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Senior Fullstack Software Engineer roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in the U.S. tech industry. Employers commonly file H-1B visa, L-1, and O-1 petitions for these roles, and specialty occupation approval rates for software engineering remain high. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Connections team, you will build systems and applications across the stack and enable players to connect and play together. Your work will power the Roblox social graph, helping people recognize and connect with friends so they can have a richer experience on the platform. You will own critical features used by millions of users daily as well as develop new zero-to-one features. You will drive company-level objectives for user engagement and retention through friending, which is a critical part of our user journey. If you are an experienced developer who loves to write code and ship user-facing features, you’ll be right at home with our product-focused team.
You Will
- Ship features and work across the stack with an end-to-end understanding of our features. This role will be frontend leaning.
- Collaborate with other engineering, product, and design teams to define and build features used by tens of millions of users.
- Drive individual projects from end to end, ensuring they are well-planned, executed efficiently, run experiments, and deliver meaningful impact.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience building full-stack systems, including backend, APIs, and frontend applications.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
- Familiar with A/B testing (Bonus).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proactive: You operate with a sense of urgency, initiating conversations and workflow that pushes team projects and people forward.
- Scrappy: You are willing to dive into any tech stack to solve problems, and can easily adapt to any situation when the need arises and come up with the right solution.
- A product owner: You champion for changes that align with the needs of our users.
COMPENSATION
For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.
- Annual Salary Range: $196,750—$243,290 USD
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
INTRODUCTION
Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there. A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Connections team, you will build systems and applications across the stack and enable players to connect and play together. Your work will power the Roblox social graph, helping people recognize and connect with friends so they can have a richer experience on the platform. You will own critical features used by millions of users daily as well as develop new zero-to-one features. You will drive company-level objectives for user engagement and retention through friending, which is a critical part of our user journey. If you are an experienced developer who loves to write code and ship user-facing features, you’ll be right at home with our product-focused team.
You Will
- Ship features and work across the stack with an end-to-end understanding of our features. This role will be frontend leaning.
- Collaborate with other engineering, product, and design teams to define and build features used by tens of millions of users.
- Drive individual projects from end to end, ensuring they are well-planned, executed efficiently, run experiments, and deliver meaningful impact.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience building full-stack systems, including backend, APIs, and frontend applications.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
- Familiar with A/B testing (Bonus).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proactive: You operate with a sense of urgency, initiating conversations and workflow that pushes team projects and people forward.
- Scrappy: You are willing to dive into any tech stack to solve problems, and can easily adapt to any situation when the need arises and come up with the right solution.
- A product owner: You champion for changes that align with the needs of our users.
COMPENSATION
For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full-time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.
- Annual Salary Range: $196,750—$243,290 USD
Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).
Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer
Target employers with consistent H-1B filing histories
Companies that have sponsored fullstack engineers in the past are far more likely to do it again. Look for employers with multiple approved LCA filings for software roles, not just a single prior petition. Past behavior is the strongest predictor of willingness.
Make your stack explicit on your resume
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on the specific technical requirements of the role. Listing React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud infrastructure signals a degree-level position more clearly than a generic 'software engineer' title alone.
Understand the LCA before your offer stage
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before your H-1B petition. It certifies the offered wage meets prevailing levels for your location and role. Ask HR where you fall in the wage tier during negotiations.
A computer science degree is not the only qualifying credential
USCIS accepts degrees in software engineering, information systems, mathematics, and related fields. Three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of education, so a two-year degree plus six years of experience may still qualify you.
Cap-exempt employers can sponsor you outside the H-1B lottery
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government entities are exempt from the annual H-1B cap. Fullstack engineers at these institutions can be sponsored year-round without waiting for the April lottery window to open.
Start the sponsorship conversation early in the hiring process
Many engineering teams are willing to sponsor but defer to HR, who may be unfamiliar with the process. Raising it during the offer stage, not after signing, gives the company time to engage immigration counsel and avoids delays before your start date.
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Does a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in almost all cases. USCIS considers software engineering a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The more your job description specifies technical systems, architecture decisions, or complex problem-solving, the stronger the specialty occupation argument. Generic job postings that say 'any degree accepted' can weaken the petition, so job title and description wording matters.
What visa types are most commonly used to sponsor fullstack software engineers?
H-1B is the most common path for fullstack engineers without prior U.S. status. L-1B is used for intracompany transfers with specialized knowledge. O-1A applies to engineers with demonstrated extraordinary ability, such as open-source contributions, conference talks, or patents. Australian citizens can use the E-3, which has no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa for software engineers. Browse Migrate Mate to find roles filtered by visa type.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a senior fullstack engineer?
The lottery itself is random and doesn't favor your experience level or title. In fiscal year 2025, USCIS received roughly 442,000 registrations for 85,000 slots, a selection rate near 25%. However, seniors with master's degrees from U.S. institutions enter a separate, smaller pool first, which historically offers better odds. Employers with cap-exempt status bypass the lottery entirely, making them strategically valuable targets.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change jobs as a fullstack engineer?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved. The new employer must still file a fresh LCA and I-129, and the role must continue to qualify as a specialty occupation.
Do employers actually sponsor senior fullstack engineers, or is it mostly junior roles?
Senior roles are actually sponsored at higher rates than junior ones. At the senior level, employers have already invested in assessing your skills, the business case for sponsorship is clearer, and companies are less willing to lose a strong candidate over visa paperwork. Large tech companies, growth-stage startups, and consulting firms all regularly sponsor at the senior level. Migrate Mate lists sponsorship-open fullstack roles specifically, so you're not guessing which employers are willing.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Fullstack 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.
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