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Steer offers a suite of software tools for today's automotive repair shop. We combine a mix of software tools that a repair shop needs to run a highly profitable shop, in one user-friendly, cost-effective platform. Through the Steer suite, we allow the shop owner to get back to focusing on what matters, and to stop worrying about marketing and customer retention.
Steer began as an online directory for drivers to find a local mechanic. Fast forward to today, Steer has launched a complete Customer Relationship Management (CRM) marketing suite, complete with text messaging, email automation, direct mail integration, reputation management, appointment reminders, declined/recommended services, and many other features. We are always innovating and we are proud to be a leader in the automotive repair industry. In August 2024 Steer acquired AutoOps - the leader in modern, intelligent, and fully integrated scheduling software for auto repair shops. AutoOps allows customers to smoothly schedule through a shop's website and Google Business Profile.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're growing our world-class engineering team to usher our CRM platform into the next generation of software — and we're looking for a visionary Principal Full Stack Engineer to join our Core Platform Team.
Most Lead roles at "Big Tech" companies involve maintaining a single microservice or acting as a small cog in a 100-person machine. At Steer, you aren't just a contributor; you are the architect of a platform aiming for 100% market dominance. This is a high-impact role for someone who doesn't just write great code, but who can see around corners, challenge conventions, and lead entire products from vision to launch.
We are actively refactoring our existing teams to be agentic-first — meaning our engineers don't just use AI as a tool, they architect systems around autonomous, AI-driven workflows. This is not a future initiative; it is how we build today.
We're looking for builders who bring exceptional focus, ownership, and commitment to their work. At Steer, we want engineers who are "all in" on our mission, fully engaged with their work, and invested in our shared success. This means making Steer your primary professional focus and bringing the dedication and accountability needed to deliver exceptional results.
WHY STEER?
- True Ownership: You will lead massive products from start to finish within lean, high-velocity teams.
- Hyper-Growth & Vision: We are currently at a fraction of our total addressable market in the automotive industry. The potential for scale is massive, and you will be a leading developer shaping this space.
- Freedom to Innovate: You don't need side projects to explore new techniques. We provide the autonomy and the platform to experiment with and implement the latest tech directly into our core product.
- AI-First & Agentic Culture: We are refactoring our teams to be agentic-first. We prioritize high-level problem-solving and AI/LLM expertise, and we actively encourage the use of AI tools to accelerate coding across any language and to power autonomous production workflows.
- Technical Strategy & Ownership: Focus on the core components of the Steer CRM, specifically optimizing how we ingest and process data to revolutionize our automation tools.
- Architectural Vision: Lead the design of reusable full-stack components and services that ensure our platform remains performant as we scale toward market dominance.
- Adaptive Development: Pivot at a moment's notice based on evolving business needs, shifting focus between new integrations and core infrastructure to keep our ecosystem seamless.
- Customer-Centric Engineering: Partner closely with Product to understand user pain points, ensuring every architectural decision adds tangible value to the auto repair shops we serve.
- Code Excellence: Champion best practices in security, test automation, and maintainability. Conduct deep-dive code reviews that elevate the entire engineering organization.
- Modern DevOps & Agentic Infrastructure: Influence our CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC practices. Design and maintain AI-integrated, agentic-ready infrastructure that enables autonomous workflows.
WHAT YOU HAVE
Must Have:
- 7+ years of professional experience building complex, web-based SaaS products.
- The "All-In" Mindset: A deep commitment to Steer's mission and success. We look for engineers who take exceptional pride in their work, hold themselves to high standards, and demonstrate full ownership and accountability for their projects. They approach complex, seemingly impossible challenges with determination, proactively drive solutions, and are committed to delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.
- AI & LLM Integration: Hands-on experience working with LLMs and prompt engineering. You use AI to bridge gaps and accelerate development.
- AI in Production: Proven experience deploying AI-powered features and autonomous (agentic) workflows in production-grade infrastructure.
- AI-Driven CI/CD: Hands-on experience integrating AI tooling into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., automated code review agents, AI-assisted testing, or agentic workflow orchestration).
- Database Expertise: Proficiency with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases, including schema design and query optimization.
- Exceptional Communication: The ability to translate complex technical concepts into product outcomes and collaborate effectively with leadership.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with our current stack: .NET, Node.js (TypeScript), and React.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Previous experience as a founding engineer or in an early-stage startup environment.
- Experience building or integrating with Claude marketplace plugins (Anthropic ecosystem), including prompt chaining, tool use, or MCP integrations.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Initial Screen — 30 min with Lead Recruiter
- Hiring Manager Interview — 60 min with the Head of Engineering & Product
- Technical Interview — 60 min with a Principal Engineer
- Collaborative Interview — 30 min with Lead Product Manager
WHAT WE OFFER
- Equity Options: Own a piece of the company's success.
- 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in the US.
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance.
- Flexible PTO: With a 15-day minimum.
- FSA, HSA, and 401k options.
- Learning Stipend & WFH Equipment: Everything you need for a world-class home office.
- Innovative Culture: A seat at the table to influence the latest AI technology in a collaborative, agentic-first environment.
WHY JOIN STEER?
At Steer, we align our mission of transforming the auto repair experience for shop owners and their customers with your passion for growth, innovation, and excellence.
Here, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, take on career-shaping challenges, and contribute to the future of the auto repair industry, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements to support your well-being.
Join Steer to be part of a forward-thinking, flexible, and collaborative culture where you are empowered to do meaningful and impactful work.
We value diversity and believe that forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to our success. We welcome applications from those with diverse backgrounds and industries.
Our hiring process looks beyond just credentials. The school you went to at 18 doesn't define your potential to thrive and enrich our culture. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we invite you to apply.
INTRODUCTION
Steer offers a suite of software tools for today's automotive repair shop. We combine a mix of software tools that a repair shop needs to run a highly profitable shop, in one user-friendly, cost-effective platform. Through the Steer suite, we allow the shop owner to get back to focusing on what matters, and to stop worrying about marketing and customer retention.
Steer began as an online directory for drivers to find a local mechanic. Fast forward to today, Steer has launched a complete Customer Relationship Management (CRM) marketing suite, complete with text messaging, email automation, direct mail integration, reputation management, appointment reminders, declined/recommended services, and many other features. We are always innovating and we are proud to be a leader in the automotive repair industry. In August 2024 Steer acquired AutoOps - the leader in modern, intelligent, and fully integrated scheduling software for auto repair shops. AutoOps allows customers to smoothly schedule through a shop's website and Google Business Profile.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're growing our world-class engineering team to usher our CRM platform into the next generation of software — and we're looking for a visionary Principal Full Stack Engineer to join our Core Platform Team.
Most Lead roles at "Big Tech" companies involve maintaining a single microservice or acting as a small cog in a 100-person machine. At Steer, you aren't just a contributor; you are the architect of a platform aiming for 100% market dominance. This is a high-impact role for someone who doesn't just write great code, but who can see around corners, challenge conventions, and lead entire products from vision to launch.
We are actively refactoring our existing teams to be agentic-first — meaning our engineers don't just use AI as a tool, they architect systems around autonomous, AI-driven workflows. This is not a future initiative; it is how we build today.
We're looking for builders who bring exceptional focus, ownership, and commitment to their work. At Steer, we want engineers who are "all in" on our mission, fully engaged with their work, and invested in our shared success. This means making Steer your primary professional focus and bringing the dedication and accountability needed to deliver exceptional results.
WHY STEER?
- True Ownership: You will lead massive products from start to finish within lean, high-velocity teams.
- Hyper-Growth & Vision: We are currently at a fraction of our total addressable market in the automotive industry. The potential for scale is massive, and you will be a leading developer shaping this space.
- Freedom to Innovate: You don't need side projects to explore new techniques. We provide the autonomy and the platform to experiment with and implement the latest tech directly into our core product.
- AI-First & Agentic Culture: We are refactoring our teams to be agentic-first. We prioritize high-level problem-solving and AI/LLM expertise, and we actively encourage the use of AI tools to accelerate coding across any language and to power autonomous production workflows.
- Technical Strategy & Ownership: Focus on the core components of the Steer CRM, specifically optimizing how we ingest and process data to revolutionize our automation tools.
- Architectural Vision: Lead the design of reusable full-stack components and services that ensure our platform remains performant as we scale toward market dominance.
- Adaptive Development: Pivot at a moment's notice based on evolving business needs, shifting focus between new integrations and core infrastructure to keep our ecosystem seamless.
- Customer-Centric Engineering: Partner closely with Product to understand user pain points, ensuring every architectural decision adds tangible value to the auto repair shops we serve.
- Code Excellence: Champion best practices in security, test automation, and maintainability. Conduct deep-dive code reviews that elevate the entire engineering organization.
- Modern DevOps & Agentic Infrastructure: Influence our CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC practices. Design and maintain AI-integrated, agentic-ready infrastructure that enables autonomous workflows.
WHAT YOU HAVE
Must Have:
- 7+ years of professional experience building complex, web-based SaaS products.
- The "All-In" Mindset: A deep commitment to Steer's mission and success. We look for engineers who take exceptional pride in their work, hold themselves to high standards, and demonstrate full ownership and accountability for their projects. They approach complex, seemingly impossible challenges with determination, proactively drive solutions, and are committed to delivering exceptional results in a fast-paced environment.
- AI & LLM Integration: Hands-on experience working with LLMs and prompt engineering. You use AI to bridge gaps and accelerate development.
- AI in Production: Proven experience deploying AI-powered features and autonomous (agentic) workflows in production-grade infrastructure.
- AI-Driven CI/CD: Hands-on experience integrating AI tooling into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., automated code review agents, AI-assisted testing, or agentic workflow orchestration).
- Database Expertise: Proficiency with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases, including schema design and query optimization.
- Exceptional Communication: The ability to translate complex technical concepts into product outcomes and collaborate effectively with leadership.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with our current stack: .NET, Node.js (TypeScript), and React.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Previous experience as a founding engineer or in an early-stage startup environment.
- Experience building or integrating with Claude marketplace plugins (Anthropic ecosystem), including prompt chaining, tool use, or MCP integrations.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Initial Screen — 30 min with Lead Recruiter
- Hiring Manager Interview — 60 min with the Head of Engineering & Product
- Technical Interview — 60 min with a Principal Engineer
- Collaborative Interview — 30 min with Lead Product Manager
WHAT WE OFFER
- Equity Options: Own a piece of the company's success.
- 100% Remote: Work from anywhere in the US.
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance.
- Flexible PTO: With a 15-day minimum.
- FSA, HSA, and 401k options.
- Learning Stipend & WFH Equipment: Everything you need for a world-class home office.
- Innovative Culture: A seat at the table to influence the latest AI technology in a collaborative, agentic-first environment.
WHY JOIN STEER?
At Steer, we align our mission of transforming the auto repair experience for shop owners and their customers with your passion for growth, innovation, and excellence.
Here, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, take on career-shaping challenges, and contribute to the future of the auto repair industry, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements to support your well-being.
Join Steer to be part of a forward-thinking, flexible, and collaborative culture where you are empowered to do meaningful and impactful work.
We value diversity and believe that forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is key to our success. We welcome applications from those with diverse backgrounds and industries.
Our hiring process looks beyond just credentials. The school you went to at 18 doesn't define your potential to thrive and enrich our culture. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we invite you to apply.
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Align your resume to specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Principal Full Stack Engineer role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Frame your resume around systems architecture, distributed systems design, and technical leadership rather than general programming tasks to support that case.
Search DOL LCA data before applying
Use Migrate Mate to browse verified employers with active LCA filing history for senior full stack roles. This tells you which companies have already committed to sponsorship paperwork, so you're targeting proven sponsors rather than testing employers who may hesitate.
Check prevailing wage tiers early in negotiations
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area before negotiating an offer. Principal-level roles typically sit at wage level III or IV, and an employer's LCA must certify that your offered compensation meets the applicable tier for your location.
Verify your degree field maps to the role
A Principal Full Stack Engineer petition is strongest when your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. If your degree is in a different discipline, gather evidence like transcripts and employer job descriptions that establish the direct relationship USCIS requires.
Time your STEM OPT extension around employer filing cycles
If you're on F-1 OPT, submit your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your EAD expires. The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan, confirming the role directly relates to your STEM-designated degree.
Clarify cap-exempt status for university and nonprofit employers
Principal engineering roles at universities, affiliated research institutions, or qualifying nonprofits are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning your petition can be filed any time without entering the annual selection process. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt designation directly with their HR or immigration counsel before accepting an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Full Stack Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Principal Full Stack Engineer positions as specialty occupations because the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The seniority level strengthens the case further, since principal-level responsibilities in systems architecture and technical leadership reinforce the degree requirement. O*NET profiles for software development occupations support this classification.
Which visa types are available to Principal Full Stack Engineers seeking sponsorship?
The H-1B is the most common path, granting status for three years extendable to six. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Chileans and Singaporeans may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. F-1 graduates can work on OPT or STEM OPT while pursuing H-1B sponsorship. All of these require employer sponsorship and a qualifying job offer.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor visas for this role?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for senior engineering roles, searchable by location and job type. Focusing your search on companies with a documented history of filing for full stack positions gives you a meaningful head start over cold-applying to employers whose sponsorship willingness is unknown.
Does the H-1B annual cap and lottery affect my chances as a Principal Full Stack Engineer?
It affects most applicants, but not all. H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, and the rules have changed recently, so check USCIS for current mechanics. If you hold a U.S. master's degree you're eligible for the advanced degree pool. Employers at qualifying universities, nonprofits, or government research organizations file cap-exempt petitions, bypassing the selection process entirely.
Can a green card sponsorship run alongside my H-1B for a Principal Full Stack Engineer role?
Yes. H-1B status allows dual intent, meaning your employer can begin PERM labor certification and an EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa petition while you remain in valid H-1B status. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or demonstrated exceptional ability. Once your I-140 is approved, you can extend H-1B status beyond six years under AC21 portability provisions while your priority date becomes current.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Principal Full Stack 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.