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Staff Software Developer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, which covers systems design, architecture, and software development work requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery.
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Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Staff Software Design Quality Engineer
San Jose, CA; Orlando, FL; Portage, MI; or Fort Wayne, IN
Stryker is seeking a Staff Software Design Quality Engineer to support our Smart Care division's growing portfolio of digital, connected, cloud-based, and software-enabled healthcare solutions. This role sits at the intersection of software development, quality systems, risk management, and regulatory compliance, partnering closely with software engineering teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle. This is a strategic quality engineering role focused on process excellence, compliance oversight, and risk management rather than software testing or test execution.
Work Flexibility:
Hybrid work arrangement requiring on-site presence several days per week. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of San Jose, CA; Orlando, FL; Portage, MI; or Fort Wayne, IN.
What You Will Do
- Lead software quality and compliance activities for cloud-based, connected, Software as a Service (SaaS), and software-enabled medical technologies.
- Guide product development teams through software development lifecycle requirements, quality system processes, and design control documentation.
- Conduct risk assessments, software Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), security risk reviews, and change-impact assessments throughout product development and sustaining activities.
- Review quality deliverables, design documentation, and release readiness packages to ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and improve quality procedures, work instructions, templates, and governance frameworks that support scalable software development practices.
- Support audit and inspection readiness activities, including evidence collection, gap assessments, corrective actions, and compliance monitoring.
- Integrate quality and risk management practices into Agile, DevOps, and continuous integration/continuous deployment environments.
- Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, regulatory, privacy, information technology, and operations teams to drive quality-focused decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a regulated industry within Research & Development, Quality, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Healthcare IT, or Systems Engineering.
- Experience working within software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile, SAFe, and/or Waterfall.
- Experience with software risk management, software Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), security risk assessments, defect management, software verification, and software validation activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting regulated software products, including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), software-enabled medical systems, digital health, or telehealth solutions.
- Experience with medical device quality and regulatory standards, including FDA regulations, IEC 62304, IEC 82304, or related frameworks.
- Experience supporting cloud, mobile, artificial intelligence/machine learning, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), iOS, or Android technologies.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
- US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
- US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
- US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
- US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
- US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
Why join Stryker?
Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture.
We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific.
Job description
We are excited to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits.
Staff Software Design Quality Engineer
San Jose, CA; Orlando, FL; Portage, MI; or Fort Wayne, IN
Stryker is seeking a Staff Software Design Quality Engineer to support our Smart Care division's growing portfolio of digital, connected, cloud-based, and software-enabled healthcare solutions. This role sits at the intersection of software development, quality systems, risk management, and regulatory compliance, partnering closely with software engineering teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle. This is a strategic quality engineering role focused on process excellence, compliance oversight, and risk management rather than software testing or test execution.
Work Flexibility:
Hybrid work arrangement requiring on-site presence several days per week. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of San Jose, CA; Orlando, FL; Portage, MI; or Fort Wayne, IN.
What You Will Do
- Lead software quality and compliance activities for cloud-based, connected, Software as a Service (SaaS), and software-enabled medical technologies.
- Guide product development teams through software development lifecycle requirements, quality system processes, and design control documentation.
- Conduct risk assessments, software Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), security risk reviews, and change-impact assessments throughout product development and sustaining activities.
- Review quality deliverables, design documentation, and release readiness packages to ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and improve quality procedures, work instructions, templates, and governance frameworks that support scalable software development practices.
- Support audit and inspection readiness activities, including evidence collection, gap assessments, corrective actions, and compliance monitoring.
- Integrate quality and risk management practices into Agile, DevOps, and continuous integration/continuous deployment environments.
- Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, regulatory, privacy, information technology, and operations teams to drive quality-focused decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a regulated industry within Research & Development, Quality, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Healthcare IT, or Systems Engineering.
- Experience working within software development lifecycle methodologies, including Agile, SAFe, and/or Waterfall.
- Experience with software risk management, software Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), security risk assessments, defect management, software verification, and software validation activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting regulated software products, including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), software-enabled medical systems, digital health, or telehealth solutions.
- Experience with medical device quality and regulatory standards, including FDA regulations, IEC 62304, IEC 82304, or related frameworks.
- Experience supporting cloud, mobile, artificial intelligence/machine learning, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), iOS, or Android technologies.
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
- US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
- US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
- US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
- US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
- US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Staff Software Developer
Align your credentials to the right TN category
Staff Software Developer roles must fit the Computer Systems Analyst TN visa category. Your degree must be in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. A general business or math degree alone will not satisfy CBP's specialty requirement for this job title.
Build a support letter that maps duties to TN criteria
Ask your employer to draft a support letter connecting your specific Staff Software Developer duties, such as system architecture, technical leadership, and software design, to the Computer Systems Analyst definition. Vague letters are the leading cause of CBP denials at the border.
Target employers who already file TN petitions regularly
Focus your search on companies with established TN and H-1B visa filing histories. These employers have HR and legal processes in place, which shortens the offer-to-start timeline. Use Migrate Mate to filter Staff Software Developer openings by employers with active visa sponsorship history.
Request a defined job title in your offer letter
Ensure your written offer uses a title that maps clearly to Computer Systems Analyst functions. A title like 'Staff Software Developer' is fine, but the letter must describe the role in terms of systems design and analysis. Generic titles such as 'Engineer' without qualifying language can trigger CBP questions.
Plan your Mexican TN timeline around consular capacity
Mexican nationals cannot seek TN admission at the port of entry and must schedule a consular interview. Book your appointment as soon as you have a signed offer letter, since wait times at U.S. consulates in Mexico vary significantly by city and season.
Prepare for CBP questions about dual-intent limitations
TN status does not permit dual intent, so CBP officers may ask about your immigration plans. Have a clear, truthful statement about your intent to work temporarily ready. Ongoing U.S. permanent residence applications can complicate TN admissions and should be discussed with an immigration attorney before your border crossing.
Staff Software Developer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Software Developer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Staff Software Developer positions qualify under the TN visa's Computer Systems Analyst category, provided the role primarily involves systems design, architecture, and software analysis rather than purely manual coding tasks. Your employer's support letter must connect your specific duties to that category definition. CBP officers make the final determination at the port of entry for Canadian citizens, or at the consulate for Mexican nationals.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Staff Software Developer roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the border. H-1B requires entering a lottery each spring with roughly a 25 percent selection rate. TN status renews indefinitely in three-year increments, but it does not permit dual intent, which matters if you plan to pursue a green card while working in the U.S.
Can I search for Staff Software Developer jobs that offer TN sponsorship on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can filter Staff Software Developer openings by employers who actively sponsor TN visas, which removes the uncertainty of approaching companies that may not understand or support the process.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application as a software developer?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead confirming your job title, a description of duties that aligns with the Computer Systems Analyst TN category, your anticipated start date, and your compensation terms. You bring that letter, your degree credentials, and your valid passport to the CBP port of entry if you're Canadian, or to your consular interview if you're Mexican.
What happens to my TN status if my employer is acquired or my role changes significantly?
A material change in employer, such as an acquisition that alters your legal employer of record, or a significant shift in job duties that moves away from systems analysis functions, can affect the validity of your TN status. Canadian citizens can seek a new TN admission at the port of entry with updated documentation. Mexican nationals should consult an immigration attorney before any role change to avoid a gap in authorized status.