App Developer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
App developer roles are among the most consistently sponsored positions in the U.S. tech industry. Employers routinely file H-1B visa, O-1 visa, and L-1 visa petitions for qualified candidates, and the specialty occupation standard is well-established for software development work requiring a computer science or related degree. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Stellantis mobile application for connected cars revolutionizes the way users interact with their vehicles, offering convenience, control, and connectivity at their fingertips. With remote control, real-time monitoring, advanced navigation, personalized insights, and seamless integrations, the app enhances the car owning experience, providing users with greater convenience, efficiency, and a sense of engagement.
Join our team as a Mobile App Developer and Technical Leader and be part of an exciting and challenging mission. Your role will involve developing innovative Android mobile applications, understanding requirements and architectural considerations, and optimizing code for performance, stability, and maintainability. Collaborate with cross-functional cross-geographical teams of application and UI software engineers, as well as QA and Validation teams. You’ll have the opportunity to solve complex technical problems using industry best practices while ensuring adherence to security policies.
Join our dynamic team and be part of shaping the future of connected vehicles through innovative mobile app development.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
- Design and develop mobile applications for connected vehicles, focusing on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend developers to gather requirements and define app features and functionalities.
- Lead the application architecture and algorithm design activities as well as end-to-end transaction modeling across the distributed component-based ecosystem and prepare supporting documentation.
- Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient code for mobile applications, ensuring high performance and reliability as part of a team following agile processes such as Scrum or KanBan.
- Integrate the Stellantis mobile app with the connected vehicle platforms, leveraging APIs and SDKs to enable seamless communication and data exchange.
- Conduct thorough automated testing and debugging of mobile applications to identify and resolve any issues or bugs, ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to mobile app development and connected vehicles.
- Collaborate with the QA team to ensure proper testing and quality assurance of mobile applications.
- Optimize mobile applications for performance, scalability, and battery efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in mobile app development for Android platforms, with a strong portfolio of released applications
- Experience developing for multi-language support and global distribution is a plus
- Experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, and modern Android architecture components (e.g., Clean Architecture, MVVM, LiveData, Jetpack libraries)
- Excellent proficiency in programming languages such as Kotlin (Android) and Kotlin Multi-platform
- Experience with CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, Teamcity or GitHub actions
- Experience in integrating mobile apps with cloud services and external RESTful APIs or SDKs. Experience in IoT applications.
- Experience in designing distributed component-based asynchronous transaction models
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience leading a team and mentoring developers
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies, working experience in a Scrum/Kanban team
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and resolve issues efficiently
- Passion for connected vehicle technologies and the automotive industry is a plus
- Ability to travel internationally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
OUR BENEFITS - DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
INTRODUCTION
The Stellantis mobile application for connected cars revolutionizes the way users interact with their vehicles, offering convenience, control, and connectivity at their fingertips. With remote control, real-time monitoring, advanced navigation, personalized insights, and seamless integrations, the app enhances the car owning experience, providing users with greater convenience, efficiency, and a sense of engagement.
Join our team as a Mobile App Developer and Technical Leader and be part of an exciting and challenging mission. Your role will involve developing innovative Android mobile applications, understanding requirements and architectural considerations, and optimizing code for performance, stability, and maintainability. Collaborate with cross-functional cross-geographical teams of application and UI software engineers, as well as QA and Validation teams. You’ll have the opportunity to solve complex technical problems using industry best practices while ensuring adherence to security policies.
Join our dynamic team and be part of shaping the future of connected vehicles through innovative mobile app development.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
- Design and develop mobile applications for connected vehicles, focusing on user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend developers to gather requirements and define app features and functionalities.
- Lead the application architecture and algorithm design activities as well as end-to-end transaction modeling across the distributed component-based ecosystem and prepare supporting documentation.
- Develop clean, maintainable, and efficient code for mobile applications, ensuring high performance and reliability as part of a team following agile processes such as Scrum or KanBan.
- Integrate the Stellantis mobile app with the connected vehicle platforms, leveraging APIs and SDKs to enable seamless communication and data exchange.
- Conduct thorough automated testing and debugging of mobile applications to identify and resolve any issues or bugs, ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to mobile app development and connected vehicles.
- Collaborate with the QA team to ensure proper testing and quality assurance of mobile applications.
- Optimize mobile applications for performance, scalability, and battery efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in mobile app development for Android platforms, with a strong portfolio of released applications
- Experience developing for multi-language support and global distribution is a plus
- Experience with Android SDK, Android Studio, and modern Android architecture components (e.g., Clean Architecture, MVVM, LiveData, Jetpack libraries)
- Excellent proficiency in programming languages such as Kotlin (Android) and Kotlin Multi-platform
- Experience with CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, Teamcity or GitHub actions
- Experience in integrating mobile apps with cloud services and external RESTful APIs or SDKs. Experience in IoT applications.
- Experience in designing distributed component-based asynchronous transaction models
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience leading a team and mentoring developers
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies, working experience in a Scrum/Kanban team
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and resolve issues efficiently
- Passion for connected vehicle technologies and the automotive industry is a plus
- Ability to travel internationally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
OUR BENEFITS - DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood - including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an App Developer
Lead with your tech stack, not your title
H-1B specialty occupation approval depends on the role requiring a specific degree field. Highlighting languages, frameworks, and platforms you work in helps employers and attorneys confirm the position qualifies before filing.
Target companies with a history of H-1B filings
Not all employers are set up to sponsor. Focus on companies that have filed H-1B petitions in prior years. DOL disclosure data is publicly available and shows which employers regularly sponsor app developer roles.
Clarify your authorization status early in outreach
Telling a hiring manager upfront that you need sponsorship saves time on both sides. Frame it clearly: current status, when it expires, and what petition type you'd need. Ambiguity causes more rejections than the ask itself.
A portfolio matters more than credentials alone
For O-1A and EB-1A pathways, published apps with significant downloads, press coverage, or enterprise adoption serve as evidence. Documenting impact before you apply makes extraordinary ability arguments substantially easier to support.
Understand the difference between cap-subject and cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can sponsor H-1B visas outside the annual lottery. App developer roles at these organizations can start any time of year.
OPT and STEM OPT bridge the gap while you wait for H-1B
If you're on F-1 status, STEM OPT extends your work authorization by 24 months. Most app developer roles at qualifying employers meet the STEM OPT training plan requirements, giving you time to go through the H-1B lottery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an app developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS consistently recognizes software and application development as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. The key is that the job description must require a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree. Roles framed as general IT support or requiring no particular discipline are harder to approve.
What degree do I need to get H-1B sponsorship as an app developer?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. Degrees in unrelated fields can still qualify if combined with relevant coursework or progressive work experience, but this requires a stronger legal argument. Foreign three-year degrees are generally accepted if evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree by a credential evaluation service.
How competitive is the H-1B lottery for app developers?
App developer and software-related roles represent the largest share of H-1B visa registrations each year, so competition is high. In recent cycles, overall selection rates have been around 20 to 25 percent. Employers with advanced degree exemption eligibility get a second chance in the lottery, which modestly improves odds. Many candidates plan around multiple lottery attempts or explore cap-exempt employers to avoid the lottery entirely.
Are there visa options for app developers that don't involve the H-1B lottery?
Yes. The O-1A visa for individuals with extraordinary ability has no cap or lottery and suits developers with a strong professional profile, such as notable open-source contributions, published research, or widely-used applications. The L-1B intracompany transfer applies if you're moving from an overseas office of the same employer. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, and Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN visa. You can browse sponsoring employers across these visa types on Migrate Mate.
Do startups sponsor H-1B visas for app developers?
Some do, but it's less common than at established tech companies. Startups need to demonstrate they have the financial ability to pay the prevailing wage and a legitimate employer-employee relationship, which can be harder to document at early-stage companies. Founders cannot sponsor themselves on H-1B. If a startup has prior USCIS filing history and legal counsel experienced in H-1B, sponsorship is realistic. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively open to sponsorship, which helps narrow the search.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored App 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.