H-1B Visa Software Design Engineer Jobs
Software Design Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation criteria, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Employers filing LCAs for this title regularly appear in DOL disclosure data, making it one of the more sponsorship-active job codes in tech.
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
In this position...
Ford Product Development seeks experienced software engineers to strengthen vehicle-embedded software quality through rigorous design and code reviews. The Embedded Software Technical Design Review Engineer collaborates across engineering teams to define and improve global software processes for ADAS programs and leads or contributes to independent assessments of software work products at critical quality gates.
What you'll do...
- Lead software technical design reviews and guide the implementation of functional and non-functional software requirements in collaboration with suppliers, embedded software engineers, and ADAS product engineering teams.
- Lead in-depth embedded software technical reviews covering SoC and MCU firmware, Base Software, and Application Software.
- Strengthen supplier capabilities to consistently deliver embedded software that meets defined quality standards and expectations.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, document, and follow up on embedded software technical design reviews in accordance with the Product Development process.
- Vet software issues prior to solution development, ensuring appropriate risk prioritization, clear issue descriptions, and completion of required quality checks.
- Lead issue review and triage activities for complex software concerns and field issues.
- Rapidly triage on-board and off-board vehicle software issues to enable timely identification and resolution.
- Drive cross-functional issue resolution, ensuring software quality and performance objectives are achieved while meeting issue-throughput targets.
- Develop, implement, and monitor software quality metrics to evaluate product and process effectiveness.
- Continuously improve Software Quality Assurance processes by strengthening requirements, review practices, and process metrics based on lessons learned.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
- 5+ years of experience programming in C and C++.
- 3+ years of experience with software testing methods and practices.
- 5+ years of experience performing C/C++ code reviews.
- 3+ years of experience with software development standards and assessment models, such as Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) and/or CMMI.
- 1+ years of experience in project management or technical project coordination.
- Experience with automotive functional safety and software development standards, including ISO 26262 and MISRA C/C++.
- Experience with AUTOSAR Classic Platform and/or AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform.
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to embedded software development engineers.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with ISO 26262 and MISRA C/C++.
- Experience with Model-Based Design (MBD), model-based software development, and automatic code generation.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
This position is a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $99,600-$192,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
In this position...
Ford Product Development seeks experienced software engineers to strengthen vehicle-embedded software quality through rigorous design and code reviews. The Embedded Software Technical Design Review Engineer collaborates across engineering teams to define and improve global software processes for ADAS programs and leads or contributes to independent assessments of software work products at critical quality gates.
What you'll do...
- Lead software technical design reviews and guide the implementation of functional and non-functional software requirements in collaboration with suppliers, embedded software engineers, and ADAS product engineering teams.
- Lead in-depth embedded software technical reviews covering SoC and MCU firmware, Base Software, and Application Software.
- Strengthen supplier capabilities to consistently deliver embedded software that meets defined quality standards and expectations.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, document, and follow up on embedded software technical design reviews in accordance with the Product Development process.
- Vet software issues prior to solution development, ensuring appropriate risk prioritization, clear issue descriptions, and completion of required quality checks.
- Lead issue review and triage activities for complex software concerns and field issues.
- Rapidly triage on-board and off-board vehicle software issues to enable timely identification and resolution.
- Drive cross-functional issue resolution, ensuring software quality and performance objectives are achieved while meeting issue-throughput targets.
- Develop, implement, and monitor software quality metrics to evaluate product and process effectiveness.
- Continuously improve Software Quality Assurance processes by strengthening requirements, review practices, and process metrics based on lessons learned.
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
- 5+ years of experience programming in C and C++.
- 3+ years of experience with software testing methods and practices.
- 5+ years of experience performing C/C++ code reviews.
- 3+ years of experience with software development standards and assessment models, such as Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) and/or CMMI.
- 1+ years of experience in project management or technical project coordination.
- Experience with automotive functional safety and software development standards, including ISO 26262 and MISRA C/C++.
- Experience with AUTOSAR Classic Platform and/or AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform.
Even better, you may have...
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to embedded software development engineers.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience with ISO 26262 and MISRA C/C++.
- Experience with Model-Based Design (MBD), model-based software development, and automatic code generation.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
This position is a salary grade 7-8 and ranges from $99,600-$192,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software Design Engineer
Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches the Software Design Engineer title. A degree in computer science or software engineering is the cleanest fit. Degrees in adjacent fields like electrical engineering or information systems can work but may require a detailed employer explanation in the H-1B petition.
Search LCA filings before applying
DOL Labor Condition Application records show which employers have filed for Software Design Engineer roles by job title and location. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B filing history in this occupation before you spend time on applications.
Request the prevailing wage tier early
Ask your recruiter which DOL prevailing wage level the employer intends to file at for this role. Levels I and II are common for new graduates but can draw RFEs if your responsibilities look senior. Confirm the offered salary meets or exceeds the certified LCA wage before signing.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers
USCIS requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor H-1B workers. Confirm E-Verify enrollment during the offer stage, not after. Many smaller software firms and startups miss this requirement, which delays or blocks the petition filing entirely.
Document your design work for RFE defense
Build a portfolio of design artifacts: architecture diagrams, specification documents, and code reviews tied to distinct engineering decisions. If USCIS issues an RFE questioning specialty occupation, concrete evidence of design-level work is stronger than a job description alone.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For Software Design Engineer roles with a specific project launch or team onboarding date, premium processing eliminates the uncertainty of standard adjudication timelines that can stretch several months.
H-1B Visa Software Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Design Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Software Design Engineer consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria 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 this occupation classifies it as requiring a four-year degree minimum, which supports the specialty occupation standard. Employers document this in the LCA and I-129 petition.
How do I find Software Design Engineer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
The most direct method is reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, which lists every employer that has filed an LCA for a specific job title. Migrate Mate indexes this data so you can browse Software Design Engineer roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history, avoiding the guesswork of cold-applying to companies without a sponsorship track record.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Software Design Engineer role at a different company?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification once your I-140 has been approved and your H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them as soon as USCIS receives that filing, without waiting for approval.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Software Design Engineer position is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or depart the U.S. Your current employer is required to pay for your return transportation to your home country if they terminate the relationship before your authorized stay ends. Filing an H-1B transfer petition within that 60-day window maintains your lawful status during adjudication.
Does the job title on my H-1B petition need to exactly match my business card?
The LCA job title and SOC code must accurately reflect the actual duties you perform, not necessarily mirror your internal title word for word. What matters is that your day-to-day responsibilities match the specialty occupation description in the petition. A significant mismatch between the filed title and your actual role can create problems during extensions, audits, or future green card filings, so alignment matters.