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Software Developer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply directly at the port of entry with no lottery and no cap. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate.
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The Role
Strategic Advisors Technology (SAT) is looking for a Principal Software Engineer who not only cares about what you produce but how you produce it. We are looking for individuals who continually strive to advance engineering excellence and technology innovation and apply sophisticated analytics and quantitative concepts to support investment needs and develop new solutions.
You will build high quality, robust, and efficient analytical solutions to improve internal investment processes with quantitative techniques and methods, statistics and. You would participate in back-end Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) using Java, Python. Apply sophisticated analytics and quantitative concepts to support investment needs and develops new solutions. Adds scale, rigor, and repeatability to research through software development standard methodologies. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and Machine Learning to extract and analyzes information from large structured and unstructured datasets.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Strong foundation in quantitative techniques and methods, including statistics, econometrics, probability, linear regression, and time series analysis, with experience applying these to investment research and model development.
- Expertise in Python, Java, and SQL, leveraging advanced analytics and software engineering skills to build scalable, reliable solutions.
- Proven ability to implement research projects through the entire software development lifecycle, applying full-stack development and best practices for repeatability and rigor.
- Experience with AWS cloud development and deployment, and building enterprise cloud-enabled distributed systems.
- Skilled in data mining, modeling, and advanced analytics, adding scale and reliability to research through software engineering methodologies.
- Domain knowledge in equities, fixed income, or alternative asset classes, supporting investment needs with innovative solutions.
- Ability to lead application design efforts, participate in design reviews and code reviews, and ensure quality through test case development and regression testing.
- Consistent track record of hands-on development of complex software solutions, including CI/CD and ATDD practices.
- Effective collaborator with quantitative researchers, divisional partners, and global development teams, thriving in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership, coaching and motivating team members to achieve optimal performance and career growth.
- Committed to problem-solving, communication, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.
- You will lead application design efforts, participate in design reviews and code reviews.
- Fully engaging in product quality plan efforts, including test case development, design and code reviews and regression testing.
- Contribute to enhancing engineering practice in the areas of ATDD and CI/CD.
- Engaging in working with global team of developers in leading best practices for software engineering.
- Nice to have: understanding of legacy monolithic architectures and expertise in migrating to microservice-based architectures.
The Team
Fidelity Asset Management Technology (AMT) provides worldwide technology and support to all the Portfolio Management, Research, Trading and Investment Operations functions. AMT is an integral partner for Asset Management to deliver innovative, scalable, industry-leading investment tools that enables the business to achieve competitive advantage globally.
You work in partnership with Squad members aligned to the Model Management Product Area. By demonstrating and promoting Fidelity and agile behaviors, you evolve and sustain our innovative, agile culture. The team partners with the investment teams in Strategic Advisors on various projects including model construction, portfolio construction and trading Managed Accounts. We create high quality, robust, and efficient high-responsive solutions that are used to enhance Strategic Advisors productivity and decision-making processes.
The base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Job Description:
The Role
Strategic Advisors Technology (SAT) is looking for a Principal Software Engineer who not only cares about what you produce but how you produce it. We are looking for individuals who continually strive to advance engineering excellence and technology innovation and apply sophisticated analytics and quantitative concepts to support investment needs and develop new solutions.
You will build high quality, robust, and efficient analytical solutions to improve internal investment processes with quantitative techniques and methods, statistics and. You would participate in back-end Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) using Java, Python. Apply sophisticated analytics and quantitative concepts to support investment needs and develops new solutions. Adds scale, rigor, and repeatability to research through software development standard methodologies. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and Machine Learning to extract and analyzes information from large structured and unstructured datasets.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Strong foundation in quantitative techniques and methods, including statistics, econometrics, probability, linear regression, and time series analysis, with experience applying these to investment research and model development.
- Expertise in Python, Java, and SQL, leveraging advanced analytics and software engineering skills to build scalable, reliable solutions.
- Proven ability to implement research projects through the entire software development lifecycle, applying full-stack development and best practices for repeatability and rigor.
- Experience with AWS cloud development and deployment, and building enterprise cloud-enabled distributed systems.
- Skilled in data mining, modeling, and advanced analytics, adding scale and reliability to research through software engineering methodologies.
- Domain knowledge in equities, fixed income, or alternative asset classes, supporting investment needs with innovative solutions.
- Ability to lead application design efforts, participate in design reviews and code reviews, and ensure quality through test case development and regression testing.
- Consistent track record of hands-on development of complex software solutions, including CI/CD and ATDD practices.
- Effective collaborator with quantitative researchers, divisional partners, and global development teams, thriving in fast-paced environments with competing priorities.
- Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership, coaching and motivating team members to achieve optimal performance and career growth.
- Committed to problem-solving, communication, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.
- You will lead application design efforts, participate in design reviews and code reviews.
- Fully engaging in product quality plan efforts, including test case development, design and code reviews and regression testing.
- Contribute to enhancing engineering practice in the areas of ATDD and CI/CD.
- Engaging in working with global team of developers in leading best practices for software engineering.
- Nice to have: understanding of legacy monolithic architectures and expertise in migrating to microservice-based architectures.
The Team
Fidelity Asset Management Technology (AMT) provides worldwide technology and support to all the Portfolio Management, Research, Trading and Investment Operations functions. AMT is an integral partner for Asset Management to deliver innovative, scalable, industry-leading investment tools that enables the business to achieve competitive advantage globally.
You work in partnership with Squad members aligned to the Model Management Product Area. By demonstrating and promoting Fidelity and agile behaviors, you evolve and sustain our innovative, agile culture. The team partners with the investment teams in Strategic Advisors on various projects including model construction, portfolio construction and trading Managed Accounts. We create high quality, robust, and efficient high-responsive solutions that are used to enhance Strategic Advisors productivity and decision-making processes.
The base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Software Developer
Gather credentials that match your role
TN visa status requires your degree field to align specifically with software development, not just technology broadly. A computer science or engineering degree is straightforward. If yours is in a related field, prepare a credential evaluation and a letter explaining the connection to your job duties.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Not every tech employer knows TN visa requirements. Prioritize companies with recent visa filing experience. Employers who have sponsored work visas before—whether H-1B visa, E-3 visa, or green card applications—typically understand visa-sponsored hiring and can move quickly. This saves you from educating a recruiter from scratch about TN eligibility and the support letter process.
Frame your offer letter around specialty occupation
The offer letter is your strongest TN document. Make sure it states your title, describes duties requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, confirms you're a Canadian or Mexican citizen, and lists your start date. Vague duty descriptions get challenged at the border.
Ask about Canadian port-of-entry processing early
If you're Canadian, you don't need to wait for USCIS approval. You can present your TN package at any land border crossing or preclearance airport on day one. Confirm your employer knows this and has prepared a support letter before your start date.
Search for sponsorship-ready roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter software developer jobs specifically listed with TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles from employers already open to TN candidates, so you're not cold-applying to postings that won't move forward once your status comes up.
Prepare your support letter before your interview
Your employer will need to prepare a support letter documenting your qualifications and the job requirements for your software developer role. For Canadian applicants, you'll present this letter at the U.S. border or port of entry during your TN admission; for Mexican applicants, your employer submits it with your consulate application. Make sure HR has all necessary documentation ready before your port of entry appointment or consulate interview.
Software Developer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a software developer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, software developer roles qualify under the USMCA professional category when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. The job duties must genuinely require that specialized knowledge. Roles where any technical background is acceptable, regardless of field, are harder to support under TN requirements.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for software developers?
For software developers who are Canadian or Mexican citizens, TN status is significantly more predictable than H-1B. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and Canadians can get approval at the port of entry on the same day. H-1B requires USCIS petition approval and a lottery selection that most applicants don't clear in any given year.
Where can I find software developer jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter software developer roles by TN visa sponsorship so you're only seeing positions from employers who have confirmed they'll support TN candidates. That eliminates the guesswork of applying to postings that stall once your immigration status becomes part of the conversation.
Can a Mexican software developer apply for TN status the same way as a Canadian?
No. Canadian citizens can apply for TN status at a U.S. port of entry or preclearance location and typically receive same-day approval. Mexican citizens must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before traveling. Both nationalities qualify under USMCA, but the process and timeline differ meaningfully between the two.
What happens to my TN status if I change software developer jobs?
TN status is employer-specific. If you change employers, your new employer must provide a new support letter for you to present at the port of entry (for Canadian citizens) or at a U.S. consulate (for Mexican citizens). You cannot simply carry your existing TN approval from one employer to another—each position requires a fresh TN authorization with your new employer's documentation.