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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 visa, and O-1 visa 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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At Algolia, we’re proud to be a pioneer and market leader in AI Search, empowering 18,000+ businesses to deliver blazing-fast, predictive search and browse experiences at internet scale. Every week, we power over 30 billion search requests — four times more than Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex, and DuckDuckGo combined. In 2021, we raised $150 million in Series D funding, quadrupling our valuation to $2.25 billion. This strong foundation enables us to keep investing in our market-leading platform and serving incredible customers like Under Armour, PetSmart, Stripe, Gymshark, and Walgreens. At Algolia, we are passionate about helping developers & product teams connect their users with what matters most in milliseconds! To ensure our users make the most out of Algolia’s powerful features, we need to first make sure that they understand our offerings and are able to set everything up quickly. The Growth org aims to help Algolia grow by working on changes in the product, introducing new features, and providing the best possible user experience. You will get to shape the user experience of our customers as they start using Algolia, help create a new Growth platform, mentor software engineers, and introduce best practices.
A Few Projects We’ve Worked On Recently Include
- New data integrations with other developer platforms
- New marketplace and billing integrations
- New internal platforms such as notifications, experimentation, feature flagging
- AI based data processing platforms
YOUR ROLE WILL CONSIST OF
- Coming up with innovative solutions to help users get the most out of Algolia
- Executing experiments and A/B tests to choose the best possible solution
- Collaborating with Product and Design teams to identify and ideate on opportunities
- Mentoring other software engineers and helping them grow
- Designing & developing a scalable growth platform
- Working with a wide range of teams to deliver a solid growth foundation
- Improving engineering quality, processes and tooling
- Helping define the team roadmap
- We follow a bottom-up approach: the teams come up with their own initiatives targeting our metrics and execute on them
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion about delivering the best UX to diverse sets of users in various industries (engineers, marketers, merchandisers, etc.)
- Mindset to take data driven decisions and analysing impact of the changes you introduce
- Experience with event driven infrastructure in GCP or AWS
- Experience with a server-side typed or untyped language + We use Ruby and have plans to integrate more Golang, so willingness to learn is important
- Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML/CSS – this role is fullstack, we expect engineers to be able to ship across the stack
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a scale-up or Growth team
- Experience with analytics platforms like Amplitude, Hex
Algolia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The annual base salary compensation range for this role reflects market pay data within this location. The exact compensation offered for this role may vary depending on specific location and job-related knowledge, technical skills, and experience; and is only one part of our Total Rewards philosophy to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Base Salary Pay Range
$163,100—$215,000 USD
Flexible Workplace Strategy
Algolia’s flexible workplace model is designed to empower all Algolians to fulfill our mission to power search and discovery with ease. We place an emphasis on an individual’s impact, contribution, and output, over their physical location. Algolia is a high-trust environment and many of our team members have the autonomy to choose where they want to work and when. We have a global presence with offices in Paris, NYC, London, Sydney and Bucharest, however we also offer many of our team members the option to work remotely either as fully remote or hybrid-remote employees.
Positions listed as "Remote" are only available for remote work within the specified country. Positions listed within a specific city are only available in that location - depending on the role it may be available with either a hybrid-remote or in-office schedule.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN LIVE OUR VALUES:
- GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment.
- TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership.
- CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
- CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company.
- HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.
We’re looking for talented, passionate people to help build the world’s best search and discovery technology. We value autonomy, diversity, and collaboration. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and supported—regardless of race, age, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, color, veteran status, disability, or socioeconomic background.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES - Recruitment Fraud Notice
We’ve Recently Seen An Increase In Recruitment Scams Targeting Job Seekers. To Help Protect Yourself, Please Keep The Following In Mind
- Our open positions may appear on third-party job boards, but the best way to apply safely is directly through our careers page.
- All genuine communication from Algolia will come from an @algolia.com email address. If you receive an email from someone claiming to work at Algolia who does not have an @algolia.com email address, please do not respond or share any personal information.
- We’ll never ask for payments, purchases, or financial details during the hiring process.
READY TO APPLY?
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for building the world’s best search & discovery technology, we’d love to review your application!
INTRODUCTION
At Algolia, we’re proud to be a pioneer and market leader in AI Search, empowering 18,000+ businesses to deliver blazing-fast, predictive search and browse experiences at internet scale. Every week, we power over 30 billion search requests — four times more than Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex, and DuckDuckGo combined. In 2021, we raised $150 million in Series D funding, quadrupling our valuation to $2.25 billion. This strong foundation enables us to keep investing in our market-leading platform and serving incredible customers like Under Armour, PetSmart, Stripe, Gymshark, and Walgreens. At Algolia, we are passionate about helping developers & product teams connect their users with what matters most in milliseconds! To ensure our users make the most out of Algolia’s powerful features, we need to first make sure that they understand our offerings and are able to set everything up quickly. The Growth org aims to help Algolia grow by working on changes in the product, introducing new features, and providing the best possible user experience. You will get to shape the user experience of our customers as they start using Algolia, help create a new Growth platform, mentor software engineers, and introduce best practices.
A Few Projects We’ve Worked On Recently Include
- New data integrations with other developer platforms
- New marketplace and billing integrations
- New internal platforms such as notifications, experimentation, feature flagging
- AI based data processing platforms
YOUR ROLE WILL CONSIST OF
- Coming up with innovative solutions to help users get the most out of Algolia
- Executing experiments and A/B tests to choose the best possible solution
- Collaborating with Product and Design teams to identify and ideate on opportunities
- Mentoring other software engineers and helping them grow
- Designing & developing a scalable growth platform
- Working with a wide range of teams to deliver a solid growth foundation
- Improving engineering quality, processes and tooling
- Helping define the team roadmap
- We follow a bottom-up approach: the teams come up with their own initiatives targeting our metrics and execute on them
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion about delivering the best UX to diverse sets of users in various industries (engineers, marketers, merchandisers, etc.)
- Mindset to take data driven decisions and analysing impact of the changes you introduce
- Experience with event driven infrastructure in GCP or AWS
- Experience with a server-side typed or untyped language + We use Ruby and have plans to integrate more Golang, so willingness to learn is important
- Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML/CSS – this role is fullstack, we expect engineers to be able to ship across the stack
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a scale-up or Growth team
- Experience with analytics platforms like Amplitude, Hex
Algolia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The annual base salary compensation range for this role reflects market pay data within this location. The exact compensation offered for this role may vary depending on specific location and job-related knowledge, technical skills, and experience; and is only one part of our Total Rewards philosophy to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Base Salary Pay Range
$163,100—$215,000 USD
Flexible Workplace Strategy
Algolia’s flexible workplace model is designed to empower all Algolians to fulfill our mission to power search and discovery with ease. We place an emphasis on an individual’s impact, contribution, and output, over their physical location. Algolia is a high-trust environment and many of our team members have the autonomy to choose where they want to work and when. We have a global presence with offices in Paris, NYC, London, Sydney and Bucharest, however we also offer many of our team members the option to work remotely either as fully remote or hybrid-remote employees.
Positions listed as "Remote" are only available for remote work within the specified country. Positions listed within a specific city are only available in that location - depending on the role it may be available with either a hybrid-remote or in-office schedule.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN LIVE OUR VALUES:
- GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment.
- TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership.
- CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
- CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company.
- HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.
We’re looking for talented, passionate people to help build the world’s best search and discovery technology. We value autonomy, diversity, and collaboration. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and supported—regardless of race, age, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, color, veteran status, disability, or socioeconomic background.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES - Recruitment Fraud Notice
We’ve Recently Seen An Increase In Recruitment Scams Targeting Job Seekers. To Help Protect Yourself, Please Keep The Following In Mind
- Our open positions may appear on third-party job boards, but the best way to apply safely is directly through our careers page.
- All genuine communication from Algolia will come from an @algolia.com email address. If you receive an email from someone claiming to work at Algolia who does not have an @algolia.com email address, please do not respond or share any personal information.
- We’ll never ask for payments, purchases, or financial details during the hiring process.
READY TO APPLY?
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for building the world’s best search & discovery technology, we’d love to review your application!
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 visa 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 visa, 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.