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Principal Software Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer category, which covers systems design, architecture, and software development at the senior level. Canadian citizens can enter with TN status at the port of entry. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. No lottery, no cap for Canadians.
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Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: Remote - North America/Canada (Remote - Must align with EST working hours)
About Altera
Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon Daneli, TouchWorks EHR, Altera Opal, Ventus, HealthQuest™ and CareInMotion solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.
Position Summary
Altera is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in ServiceNow to lead our platform's evolution towards an AI-driven future. This pivotal role involves designing, developing, and implementing complex ServiceNow solutions and driving innovation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, a passion for leveraging AI, and the ability to contribute significantly to our strategic roadmap, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of major and complex ServiceNow projects and enhancements, customizing the platform to meet evolving business requirements.
- Drive the strategic migration of ServiceNow to an AI platform, bringing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced ServiceNow capabilities.
- Design, prototype, implement, test, and deploy technical solutions including business rules, client scripts, UI pages/actions/policies, ACLs, notifications, and integrations using ServiceNow APIs, SSO, SAML, SSL, Web Services, LDAP, JDBC, ODBC, REST, SCP, FTPS.
- Utilize development skills in HTML, CSS, and Angular JS to create robust and user-friendly interfaces.
- Manage release cycles by creating and utilizing update sets for seamless customization migration between ServiceNow instances, ensuring peer review of code for quality and adherence to standards.
- Design and maintain a highly available and recoverable ServiceNow environment, ensuring architectural integrity and performance.
- Review requirements meticulously to ensure they are detailed enough for accurate estimation and successful project execution.
- Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including functional specifications, development instructions, and design documents.
- Mentor and share advanced technical knowledge and best practices with the service management development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Process Owners, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
- Work closely with a global team, including developers in India, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across different time zones (with a requirement for EST/Central overlap).
Role Requirements
Total Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience as a ServiceNow Developer.
Required Technical Skills:
- Extensive experience in ServiceNow Design and Development.
- Proven expertise in ITSM, ITOM, and CSM organizational structures.
- In-depth experience implementing Core ITIL Process modules: Incident, Problem, Change, Service Catalog, and CMDB.
- Proficiency in customizing ServiceNow through business rules, client scripts, UI pages/actions/policies, ACLs, notifications, and ServiceNow APIs.
- Strong integration experience with SSO, SAML, SSL, Web Services, LDAP, JDBC, ODBC, REST, SCP, FTPS.
- Development skills in HTML, CSS, and Angular JS.
- Experience working in a multi-domain structure within ServiceNow.
Certifications & Knowledge:
- ServiceNow System Administrator Certification.
- ServiceNow Certified Application Developer.
- Strong ITIL knowledge.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with global teams and manage deliverables across different time zones.
Preferred/Good to Have Skills:
- Previous leadership or management experience within a ServiceNow development context.
- Experience or accreditation in AI, with the ability to apply AI capabilities effectively within the ServiceNow platform.
- Track record of driving and scaling development initiatives, including coordinating work across teams and influencing technical direction.
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT or relevant work experience.
- USD 140-150K
Altera Digital Health
Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
Location: Remote - North America/Canada (Remote - Must align with EST working hours)
About Altera
Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon Daneli, TouchWorks EHR, Altera Opal, Ventus, HealthQuest™ and CareInMotion solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.
Position Summary
Altera is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in ServiceNow to lead our platform's evolution towards an AI-driven future. This pivotal role involves designing, developing, and implementing complex ServiceNow solutions and driving innovation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, a passion for leveraging AI, and the ability to contribute significantly to our strategic roadmap, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of major and complex ServiceNow projects and enhancements, customizing the platform to meet evolving business requirements.
- Drive the strategic migration of ServiceNow to an AI platform, bringing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced ServiceNow capabilities.
- Design, prototype, implement, test, and deploy technical solutions including business rules, client scripts, UI pages/actions/policies, ACLs, notifications, and integrations using ServiceNow APIs, SSO, SAML, SSL, Web Services, LDAP, JDBC, ODBC, REST, SCP, FTPS.
- Utilize development skills in HTML, CSS, and Angular JS to create robust and user-friendly interfaces.
- Manage release cycles by creating and utilizing update sets for seamless customization migration between ServiceNow instances, ensuring peer review of code for quality and adherence to standards.
- Design and maintain a highly available and recoverable ServiceNow environment, ensuring architectural integrity and performance.
- Review requirements meticulously to ensure they are detailed enough for accurate estimation and successful project execution.
- Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including functional specifications, development instructions, and design documents.
- Mentor and share advanced technical knowledge and best practices with the service management development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Collaborate effectively with Project Managers, Process Owners, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
- Work closely with a global team, including developers in India, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across different time zones (with a requirement for EST/Central overlap).
Role Requirements
Total Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience as a ServiceNow Developer.
Required Technical Skills:
- Extensive experience in ServiceNow Design and Development.
- Proven expertise in ITSM, ITOM, and CSM organizational structures.
- In-depth experience implementing Core ITIL Process modules: Incident, Problem, Change, Service Catalog, and CMDB.
- Proficiency in customizing ServiceNow through business rules, client scripts, UI pages/actions/policies, ACLs, notifications, and ServiceNow APIs.
- Strong integration experience with SSO, SAML, SSL, Web Services, LDAP, JDBC, ODBC, REST, SCP, FTPS.
- Development skills in HTML, CSS, and Angular JS.
- Experience working in a multi-domain structure within ServiceNow.
Certifications & Knowledge:
- ServiceNow System Administrator Certification.
- ServiceNow Certified Application Developer.
- Strong ITIL knowledge.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with global teams and manage deliverables across different time zones.
Preferred/Good to Have Skills:
- Previous leadership or management experience within a ServiceNow development context.
- Experience or accreditation in AI, with the ability to apply AI capabilities effectively within the ServiceNow platform.
- Track record of driving and scaling development initiatives, including coordinating work across teams and influencing technical direction.
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT or relevant work experience.
- USD 140-150K
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Software Engineer
Map your degree to the TN engineer category
TN status requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a directly related field. A degree in business or mathematics alone won't satisfy CBP. Pull your transcripts before applying and confirm the field of study matches the role's technical scope.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers experienced with work visa sponsorship often hire for senior engineer roles. Search job boards and company careers pages to identify companies posting for Principal or Staff Engineer titles in your target metro area—these employers have demonstrated they're comfortable supporting visa-eligible candidates. For TN sponsorship, Canadian citizens can present an offer letter and support documentation directly at a U.S. port of entry, while Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate. Companies familiar with visa processes tend to understand TN requirements and can move quickly once you have a qualifying job offer.
Clarify the offer letter before your port of entry
CBP officers review your offer letter on the spot when you cross as a Canadian. It must state your title, duties, employer name, and that the position requires your specific engineering degree. Vague job descriptions citing general software tasks are a common reason for secondary inspection.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-ready roles
Not every Principal Software Engineer posting comes with TN sponsorship. Migrate Mate lets you search roles specifically filtered for TN-eligible employers, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't support the filing.
Address specialty occupation expectations early in interviews
Some hiring managers assume Principal Engineer roles are straightforward to sponsor but haven't filed TN before. Raise the visa type in the offer stage, not after signing, so HR can confirm their immigration counsel is familiar with the TN category for senior technical roles.
Prepare for TN renewal before your current status expires
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no maximum renewal limit. If you're changing employers or getting promoted to a new title, your existing TN doesn't transfer. Start the new filing or port-of-entry application at least 30 days before your intended start date.
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Find Principal Software Engineer JobsPrincipal Software Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Software Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Principal Software Engineer roles qualify under the TN engineer category when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. CBP evaluates the job duties, not just the title, so your offer letter needs to describe engineering work that matches your academic background.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Principal Software Engineer roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadians, which means you can start a Principal Software Engineer role without waiting for an October start date or risking non-selection. H-1B requires employer sponsorship, a USCIS petition, and lottery entry. TN is faster and more predictable for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals, though it doesn't lead to a green card directly.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to provide a signed offer letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of your engineering duties, the educational requirement for the role, and your start date. For Mexicans, the employer also completes supporting documentation for the consular appointment. Canadians present this packet directly at the port of entry with no prior USCIS filing required.
Where can I find Principal Software Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN-eligible candidates and filters job listings to show roles where employers are open to TN sponsorship. Generic job boards don't distinguish between sponsorship-ready employers and those that only support H-1B or no visa at all, which makes it harder to target your search efficiently.
Can I switch employers as a Principal Software Engineer on TN status?
Yes, but your TN status is employer-specific. When you change jobs, you need a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you start. Canadians can get this at a port of entry on the day of their new start. Mexicans need a new consular appointment. Don't rely on your existing TN after leaving the sponsoring employer.
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