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Principal visa sponsorship jobs in Washington are concentrated in the Seattle metro, where major employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing regularly sponsor H-1B visa and other work visas for senior technical and leadership roles. The state's dense concentration of technology, aerospace, and research institutions makes it one of the most active sponsorship markets in the country.
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Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Principal Product Manager is a lead subject matter expert responsible for crafting the vision and backlog(s) for an assigned product area. As an individual contributor, this role presents options for the long-term strategy for a product portfolio to key stakeholders and exercises considerable latitude and initiative to solve complex problems. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, designers, and engineers to design, implement, test, and refine functionality for digital experiences. The Principal Product Manager also acts as a mentor to teammates and provides thought leadership for Alaska Air Group (AAG).
KEY DUTIES
- Responsible for the creation, communicates, and regularly updates a vision and direction for their product portfolio.
- Responsible for the creation, decisions, and maintenance of a value-based prioritized backlog of opportunities for products which align to Alaska’s business strategy and goals.
- Responsible for the creation, communication, and maintenance of strategic roadmaps to ensure visibility and transparency of work planned.
- Use product discovery techniques to move from idea to prototype.
- Accountable for the creation of user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Utilize story mapping techniques to inform the creation of release plans, with a strong bias towards incremental delivery and iteration.
- Partner with the UX Design & Engineering teams to provide guidance and prioritization during the product development process and participate in user research and product discovery activities.
- Exercise considerable judgment to make key tradeoff decisions.
- Engage in constructive conversations with - and deliver tough messages when needed - to key stakeholders, including senior executives, while continually building professional and productive relationships.
- Coordinates new & changed functionality with affected groups to ensure seamless rollout of new capabilities.
- Interacts with external vendors in design, delivery and support of software and hardware products.
- Develops and reports on key product development metrics and builds ability to track and measure into offerings.
- Provides day to day support of the portfolio of applications and products including managing support inquiries, responding to user feedback, creating communications, triaging reported system issues and identifying timeline for resolution as part of Agile Delivery Sprint processes, etc.
- Builds and establishes partnerships with external vendors and partners to achieve outcomes to support the operation and product(s).
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This product role will focus on shaping how Alaska Airlines shows up in an increasingly agent-driven world. You’ll define the strategy for how AI agents discover, understand, and interact with Alaska across the guest journey, while owning the business outcomes of this emerging channel. You’ll focus on understanding demand, optimizing commercial performance, and experimenting with new ways to drive value, ultimately enabling secure, seamless experiences where an agent can help a guest go from searching for a flight to completing transactions or managing their trip. You’ll build on early AI work already underway, partnering closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to determine what we build next and how we scale Agentic Commerce.
JOB-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS
Required
- 7 years of experience in product management and/or technology or related area.
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in a related discipline, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- Proficiency with product management methodologies (including user research and product discovery).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse audiences, including both technical and non-technical customers, colleagues, and executives.
- Ability to facilitate user group meetings with stakeholders and drive agenda for a common solution.
- Proficiency with AGILE/SCRUM software development methodology.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of management cross-divisionally.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with increased complexity.
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflict.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
- Prior product management experience with a team developing mobile applications for iOS devices.
- Prior airline industry experience.
- Experience managing vendor relationships.
JOB-SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $141,250-$211,900 / year
SALARY DETAILS
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
TOTAL REWARDS
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
- Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
- Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
- Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Requisition Type: Management
Location: Seattle - Hub
Featured Job: 0
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INTRODUCTION
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Principal Product Manager is a lead subject matter expert responsible for crafting the vision and backlog(s) for an assigned product area. As an individual contributor, this role presents options for the long-term strategy for a product portfolio to key stakeholders and exercises considerable latitude and initiative to solve complex problems. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, designers, and engineers to design, implement, test, and refine functionality for digital experiences. The Principal Product Manager also acts as a mentor to teammates and provides thought leadership for Alaska Air Group (AAG).
KEY DUTIES
- Responsible for the creation, communicates, and regularly updates a vision and direction for their product portfolio.
- Responsible for the creation, decisions, and maintenance of a value-based prioritized backlog of opportunities for products which align to Alaska’s business strategy and goals.
- Responsible for the creation, communication, and maintenance of strategic roadmaps to ensure visibility and transparency of work planned.
- Use product discovery techniques to move from idea to prototype.
- Accountable for the creation of user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Utilize story mapping techniques to inform the creation of release plans, with a strong bias towards incremental delivery and iteration.
- Partner with the UX Design & Engineering teams to provide guidance and prioritization during the product development process and participate in user research and product discovery activities.
- Exercise considerable judgment to make key tradeoff decisions.
- Engage in constructive conversations with - and deliver tough messages when needed - to key stakeholders, including senior executives, while continually building professional and productive relationships.
- Coordinates new & changed functionality with affected groups to ensure seamless rollout of new capabilities.
- Interacts with external vendors in design, delivery and support of software and hardware products.
- Develops and reports on key product development metrics and builds ability to track and measure into offerings.
- Provides day to day support of the portfolio of applications and products including managing support inquiries, responding to user feedback, creating communications, triaging reported system issues and identifying timeline for resolution as part of Agile Delivery Sprint processes, etc.
- Builds and establishes partnerships with external vendors and partners to achieve outcomes to support the operation and product(s).
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This product role will focus on shaping how Alaska Airlines shows up in an increasingly agent-driven world. You’ll define the strategy for how AI agents discover, understand, and interact with Alaska across the guest journey, while owning the business outcomes of this emerging channel. You’ll focus on understanding demand, optimizing commercial performance, and experimenting with new ways to drive value, ultimately enabling secure, seamless experiences where an agent can help a guest go from searching for a flight to completing transactions or managing their trip. You’ll build on early AI work already underway, partnering closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to determine what we build next and how we scale Agentic Commerce.
JOB-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & SKILLS
Required
- 7 years of experience in product management and/or technology or related area.
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in a related discipline, or an additional two years of training/experience in lieu of this degree.
- Proficiency with product management methodologies (including user research and product discovery).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse audiences, including both technical and non-technical customers, colleagues, and executives.
- Ability to facilitate user group meetings with stakeholders and drive agenda for a common solution.
- Proficiency with AGILE/SCRUM software development methodology.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of management cross-divisionally.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with increased complexity.
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflict.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Minimum age of 18.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
- Prior product management experience with a team developing mobile applications for iOS devices.
- Prior airline industry experience.
- Experience managing vendor relationships.
JOB-SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: $141,250-$211,900 / year
SALARY DETAILS
Pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon employees. Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.
TOTAL REWARDS
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
- Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air
- Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Generous 401k match program
- Annual bonus plans
- Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment.
We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“VEVRAA”). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, we have established an audit and reporting system to allow for effective measurement of its equal employment opportunity activities.
To implement this policy, we will:
- Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories;
- Ensure that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements; and
- Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories.
Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA.
Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT – regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Requisition Type: Management
Location: Seattle - Hub
Featured Job: 0
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Which companies sponsor visas for principals in Washington?
Microsoft and Amazon are among the most active H-1B sponsors for principal-level roles in Washington, particularly in software engineering, product management, and technical program management. Boeing sponsors principals in aerospace and engineering disciplines. Other notable employers include Google's Kirkland office, Expedia, T-Mobile, and a range of biotech firms in the Seattle-Bellevue corridor. Sponsorship activity varies by department and hiring cycle.
Which visa types are most common for principal roles in Washington?
The H-1B is the most common visa for principal roles in Washington, as these positions typically require a specialized bachelor's degree or higher and qualify as specialty occupations. Candidates already holding L-1A or L-1B status through intracompany transfers also fill principal roles at large multinationals. Those with extraordinary ability may pursue O-1A classification, which has no annual cap and is not subject to the H-1B lottery.
How to find principal visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse principal roles in Washington without sorting through positions that don't support international candidates. You can filter by location and job category to surface relevant openings at Seattle-area employers who have an active history of sponsoring work visas for senior individual contributor and leadership positions.
Which cities in Washington have the most principal sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and Bellevue account for the large majority of principal-level sponsorship activity in Washington. Redmond is significant due to Microsoft's global headquarters. Kirkland hosts Google and other mid-size tech companies. Outside the Eastside, Everett and Renton see sponsorship in aerospace through Boeing. For roles in research and education, cities like Pullman and Spokane offer limited but real opportunities through Washington State University and regional employers.
What should international candidates know about principal roles in Washington specifically?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects the overall compensation structure compared to states like California. Principal roles here often sit at the intersection of technical depth and cross-functional leadership, so employers typically expect candidates to demonstrate both domain expertise and influence at scale. The concentration of large tech employers in the Seattle metro means H-1B cap-exempt sponsorship routes are less common here than at universities or nonprofits, so most candidates enter through the standard annual lottery.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored principal jobs in Washington?
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.