vague requirements are the most common source of senior developer H-1B RFEs.
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Find Senior Software Developer JobsSenior Software Developer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, senior software developer positions are consistently recognized as specialty occupations by USCIS because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for software developers supports this classification. Your employer's job description must specify the degree requirement, not just list it as preferred, to strengthen the petition.
How do I find Senior Software Developer jobs where the employer actually sponsors H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters senior software developer listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which employers have actively sponsored H-1B petitions for this role rather than relying on unverified claims on job postings. Searching by company LCA data is the most reliable way to identify real sponsors before investing time in an application.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Senior Software Developer role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you're in a same or similar occupational classification. Senior software developer roles are generally considered same or similar to other software engineering and development positions, but your new employer must still file a new LCA and I-129.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from my Senior Software Developer job?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or prepare to depart. During this window, your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition. If your petition is filed before the 60 days expire, you can start working once USCIS receives it. Premium processing can reduce the approval wait to 15 business days.
Does my employer have to pay H-1B filing fees for my Senior Software Developer petition?
Most H-1B filing fees are legally required to be paid by the employer, not the worker. USCIS prohibits employers from passing the I-129 petition fee, the ACWIA training fee, or the fraud prevention fee onto the H-1B employee. Employees may voluntarily pay premium processing, but it's not a requirement. If an employer asks you to cover these costs, that's a compliance red flag worth raising before you accept an offer.
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