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H-2B visa sponsorship for Software Engineer roles is rare but real: U.S. employers in seasonal tech-dependent operations, such as resort management platforms, seasonal e-commerce infrastructure, and temporary data pipeline projects, sometimes petition for short-term software talent. The annual H-2B cap sits at 66,000 visas, so timing your application to the correct half-year filing window is critical.
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INTRODUCTION
We're seeking someone to join our Investment Banking & Global Capital Markets Technology team as a Lead Java Developer in the Advisory Sales & Distribution Super Department to build innovation solutions to support the complex and evolving needs of our businesses in Institutional Securities Group.
In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Software Engineering position at the Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do in the role:
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Drive innovation and excellence in software design and architecture, promoting best practices and ensuring high quality software development.
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Lead a software engineering team and continue to be hands-on engineer, overseeing project portfolios and deliverables.
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Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
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Partner with business leaders to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.
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Act as a Technical thought leader, staying current on industry trends and advancements to drive continuous improvement.
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Define and implement strategies for optimizing software development processes and workflows.
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Provide strategic direction for software engineering function, setting long-term objectives.
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Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve efficiency.
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Represent the software engineering function in executive meetings and planning sessions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll bring to the role:
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Ability to effectively manage multiple functions and guide junior staff and initiatives.
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Advanced understanding of business line and discipline with some knowledge of competitive environment and other disciplines.
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Ability to analyse and assess technical requirements, risks, & constraints to inform decisions and prioritize tasks accordingly.
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Proficient in Java software development tools & technologies, strong technical background to be on-hands and guide and support team members.
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Strong problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges and drive innovation within the software engineering team.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and leading software development teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
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Strong understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps, with the ability to implement best practices.
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Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executives.
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Proven track record in strategic planning, resource allocation, and project management to drive successful software development initiatives.
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At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Software Engineer
Verify your role qualifies as temporary
H-2B visa covers temporary need, not permanent positions. Confirm your prospective employer can document a one-time, seasonal, peak-load, or intermittent software need before pursuing sponsorship, since DOL rejects petitions for roles tied to ongoing operational necessity.
Pull the O*NET profile for your role
Download the O*NET occupation profile for Software Developer or related titles. Employers cite it when justifying the temporary labor certification to DOL, so knowing the official job zone and task descriptions helps you align your resume and offer letter language precisely.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers with documented H-2B filing history for technology roles. Targeting companies that have successfully obtained labor certifications before cuts the prospecting time and surfaces realistic sponsorship candidates rather than employers unfamiliar with the process.
Time your outreach to the filing windows
The H-2B cap splits into two halves: October 1 for work starting October through March, and April 1 for work starting April through September. Contact target employers at least four months before their season starts so there's enough runway for DOL prevailing-wage determination and USCIS petition preparation.
Request the employer use the OFLC Wage Search
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your occupation and location, determined through the OFLC Wage Search tool. Ask your prospective employer to run that lookup early so your offer letter reflects a compliant wage before the labor certification is submitted.
Prepare a project-scoped statement of work
Because H-2B petitions must demonstrate a defined end date, help your employer draft a clear statement of work with a fixed project timeline, deliverables, and a seasonal shutdown clause. USCIS officers scrutinize software roles closely for evidence of temporary rather than indefinite need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Software Engineer jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Software Engineer positions where employers have H-2B filing history. Because H-2B sponsorship for tech roles is uncommon, filtering by verified labor certification activity saves significant time. Focus on employers in seasonal industries such as resort technology, event infrastructure, and e-commerce peak operations, where temporary software staffing needs are more structurally justifiable to DOL.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Software Engineer role?
Yes, directly. The H-2B program issues 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split into two 33,000-visa allotments by half-year. If demand exceeds supply in either half, USCIS runs a lottery among timely petitions. Missing the relevant filing window means waiting six months for the next allocation, so your employer needs to submit the DOL temporary labor certification well ahead of the intended start date.
Can a Software Engineer role qualify as a legitimate H-2B temporary position?
It can, but the burden of proof is high. DOL requires the employer to demonstrate a genuine temporary need, such as a defined-season platform build, a peak-traffic infrastructure project with a fixed end date, or a one-time system migration. Permanent or ongoing software maintenance roles don't qualify. The employer must document why the need is time-limited, not just that the hire is short-term.
What happens if my H-2B petition is still pending when the project start date arrives?
You cannot begin work until USCIS approves the H-2B petition and you obtain the visa stamp at a U.S. consulate abroad. Premium processing is available for H-2B petitions and reduces the USCIS adjudication window significantly. If the approved start date passes while the petition is pending, the employer typically needs to amend the petition with an updated start date, which adds time to the process.