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Senior Software Developer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, covering systems design, architecture, and software engineering. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or through consular processing. Mexican nationals require consular processing with a limited annual allocation. No lottery, no cap for Canadians.
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Stay Hands-On. Guide the Team. Build Smarter Machine Controls | $110k-$130k + bonus
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan Asher
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a privately-owned global hydraulics manufacturing company developing advanced fluid power, electronic controls, motion control, filtration, and complete vehicle system solutions. Our Advanced Systems team works directly with leading mobile and off-highway OEMs to solve complex machine challenges by integrating hydraulics, electronics, controllers, displays, sensors, communications, and controls software into complete customer-specific solutions.
Why join us?
- Base salary up to $130,000 depending on experience
- Bonus opportunity in addition to base compensation
- Senior-level role where you’ll stay hands-on with programming while helping guide technical processes and other engineers
- Work on complete mobile machine systems – not traditional software products
- Direct exposure to leading off-highway and mobile equipment OEMs
- Opportunity to work across software, controls, electronics, hydraulics, and complete vehicle architecture
- Approximately 10% travel
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, disability, life insurance, and additional benefits
Job Details
We’re looking for a Senior Software & Controls Engineer to join an Advanced Systems team developing sophisticated control solutions for mobile and off-highway equipment. This is a hands-on player-coach role for someone who can write controls software while also helping guide the technical execution of the team. You’ll serve as a technical go-to for software and controls projects, help improve development processes and standards, mentor other team members, and remain directly involved in programming, integration, testing, and troubleshooting. This is not a traditional software development role. You’ll work directly with physical machines and across controllers, HMIs, sensors, CAN networks, hydraulics, and other vehicle systems to develop complete customer-specific solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Develop application software for electronic control of mobile and off-highway machines
- Serve as a hands-on technical leader for software and controls projects while continuing to write and troubleshoot code
- Help guide team members, review technical approaches, and support the execution of complex controls projects
- Drive improvements to software development processes, coding practices, testing, requirements, and documentation
- Program using CODESYS, Structured Text, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar controls environments
- Integrate controllers, HMIs, displays, sensors, CAN networks, hydraulics, and other machine systems
- Test, troubleshoot, and validate software in the lab and directly on vehicles
- Develop reusable function blocks and standardized controls solutions
- Work directly with OEM customers to understand machine requirements and develop customer-specific solutions
- Collaborate with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, controls, and systems engineers on complete machine solutions
- Mentor and support engineers and technicians as the team's software and controls capabilities continue to grow
- Support customer commissioning and troubleshooting as needed
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of controls, machine controls, embedded controls, or related engineering experience preferred
- Strong hands-on programming experience with CODESYS, Structured Text, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar controls environments
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, lead projects, or improve engineering processes
- Experience programming controllers used to control physical equipment or machinery
- Strong systems mindset with the ability to understand how software, electronics, controls, hydraulics, and the complete machine interact
- CANBus, J1939, Ethernet, HMI, sensors, or related machine communication experience preferred
- Mobile equipment, off-highway, hydraulics, electrohydraulics, or mechatronics experience strongly preferred
- Ability to translate customer requirements into practical controls and system solutions
- Strong customer-facing communication, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Associate degree in a technical discipline required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Ability to travel approximately 10%
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy.
INTRODUCTION
Stay Hands-On. Guide the Team. Build Smarter Machine Controls | $110k-$130k + bonus
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan Asher
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a privately-owned global hydraulics manufacturing company developing advanced fluid power, electronic controls, motion control, filtration, and complete vehicle system solutions. Our Advanced Systems team works directly with leading mobile and off-highway OEMs to solve complex machine challenges by integrating hydraulics, electronics, controllers, displays, sensors, communications, and controls software into complete customer-specific solutions.
Why join us?
- Base salary up to $130,000 depending on experience
- Bonus opportunity in addition to base compensation
- Senior-level role where you’ll stay hands-on with programming while helping guide technical processes and other engineers
- Work on complete mobile machine systems – not traditional software products
- Direct exposure to leading off-highway and mobile equipment OEMs
- Opportunity to work across software, controls, electronics, hydraulics, and complete vehicle architecture
- Approximately 10% travel
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, paid holidays, disability, life insurance, and additional benefits
Job Details
We’re looking for a Senior Software & Controls Engineer to join an Advanced Systems team developing sophisticated control solutions for mobile and off-highway equipment. This is a hands-on player-coach role for someone who can write controls software while also helping guide the technical execution of the team. You’ll serve as a technical go-to for software and controls projects, help improve development processes and standards, mentor other team members, and remain directly involved in programming, integration, testing, and troubleshooting. This is not a traditional software development role. You’ll work directly with physical machines and across controllers, HMIs, sensors, CAN networks, hydraulics, and other vehicle systems to develop complete customer-specific solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Develop application software for electronic control of mobile and off-highway machines
- Serve as a hands-on technical leader for software and controls projects while continuing to write and troubleshoot code
- Help guide team members, review technical approaches, and support the execution of complex controls projects
- Drive improvements to software development processes, coding practices, testing, requirements, and documentation
- Program using CODESYS, Structured Text, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar controls environments
- Integrate controllers, HMIs, displays, sensors, CAN networks, hydraulics, and other machine systems
- Test, troubleshoot, and validate software in the lab and directly on vehicles
- Develop reusable function blocks and standardized controls solutions
- Work directly with OEM customers to understand machine requirements and develop customer-specific solutions
- Collaborate with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, controls, and systems engineers on complete machine solutions
- Mentor and support engineers and technicians as the team's software and controls capabilities continue to grow
- Support customer commissioning and troubleshooting as needed
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of controls, machine controls, embedded controls, or related engineering experience preferred
- Strong hands-on programming experience with CODESYS, Structured Text, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar controls environments
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, lead projects, or improve engineering processes
- Experience programming controllers used to control physical equipment or machinery
- Strong systems mindset with the ability to understand how software, electronics, controls, hydraulics, and the complete machine interact
- CANBus, J1939, Ethernet, HMI, sensors, or related machine communication experience preferred
- Mobile equipment, off-highway, hydraulics, electrohydraulics, or mechatronics experience strongly preferred
- Ability to translate customer requirements into practical controls and system solutions
- Strong customer-facing communication, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Associate degree in a technical discipline required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Ability to travel approximately 10%
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Software Developer
Frame your credentials around systems analysis
TN visa classification for software developers falls under Computer Systems Analyst. Gather documentation showing your role involves analyzing, designing, or architecting systems, not just writing code. A bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering is the baseline.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search Migrate Mate's database to identify employers with recent visa filings for Senior Software Developer positions. These employers are experienced with visa sponsorship processes and are more likely to move quickly through TN visa sponsorship logistics.
Clarify TN versus H-1B with hiring managers early
Many senior engineering roles default to H-1B visa paperwork, but TN has no lottery and can be approved at the Canadian border on the same day. Raise this distinction before the offer stage so the recruiter routes correctly from the start.
Use Migrate Mate to identify sponsoring employers
Filter Senior Software Developer roles by employer visa sponsorship experience on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers with recent visa filings who understand work visa processes, cutting your search time and reducing the risk of landing at a company unfamiliar with sponsoring international talent.
Prepare a role-specific support letter before negotiating
Your employer's TN support letter must tie your senior responsibilities directly to the Computer Systems Analyst definition. Request a draft early in the offer process so you can flag gaps before the letter reaches a CBP officer or consular window.
Align your I-94 end date with your employment contract
TN status is granted for up to three years. If your offer letter states a fixed project term shorter than three years, CBP may issue an I-94 matching that shorter date. Negotiate an open-ended or multi-year employment agreement before filing.
Senior Software Developer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Senior Software Developer qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the job title itself is not what USCIS or CBP reviews. The role must fit the Computer Systems Analyst category under USMCA. That means your responsibilities need to involve systems analysis, design, or architecture at a senior level. A pure coding or implementation role with no systems-level scope may not qualify without careful framing in the support letter.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Senior Software Developer roles?
For Canadian citizens, TN is faster and more predictable. There is no annual lottery, no cap, and approval can happen at the Canadian border the same day you present your documents. H-1B selection is capped at 85,000 per year with a randomized lottery, meaning qualified candidates are regularly excluded. Mexican nationals face a TN annual allocation, so processing timelines and availability differ from the Canadian pathway.
What documents does a Senior Software Developer need for TN sponsorship?
You need a support letter from your employer describing your role in terms of the Computer Systems Analyst definition, evidence of your bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science or engineering, and a valid passport. Canadians present these at a port of entry. Mexican nationals apply at a U.S. consulate and go through a formal interview. No I-129 petition is required for Canadian applicants crossing at the border.
How can I find Senior Software Developer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals looking for TN-sponsored roles. You can filter Senior Software Developer positions by employers who have a documented history of sponsoring the Computer Systems Analyst category, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with TN requirements.
Can a Senior Software Developer switch employers on a TN visa?
Yes, but TN status is tied to a specific employer. If you accept a new offer, your new employer must secure a fresh TN authorization before you start. Canadians can handle this at the border with new documentation. Mexicans need to return to a U.S. consulate. Working for the new employer before the new TN is approved puts you out of status, so timing the transition carefully matters.