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Software Developer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the computer occupations SOC group, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Employers must file a certified LCA with DOL before sponsoring, and the 85,000-cap lottery runs each March for an October 1 start date.
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Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information.
JOB DUTIES:
- Work with product managers to design and implement Ads products.
- Collaborate closely with the platform and data teams while building new features.
- Lead the processes needed to improve operational stability, including improving code quality, delivering dashboards and data visualizations.
- Build extensible components that would align with the product objectives.
- Support day to day project management tasks including communicating project updates, managing project timelines and overseeing project execution including the work of other engineers.
- Full-time telecommuting is an option.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering (any field) or closely related quantitative discipline and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or in any occupation in related field.
SPECIAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- (1) Kubernetes
- (2) Kafka
- (3) Argo
- (4) MySQL
- (5) Grafana
- (6) Python
- (7) JavaScript
- (8) Go
- (9) Redis
- (10) Git
Any suitable combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Full-time telecommuting is an option.
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
Submit a resume with references using the apply button on this posting or by email at: applicationsreview@reddit.com at Req.# 1016.253.2.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
This job posting may span more than one career level. In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies.
The base pay range for this position is: $164,200.00 - $229,900.00 USD
LI-DNI
In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews.
During the interview, we will collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, Professional and Employment-Related Information, Sensory Information (audio/video recording), and any other categories of personal information you choose to share with us. We will use this information to evaluate your application for employment or an independent contractor role, as applicable. We will not sell your personal information or disclose it to any third party for their marketing purposes. We will delete any recording of your interview promptly after making a hiring decision. For more information about how we will handle your personal information, including our retention of it, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for Potential Employees and Contractors.
Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
INTRODUCTION
Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 126 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information.
JOB DUTIES:
- Work with product managers to design and implement Ads products.
- Collaborate closely with the platform and data teams while building new features.
- Lead the processes needed to improve operational stability, including improving code quality, delivering dashboards and data visualizations.
- Build extensible components that would align with the product objectives.
- Support day to day project management tasks including communicating project updates, managing project timelines and overseeing project execution including the work of other engineers.
- Full-time telecommuting is an option.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering (any field) or closely related quantitative discipline and one (1) year of experience in the job offered or in any occupation in related field.
SPECIAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- (1) Kubernetes
- (2) Kafka
- (3) Argo
- (4) MySQL
- (5) Grafana
- (6) Python
- (7) JavaScript
- (8) Go
- (9) Redis
- (10) Git
Any suitable combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Full-time telecommuting is an option.
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
Submit a resume with references using the apply button on this posting or by email at: applicationsreview@reddit.com at Req.# 1016.253.2.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
This job posting may span more than one career level. In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies.
The base pay range for this position is: $164,200.00 - $229,900.00 USD
LI-DNI
In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews.
During the interview, we will collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, Professional and Employment-Related Information, Sensory Information (audio/video recording), and any other categories of personal information you choose to share with us. We will use this information to evaluate your application for employment or an independent contractor role, as applicable. We will not sell your personal information or disclose it to any third party for their marketing purposes. We will delete any recording of your interview promptly after making a hiring decision. For more information about how we will handle your personal information, including our retention of it, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for Potential Employees and Contractors.
Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software Developer
Align your degree to your exact role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field matches the Software Developer position. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly, but an information systems or math degree may require a detailed specialty occupation argument in your I-129 filing.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Search the OFLC Wage Search to see whether a company has certified LCAs for Software Developer roles under SOC code 15-1252. Employers with recent, repeated filings are already familiar with the sponsorship process and less likely to back out after an offer.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning you can start any time of year without entering the March lottery. Software Developer roles at these employers follow the same specialty occupation rules but aren't subject to the 85,000-cap constraint.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
If your OPT expires before October 1 and cap-gap protection doesn't cover your start date, ask your employer to file premium processing with USCIS for a 15-business-day adjudication decision rather than waiting several months for standard processing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Search Software Developer roles on Migrate Mate to filter companies by confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This removes employers who list "visa sponsorship available" without ever having filed, saving you from offers that stall at the legal review stage.
Verify your job description meets specialty occupation standards
Before countersigning an offer letter, confirm the role description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Generic postings that say "degree preferred" or "or equivalent experience" can trigger an RFE from USCIS challenging whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation.
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Find Software Developer JobsSoftware Developer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Developer role automatically qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. USCIS evaluates each petition individually. The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like computer science or software engineering. Vague job descriptions or postings that accept any degree can draw a Request for Evidence. Your employer's attorney should tie the specific duties to the degree requirement in the I-129 supporting documentation.
Can I switch Software Developer jobs while on H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start a new Software Developer position once your new employer files an I-129 petition, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status for at least 180 days. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved before starting. The new employer must still file a fresh LCA with DOL.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm laid off from my Software Developer role?
You enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition. If a new employer files before the 60 days expire, you can stay in status while USCIS adjudicates. Use that window to search Migrate Mate for Software Developer roles at companies with confirmed H-1B sponsorship history to avoid offers that won't move fast enough.
Does the SOC code on my LCA matter for Software Developer positions?
Yes. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage level DOL requires them to pay. Software Developer roles typically fall under SOC 15-1252, but employers sometimes file under adjacent codes like 15-1299. A mismatch between your actual duties and the selected SOC code can create compliance issues during a DOL audit or an RFE from USCIS.
Do all Software Developer employers sponsor H-1B visas?
No. Many companies, particularly smaller startups, have never filed an LCA or sponsored a petition. Sponsorship willingness varies widely even among large tech firms depending on the role, location, and internal legal bandwidth. Filtering by verified LCA filing history, rather than relying on self-reported sponsorship claims in job postings, is the most reliable way to identify genuine sponsors before you invest time in the interview process.
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