Product Software Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Product software engineer roles consistently rank among the most actively sponsored positions in the U.S. Employers filing H-1B visa, O-1 visa, and EB-2 or EB-3 green card petitions routinely target this specialty occupation. Your degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field is the foundation every sponsoring employer needs before filing. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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- JR-163080
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- Technology
- Full time
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer who will be responsible for building easy to operate, reliable and high-performing applications and networking software for our next generation networking platform. As a staff engineer, you’ll work with the team to build highly scalable and reliable systems. You will focus on building networking services through network-adjacent virtualized compute platforms to deliver network primitives by providing a platform for future cloud-native network software. You will be a key contributor in building and maintaining the components that drive our customers’ experience.
This role presents a great opportunity for a passionate staff engineer to make a tangible impact to the future-state technology stack of Equinix’ global networks and infrastructure. If you believe in the power of technology to change the world, and if you value creativity, work comfortably in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn new technologies, we would like to talk to you.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the software development towards designing an ecosystem of software services to extend Equinix’s networking services through a network-adjacent virtualized compute platform
- Collaborate with team members to design and implement scalable and efficient distributed systems
- Engage in design discussions and code reviews to help maintain high-quality code
- Contribute solid unit tests and integration tests to CICD pipelines to deliver code from commit to deployment in minutes with confidence
- Help identify technical debt and drive continual improvement of our software quality
- Partner with support and operations teams to ensure proper operationalization, observability, and support of our software in Production
- Drive a culture of innovation, excellence & collaboration with other business functions
- Participate in incident management processes and collaborating with the team in troubleshooting strategies and fixing production issues in a timely manner
- Participate in an on-call rotation (when we get software into Production)
- Follow a proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in software development, preferably building & operating highly reliable distributed systems
- Bachelor’s/Master's degree in computer science or relevant engineering field or equivalent industry experience
- Experience in building software defined multi-tenant networking platforms at scale using cloud-native networking technologies and ecosystems
- Understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and concepts (BGP, EVP-LAN, IPSEC, etc)
- Experience in working with network management protocols: gRPC, Netconf
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or other open-source alternatives
- Experience with public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) services and technologies
- Expertise in automating deployments of applications into Kubernetes on x86 deployments
- Experience with open source and networking technologies, ecosystems, communities and industry forums such the Linux Foundation
- Good understanding of application development stack
- Recent and proficient experience with Golang programming language
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits:
- Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
- Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
This posting is a new position within our organization.
Staff Engineer, Product Software
- JR-163080
- Hybrid
- Dallas
- Technology
- Full time
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where tech thinkers and future builders turn bold ideas into breakthrough experiences, we welcome your unique perspective. Help us challenge assumptions, uncover bias, and remove barriers—because progress starts with fresh ideas. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer who will be responsible for building easy to operate, reliable and high-performing applications and networking software for our next generation networking platform. As a staff engineer, you’ll work with the team to build highly scalable and reliable systems. You will focus on building networking services through network-adjacent virtualized compute platforms to deliver network primitives by providing a platform for future cloud-native network software. You will be a key contributor in building and maintaining the components that drive our customers’ experience.
This role presents a great opportunity for a passionate staff engineer to make a tangible impact to the future-state technology stack of Equinix’ global networks and infrastructure. If you believe in the power of technology to change the world, and if you value creativity, work comfortably in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn new technologies, we would like to talk to you.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the software development towards designing an ecosystem of software services to extend Equinix’s networking services through a network-adjacent virtualized compute platform
- Collaborate with team members to design and implement scalable and efficient distributed systems
- Engage in design discussions and code reviews to help maintain high-quality code
- Contribute solid unit tests and integration tests to CICD pipelines to deliver code from commit to deployment in minutes with confidence
- Help identify technical debt and drive continual improvement of our software quality
- Partner with support and operations teams to ensure proper operationalization, observability, and support of our software in Production
- Drive a culture of innovation, excellence & collaboration with other business functions
- Participate in incident management processes and collaborating with the team in troubleshooting strategies and fixing production issues in a timely manner
- Participate in an on-call rotation (when we get software into Production)
- Follow a proactive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in software development, preferably building & operating highly reliable distributed systems
- Bachelor’s/Master's degree in computer science or relevant engineering field or equivalent industry experience
- Experience in building software defined multi-tenant networking platforms at scale using cloud-native networking technologies and ecosystems
- Understanding of L2/L3 networking protocols and concepts (BGP, EVP-LAN, IPSEC, etc)
- Experience in working with network management protocols: gRPC, Netconf
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or other open-source alternatives
- Experience with public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) services and technologies
- Expertise in automating deployments of applications into Kubernetes on x86 deployments
- Experience with open source and networking technologies, ecosystems, communities and industry forums such the Linux Foundation
- Good understanding of application development stack
- Recent and proficient experience with Golang programming language
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings, recommendations, and technical details
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 118,000 - 176,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits:
- Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
- Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here.
This posting is a new position within our organization.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Product Software Engineer
Align your degree to specialty occupation standards
Your bachelor's degree must be in a field directly related to product software engineering, such as computer science or software engineering. A general business or unrelated STEM degree raises RFE risk, so document any supplemental coursework or credentials before applying.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter for employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings in product and software engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL disclosure data by company and role, so you can target sponsors with active filing history before you apply.
Distinguish product engineer from product manager roles
Job titles combining 'product' with 'engineer' sometimes blur the specialty occupation line during USCIS adjudication. Your offer letter and job description must emphasize engineering duties, degree requirements, and technical deliverables, not roadmap ownership or business strategy tasks.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets the prevailing wage at the correct level for your metro area. An employer filing an LCA below the applicable wage tier risks DOL denial and delays your visa timeline before the USCIS petition even begins.
Time H-1B registration against your OPT expiration
If you're on STEM OPT, map your 24-month extension window against the H-1B annual cap and selection process. Missing a registration cycle while your EAD expires can force a gap in employment authorization, so plan your job search timeline at least 12 months in advance.
Request a detailed job description for PERM labor certification
If your employer pursues an EB-2 or EB-3 green card, the PERM filing requires a precise job description tied to your actual duties and minimum degree requirements. Vague or inflated requirements in job postings can trigger audits from DOL and stall your priority date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a product software engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science or software engineering. USCIS scrutinizes product-hybrid titles more closely than pure engineering roles, so your offer letter must clearly articulate that the position requires a specific technical degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
Which visa types can a product software engineer use to work in the U.S.?
The H-1B is the most common path, with an annual cap and selection process. Australians may use the E-3 visa, which carries a separate cap and requires no lottery. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN visa if the role fits the USMCA engineer category. F-1 students can work via OPT or STEM OPT before transitioning to employer-sponsored status. EB-2 and EB-3 green cards are available for longer-term sponsorship.
Where can I find employers actively sponsoring product software engineer visas?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified sponsorship history for software and product engineering roles, searchable by city and job type. Focusing your search there lets you identify companies that have already filed LCAs for roles matching your background, rather than applying broadly and asking each employer about sponsorship from scratch.
Does my degree field matter if I have several years of product engineering experience?
For H-1B purposes, USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a field specifically related to the role, not just any degree plus experience. If your degree is in a loosely related field, employers can use the three-for-one equivalency rule, substituting three years of relevant work experience for one year of education, but this must be documented carefully to withstand an RFE.
How does switching from a product manager role to a product software engineer role affect my visa status?
If you're on H-1B status, changing to a role with substantially different duties requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before you start the new position. Product manager and product software engineer roles can carry different specialty occupation classifications, so your new job description must independently satisfy the degree-requirement standard to avoid a status violation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Product Software 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.