H-1B Visa Sr Software Development Manager Jobs
Sr Software Development Manager roles sit squarely within H-1B specialty occupation requirements, combining technical depth with leadership scope that supports strong LCA filings. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B transfers and new petitions, making it one of the more H-1B-active management tracks in tech.
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Micro-Star International (MSI™) specializes in the design and manufacturing of motherboards, interface cards, and barebones. In the rapidly changing information technology industry, MSI™ has certainly become a vital link in the chain of leading-edge technology.
MSI™ keeps the principle of "Award-winning product quality and outstanding customer service" in producing its motherboards and add-on cards, and achieves its position as one of the Top 5 motherboard/video card manufacturers in the world.
Job Title: Sr. Software Development Manager
Pay Range: $150,000.00-$200,000.00 Annually
Location: Fremont, CA, USA
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead backend engineering and agentic AI initiatives for Rack Navigator — MSI’s next-generation platform for autonomous datacenter operations.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management, focused on building scalable backend systems and intelligent agents that automate infrastructure provisioning, diagnostics, and lifecycle management. You will lead a team of engineers developing AI-driven workflows that interact with real-world datacenter systems at rack scale.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Lead the design and development of backend services, APIs, and microservices powering Rack Navigator.
- Define architecture for agentic AI systems that orchestrate infrastructure workflows (provisioning, validation, diagnostics, remediation).
- Drive design decisions for scalability, reliability, and performance across distributed infrastructure systems.
- Establish best practices for system design, observability, and fault tolerance.
Agentic AI & Infrastructure Automation
- Oversee development of AI-driven agents that interact with infrastructure control planes, telemetry systems, and hardware APIs.
- Guide the implementation of automation for rack-scale diagnostics, health monitoring, and failure analysis.
- Ensure seamless integration between AI workflows and datacenter infrastructure (compute, storage, networking).
Team Leadership & Execution
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing backend engineering team.
- Drive sprint planning, execution, and delivery of key platform capabilities.
- Set clear goals, provide technical direction, and foster a culture of ownership and innovation.
- Balance hands-on coding/reviews with strategic leadership responsibilities.
Platform & Engineering Excellence
- Establish coding standards, testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices.
- Drive development of reusable libraries and internal platforms for infrastructure lifecycle automation.
- Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with infrastructure, hardware, production, and AI teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Align engineering efforts with product and business goals.
- Support production deployments and continuous improvement of datacenter operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
- Strong proficiency in Python for backend systems and automation.
- Experience building scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation (Ansible, Python, Shell).
- Solid understanding of datacenter infrastructure (compute, networking, storage).
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or leading teams developing agentic AI systems or LLM-driven automation.
- Familiarity with modern AI orchestration frameworks and “vibe coding” environments (rapid prototyping with AI-assisted development tools).
- Experience with GPU clusters, HPC systems, or rack-scale architectures.
- Background in diagnostics, system validation, or hardware-software integration.
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
- Knowledge of networking architectures (spine–leaf, VLANs, routing).
What Makes This Role Unique
- Opportunity to define and build an AI-first infrastructure platform from the ground up.
- Direct impact on next-generation datacenter automation and operations.
- Blend of backend engineering, AI innovation, and real-world infrastructure systems.
Company Overview:
Micro-Star International (MSI™) specializes in the design and manufacturing of motherboards, interface cards, and barebones. In the rapidly changing information technology industry, MSI™ has certainly become a vital link in the chain of leading-edge technology.
MSI™ keeps the principle of "Award-winning product quality and outstanding customer service" in producing its motherboards and add-on cards, and achieves its position as one of the Top 5 motherboard/video card manufacturers in the world.
Job Title: Sr. Software Development Manager
Pay Range: $150,000.00-$200,000.00 Annually
Location: Fremont, CA, USA
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead backend engineering and agentic AI initiatives for Rack Navigator — MSI’s next-generation platform for autonomous datacenter operations.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management, focused on building scalable backend systems and intelligent agents that automate infrastructure provisioning, diagnostics, and lifecycle management. You will lead a team of engineers developing AI-driven workflows that interact with real-world datacenter systems at rack scale.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Lead the design and development of backend services, APIs, and microservices powering Rack Navigator.
- Define architecture for agentic AI systems that orchestrate infrastructure workflows (provisioning, validation, diagnostics, remediation).
- Drive design decisions for scalability, reliability, and performance across distributed infrastructure systems.
- Establish best practices for system design, observability, and fault tolerance.
Agentic AI & Infrastructure Automation
- Oversee development of AI-driven agents that interact with infrastructure control planes, telemetry systems, and hardware APIs.
- Guide the implementation of automation for rack-scale diagnostics, health monitoring, and failure analysis.
- Ensure seamless integration between AI workflows and datacenter infrastructure (compute, storage, networking).
Team Leadership & Execution
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing backend engineering team.
- Drive sprint planning, execution, and delivery of key platform capabilities.
- Set clear goals, provide technical direction, and foster a culture of ownership and innovation.
- Balance hands-on coding/reviews with strategic leadership responsibilities.
Platform & Engineering Excellence
- Establish coding standards, testing frameworks, and CI/CD practices.
- Drive development of reusable libraries and internal platforms for infrastructure lifecycle automation.
- Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with infrastructure, hardware, production, and AI teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Align engineering efforts with product and business goals.
- Support production deployments and continuous improvement of datacenter operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of software development experience, with 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
- Strong proficiency in Python for backend systems and automation.
- Experience building scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation (Ansible, Python, Shell).
- Solid understanding of datacenter infrastructure (compute, networking, storage).
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or leading teams developing agentic AI systems or LLM-driven automation.
- Familiarity with modern AI orchestration frameworks and “vibe coding” environments (rapid prototyping with AI-assisted development tools).
- Experience with GPU clusters, HPC systems, or rack-scale architectures.
- Background in diagnostics, system validation, or hardware-software integration.
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
- Knowledge of networking architectures (spine–leaf, VLANs, routing).
What Makes This Role Unique
- Opportunity to define and build an AI-first infrastructure platform from the ground up.
- Direct impact on next-generation datacenter automation and operations.
- Blend of backend engineering, AI innovation, and real-world infrastructure systems.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Sr Software Development Manager
Document your technical leadership credentials early
USCIS scrutinizes manager-level H-1B petitions for specialty occupation evidence. Compile performance reviews, architecture documents you authored, and org charts showing direct reports to support your employer's petition before the filing window opens.
Verify employers through DOL LCA disclosure data
Use Migrate Mate to filter Sr Software Development Manager roles by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you target companies that have already navigated the H-1B process for this specific job category rather than guessing at sponsorship intent.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above DOL's prevailing wage for your job title and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-3021 before salary negotiations so you know the floor that legally binds the offer.
Distinguish H-1B transfer from new cap-subject petition
If you're already on H-1B, a transfer to a new employer can start on the receipt notice date under portability rules, with no new lottery. Confirm the prospective employer files the transfer petition before your current authorization expires to preserve continuity.
Align your degree field to the role's technical requirements
USCIS occasionally issues RFEs on management-track H-1B petitions questioning whether a business or general CS degree directly relates to an engineering-heavy SDM role. Your resume and the job description should both emphasize the technical scope, not just people management.
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Find Sr Software Development Manager JobsSr Software Development Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sr Software Development Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Sr Software Development Manager positions typically require a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline, and the combination of technical depth and management scope strengthens the specialty occupation argument in the petition.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for this role?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history specifically for software development manager-level roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already completed DOL certification for this job category. This is more reliable than inferring sponsorship intent from a job posting alone.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I'm already working as a software development manager?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as your transfer petition is received by USCIS, provided your current H-1B was approved, you've been in valid status, and the new role is in the same or a related specialty occupation. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition to initiate the transfer.
What documentation does my employer need to file my H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer needs a certified LCA from DOL, a detailed job description establishing specialty occupation for the Sr Software Development Manager title, your academic credentials, and evidence of your technical experience. For management-track roles, USCIS often expects additional documentation showing the technical requirements of the position, not just supervisory duties.
Does O*NET classify Sr Software Development Manager as a specialty occupation?
O*NET classifies the closely aligned occupation of Software and Software Quality Assurance Managers and Analysts under job zone 4, which requires significant preparation and a bachelor's degree minimum. This classification supports the specialty occupation basis for H-1B filings, and employers routinely reference O*NET profiles when building the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
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