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Staff Software Engineer roles sit at Level 4 in the DOL prevailing wage system, which means your H-1B visa petition must document senior-level scope, not just years of experience. Employers filing for this title routinely use premium processing to hit engineering hiring cycles, and cap-exempt institutions offer a path around the annual lottery entirely.
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Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help support our Airwall Zero Trust technology! This technology is used to secure mission critical assets across the world. As cybersecurity concerns are growing, Airwall allows for secure remote access, edge to cloud communication, and even helps protect legacy infrastructure from discovery and attacks.
In this critical role, you will drive the technical direction of our OpenBlue Airwall Zero Trust Networking technology and overall communication flow between edge and cloud. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who excels at architecting complex systems, mentoring engineers, talking with customers, and influencing cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in setting technical standards, ensuring high levels of software craftsmanship, and solving high-impact technical challenges.
This position is remote for anyone based in the US.
How you will do it
- Ensure the quality and stability of our OpenBlue Airwall product portfolio
- Lead the development of new mechanisms for monitoring the health of data from edge to cloud
- Lead architectural decisions and technical strategy across products and platforms
- Help troubleshoot complex networking issues when they occur
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to define and deliver scalable solutions
- Act as a technical mentor for engineers at all levels
- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure engineering excellence
- Contribute to key codebases and set standards for code quality, testing, and performance
- Represent engineering in executive discussions and help shape the long-term roadmap
What you will need
Required
- 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- Experience designing and scaling distributed systems or complex software architectures.
- Expertise in C++ and/or Rust, and the networking stack.
- Experience with AI native development, knowing when and when not to use harnesses as a core part of your workflow like Claude, Copilot, Codex, or Cursor.
- Experience with networking, such as VPN, Secure Remote Access, IAM identity management.
Preferred
- Zero Trust Networking experience
- Ruby & Ember.js
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $185,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help support our Airwall Zero Trust technology! This technology is used to secure mission critical assets across the world. As cybersecurity concerns are growing, Airwall allows for secure remote access, edge to cloud communication, and even helps protect legacy infrastructure from discovery and attacks.
In this critical role, you will drive the technical direction of our OpenBlue Airwall Zero Trust Networking technology and overall communication flow between edge and cloud. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who excels at architecting complex systems, mentoring engineers, talking with customers, and influencing cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in setting technical standards, ensuring high levels of software craftsmanship, and solving high-impact technical challenges.
This position is remote for anyone based in the US.
How you will do it
- Ensure the quality and stability of our OpenBlue Airwall product portfolio
- Lead the development of new mechanisms for monitoring the health of data from edge to cloud
- Lead architectural decisions and technical strategy across products and platforms
- Help troubleshoot complex networking issues when they occur
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to define and deliver scalable solutions
- Act as a technical mentor for engineers at all levels
- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure engineering excellence
- Contribute to key codebases and set standards for code quality, testing, and performance
- Represent engineering in executive discussions and help shape the long-term roadmap
What you will need
Required
- 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- Experience designing and scaling distributed systems or complex software architectures.
- Expertise in C++ and/or Rust, and the networking stack.
- Experience with AI native development, knowing when and when not to use harnesses as a core part of your workflow like Claude, Copilot, Codex, or Cursor.
- Experience with networking, such as VPN, Secure Remote Access, IAM identity management.
Preferred
- Zero Trust Networking experience
- Ruby & Ember.js
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $185,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Staff Software Engineer
Pull your O*NET occupation profile first
The O*NET profile for Software Developers maps the exact tasks and knowledge domains USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation. Cross-reference your resume bullets against those descriptors before applications go out.
Verify prevailing wage at Level 4 early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the Level 4 wage for your target metro before negotiating offers. An employer whose offer falls below the certified LCA wage will fail the H-1B filing, regardless of title.
Target employers already certified for senior engineering
Use Migrate Mate to filter companies with active LCA filings for Staff or Senior Software Engineer titles. Employers with existing certifications have cleared DOL review before and understand the wage and scope requirements.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsor eligibility upfront
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt. A Staff Software Engineer role at a university tech division or affiliated lab lets you skip the lottery and file any time of year.
Flag premium processing in your offer negotiation
USCIS premium processing cuts adjudication to 15 business days. For Staff-level hires with start dates tied to product launches or budget cycles, ask whether the employer includes premium processing as standard for senior engineering roles.
Document technical leadership scope in your support letter
USCIS scrutinizes Staff Engineer petitions more than mid-level titles because the duties must justify requiring a specialized degree. Your employer's support letter should specify architecture ownership, cross-team technical direction, and the degree fields that underpin each responsibility.
H-1B Visa Staff Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Software Engineer title qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, Staff Software Engineer consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS looks at whether the position's duties are complex enough to demand that specific theoretical background. Roles involving system architecture, technical leadership, or cross-functional engineering design typically satisfy that standard without significant RFE risk.
What prevailing wage level applies to Staff Software Engineer H-1B filings?
Staff Software Engineer positions almost always map to DOL wage Level 3 or Level 4, depending on the scope of the role and the employer's internal leveling system. Level 4 applies when the role involves independent judgment, mentorship responsibility, or setting technical direction for a team. You can verify the applicable wage for your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Staff Software Engineers?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and job title, so you can confirm which companies have actually certified Staff Software Engineer positions with the DOL rather than relying on self-reported sponsorship policies. Filtering by occupation code narrows results to employers with a documented track record at this specific level, not just general H-1B activity.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer at the Staff Software Engineer level?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 with an LCA certified at the correct prevailing wage level for the Staff Engineer title at the new worksite location.
Does remote work affect the H-1B LCA for a Staff Software Engineer position?
Remote work requires the employer to post LCA notices and pay the prevailing wage for every location where you work for more than 60 consecutive days. If you work remotely from a metro area not listed on the original LCA, the employer must file an amended petition. Short-term assignments under 60 days follow a short-term placement rule with different DOL notification requirements, so confirm your work arrangement with the employer's immigration counsel before relocating.