Senior Android Developer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Android Developer roles are among the most consistently sponsored positions in U.S. tech. Employers routinely file H-1B visa petitions for this title, and the specialty occupation classification is well-established, making sponsorship more straightforward than many other engineering roles. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Android Application Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android app development, with a specialization in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and has productionized apps in an automotive Android environment. This role requires a deep understanding of modern Android development practices and the ability to lead and mentor a small but growing team of developers. Candidate shall also be collaborating and working cross functionally with designers, technical artists, and platform software engineers to develop apps for an enhanced in-vehicle user experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Should be able to design and develop Hardware Abstraction layer (HAL) component on Android platform either onboard or with remote device over Ethernet specifically for Tuner and Connectivity components along with Automotive Infotainment domain on domain controller system
- Should be able to work closely on Ethernet protocol, Platform adaptation layers and Android middleware including custom AOSP components.
- Ensure the Multimedia & Connectivity component (MW and HAL) design and AIDL/HIDL interface design corresponds to Vehicle architecture align with standard or custom AIDL interfaces compliant
- Liaise & collaborate with Partner, supplier and other team in Stellantis (System and Product) for Software development cycle
- Hands on experience on Build platform with GIT and DEVOPS mechanism and experience on 3rd part SDK/library/APK integration and management
- Should have full blown embedded experience on troubleshooting, defect management, maintenance across Android layers with strong hands-on experience by using HW (Embedded platform)
- Proficient on using AI based concepts and worked on various automation tools for design, development, debugging, unit testing improving robustness of products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in Android development with expertise in Human Machine Interface (HMI / UI) and writing production level applications
- Strong object-oriented programming (OOPS) skills with C/C++/Java/Python on AOSP
- Advantage with knowledge on programming languages such as React Native, Kotlin, C#
- Solid technical depth in Tuner & Connectivity domain features by using onboard or remote HW
- Knowledge of Automotive SOCs, Microcontrollers and virtual machine-based Cockpit system
- Experience with operating systems like Linux, Android, QNX with Hypervisor
- Experience with communication network protocols like https, RTP, Websocket and interfaces like Ethernet, UART, SPI
- Experience with SCM tools such as: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, JIRA, RTC
- Experience with debugging using relevant tools such as GDB, JTAG-Debugger, BDI, Lauterbach, ADB, logs
- Proven ability working in Agile Scrum environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and motivation to work in a agile, fast paced, multitasking environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Worked in Infotainment area of Automotive System (preferably domain controller platform)
- Should have experience in working on Automotive Android OS (AOSP) specifically in HAL and Middleware layers
- Should have maximum experience working in Tuner domain (AM, FM, DAB/DAB+/HD Radio/SeriusXM), Multimedia Audio and Video domain (including 3P App sources) using SW and HW decoders and Device connectivity domain (Bluetooth Telephony, Projection
- Additional advantages of working with Remote ECU connected via Ethernet protocols with various networking topologies (TCP/IP, UDP, RTP/RTCP, Websocket, SOMEIP, UART)
- Integration experience of 3rd party Engine or application on Android will be plus
- Implementation experience in command & control interfaces, audio streaming path, integrating with audio subsystem on Linux OS.
- Experience in working with suppliers and algorithm vendors (Technical and Product Management skills).
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Android Application Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Android app development, with a specialization in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose and has productionized apps in an automotive Android environment. This role requires a deep understanding of modern Android development practices and the ability to lead and mentor a small but growing team of developers. Candidate shall also be collaborating and working cross functionally with designers, technical artists, and platform software engineers to develop apps for an enhanced in-vehicle user experience.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
- Should be able to design and develop Hardware Abstraction layer (HAL) component on Android platform either onboard or with remote device over Ethernet specifically for Tuner and Connectivity components along with Automotive Infotainment domain on domain controller system
- Should be able to work closely on Ethernet protocol, Platform adaptation layers and Android middleware including custom AOSP components.
- Ensure the Multimedia & Connectivity component (MW and HAL) design and AIDL/HIDL interface design corresponds to Vehicle architecture align with standard or custom AIDL interfaces compliant
- Liaise & collaborate with Partner, supplier and other team in Stellantis (System and Product) for Software development cycle
- Hands on experience on Build platform with GIT and DEVOPS mechanism and experience on 3rd part SDK/library/APK integration and management
- Should have full blown embedded experience on troubleshooting, defect management, maintenance across Android layers with strong hands-on experience by using HW (Embedded platform)
- Proficient on using AI based concepts and worked on various automation tools for design, development, debugging, unit testing improving robustness of products
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in Android development with expertise in Human Machine Interface (HMI / UI) and writing production level applications
- Strong object-oriented programming (OOPS) skills with C/C++/Java/Python on AOSP
- Advantage with knowledge on programming languages such as React Native, Kotlin, C#
- Solid technical depth in Tuner & Connectivity domain features by using onboard or remote HW
- Knowledge of Automotive SOCs, Microcontrollers and virtual machine-based Cockpit system
- Experience with operating systems like Linux, Android, QNX with Hypervisor
- Experience with communication network protocols like https, RTP, Websocket and interfaces like Ethernet, UART, SPI
- Experience with SCM tools such as: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, JIRA, RTC
- Experience with debugging using relevant tools such as GDB, JTAG-Debugger, BDI, Lauterbach, ADB, logs
- Proven ability working in Agile Scrum environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and motivation to work in a agile, fast paced, multitasking environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Worked in Infotainment area of Automotive System (preferably domain controller platform)
- Should have experience in working on Automotive Android OS (AOSP) specifically in HAL and Middleware layers
- Should have maximum experience working in Tuner domain (AM, FM, DAB/DAB+/HD Radio/SeriusXM), Multimedia Audio and Video domain (including 3P App sources) using SW and HW decoders and Device connectivity domain (Bluetooth Telephony, Projection
- Additional advantages of working with Remote ECU connected via Ethernet protocols with various networking topologies (TCP/IP, UDP, RTP/RTCP, Websocket, SOMEIP, UART)
- Integration experience of 3rd party Engine or application on Android will be plus
- Implementation experience in command & control interfaces, audio streaming path, integrating with audio subsystem on Linux OS.
- Experience in working with suppliers and algorithm vendors (Technical and Product Management skills).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Android Developer
Target companies with H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored Android developers before are far more likely to do it again. Look for companies with established immigration programs rather than startups sponsoring for the first time, where internal processes are often slower and less reliable.
Lead with your degree field, not just your title
H-1B approval for Android roles hinges on the degree-to-job match. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree strengthens your petition considerably. Unrelated degrees require additional documentation to establish specialty occupation eligibility.
Highlight platform-specific depth in your resume
Generalist mobile experience is weaker than deep Android specialization on paper. Emphasize Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Android SDK expertise explicitly. USCIS evaluates whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree, and specificity in your background helps make that case.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing before you apply
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you are not selected, explore cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofits, or consider the O-1A if your portfolio includes significant open-source contributions or published technical work.
Ask about sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Some employers sponsor H-1B transfers but not green card processes. Clarify upfront whether the company supports PERM and I-140 filing, particularly if long-term U.S. residence is your goal. This distinction matters more the longer you plan to stay.
Browse Migrate Mate for roles that explicitly offer sponsorship
Many job listings omit sponsorship status entirely, which wastes time in the application process. Migrate Mate filters for roles where employers have confirmed they will sponsor, so you are only seeing positions that are actually within reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Senior Android Developer a strong H-1B candidate?
Yes. Android development is consistently classified as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa requirements because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. USCIS has a long track record of approving H-1B petitions for this title, and employers in the tech sector file for it regularly, which means immigration attorneys and corporate counsel are already familiar with the documentation needed.
What degree do I need to qualify for H-1B sponsorship as an Android Developer?
A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. Degrees in unrelated disciplines can still qualify, but your employer will need to document why the specific role requires that field of study. Some candidates without a traditional four-year degree qualify using the three-for-one equivalency rule, where three years of relevant professional experience substitutes for one year of education.
Do large tech companies or startups sponsor Android developers more reliably?
Large tech companies, including established software firms and enterprise employers, tend to have more reliable sponsorship pipelines because they maintain dedicated immigration teams and existing relationships with immigration counsel. Startups can and do sponsor, but the process is often slower and more unpredictable, especially if it is their first time filing. If sponsorship certainty matters, prioritizing companies with documented H-1B filing history reduces risk considerably.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Android Developer role without restarting the lottery?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers without re-entering the lottery, as long as you are moving to a role in the same or a similar occupational classification and your new employer files a transfer petition before your current status expires. For Senior Android Developer roles, the occupational classification is typically consistent across companies, so transfers are generally straightforward. Your new employer handles the petition filing.
Where can I find Senior Android Developer jobs that explicitly offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists roles where employers have confirmed they will sponsor. Most general job boards do not filter by sponsorship status, which means a significant portion of listings you see are not actually available to visa holders. Searching through Migrate Mate removes that ambiguity, so you can focus your applications on positions that are genuinely open to candidates who need H-1B sponsorship or a visa transfer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Android Developer 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.