Principal Application Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Principal Application Engineer roles sit squarely in H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Employers in this space file LCAs regularly, and the role's seniority often supports EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship alongside the initial work visa.
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Autodesk is seeking SAP RAR SME with deep experience in SAP S4, RAR, OTC, Finance Applications and Reporting Toolsets to join the ET-LEEP-CF team. This is an SME level role with a high level of influence and responsibility.
RAR SME works hand in hand with product and engineering teams to create solutions that cross multiple connected systems and applications supporting Autodesk’s business activities. We are making huge investments in our Finance systems and application toolsets. As part of that, we have a need for a seasoned professional with deep proficiency in finance application technologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the SAP S4, RAR, doing POC's, identifying GAPS, providing the solution and doing hands on configurations, as well as experience working with engineering teams to develop feature functionality for key finance, accounting, and executive stakeholders across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates architectural options and Supports overall architecture of the system, ensuring commonality across systems
- Provides subject matter expertise and technical consulting support on either vendor or internal applications and interfaces
- Develop and deploy new processes and configuration to meet business needs in SAP RAR
- Interfaces with Product Managers, Product Owner, Engineering and IT partners at the Program level to define and estimate features for agile teams
- Conducts industry research, facilitates new product and vendor evaluations, and assists in vendor selection
- Assists in production support and maintenance of applications as needed
- Provides subject matter expert solutions and hands-on management of configuration
- Manage expectations with internal stakeholders and customers
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have Strong hands on experience with SAP RAR implementations with S4 HANA and acting as an Key functional resource
- 10+ years' experience in business application design, development, implementation, and/or solution architecture within the SAP Functional areas of OTC, RevRec, IFRS, USGAAP, ASC 606, RAR
- Detailed knowledge of Accounting principle and how RAR works
- Experience in Setting up BRF+ (business rule framework)
- Experience in implementing ASC 606 with applications like RAR, RevPro etc.
- Experience in doing Large data migration for RAR
- Experience with integration between ECC, CC, S4 BRIM, CI to RAR
- Knowledge of RAR OCM module is good to have
- Experience in an Agile environment is preferred
- Experience with multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies, and processing environments
- Translates business needs into technical architecture requirements
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
- Knowledge of all components of a technical architecture
- Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
- Estimates financial impact of technical architecture alternatives
- Applies multiple technical solutions to business problems
- Quickly comprehends the functions and capabilities of new technology
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- You take risks and can make quick decisions
- You can take vague requirements, clarify and drive them to execution
- You have a passion for continuous integration and continuous delivery
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $126,400 and $226,490. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
Position Overview
Autodesk is seeking SAP RAR SME with deep experience in SAP S4, RAR, OTC, Finance Applications and Reporting Toolsets to join the ET-LEEP-CF team. This is an SME level role with a high level of influence and responsibility.
RAR SME works hand in hand with product and engineering teams to create solutions that cross multiple connected systems and applications supporting Autodesk’s business activities. We are making huge investments in our Finance systems and application toolsets. As part of that, we have a need for a seasoned professional with deep proficiency in finance application technologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the SAP S4, RAR, doing POC's, identifying GAPS, providing the solution and doing hands on configurations, as well as experience working with engineering teams to develop feature functionality for key finance, accounting, and executive stakeholders across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates architectural options and Supports overall architecture of the system, ensuring commonality across systems
- Provides subject matter expertise and technical consulting support on either vendor or internal applications and interfaces
- Develop and deploy new processes and configuration to meet business needs in SAP RAR
- Interfaces with Product Managers, Product Owner, Engineering and IT partners at the Program level to define and estimate features for agile teams
- Conducts industry research, facilitates new product and vendor evaluations, and assists in vendor selection
- Assists in production support and maintenance of applications as needed
- Provides subject matter expert solutions and hands-on management of configuration
- Manage expectations with internal stakeholders and customers
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have Strong hands on experience with SAP RAR implementations with S4 HANA and acting as an Key functional resource
- 10+ years' experience in business application design, development, implementation, and/or solution architecture within the SAP Functional areas of OTC, RevRec, IFRS, USGAAP, ASC 606, RAR
- Detailed knowledge of Accounting principle and how RAR works
- Experience in Setting up BRF+ (business rule framework)
- Experience in implementing ASC 606 with applications like RAR, RevPro etc.
- Experience in doing Large data migration for RAR
- Experience with integration between ECC, CC, S4 BRIM, CI to RAR
- Knowledge of RAR OCM module is good to have
- Experience in an Agile environment is preferred
- Experience with multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies, and processing environments
- Translates business needs into technical architecture requirements
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation
- Knowledge of all components of a technical architecture
- Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations
- Estimates financial impact of technical architecture alternatives
- Applies multiple technical solutions to business problems
- Quickly comprehends the functions and capabilities of new technology
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- You take risks and can make quick decisions
- You can take vague requirements, clarify and drive them to execution
- You have a passion for continuous integration and continuous delivery
Benefits
From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/
Salary transparency
Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $126,400 and $226,490. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/global-belonging
In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification
This role may require in-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Application Engineer
Map your degree to the role
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators look for a direct link between your field of study and the application engineering function. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or software systems is the cleanest fit. A business or general IT degree can create RFE risk.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation case
O*NET lists the core tasks and required knowledge domains for application engineering roles. Cross-referencing your resume against those descriptors helps your employer's attorney build a stronger specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition and LCA filing.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find Principal Application Engineer employers who have filed LCAs for this role. That filing history signals both sponsorship willingness and an established immigration process, which shortens the time between offer and petition submission.
Distinguish between contract and direct-hire sponsorship
Many Principal Application Engineer openings come through staffing firms or consulting companies. USCIS requires that the sponsoring employer control your day-to-day work. If a third party places you at a client site, verify the employer-employee relationship is documented before accepting the offer.
Check prevailing wage level before negotiating your offer
The LCA must certify your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your location and role. Run the job title and work-site ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you can confirm the offer clears the Level II or Level III threshold typical for this seniority.
Align your green card track during the offer negotiation
Principal Application Engineer roles typically support EB-2 sponsorship given the advanced degree or exceptional ability standard. Ask during offer negotiations whether the employer will commit to PERM labor certification, since starting that process early reduces the impact of per-country priority date backlogs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Application Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS defines specialty occupation as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Principal Application Engineer roles consistently meet that standard because the work involves designing, architecting, and troubleshooting complex software systems, which requires specialized technical knowledge. Your employer must document the degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Which visa types are realistic for Principal Application Engineer candidates?
The H-1B is the most common path, covering up to six years of initial status and requiring an annual lottery. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role maps cleanly to a USMCA computer systems analyst or engineer category. All three require a specialty occupation showing.
How do I find Principal Application Engineer employers who actively sponsor visas?
Browse Migrate Mate's verified employer listings for Principal Application Engineer roles. The platform shows employers with confirmed LCA sponsorship history for this title, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never filed for a sponsored hire in this function.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Principal Application Engineer employer mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, once your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition, you can start work immediately without waiting for approval, as long as you're maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA at the prevailing wage for your new work location, since wages vary significantly across metro areas for senior engineering roles.
Does the seniority of a Principal Application Engineer role affect green card sponsorship?
Seniority helps. The title and its typical responsibilities, including technical leadership, cross-functional ownership, and advanced system design, often support EB-2 classification under the advanced degree or exceptional ability standard. Some employers will also sponsor under EB-3 skilled worker. Starting PERM early matters most for Indian and Chinese nationals facing long priority date backlogs.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Principal Application Engineer 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.