H-1B Visa Senior UX Engineer Jobs

Senior UX Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in human-computer interaction, computer science, or a related field. Most sponsoring employers file during the April cap season, so timing your offer and I-129 preparation matters as much as the role itself.

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Overview

Open Jobs107+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type70% On-site
Median Salary$161K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsApple

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Google
Senior UX Engineer
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Senior UX Engineer
Google
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$159,000/yr - $231,000/yr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Microsoft
Senior UX Engineer
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Senior UX Engineer
Microsoft
Redmond, Washington
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$119,800/yr - $258,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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VMC Soft Technologies, Inc
Senior UI/UX Engineer
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VMC Soft Technologies, Inc
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Senior UI/UX Engineer
VMC Soft Technologies, Inc
San Francisco, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
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KPMG
Senior Engineer, UX/UI
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Senior Engineer, UX/UI
KPMG
Montvale, New Jersey
Creative & Design
Software Engineering
UI/UX Design
Frontend Engineering
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Axcelis Technologies
Senior Software Engineer, User Experience
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Senior Software Engineer, User Experience
Axcelis Technologies
Beverly, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$141,913/yr - $212,870/yr
On-Site
7+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior UX Engineer

Verify your degree maps to UX

USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation eligibility for UX roles. A degree in HCI, cognitive science, or computer science supports your petition more cleanly than a general business degree, even with years of UX experience.

Use O*NET to anchor your job duties

Pull the O*NET occupation profile for UX Engineers before your employer drafts your job description. Aligning your listed duties with the O*NET standard strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.

Target employers with LCA filing history

Search Migrate Mate to filter Senior UX Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. Past LCA activity signals an employer already understands the H-1B process and prevailing wage obligations.

Confirm your wage tier before accepting an offer

Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to check which prevailing wage level applies. Senior UX Engineer roles often land at Level III or IV, and your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage.

Ask your employer about premium processing upfront

Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. Clarifying whether your employer will elect premium processing with USCIS protects your start date and avoids gaps if your current status has a firm expiration window.

Document your portfolio as petition evidence

Gather project briefs, research deliverables, and any publications or conference presentations before your employer files. UX petitions sometimes draw Requests for Evidence; a well-documented portfolio showing specialized methodology reinforces the specialty occupation claim.

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Senior UX Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Senior UX Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?

Yes, Senior UX Engineer roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human-computer interaction, cognitive science, or computer science. USCIS evaluates the specific duties in your job description, not just the title, so your employer's I-129 petition must clearly tie your day-to-day work to a theoretical and practical body of highly specialized knowledge.

How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for UX Engineer roles?

Migrate Mate surfaces Senior UX Engineer positions filtered by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation, so you can focus on companies with a documented H-1B track record rather than guessing from job postings. Past LCA filings are public DOL records and indicate an employer is already familiar with the prevailing wage and filing requirements for your role.

What level of prevailing wage applies to a Senior UX Engineer on an H-1B?

Most Senior UX Engineer positions are classified at DOL wage Level III or Level IV, reflecting fully competent or expert-level work with supervisory or leadership components. Your employer certifies the applicable level on the LCA before filing the H-1B petition, and your offered compensation must meet or exceed that certified wage for the specific metropolitan area where you'll be working.

Can I switch H-1B employers if I'm already working as a UX Engineer?

Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA for the UX Engineer position and certify the prevailing wage for your new work location before submitting the I-129.

What happens if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence on my Senior UX Engineer petition?

RFEs on UX Engineer petitions typically challenge whether the role requires a degree in a specific specialty rather than a general field. A strong response includes a detailed duty-by-duty analysis, the O*NET occupational profile showing the degree requirements standard for the occupation, and supporting evidence such as your portfolio, project documentation, and any publications or presentations demonstrating specialized expertise.

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