TN Visa Software Development Manager Jobs
Software Development Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer and computer-related occupations category. Canadian citizens can enter without a cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require a visa stamp. Your degree in computer science or a related field must align directly with the managerial and technical duties of the role.
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We are hiring a hands-on Software Development Manager for the team that owns the tooling and processes to help identify and track potential security risks. We continually work with the latest technologies and encourage a life long learning model. We are never bored and always have an interesting and challenging task to solve.
We are seeking an experienced engineering manager for a mid-sized team, with multiple years of hands-on experience in systems design, security vulnerability management and machine learning.
Key job responsibilities
- Designing and building services that scale for millions of users and systems.
- Driving new innovation in the Amazon/AWS ecosystem and "Think Big!"
- Continually learn different technologies and architectures to ensure we have the correct solutions Java, Python, Big Data, Microservices etc.
- Solving complex problems with elegant solutions by working across teams and organizations in Amazon.
- Own your solutions and the entire life-cycle, from the roadmap to the architecture to implementation and continuous iterative development.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 3+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
We are hiring a hands-on Software Development Manager for the team that owns the tooling and processes to help identify and track potential security risks. We continually work with the latest technologies and encourage a life long learning model. We are never bored and always have an interesting and challenging task to solve.
We are seeking an experienced engineering manager for a mid-sized team, with multiple years of hands-on experience in systems design, security vulnerability management and machine learning.
Key job responsibilities
- Designing and building services that scale for millions of users and systems.
- Driving new innovation in the Amazon/AWS ecosystem and "Think Big!"
- Continually learn different technologies and architectures to ensure we have the correct solutions Java, Python, Big Data, Microservices etc.
- Solving complex problems with elegant solutions by working across teams and organizations in Amazon.
- Own your solutions and the entire life-cycle, from the roadmap to the architecture to implementation and continuous iterative development.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- 3+ years of Software Engineer, Software Developer, or related occupational experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Software Development Manager
Match your degree to the technical role
TN officers assess whether your bachelor's degree field aligns with the Software Development Manager duties listed in the offer letter. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering supports the strongest applications. Business or general management degrees alone create problems.
Request a detailed offer letter
Ask your employer to specify that the role requires and exercises engineering or computer-related expertise, not just team oversight. TN officers at the border scrutinize manager titles that read as purely administrative, so the letter must tie technical duties to your credentials.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Focus your search on companies that have sponsored work visa professionals before, particularly in software engineering roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with recent visa filings so you're not spending time on companies unfamiliar with visa sponsorship processes. Since TN sponsorship requires only a support letter (no government filing or certification), employers experienced with any visa program typically understand the documentation and support needed.
Prepare for Canadian border entry without a petition
Canadian citizens apply directly at a port of entry with their offer letter, degree credentials, and TN documentation. No USCIS petition is required. Bring degree transcripts and a resume showing your technical background, not just the management title.
Confirm USCIS I-129 requirements for Mexican citizens
Mexican professionals must file Form I-129 through USCIS before traveling, unlike Canadians who can self-petition at the border. Coordinate with your employer early so the petition is submitted and approved before your intended start date.
Document your technical hands-on work in your resume
Software Development Manager roles that blend coding, architecture decisions, and people management are easier to defend under TN than purely supervisory positions. Your resume should quantify technical contributions alongside leadership responsibilities to support the specialty occupation classification.
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Does a Software Development Manager role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, provided the role requires and applies engineering or computer-related expertise as defined under the USMCA occupations list. Officers look at whether the position demands a bachelor's degree in a qualifying field like computer science or software engineering. Purely administrative manager roles without technical duties are harder to defend at the border or through USCIS.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Software Development Manager positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be obtained at a port of entry for Canadian citizens the same day. H-1B requires a lottery, an employer petition, and months of processing. The tradeoff is that TN does not allow dual intent toward permanent residency, which matters if you plan to pursue a green card while in this role.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed offer letter on company letterhead that describes your title, duties, the technical nature of the work, your start date, and your salary. The letter should explicitly connect the job responsibilities to a qualifying TN occupation and state that the position requires a degree in a specific technical field.
Where can I find Software Development Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Software Development Manager roles at employers who support TN visa sponsorship, filtering out companies that lack sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't support TN status for a manager-level hire.
Can I switch employers on TN status if I receive a better Software Development Manager offer?
Yes. Canadian citizens can present a new offer letter at a port of entry and receive a new TN status tied to the new employer. Mexican citizens need a new I-129 petition approved before starting with the new company. There is no transfer process like H-1B portability, so timing coordination with your new employer matters.
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