Senior Fullstack Developer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Fullstack Developer roles are among the most consistently sponsored positions in the U.S. tech industry. Employers routinely file H-1B visa, O-1 visa, and L-1 visa petitions for this title, and the specialty occupation standard is straightforward to meet with a computer science or related degree. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Austin, TX ; Southlake, TX
Requisition ID 2026-123262
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $164,000.00 - $181,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-07-07
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
As a Lead Software Development Engineer within Advisor Services Technology, you will help build, modernize, and support critical wealth management platform capabilities that enable rebalancing, trading workflows, and data processing. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, making thoughtful decisions in production-critical environments, and delivering scalable solutions that improve platform stability, performance, and resiliency.
You will collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to translate workflow needs into effective technical solutions while contributing to modernization efforts across APIs, batch workflows, data pipelines, microservices, and cloud-ready architectures. Your work will directly support reliable platform outcomes, strengthen engineering practices, and help Schwab continue delivering innovative solutions for advisors and the clients they serve.
What you have
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of experience with Java and software development in production-critical systems
- Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
- Experience with SQL and relational database technologies such as Oracle or PostgreSQL
- Experience with data processing, batch workflows, and data pipelines
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD workflows, and Git-based development
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across APIs, databases, and batch systems
- Ability to operate independently, make sound technical decisions, and deliver outcomes in ambiguous or fast-paced environments
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in financial technology, wealth management, advisor services, rebalancing, trading, or portfolio systems
- Experience with frontend development using Angular or other modern frontend frameworks
- Experience contributing to Micro Frontend architecture, scalability, reliability, or performance improvements
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, containers, and Kubernetes
- Experience improving system reliability through root cause analysis, long-term fixes, defensive coding practices, and resilient design patterns
- Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and product teams to translate workflow needs into scalable technical solutions
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments to deliver iterative, high-quality outcomes
- Ability to mentor engineers, elevate engineering standards, and contribute to a collaborative, adaptable team environment
- Exposure to artificial intelligence tools, frameworks, or applied engineering use cases that improve efficiency, automation, or decision-making
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Location: Austin, TX ; Southlake, TX
Requisition ID 2026-123262
Category Engineering & Software Development
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $164,000.00 - $181,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-07-07
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together. We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
As a Lead Software Development Engineer within Advisor Services Technology, you will help build, modernize, and support critical wealth management platform capabilities that enable rebalancing, trading workflows, and data processing. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, making thoughtful decisions in production-critical environments, and delivering scalable solutions that improve platform stability, performance, and resiliency.
You will collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to translate workflow needs into effective technical solutions while contributing to modernization efforts across APIs, batch workflows, data pipelines, microservices, and cloud-ready architectures. Your work will directly support reliable platform outcomes, strengthen engineering practices, and help Schwab continue delivering innovative solutions for advisors and the clients they serve.
What you have
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of experience with Java and software development in production-critical systems
- Experience building REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
- Experience with SQL and relational database technologies such as Oracle or PostgreSQL
- Experience with data processing, batch workflows, and data pipelines
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD workflows, and Git-based development
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across APIs, databases, and batch systems
- Ability to operate independently, make sound technical decisions, and deliver outcomes in ambiguous or fast-paced environments
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in financial technology, wealth management, advisor services, rebalancing, trading, or portfolio systems
- Experience with frontend development using Angular or other modern frontend frameworks
- Experience contributing to Micro Frontend architecture, scalability, reliability, or performance improvements
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, containers, and Kubernetes
- Experience improving system reliability through root cause analysis, long-term fixes, defensive coding practices, and resilient design patterns
- Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and product teams to translate workflow needs into scalable technical solutions
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments to deliver iterative, high-quality outcomes
- Ability to mentor engineers, elevate engineering standards, and contribute to a collaborative, adaptable team environment
- Exposure to artificial intelligence tools, frameworks, or applied engineering use cases that improve efficiency, automation, or decision-making
In addition to the salary range, this role is eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Fullstack Developer
Lead with your stack, not just your title
Employers sponsoring fullstack roles want specificity. List your primary languages and frameworks prominently, React, Node.js, Python, Go, so hiring managers can immediately assess fit before sponsorship conversations even begin.
Target companies with an active H-1B filing history
Not every employer is willing to sponsor, but many are. Focus your search on companies that have filed H-1B petitions before, they already have immigration counsel, established workflows, and realistic expectations about cost and timelines.
Clarify your current visa status upfront
If you're on OPT, STEM OPT, or an existing H-1B, say so clearly in applications. Many employers don't realize how straightforward a transfer or cap-exempt filing can be, and transparency removes guesswork early.
Understand what the specialty occupation standard requires
H-1B approval hinges on the role requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Senior Fullstack Developer meets this standard easily, but your job description must reflect that level of technical specificity, not generic language.
Use system design interviews to demonstrate senior-level credentials
For O-1 or EB-1 pathways, concrete evidence of impact matters. Strong system design performance, open-source contributions, and architecture ownership are the kind of documented achievements that support extraordinary ability petitions.
Don't assume startup size equals sponsorship willingness
Series A and B startups regularly sponsor senior engineering talent. If a company is growing fast and needs fullstack depth, the cost of sponsorship is often far outweighed by the cost of leaving a key role vacant for months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Senior Fullstack Developer a qualifying specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes. Senior Fullstack Developer consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS has a strong precedent approving H-1B visa petitions for this title, particularly when the role involves complex architecture decisions, system design, or cross-stack technical leadership rather than generalist support work.
Do I need a computer science degree specifically, or will other degrees work?
A degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or mathematics typically satisfies the specialty occupation requirement. Degrees in adjacent fields, electrical engineering, physics, can work if your coursework is technical and your experience is directly relevant. Three years of qualifying work experience can substitute for one year of formal education if your degree doesn't align closely with the role.
How likely is my H-1B petition to be approved for this role?
Approval rates for software engineering roles have historically been among the highest across H-1B categories. The main risk isn't the specialty occupation standard, it's the annual lottery. Cap-subject H-1B petitions enter a randomized selection process with roughly a 25% selection rate in recent years. If you're already on OPT or STEM OPT, your employer can file immediately after selection and you can keep working in the meantime.
What visa options exist if I miss the H-1B lottery?
Several alternatives are worth exploring. The O-1A visa suits developers with demonstrated extraordinary ability, significant open-source contributions, conference presentations, or documented technical leadership can support a petition. The L-1B applies if you're transferring within a multinational company. Australian citizens have access to the E-3 visa. Canadian and Mexican nationals can use TN visa status. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers experienced with multiple visa types.
Can I switch employers while on an H-1B as a Senior Fullstack Developer?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start a new job as soon as your new employer files a transfer petition, you don't need to wait for approval. The new employer files a cap-exempt H-1B petition on your behalf, which skips the lottery entirely. Most senior engineering roles qualify without issue, provided the new position also meets the specialty occupation standard and your degree aligns with the role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Fullstack 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.