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Developer tools roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from employers who need specialized engineers to build compilers, IDEs, SDKs, and CI/CD infrastructure. Most positions require a computer science degree, and USCIS approves these petitions at high rates given their clear specialty occupation fit. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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10-23-2026
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Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
This position is for the role of a Tools & Analytics Engineer within the Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE) organization. The role entails supporting and enhancing the tools, applications, data systems, analytics, and automation processes used to manage Transmission Facility Ratings, Configuration Management, transmission modeling, and regulatory compliance activities across the transmission system.
Expected activities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing technical support for TSOE-owned applications, databases, reports, dashboards, and automation solutions used by Transmission Engineering, Operations, Ratings & Configuration, and Configuration Management organizations.
- Developing, maintaining, and enhancing software applications, scripts, APIs, reports, and integrations used to support transmission modeling, facility ratings, engineering workflows, and business processes.
- Creating and supporting SQL, Oracle, and other database queries to analyze engineering, operational, and compliance-related data and provide actionable information to engineering and leadership teams.
- Designing, developing, and maintaining Power BI dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting solutions that improve visibility into Transmission operations, Configuration Management activities, FAC-008 compliance, and engineering performance.
- Supporting Transmission Planning System (TPS), ODMS, facility ratings processes, and related transmission modeling tools by validating data quality, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating corrective actions.
- Reviewing outage requests, asset changes, engineering records, and system data to identify potential impacts to transmission models, facility ratings, and systems of record.
- Performing root cause analysis of data quality issues, model discrepancies, reporting inaccuracies, and process failures to identify improvement opportunities and enhance data integrity.
- Collaborating with engineering, operations, IT, vendors, and external stakeholders to define requirements, implement enhancements, and support modernization of TSOE applications and data systems.
- Providing subject matter expertise related to transmission system modeling, facility ratings, MLSEs, electrical asset data, Configuration Management, and applicable NERC and industry standards.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to automate manual processes, improve engineering efficiency, reduce compliance risk, and increase the accuracy and accessibility of transmission system data.
What we’re looking for:
Engineer Associate SG6
Education/Experience
- This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*.
- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
Engineer SG7
Education/Experience
- Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* along with two or more years of related engineering experience.
- Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
- Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternative:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
- VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program.
In addition:
- Transmission system modeling (TPS, ODMS, PSSE, bus/branch concepts)
- Facility Ratings and FAC-008 knowledge
- NERC compliance understanding
- SQL and Oracle database experience
- Power BI development
- Python, .NET, PowerShell, or other programming experience
- API and system integration experience
- Data analytics and business intelligence
- Understanding of transmission assets, stations, transmission lines, relays, and ratings methodology
This role requires schedule flexibility. Candidates should expect to work outside of standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The ability to work non-traditional hours and adapt to changing schedules is essential for success in this position.
Where you’ll work:
This is an onsite position reporting to either of these locations - New Albany, OH, Corpus Christi, TX.
What you’ll get:
Engineer Associate SG6 ($84,000-$90,000)
Engineer SG7 ($89,000-$110,000)
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
American Electric Power (On-Site)
$84K- $110K / Year
#LI-Onsite
#AEPCareers
#Engineer
#earlycareer
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
10-23-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing entry level engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Job Description
What You’ll Do:
This position is for the role of a Tools & Analytics Engineer within the Transmission System Operations Engineering (TSOE) organization. The role entails supporting and enhancing the tools, applications, data systems, analytics, and automation processes used to manage Transmission Facility Ratings, Configuration Management, transmission modeling, and regulatory compliance activities across the transmission system.
Expected activities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing technical support for TSOE-owned applications, databases, reports, dashboards, and automation solutions used by Transmission Engineering, Operations, Ratings & Configuration, and Configuration Management organizations.
- Developing, maintaining, and enhancing software applications, scripts, APIs, reports, and integrations used to support transmission modeling, facility ratings, engineering workflows, and business processes.
- Creating and supporting SQL, Oracle, and other database queries to analyze engineering, operational, and compliance-related data and provide actionable information to engineering and leadership teams.
- Designing, developing, and maintaining Power BI dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting solutions that improve visibility into Transmission operations, Configuration Management activities, FAC-008 compliance, and engineering performance.
- Supporting Transmission Planning System (TPS), ODMS, facility ratings processes, and related transmission modeling tools by validating data quality, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating corrective actions.
- Reviewing outage requests, asset changes, engineering records, and system data to identify potential impacts to transmission models, facility ratings, and systems of record.
- Performing root cause analysis of data quality issues, model discrepancies, reporting inaccuracies, and process failures to identify improvement opportunities and enhance data integrity.
- Collaborating with engineering, operations, IT, vendors, and external stakeholders to define requirements, implement enhancements, and support modernization of TSOE applications and data systems.
- Providing subject matter expertise related to transmission system modeling, facility ratings, MLSEs, electrical asset data, Configuration Management, and applicable NERC and industry standards.
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to automate manual processes, improve engineering efficiency, reduce compliance risk, and increase the accuracy and accessibility of transmission system data.
What we’re looking for:
Engineer Associate SG6
Education/Experience
- This is an entry level position for new graduates with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*.
- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering examination in preparation for future licensing as a Professional Engineer (PE) is encouraged and preferred.
Engineer SG7
Education/Experience
- Has typically acquired a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET* along with two or more years of related engineering experience.
- Individuals with a Master's degree in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET* may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.
- Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology can satisfy this degree requirement, if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternative:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program.
- VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non ABET accredited program.
In addition:
- Transmission system modeling (TPS, ODMS, PSSE, bus/branch concepts)
- Facility Ratings and FAC-008 knowledge
- NERC compliance understanding
- SQL and Oracle database experience
- Power BI development
- Python, .NET, PowerShell, or other programming experience
- API and system integration experience
- Data analytics and business intelligence
- Understanding of transmission assets, stations, transmission lines, relays, and ratings methodology
This role requires schedule flexibility. Candidates should expect to work outside of standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The ability to work non-traditional hours and adapt to changing schedules is essential for success in this position.
Where you’ll work:
This is an onsite position reporting to either of these locations - New Albany, OH, Corpus Christi, TX.
What you’ll get:
Engineer Associate SG6 ($84,000-$90,000)
Engineer SG7 ($89,000-$110,000)
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
American Electric Power (On-Site)
$84K- $110K / Year
#LI-Onsite
#AEPCareers
#Engineer
#earlycareer
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade: SP20-006
Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $109,543.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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Target product-led engineering teams
Companies building developer tools as their core product, not just internal tooling, sponsor visas most consistently. These employers rely on deep technical talent year-round and treat sponsorship as a standard part of their hiring process, not an exception.
Emphasize your specialization clearly
USCIS approval hinges on demonstrating the role requires a specific degree field. Highlight expertise in compilers, language runtimes, or build systems rather than listing general software engineering skills. Specificity makes the specialty occupation case substantially easier to win.
Ask about cap-exempt sponsorship paths
Universities and nonprofit research labs building developer tools are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. If you missed the lottery, these employers offer a direct path to H-1B status without waiting for next April.
Your open-source contributions matter here
Hiring managers at developer tools companies actively review GitHub profiles and open-source work before interviewing. Strong contributions to relevant projects signal domain credibility and often accelerate hiring decisions, which directly affects how quickly sponsorship paperwork can begin.
Understand the LCA before you negotiate
Every H-1B offer includes a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets the prevailing rate for your location and role. Knowing the wage level your employer selects helps you evaluate whether the offer reflects your experience and qualifications accurately.
Align your degree field to the job description
A computer science or software engineering degree supports most developer tools petitions cleanly. If your degree is in a related field like mathematics or electrical engineering, your attorney will need to document how your coursework directly relates to the specific role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do developer tools jobs qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Yes, developer tools roles qualify as specialty occupations in the vast majority of cases. Positions building compilers, SDKs, language servers, debuggers, and CI/CD platforms require a theoretical and practical application of computer science that USCIS recognizes as meeting the specialty occupation standard. Approval rates for software roles with clearly defined degree requirements are among the highest across all H-1B visa petition categories.
What degree do I need for a sponsored developer tools position?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Some roles focused on compilers or programming language design may favor applicants with graduate degrees due to the depth of theoretical knowledge involved. If your degree is in a adjacent field like mathematics or electrical engineering, an immigration attorney can build an equivalency argument based on your coursework and work history.
Which types of companies sponsor developer tools engineers most reliably?
Infrastructure and DevOps companies, cloud platform providers, and developer-focused SaaS businesses sponsor consistently because their entire product depends on this engineering discipline. Larger organizations building internal developer platforms for thousands of engineers also sponsor frequently. Migrate Mate filters sponsoring employers in this space so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the visa process.
Can I get sponsored for an O-1A visa instead of H-1B if I missed the lottery?
O-1A sponsorship is possible if you can document extraordinary ability through published work, significant open-source contributions recognized by the community, conference speaking, or contributions to major projects with measurable impact. The bar is genuinely high, but developer tools engineers who have shipped widely-used tools or received industry recognition are better positioned than most software engineers to build a credible O-1A case.
How does working on internal developer tooling versus a commercial product affect my sponsorship case?
USCIS evaluates the role itself, not whether the output is sold commercially. Internal developer platform engineers at large technology companies have been successfully sponsored for decades. What matters is that the position description demonstrates the role requires a specific degree field and involves the theoretical application of computer science principles, regardless of whether the tools are used internally or shipped as a product.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Developer Tools 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.