Software Developer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Oregon

Oregon's software developer job market centers on Portland's thriving tech scene, with major employers like Nike, Intel, Daimler Truck North America, and a growing cluster of startups and mid-size tech firms sponsoring international talent. Intel's Hillsboro campus alone makes the Portland metro one of the more active H-1B sponsorship hubs in the Pacific Northwest.

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Overview

Open Jobs99+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type56% On-site
Median Salary$102K
Top LocationPortland, OR
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Panasonic
Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
Panasonic
Beaverton, Oregon
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$32/hr - $53/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Apple
Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
Apple
Beaverton, Oregon
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Backend Engineering
$113,506/yr - $190,900/yr
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Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior CIAM Software Engineer
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Senior CIAM Software Engineer
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Portland, Oregon
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Backend Engineering
$169,000/yr - $240,000/yr
Remote (US)
5+ yrs exp.
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Jobot
Controls Software Engineer
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Controls Software Engineer
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Wilsonville, Oregon
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$150,000/yr
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5+ yrs exp.
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Network Optix, Inc.
Software Development Engineer, C++
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Software Development Engineer, C++
Network Optix, Inc.
Portland, Oregon
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$180,000 - $250,000/yr
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Software Developer Job Roles in Oregon

Software Engineering99 jobs
Backend Engineering68 jobs
Data Science & Analytics22 jobs
Cloud & DevOps21 jobs
Technical Product & Program Management19 jobs
Data Engineering15 jobs
Data Science13 jobs
Technical Program Management10 jobs
DevOps8 jobs
Embedded Systems Engineering8 jobs

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Software Developer Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor visas for software developers in Oregon?

Intel is Oregon's most prolific H-1B sponsor for software developers, primarily at its Hillsboro campus. Other active sponsors include Nike, Daimler Truck North America, and various Portland-based software and SaaS companies. Oregon Health & Science University and other research institutions also sponsor developers through H-1B and J-1 categories. Sponsorship activity is concentrated in the Portland metro and the Silicon Forest corridor.

Which visa types are most common for software developer roles in Oregon?

The H-1B is the most common visa category for software developers in Oregon, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Some multinational employers like Intel also use the L-1B for intracompany transfers. Canadian and Mexican citizens working as software developers may qualify for TN status under the USMCA.

Which cities in Oregon have the most software developer sponsorship jobs?

Portland and the broader Portland metro area, including Hillsboro and Beaverton, account for the overwhelming majority of software developer sponsorship activity in Oregon. Intel's massive Hillsboro presence drives a significant share. Eugene has a smaller but active tech cluster, partly connected to University of Oregon alumni. Outside these areas, sponsorship opportunities for software developers are significantly less common.

How to find software developer visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?

Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter directly for software developer roles in Oregon to see employers who have an active history of sponsoring work visas. This is more efficient than sorting through general job listings where sponsorship availability is rarely stated upfront. Migrate Mate updates listings regularly to reflect current openings.

Are there any Oregon-specific factors software developers should know about visa sponsorship?

Oregon's Department of Labor prevailing wage determinations apply to H-1B petitions filed for roles in the state, and employers must pay at least the prevailing wage for the specific occupation and location. Portland's relatively high cost of living influences prevailing wage levels for software developers. Oregon State University and the University of Oregon produce a steady pipeline of international CS graduates on OPT, making employer familiarity with visa sponsorship reasonably common among Portland-area tech firms.

What is the prevailing wage for sponsored software developer jobs in Oregon?

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.

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