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Principal Solution Architects rank among the most consistently sponsored roles in enterprise tech. Employers file H-1B visa and L-1 petitions regularly for this title, and the specialty occupation qualification is straightforward given the degree-to-role alignment requirements. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB
- As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline.
- The Software domain refers to the area within Information Technology that focuses on the development, deployment, management, and maintenance of software applications that support business processes and user needs. This includes development, application lifecycle management, requirement analysis, QA, security & compliance, and maintaining the applications and infrastructure.
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Provide technical subject matter expertise on mobile app user experiences and on iOS development best practices with Swift and Objective-C.
- Writes, tests, and documents technical work products (e.g., code, scripts, processes) according to organizational standards and practices.
- Delivers high quality work and coaches team members on technical craftsmanship.
- Conducts root cause analysis to identify systemic problems and defines and leads execution of action items to address.
- Designs thoughtfully integrated systems that model organizational best practices, allowing disparate teams across product domains to deliver value with speed, scale, and reliability.
- Oversees the management of technical debt in existing systems and drives opportunities to eliminate within ongoing implementations.
- Consistently anticipates scaling, latency, and durability challenges and guides teams in implementation of mitigating strategies.
- Partners with the security organization to incorporate security conscious practices early in the lifecycle of new systems.
- Thoughtfully evaluates technical risks and guides toward practical prevention strategies.
- Consistently works across teams to break down silos and resolve problems collaboratively.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with engineering and product leaders as well as key vendors across span of influence to capitalize on synergies within related organizations.
- Clearly translates technical strategy into implementable componentry within the context of the relevant business area.
- Maintains a focus on removing the duplication of effort across teams and proactively identifies opportunities for reuse within their span of influence.
- Mentors individuals on teams across their span of influence.
- Ensures teams across their span of influence are directionally aligned on the engineering strategy of their product domain and leads cross-team efforts that advance and influence organizational strategy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments.
- 6+ years of iOS development experience with knowledge of API design, best practices, and UX guidelines.
- History of publishing consumer facing applications to the Apple App Store.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar) and their practical use in a professional development environment.
- Experience in commercial software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- Airline Industry experience.
- 3+ years of technical leadership with IT personnel.
- 7+ years of iOS development experience.
- 10+ years of general software development experience.
- Familiarity with functional programming concepts, distributed revision control systems and large-scale systems.
SKILLS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with the following technologies:
- In-depth experience with Swift and building UI with both UIKit and SwiftUI.
- In-depth knowledge of Swift API Design guidelines and Human Interface Guidelines.
- Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or equivalent.
- Experience working with common Apple frameworks and APIs.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with MVVM.
- Source Control: GitHub, Azure DevOps.
- CICD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
- Data management: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
- Integration/APIs Technologies: Kafka, REST, GraphQL.
- Ability to optimize solutions for performance, resiliency and reliability while maintaining an eye toward simplicity.
- Ability to concisely convey ideas verbally, in writing, in code, and in diagrams.
- Ability to optimize system designs spanning multiple teams to allow small, safe, incremental releases.
- Ability to work through others by cooperatively sharing responsibilities.
- Ability to combine deep knowledge of a product domain with awareness of advancing technology to introduce solutions that propel the technical capability of the organization forward.
- Proficiency in object-oriented design techniques and principles.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM.
- Proficiency in DevOps Toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.
FEEL FREE TO BE YOURSELF AT AMERICAN
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB
- As one diverse, high-performing team dedicated to technical excellence, you will focus relentlessly on delivering unrivaled digital products that drive a more reliable and profitable airline.
- The Software domain refers to the area within Information Technology that focuses on the development, deployment, management, and maintenance of software applications that support business processes and user needs. This includes development, application lifecycle management, requirement analysis, QA, security & compliance, and maintaining the applications and infrastructure.
As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.
- Provide technical subject matter expertise on mobile app user experiences and on iOS development best practices with Swift and Objective-C.
- Writes, tests, and documents technical work products (e.g., code, scripts, processes) according to organizational standards and practices.
- Delivers high quality work and coaches team members on technical craftsmanship.
- Conducts root cause analysis to identify systemic problems and defines and leads execution of action items to address.
- Designs thoughtfully integrated systems that model organizational best practices, allowing disparate teams across product domains to deliver value with speed, scale, and reliability.
- Oversees the management of technical debt in existing systems and drives opportunities to eliminate within ongoing implementations.
- Consistently anticipates scaling, latency, and durability challenges and guides teams in implementation of mitigating strategies.
- Partners with the security organization to incorporate security conscious practices early in the lifecycle of new systems.
- Thoughtfully evaluates technical risks and guides toward practical prevention strategies.
- Consistently works across teams to break down silos and resolve problems collaboratively.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with engineering and product leaders as well as key vendors across span of influence to capitalize on synergies within related organizations.
- Clearly translates technical strategy into implementable componentry within the context of the relevant business area.
- Maintains a focus on removing the duplication of effort across teams and proactively identifies opportunities for reuse within their span of influence.
- Mentors individuals on teams across their span of influence.
- Ensures teams across their span of influence are directionally aligned on the engineering strategy of their product domain and leads cross-team efforts that advance and influence organizational strategy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale solutions in production environments.
- 6+ years of iOS development experience with knowledge of API design, best practices, and UX guidelines.
- History of publishing consumer facing applications to the Apple App Store.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar) and their practical use in a professional development environment.
- Experience in commercial software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.
- Airline Industry experience.
- 3+ years of technical leadership with IT personnel.
- 7+ years of iOS development experience.
- 10+ years of general software development experience.
- Familiarity with functional programming concepts, distributed revision control systems and large-scale systems.
SKILLS, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with the following technologies:
- In-depth experience with Swift and building UI with both UIKit and SwiftUI.
- In-depth knowledge of Swift API Design guidelines and Human Interface Guidelines.
- Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or equivalent.
- Experience working with common Apple frameworks and APIs.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with MVVM.
- Source Control: GitHub, Azure DevOps.
- CICD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
- Data management: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
- Integration/APIs Technologies: Kafka, REST, GraphQL.
- Ability to optimize solutions for performance, resiliency and reliability while maintaining an eye toward simplicity.
- Ability to concisely convey ideas verbally, in writing, in code, and in diagrams.
- Ability to optimize system designs spanning multiple teams to allow small, safe, incremental releases.
- Ability to work through others by cooperatively sharing responsibilities.
- Ability to combine deep knowledge of a product domain with awareness of advancing technology to introduce solutions that propel the technical capability of the organization forward.
- Proficiency in object-oriented design techniques and principles.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies, such as SCRUM.
- Proficiency in DevOps Toolchain methodologies, including Continuous Integration.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.
FEEL FREE TO BE YOURSELF AT AMERICAN
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Principal Solution Architect Jobs
Target enterprise software and cloud vendors first
Companies like Salesforce, AWS, Oracle, and SAP sponsor Principal Solution Architects at high rates. Their established immigration programs mean faster LCA filing, predictable timelines, and legal teams experienced with complex H-1B petitions for senior technical roles.
Document the technical depth of your role clearly
USCIS scrutinizes solution architect titles as potentially managerial. Your offer letter and job description should emphasize hands-on technical responsibilities, specific technologies, and client-facing architecture work to strengthen the specialty occupation argument for your petition.
A computer science or engineering degree is your strongest asset
H-1B approval for this role is most straightforward with a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Degrees in adjacent fields can qualify, but expect closer scrutiny and potentially a Request for Evidence.
L-1A is a strong alternative if you're transferring internally
Principal Solution Architects moving from a foreign parent, subsidiary, or affiliate into a U.S. office may qualify for an L-1A or L-1B visa. This bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and can be filed any time of year.
Senior-level roles attract O-1A consideration
If you have published work, industry awards, conference speaking credits, or peer review experience, O-1A is worth exploring. Principal-level architects with a strong external profile often meet the extraordinary ability threshold more easily than they expect.
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Does a Principal Solution Architect qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts Principal Solution Architect as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. The risk of a Request for Evidence increases when job descriptions include broad business development or account management responsibilities without sufficient technical depth, so your employer's job description matters significantly.
What visa types do employers typically use to sponsor Principal Solution Architects?
The H-1B is the most common path. L-1B visas are used for intracompany transfers where the applicant has specialized knowledge, and L-1A applies when the role includes managerial or executive responsibilities. O-1A is an option for candidates with a strong track record of industry recognition. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying computer-related occupations, though the role classification requires careful documentation.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Principal Solution Architect?
The lottery applies regardless of seniority. In FY2025, USCIS received roughly 442,000 registrations for 85,000 slots, producing a selection rate of around 25%. Candidates with a U.S. master's degree or higher enter the master's cap pool first, which slightly improves odds. If you're not selected, employers can refile in the next registration cycle or pursue cap-exempt petitions through qualifying nonprofit or government research organizations.
Do I need a four-year degree to get sponsored for this role?
A four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field is the standard requirement. However, USCIS also accepts a combination of education and progressive work experience under the three-for-one rule: three years of specialized experience can substitute for one year of formal education. For a principal-level role, employers often prefer candidates with a master's degree, which also strengthens the specialty occupation argument if your undergraduate field is not an exact match.
Where can I find Principal Solution Architect jobs with confirmed visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It lists Principal Solution Architect roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not guessing whether a company will support your visa. Filtering by sponsorship type lets you focus on employers that regularly file H-1B or L-1 petitions for senior technical roles, which is where you want to concentrate your applications.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Principal Solution Architect 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.
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