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Senior Software Developer roles are among the most actively sponsored positions in the U.S. Employers filing H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions for this title consistently rank it as a specialty occupation, with degree requirements in computer science or a related field that satisfy USCIS standards with minimal documentation challenges. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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In the past, to be a successful restaurateur, you simply had to have a passion for food and a passion for people - but to succeed as a digital restaurateur you also need to have a passion for technology. We believe in the joy of serving others, and that's why we created Otter – to help restaurateurs succeed in online food delivery. Restaurants around the world, both large and small, including Chick-fil-A, Ben & Jerry’s, KFC, and Eataly trust our software to power their delivery business. We increase sales, reduce order issues, and decrease delivery headaches.
What you’ll do
Our Menu Platform is the central hub for comprehensive menu management. It streamlines operations, enhances the customer experience, and provides a single source of truth for menus across online delivery channels such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, etc., and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems such as Square, Toast, Clover, NCR, etc. Key capabilities include real-time menu updates, channel-specific availability, pricing and tax configuration, ingredients and SKU management, bundling and promotions, A/B testing, and automated syncing between POS and delivery channels. With 99.99% platform availability and 150K+ restaurants, our platform is a critical infrastructure for restaurants worldwide.
As a backend-focused Software Engineer, you will help advance this high-scale, high-impact platform. You will:
- Build data-driven features that power dynamic menu operations.
- Contribute to planning and strategy for tools and internal platforms.
- Design, implement, and test backend services using agile practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and support teams.
- Write, debug, and maintain high-quality code across multiple projects.
- Architect scalable systems capable of supporting large, distributed workloads.
- Improve platform reliability, performance, and developer experience.
- Champion innovation and continuously explore new technologies and approaches.
What we’re looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
- Experience: 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Technical Mastery:
- Strong background in building scalable and reliable distributed systems
- Experience building large-scale, high-traffic applications
- Proficiency in Java and modern backend development practices
- Architectural Skills: Ability to design new systems from scratch and evolve existing architectures.
- Impact Orientation: Demonstrated track record of meaningful, high-quality contributions.
- Communication: Clear communicator capable of partnering with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why join us
- Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
- Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
- Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.
What else you need to know
This role is based in our Mountain View office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
The base starting rate for this role is $224,000 - $284,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits Summary:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
- Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
- Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
- Pet insurance discount (Fetch)
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Time Off policies
- Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time
- Paid Bereavement leave
- Paid Parental Leave.
Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion. Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?
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Who we are
In the past, to be a successful restaurateur, you simply had to have a passion for food and a passion for people - but to succeed as a digital restaurateur you also need to have a passion for technology. We believe in the joy of serving others, and that's why we created Otter – to help restaurateurs succeed in online food delivery. Restaurants around the world, both large and small, including Chick-fil-A, Ben & Jerry’s, KFC, and Eataly trust our software to power their delivery business. We increase sales, reduce order issues, and decrease delivery headaches.
What you’ll do
Our Menu Platform is the central hub for comprehensive menu management. It streamlines operations, enhances the customer experience, and provides a single source of truth for menus across online delivery channels such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, etc., and Point-of-Sale (POS) systems such as Square, Toast, Clover, NCR, etc. Key capabilities include real-time menu updates, channel-specific availability, pricing and tax configuration, ingredients and SKU management, bundling and promotions, A/B testing, and automated syncing between POS and delivery channels. With 99.99% platform availability and 150K+ restaurants, our platform is a critical infrastructure for restaurants worldwide.
As a backend-focused Software Engineer, you will help advance this high-scale, high-impact platform. You will:
- Build data-driven features that power dynamic menu operations.
- Contribute to planning and strategy for tools and internal platforms.
- Design, implement, and test backend services using agile practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and support teams.
- Write, debug, and maintain high-quality code across multiple projects.
- Architect scalable systems capable of supporting large, distributed workloads.
- Improve platform reliability, performance, and developer experience.
- Champion innovation and continuously explore new technologies and approaches.
What we’re looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
- Experience: 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Technical Mastery:
- Strong background in building scalable and reliable distributed systems
- Experience building large-scale, high-traffic applications
- Proficiency in Java and modern backend development practices
- Architectural Skills: Ability to design new systems from scratch and evolve existing architectures.
- Impact Orientation: Demonstrated track record of meaningful, high-quality contributions.
- Communication: Clear communicator capable of partnering with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why join us
- Demand for online food delivery is growing really fast! In the last 5 years, just in the US, the overall market has expanded 10X from $10B to $100B, and could expand to $500bn- $1T by 2030.
- Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery.
- Collaborative environment: You will receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you to learn, grow and achieve your goals, and you’ll work closely with other teams to ensure our customer’s success.
What else you need to know
This role is based in our Mountain View office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
The base starting rate for this role is $224,000 - $284,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits Summary:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
- Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
- Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children
- Pet insurance discount (Fetch)
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Time Off policies
- Paid Vacation Time (1h for every 26h worked)
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick time
- Paid Bereavement leave
- Paid Parental Leave.
Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion. Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Software Developer
Target employers with a proven H-1B filing history
Companies that have filed H-1B petitions before understand the process and are less likely to back out mid-offer. DOL disclosure data shows tech firms, consulting houses, and large enterprises file the most software developer petitions annually.
Confirm the role requires a specific technical degree
USCIS approves H-1B petitions for software roles when the job description requires a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. Generic postings that accept any bachelor's degree create specialty occupation risk.
Ask about sponsorship early, but frame it professionally
Raise visa sponsorship after you've established technical fit, not in your opening message. Asking after a strong first interview signals you're serious about the role, not just fishing for any employer willing to file paperwork.
Australians should highlight E-3 eligibility explicitly
The E-3 visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and can be approved within weeks. Many U.S. hiring managers don't know it exists. Mentioning it proactively removes the lottery uncertainty that causes some employers to hesitate on sponsorship.
Document your technical specialization clearly on your resume
USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires specialized knowledge. A resume that specifies your stack, architecture experience, and domain expertise makes the employer's petition easier to approve than a generic developer profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS consistently treats software development as a specialty occupation when the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or information technology. The risk arises when a job posting accepts any degree field or lists a degree as preferred rather than required, which can undermine the specialty occupation argument. Employers should write job descriptions carefully to avoid this.
What visa types do employers use to sponsor Senior Software Developers?
The H-1B is the most common pathway, subject to an annual cap and lottery. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and can be approved in a matter of weeks. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under the TN visa. Senior developers with exceptional recognition in their field can pursue the O-1A. L-1B is available for intracompany transfers with specialized knowledge.
Does my degree field need to match software development exactly?
Not exactly, but it needs to be closely related. USCIS accepts computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, and information systems. Degrees in unrelated fields can still work if you have a significant volume of relevant coursework or a combination of education and work experience. The 3-for-1 rule allows three years of qualifying experience to substitute for one year of a four-year degree.
How strong are H-1B approval rates for software development roles?
Software-related occupations consistently see among the higher H-1B approval rates across all occupation categories. USCIS data shows denial rates for technology roles have generally stayed below 10% for well-documented petitions in recent years, though rates vary by employer type and petition quality. Large tech employers with established legal teams tend to have lower denial rates than smaller companies filing for the first time.
Where can I find Senior Software Developer jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It lists Senior Software Developer roles from employers who are open to sponsoring H-1B, E-3, and other work visas, so you're not wasting time applying to postings that quietly exclude international candidates. Filtering by sponsorship willingness upfront dramatically improves your response rate compared to cold applications through general job boards.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Software 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.
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