Android Developer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Android Developer roles are among the most consistently sponsored positions in U.S. tech, with employers filing H-1B visa petitions year after year for mobile engineers. A computer science or software engineering degree is the standard qualification, and specialty occupation approval rates for this role are high. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Android Application Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android app development, with a specialization in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and has productionized apps in an automotive Android environment. This role requires a deep understanding of modern Android development practices and the ability to lead and mentor a small but growing team of developers. Candidate shall also be collaborating and working cross functionally with designers, technical artists, and platform software engineers to develop apps for an enhanced in-vehicle user experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Should be able to design and develop Hardware Abstraction layer (HAL) component on Android platform either onboard or with remote device over Ethernet specifically for Tuner and Connectivity components along with Automotive Infotainment domain on domain controller system
- Should be able to work closely on Ethernet protocol, Platform adaptation layers and Android middleware including custom AOSP components.
- Ensure the Multimedia & Connectivity component (MW and HAL) design and AIDL/HIDL interface design corresponds to Vehicle architecture align with standard or custom AIDL interfaces compliant
- Liaise & collaborate with Partner, supplier and other team in Stellantis (System and Product) for Software development cycle
- Hands on experience on Build platform with GIT and DEVOPS mechanism and experience on 3rd part SDK/library/APK integration and management
- Should have full blown embedded experience on troubleshooting, defect management, maintenance across Android layers with strong hands-on experience by using HW (Embedded platform)
- Proficient on using AI based concepts and worked on various automation tools for design, development, debugging, unit testing improving robustness of products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in Android development with expertise in Human Machine Interface (HMI / UI) and writing production level applications
- Strong object-oriented programming (OOPS) skills with C/C++/Java/Python on AOSP
- Advantage with knowledge on programming languages such as React Native, Kotlin, C#
- Solid technical depth in Tuner & Connectivity domain features by using onboard or remote HW
- Knowledge of Automotive SOCs, Microcontrollers and virtual machine-based Cockpit system
- Experience with operating systems like Linux, Android, QNX with Hypervisor
- Experience with communication network protocols like https, RTP, Websocket and interfaces like Ethernet, UART, SPI
- Experience with SCM tools such as: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, JIRA, RTC
- Experience with debugging using relevant tools such as GDB, JTAG-Debugger, BDI, Lauterbach, ADB, logs
- Proven ability working in Agile Scrum environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and motivation to work in a agile, fast paced, multitasking environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Worked in Infotainment area of Automotive System (preferably domain controller platform)
- Should have experience in working on Automotive Android OS (AOSP) specifically in HAL and Middleware layers
- Should have maximum experience working in Tuner domain (AM, FM, DAB/DAB+/HD Radio/SeriusXM), Multimedia Audio and Video domain (including 3P App sources) using SW and HW decoders and Device connectivity domain (Bluetooth Telephony, Projection
- Additional advantages of working with Remote ECU connected via Ethernet protocols with various networking topologies (TCP/IP, UDP, RTP/RTCP, Websocket, SOMEIP, UART)
- Integration experience of 3rd party Engine or application on Android will be plus
- Implementation experience in command & control interfaces, audio streaming path, integrating with audio subsystem on Linux OS.
- Experience in working with suppliers and algorithm vendors (Technical and Product Management skills).
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Android Application Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android app development, with a specialization in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and has productionized apps in an automotive Android environment. This role requires a deep understanding of modern Android development practices and the ability to lead and mentor a small but growing team of developers. Candidate shall also be collaborating and working cross functionally with designers, technical artists, and platform software engineers to develop apps for an enhanced in-vehicle user experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Should be able to design and develop Hardware Abstraction layer (HAL) component on Android platform either onboard or with remote device over Ethernet specifically for Tuner and Connectivity components along with Automotive Infotainment domain on domain controller system
- Should be able to work closely on Ethernet protocol, Platform adaptation layers and Android middleware including custom AOSP components.
- Ensure the Multimedia & Connectivity component (MW and HAL) design and AIDL/HIDL interface design corresponds to Vehicle architecture align with standard or custom AIDL interfaces compliant
- Liaise & collaborate with Partner, supplier and other team in Stellantis (System and Product) for Software development cycle
- Hands on experience on Build platform with GIT and DEVOPS mechanism and experience on 3rd part SDK/library/APK integration and management
- Should have full blown embedded experience on troubleshooting, defect management, maintenance across Android layers with strong hands-on experience by using HW (Embedded platform)
- Proficient on using AI based concepts and worked on various automation tools for design, development, debugging, unit testing improving robustness of products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in Android development with expertise in Human Machine Interface (HMI / UI) and writing production level applications
- Strong object-oriented programming (OOPS) skills with C/C++/Java/Python on AOSP
- Advantage with knowledge on programming languages such as React Native, Kotlin, C#
- Solid technical depth in Tuner & Connectivity domain features by using onboard or remote HW
- Knowledge of Automotive SOCs, Microcontrollers and virtual machine-based Cockpit system
- Experience with operating systems like Linux, Android, QNX with Hypervisor
- Experience with communication network protocols like https, RTP, Websocket and interfaces like Ethernet, UART, SPI
- Experience with SCM tools such as: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, JIRA, RTC
- Experience with debugging using relevant tools such as GDB, JTAG-Debugger, BDI, Lauterbach, ADB, logs
- Proven ability working in Agile Scrum environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and motivation to work in a agile, fast paced, multitasking environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Worked in Infotainment area of Automotive System (preferably domain controller platform)
- Should have experience in working on Automotive Android OS (AOSP) specifically in HAL and Middleware layers
- Should have maximum experience working in Tuner domain (AM, FM, DAB/DAB+/HD Radio/SeriusXM), Multimedia Audio and Video domain (including 3P App sources) using SW and HW decoders and Device connectivity domain (Bluetooth Telephony, Projection
- Additional advantages of working with Remote ECU connected via Ethernet protocols with various networking topologies (TCP/IP, UDP, RTP/RTCP, Websocket, SOMEIP, UART)
- Integration experience of 3rd party Engine or application on Android will be plus
- Implementation experience in command & control interfaces, audio streaming path, integrating with audio subsystem on Linux OS.
- Experience in working with suppliers and algorithm vendors (Technical and Product Management skills).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Android Developer
Lead with your Android-specific tech stack
H-1B petitions for Android roles succeed when the job description maps tightly to your degree. List Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Android SDK prominently on your resume so the specialty occupation connection is immediately clear to both recruiters and USCIS.
Target companies with H-1B filing history
Large tech companies, fintech firms, and enterprise software companies file H-1B petitions for Android engineers routinely. Focusing your search on employers with a documented sponsorship track record significantly improves your odds of reaching the offer stage.
Understand the H-1B cap and lottery timing
The H-1B lottery registration window opens in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your STEM extension eligibility so you have up to three years of runway to clear the lottery before your status expires.
Frame your experience around product impact
Sponsoring employers want engineers who own outcomes, not just complete tickets. Quantify your contributions, such as reduced app crash rates, improved load times, or user retention gains, to demonstrate the kind of specialized expertise that justifies a visa petition.
Verify your degree field supports the petition
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the Android Developer role. Computer science, software engineering, and computer engineering degrees clear this bar reliably. Unrelated degrees may require a credential evaluation and additional documentation to establish equivalency.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters Android Developer roles specifically by visa sponsorship availability, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship was never on the table. Browse current openings there to focus your time on employers already open to international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Android Developer roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Android Developer positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because the role requires theoretical and practical application of computer science or software engineering, both of which require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. USCIS approval rates for software developer petitions are among the highest of any H-1B visa occupation category.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my H-1B as an Android Developer?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field is the standard requirement. Degrees in information technology or electrical engineering can also work with the right job description. If your degree is in an unrelated field, a credential evaluation combined with substantial relevant work experience may establish equivalency, but this adds complexity to the petition.
How do I find Android Developer jobs that offer H-1B sponsorship?
Most job postings don't clearly state whether the employer will sponsor a visa. Migrate Mate curates Android Developer roles from employers who have demonstrated sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on positions that will stall at the offer stage. Filtering by role and visa type there gives you a targeted list.
Can I switch Android Developer jobs while on an H-1B?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, provided your prior petition was approved and you haven't accrued unlawful status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved, but the new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
Does it help my H-1B petition to have experience with specific Android frameworks?
Yes, indirectly. The strength of an H-1B petition for an Android Developer depends on how tightly the job description maps to a specific body of specialized knowledge. A role requiring expertise in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, or Android architecture components is easier to distinguish from a general software role, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument in the petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Android Developer jobs?
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.