Software Developer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Connecticut
Connecticut's software developer job market is anchored by insurance and financial services giants like Aetna, The Hartford, and Cigna in Hartford, alongside defense contractors such as Raytheon Technologies and Sikorsky in the Fairfield County corridor. UConn and Yale generate steady pipeline talent, and several employers in this state have established histories of H-1B visa sponsorship for software roles.
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Mission
Speechify is the easiest way to listen to the world's information. Articles on the web, documents in the cloud, books on your phone. We absorb it all and let you listen to it at your desk, on the go, at your own speed, and with tools that make learning easier, deeper, and faster.
What streaming services have done for audio entertainment, we're doing for audio information. And whatever we're doing seems to be working. We're #1 in our category, and experiencing exponential growth.
Overview
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Experiences Team. This team builds and maintains the foundational services and SDKs that power Speechify's product experience across platforms. It's a critical role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of product and infrastructure, thinks strategically, and is passionate about designing clear, reliable APIs and simple systems that directly enhance the user experience.
- Collaborate with Speechify's Product Teams to scope projects, find ways to reduce scope to get faster feedback from customers, navigate the integration/UX tradeoffs relevant to different product teams, and deliver solutions via our cross-platform SDK
- Optimize existing functionality to ship things like faster loading and more intelligent parsing by designing more efficient abstractions and improving our algorithms
- Ship cloud functions, lightweight backend services, and jobs using Kotlin
An Ideal Candidate Should Have
- Systems thinking. You know that optimizing a system requires end-to-end design, and you believe simplicity is valuable.
- Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and options and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need time
- Focus. We're a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down
- Collaboration. You know how to inspire, play, and negotiate with opinionated designers, marketers, and PMs
- Preferred Tech Stack:
- Kotlin Multiplatform (Java experience is OK but role is Kotlin Multiplatform)
- Prior experience with GCP is a plus
What We Offer
- A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
- An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
- A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
- An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
- Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
- Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
- Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
- Work in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.
The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience
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Which companies sponsor visas for software developers in Connecticut?
Insurance and financial services firms are among the most active H-1B sponsors for software developers in Connecticut. The Hartford, Aetna, Cigna, and Travelers have filed LCAs for roles including software engineers and application developers. Defense contractors like Raytheon Technologies and Sikorsky also sponsor, particularly for roles in embedded systems and software engineering. UnitedHealth Group and several fintech firms in Stamford round out the sponsoring employer pool.
Which visa types are most common for software developer roles in Connecticut?
The H-1B is the most common visa for software developers in Connecticut, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Some candidates with Canadian or Mexican citizenship enter on TN visas under the computer systems analyst category. The O-1A is an option for developers with documented exceptional ability, though it requires substantial evidence of recognition in the field.
How to find software developer visa sponsorship jobs in Connecticut?
Migrate Mate filters software developer job listings specifically by visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to identify Connecticut employers actively hiring international candidates. Because sponsorship willingness is not always stated in a standard job posting, using Migrate Mate's filtered search saves significant time. Focusing your search on Hartford's insurance sector and Stamford's financial and technology firms will surface the highest concentration of sponsoring employers in the state.
Which cities in Connecticut have the most software developer sponsorship jobs?
Hartford is Connecticut's primary hub for software developer sponsorship, driven by the dense concentration of insurance carriers and financial institutions headquartered there. Stamford, in Fairfield County, has a growing technology and fintech presence and benefits from proximity to New York City employers. Farmington and Windsor, both near Hartford, host healthcare IT operations. Groton and Stratford see some defense-sector software hiring tied to Electric Boat and Sikorsky respectively.
Are there any Connecticut-specific considerations for software developers seeking visa sponsorship?
Connecticut's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B program are set by the Department of Labor and reflect the state's relatively high cost of living, particularly in Fairfield County. Software developers should note that Connecticut's dominant industries, insurance, financial services, and defense, often require security clearances or specific regulatory knowledge, which can affect sponsorship decisions. UConn and Yale graduates entering the local market on OPT have a natural advantage networking with Connecticut-based sponsors.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored software developer jobs in Connecticut?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.