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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Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite – 4 days/Week)
Duration: FTE
Overview:
We are seeking a Hands-on Senior Technical Manager to lead a critical development stream focused on industrial software evolution. You will be the primary architect and "Player-Coach" responsible for maintaining our legacy MES and ERP applications while building and scaling a modernized, multi-tenant SaaS Front-End System (FES). Reporting directly to the CIO & Head of Cybersecurity, you will serve as a foundational leadership pillar. You will recruit, build, and lead a team of experienced and mid-level engineers. You must be a champion of GitOps, AI-driven innovation, and Security by Design, ensuring that commercial deployments are automated, compliant, and delivered on schedule with a calm, professional demeanor.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Leadership and AI Strategy
- Strategic Reporting: Act as a key advisor to the CIO & Head of Cybersecurity, providing transparent updates on technical debt, security compliance, and transformation milestones.
- AI and Predictive Analytics: Lead the architectural design and implementation of AI-driven features, leveraging predictive analytics to provide actionable insights for MES and ERP users.
- Data Fabric Integration: Utilize Microsoft OneLake to create a unified data foundation, ensuring seamless data accessibility for AI models and cross-platform reporting.
- Talent Acquisition: Lead the full hiring lifecycle to build a high-performing squad, providing active mentorship to both experienced and mid-level engineers.
Hands-on Modernization and Data Migration
- Active Engineering: Lead from the front by writing core services and architecting microservices using Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, and Hibernate.
- Complex Data Migration: Architect the end-to-end data migration from legacy SQL infrastructure to the modern SaaS platform. This includes designing ETL pipelines and ensuring zero data loss during the transition.
- Synchronization and Cutover: Execute the Strangler Pattern by establishing real-time data synchronization between legacy systems and the modern PostgreSQL environment until the final production cutover.
- Modern Stack: Deploy API Gateways, Apache Kafka (Event Streaming), and Redis for distributed caching.
Security, GitOps, and Compliance
- Security by Design: Ensure all architecture adheres to strict Cybersecurity controls, serving as the technical executor for the Head of Cybersecurity’s vision.
- Automated Lifecycle: Champion the use of GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Argo CD to implement robust GitOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Fiscal Stewardship: Monitor Azure cloud consumption and OneLake storage costs, ensuring architectural choices are optimized for both performance and budget.
Technical Requirements:
- Development: Expert proficiency in Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, and Hibernate.
- AI and Data: Hands-on experience building AI and Predictive Analytics solutions. Proficiency with Microsoft OneLake and Power BI is highly preferred.
- DevOps and GitOps: Mastery of GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Argo CD for automated deployments.
- Database Mastery: Expert PostgreSQL and SQL infrastructure experience, specifically schema design for multi-tenancy and data migration.
- Distributed Systems: Commercial experience with API Gateways, Apache Kafka, and Redis.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another related Engineering stream is required.
- Certification: Must hold a valid Cloud Solution Architecture certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Experience: 10+ years of software engineering experience, 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Modernization Mastery: Proven ability to manage complex data migrations and "Strangler Pattern" deployments for enterprise-grade applications.
- Composure: Ability to navigate production pressure and complex stakeholder requirements with a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Role: Senior Software Engineering Manager
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite – 4 days/Week)
Duration: FTE
Overview:
We are seeking a Hands-on Senior Technical Manager to lead a critical development stream focused on industrial software evolution. You will be the primary architect and "Player-Coach" responsible for maintaining our legacy MES and ERP applications while building and scaling a modernized, multi-tenant SaaS Front-End System (FES). Reporting directly to the CIO & Head of Cybersecurity, you will serve as a foundational leadership pillar. You will recruit, build, and lead a team of experienced and mid-level engineers. You must be a champion of GitOps, AI-driven innovation, and Security by Design, ensuring that commercial deployments are automated, compliant, and delivered on schedule with a calm, professional demeanor.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Leadership and AI Strategy
- Strategic Reporting: Act as a key advisor to the CIO & Head of Cybersecurity, providing transparent updates on technical debt, security compliance, and transformation milestones.
- AI and Predictive Analytics: Lead the architectural design and implementation of AI-driven features, leveraging predictive analytics to provide actionable insights for MES and ERP users.
- Data Fabric Integration: Utilize Microsoft OneLake to create a unified data foundation, ensuring seamless data accessibility for AI models and cross-platform reporting.
- Talent Acquisition: Lead the full hiring lifecycle to build a high-performing squad, providing active mentorship to both experienced and mid-level engineers.
Hands-on Modernization and Data Migration
- Active Engineering: Lead from the front by writing core services and architecting microservices using Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, and Hibernate.
- Complex Data Migration: Architect the end-to-end data migration from legacy SQL infrastructure to the modern SaaS platform. This includes designing ETL pipelines and ensuring zero data loss during the transition.
- Synchronization and Cutover: Execute the Strangler Pattern by establishing real-time data synchronization between legacy systems and the modern PostgreSQL environment until the final production cutover.
- Modern Stack: Deploy API Gateways, Apache Kafka (Event Streaming), and Redis for distributed caching.
Security, GitOps, and Compliance
- Security by Design: Ensure all architecture adheres to strict Cybersecurity controls, serving as the technical executor for the Head of Cybersecurity’s vision.
- Automated Lifecycle: Champion the use of GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Argo CD to implement robust GitOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Fiscal Stewardship: Monitor Azure cloud consumption and OneLake storage costs, ensuring architectural choices are optimized for both performance and budget.
Technical Requirements:
- Development: Expert proficiency in Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring JPA, and Hibernate.
- AI and Data: Hands-on experience building AI and Predictive Analytics solutions. Proficiency with Microsoft OneLake and Power BI is highly preferred.
- DevOps and GitOps: Mastery of GitHub, Azure DevOps, and Argo CD for automated deployments.
- Database Mastery: Expert PostgreSQL and SQL infrastructure experience, specifically schema design for multi-tenancy and data migration.
- Distributed Systems: Commercial experience with API Gateways, Apache Kafka, and Redis.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another related Engineering stream is required.
- Certification: Must hold a valid Cloud Solution Architecture certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Experience: 10+ years of software engineering experience, 3+ years in a leadership role.
- Modernization Mastery: Proven ability to manage complex data migrations and "Strangler Pattern" deployments for enterprise-grade applications.
- Composure: Ability to navigate production pressure and complex stakeholder requirements with a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Software Engineering
Verify your degree aligns with the role
TN 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.
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Find Senior Software Engineering JobsSenior 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. 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.
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