TN Visa Senior Software Engineering Jobs
Senior Software Engineering roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineers category, provided your job offer specifies engineering duties and your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Canadian citizens can pursue TN status at the port of entry, while Mexican citizens require consular processing. No lottery, no cap for Canadians.
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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative R&D team as a Senior Embedded Controls Engineer, where you will design, develop, and sustain control systems focusing on embedded system firmware supporting Thermo Fisher’s cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) product portfolio.
In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with other engineers and technicians to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and compliant cold storage solutions. You will partner closely with NPD design leadership and cross functional peers in Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory to define firmware and electrical systems, maintain traceability, and ensure products meet customer, performance, and regulatory expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Embedded Controls Development
- Develop controller firmware and HMI designs utilizing both embedded C and C++ / Qt framework for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
- Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate the implementation of experiments, and evaluate test results.
- Design electrical systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.
- Create modular, scalable, and reusable solutions across multiple product platforms.
Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with refrigeration and mechanical engineering teams through all phases of the toll-gate NPD process.
- Work with contract manufacturers to prepare for product builds, and functional testing.
- Support and lead continuous improvement of the software process to produce quality embedded software for our customers.
- Support products manufactured across multiple global facilities.
- Contribute to component, sub-system, and system-level technology roadmaps.
Requirements, Compliance & Traceability
- Lead and participate in formal design reviews including module reviews, architectural reviews and software FMEA.
- Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.
- Ensure systems are designed for compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA).
People and Culture
- Engage in a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products preferred.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.
- Expertise in architecting API and microservices utilizing best design practices.
- Experience in firmware and software development for electronic controls.
- Experience analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions.
- Familiarity with electronic analysis methodologies, associated instrumentation, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in C/C++, python, and JavaScript.
- Familiar with Yocto and platform drivers.
- Mastery of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, RS232, RS485, Wi-Fi, BLE, RFID).
- Deep knowledge of embedded Linux.
- Development with IEC 60601 design practices and other electrical safety standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Utilization of development tools such as Confluence, Jira, Git, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies, or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative R&D team as a Senior Embedded Controls Engineer, where you will design, develop, and sustain control systems focusing on embedded system firmware supporting Thermo Fisher’s cold storage and ultra-low temperature (ULT) product portfolio.
In this hands-on role, you will collaborate with other engineers and technicians to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient, and compliant cold storage solutions. You will partner closely with NPD design leadership and cross functional peers in Product Management, Product Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory to define firmware and electrical systems, maintain traceability, and ensure products meet customer, performance, and regulatory expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Embedded Controls Development
- Develop controller firmware and HMI designs utilizing both embedded C and C++ / Qt framework for ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
- Develop performance and qualification test methods, coordinate the implementation of experiments, and evaluate test results.
- Design electrical systems that meet customer requirements, time to market commitments and that are within the target cost of the projects.
- Create modular, scalable, and reusable solutions across multiple product platforms.
Product Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with refrigeration and mechanical engineering teams through all phases of the toll-gate NPD process.
- Work with contract manufacturers to prepare for product builds, and functional testing.
- Support and lead continuous improvement of the software process to produce quality embedded software for our customers.
- Support products manufactured across multiple global facilities.
- Contribute to component, sub-system, and system-level technology roadmaps.
Requirements, Compliance & Traceability
- Lead and participate in formal design reviews including module reviews, architectural reviews and software FMEA.
- Prepare and support the review and release of formal requirements, design, and qualification documentation.
- Ensure systems are designed for compliance to meet regulatory and certification requirements (e.g., UL, IEC, FDA).
People and Culture
- Engage in a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products preferred.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded control systems for electromechanical products.
- Expertise in architecting API and microservices utilizing best design practices.
- Experience in firmware and software development for electronic controls.
- Experience analyzing empirical test data to guide design decisions.
- Familiarity with electronic analysis methodologies, associated instrumentation, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with Lean / PPI methodologies and continuous improvement systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Expertise in C/C++, python, and JavaScript.
- Familiar with Yocto and platform drivers.
- Mastery of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, RS232, RS485, Wi-Fi, BLE, RFID).
- Deep knowledge of embedded Linux.
- Development with IEC 60601 design practices and other electrical safety standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Utilization of development tools such as Confluence, Jira, Git, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational skills in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Senior Software Engineering
Verify your degree aligns with the role
TN visa classification for Engineers requires a degree directly related to the position. A computer science or software engineering degree is straightforward, but an unrelated major with engineering-heavy coursework can create CBP friction during entry. Get a credential evaluation in advance.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Employers experienced with visa sponsorship are more likely to move quickly through the TN visa process. Look for companies with recent visa filings, since they already understand sponsorship requirements and documentation procedures—which means faster processing when you present your support letter and credentials at the port of entry or consulate.
Confirm the job title reflects engineering duties
Your offer letter's job title and duties description must support an Engineers TN category, not a generic technology or product role. Titles like 'Senior Software Engineer' work clearly. 'Senior Technologist' or 'Staff Contributor' can require additional documentation at the border or consulate.
Search TN-specific roles using Migrate Mate
Generic job boards won't filter for TN visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to find Senior Software Engineering positions where employers have indicated TN sponsorship readiness, saving you from pursuing opportunities that will stall at the offer stage.
Prepare for same-day Canadian border processing
Canadian citizens can obtain TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry by presenting your offer letter, credentials, and employer support documents. Bring degree transcripts and a detailed employer letter describing your duties, salary, and employment period.
Understand Mexican TN consular timelines before accepting offers
Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate and face appointment scheduling delays that Canadians don't. Factor in processing time when negotiating your start date so your employer isn't left waiting weeks past what they expected.
Senior Software Engineering TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Senior Software Engineering qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Senior Software Engineering roles qualify under the TN visa's Engineers category for Canadian and Mexican citizens. The key requirement is that your job offer specifies engineering duties and your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. CBP officers at the border or a consular officer will review both the role description and your credentials to confirm the match.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for software engineers?
For Senior Software Engineering roles, TN is significantly more predictable than H-1B visa. There is no annual lottery for Canadians, no cap, and Canadian citizens can receive TN status the same day at a U.S. port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance and is subject to an annual random selection process. TN is renewable indefinitely in three-year increments as long as you maintain a qualifying job offer.
Where can I find Senior Software Engineering jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior Software Engineering roles where employers have indicated TN visa sponsorship availability. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you often can't tell whether an employer will support a TN filing until late in the process. Migrate Mate surfaces opportunities matched to your visa status upfront.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa as a Senior Software Engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer and role. When you accept a new position, your new employer must either support a new TN filing at the border or through consular processing, or file Form I-129 with USCIS on your behalf. You cannot simply transfer your existing TN status to a new company. Plan the transition carefully to avoid a status gap.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead describing your job title, duties, the engineering nature of the role, your qualifications, intended employment period, and your salary. For Canadian citizens processed at the border, this letter is the primary supporting document. For Mexican citizens at a consulate, the same letter accompanies your visa application along with your degree credentials.