TN Visa Software Applications Engineer Jobs
Software Applications Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Engineers category, provided you hold a relevant bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate.
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Trade snowy winters for southern barbeque and sunshine! At Ozer Engineering, we take on the vital structural work that transforms aging homes and buildings. For 15 years, we’ve partnered with homeowners, realtors, and building owners to keep families safely rooted in their homes through historic rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and community-focused engineering. We are actively expanding and seeking a skilled foreign structural engineer ready to make a real community impact while helping us design the future of local co-op housing.
TN Visa & Relocation Support
Hassle-Free Processing: We provide a comprehensive TN Visa Support Letter so Canadian or Mexican citizens can secure visa approval directly at the border or consulate with zero H-1B lottery delays.
Licensure Pathway: You will work alongside our on-staff licensed Professional Engineer (PE) who seals plans, allowing you to hit the ground running while we support your NCEES credential evaluation and U.S. PE licensing process.
Memphis Market: A salary of $90,000–$100,000 USD in Memphis offers an incredible quality of life and home-buying power compared to major Canadian, other American, or Mexican metro markets. We do not have state income tax in Tennessee.
What You’ll Do
Turn site conditions into complete structural solutions across wood, masonry, steel, and concrete.
Develop structural drawings in Revit/CAD and produce calculations, details, and specifications.
Lead projects from initial client consult through completion, collaborating with property owners, architects, and contractors.
Perform hands-on field assessments, including inspecting historic foundations and navigating tight crawlspaces (down to 18 inches).
Mentor junior team members and help shape our firm’s long-term community housing initiatives.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or Licenciatura) in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution (mandatory for TN status).
Experience: 3–8 years of structural engineering design experience (residential or small-to-midsize commercial preferred). P.Eng (Canada) or Cédula Profesional (Mexico) is needed.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in structural modeling, manual calculations, and CAD/Revit drafting.
Mindset: Strong client communication skills, field adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to affordable housing equity.
What We Offer
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD base + performance bonus eligibility at 90 days and annual profit-sharing.
Work-Life Balance: 40-hour work week with an option for a 4-day workweek (four 10-hour days) after your 90-day onboarding period.
Benefits: 3 weeks PTO, 8 paid federal holidays, 100% 401(k) match up to 3% (plus 50% match on the next 2%).
Perks: Company-paid travel expenses/mileage, company parking, and inspection tech (drones and robots).
Location: Downtown Memphis office within walking distance of the Mississippi River and Beale Street - hit the Riverwalk at lunch or a Grizzlies game after work!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Software Applications Engineer
Match your degree to the job description
TN visa approval depends on a clear connection between your degree field and the Software Applications Engineer role. If your degree says 'information systems' instead of 'computer science,' document how your coursework covers software development directly. Gaps here are the most common TN denial trigger.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Search for companies with recent visa filings to find employers experienced with sponsorship processes. Employers already familiar with visa sponsorship are far less likely to stall or withdraw a TN offer during the hiring process.
Ask for a detailed employer support letter
Your offer letter must specify your job title as 'Software Applications Engineer,' the degree field required, your start date, and the temporary nature of the engagement. Vague letters citing 'IT professional' instead of the exact TN category title draw CBP scrutiny.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-ready roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify Software Applications Engineer positions where employers are already open to TN sponsorship. Filtering by visa type saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship conversations start from zero.
Prepare for port-of-entry review as a Canadian
Canadians don't need a visa stamp, but CBP officers at the border conduct a full TN adjudication on the spot. Bring your degree transcripts, the employer support letter, and any professional certifications. Officers can and do ask detailed questions about the software projects you'll work on.
Understand the TN extension timeline for active projects
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with unlimited renewals. If your software project extends beyond your current status period, file the extension before it expires. USCIS premium processing is available for employer-filed I-129 extensions if timing is tight.
Software Applications Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Applications Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Software Applications Engineer falls within the USMCA Engineers category, which covers software engineering roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline. The job duties must align with applying engineering principles to software design, development, and systems integration, not purely administrative or business analyst functions.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for software engineering roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start a Software Applications Engineer role as soon as your employer's support letter is ready and CBP approves you at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires surviving a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate. Mexican TN applicants face a 5,500-per-year cap but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that identifies the position as 'Software Applications Engineer,' states the degree field required for the role, confirms the temporary nature of the employment, and describes the specific software development activities you'll perform. The letter is not filed with USCIS in advance; it's presented directly to CBP at the border or at a U.S. consulate for Mexican nationals.
Where can I find Software Applications Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and lets you filter Software Applications Engineer roles by employers open to TN sponsorship. General job boards don't surface visa sponsorship intent, so you often spend weeks in conversations with employers who won't support the filing. Migrate Mate removes that step.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Software Applications Engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Before your last day, you need a new support letter from the incoming employer. Canadians can re-enter at a port of entry to get new TN status approved. Mexican nationals need a new consular appointment. There's no grace period built into TN status the way there is with H-1B, so timing the transition carefully is essential.