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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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Working at Atlassian
Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.
Responsibilities
- Deliver creative improvements for our Engineering teams.
- Utilize knowledge of computer science principles and engineering to build REST APIs that power core customer experiences.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of designs.
- Configure monitoring for backend services and build CICD pipelines utilizing prominent languages such as Java, Python, Kotlin, Go or Scala.
- Develop integrations with our content management system.
- Build features and services with reliability in mind.
- Perform platform integrations using REST.
- Work with GIT and server technologies to design and develop applications that support Atlassian’s software products and platforms.
WORK HOURS
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.
COMPENSATION
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
In the United States, for this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires is:
$230,000.00/yr - $235,000.00/yr
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, or a related field and five (5) years of post-bachelors, progressive related work experience.
Must have five (5) years of experience with/in:
- Software systems and infrastructure
- DB design and performance tuning for large scale database systems
- Building and operating large scale cloud infrastructures
- Performing platform integrations using REST
- Utilizing GIT and server technologies including NPM, Docker, NGINX, and Express/Node
- Utilizing SQL databases for customer service; and
- Utilizing programming languages such as Java, Python, Kotlin, Go and Scala.
100% Telecommuting permitted.
Please email resume to: postings@atlassian.com and must reference Job Code “GC12” to be considered.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.
ABOUT ATLASSIAN
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.
In line with local law, identity verification (which may include use of biometric data) is a condition of employment with Atlassian for employment fraud purposes.
INTRODUCTION
Working at Atlassian
Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.
Responsibilities
- Deliver creative improvements for our Engineering teams.
- Utilize knowledge of computer science principles and engineering to build REST APIs that power core customer experiences.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of designs.
- Configure monitoring for backend services and build CICD pipelines utilizing prominent languages such as Java, Python, Kotlin, Go or Scala.
- Develop integrations with our content management system.
- Build features and services with reliability in mind.
- Perform platform integrations using REST.
- Work with GIT and server technologies to design and develop applications that support Atlassian’s software products and platforms.
WORK HOURS
40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.
COMPENSATION
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
In the United States, for this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires is:
$230,000.00/yr - $235,000.00/yr
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, or a related field and five (5) years of post-bachelors, progressive related work experience.
Must have five (5) years of experience with/in:
- Software systems and infrastructure
- DB design and performance tuning for large scale database systems
- Building and operating large scale cloud infrastructures
- Performing platform integrations using REST
- Utilizing GIT and server technologies including NPM, Docker, NGINX, and Express/Node
- Utilizing SQL databases for customer service; and
- Utilizing programming languages such as Java, Python, Kotlin, Go and Scala.
100% Telecommuting permitted.
Please email resume to: postings@atlassian.com and must reference Job Code “GC12” to be considered.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.
ABOUT ATLASSIAN
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.
In line with local law, identity verification (which may include use of biometric data) is a condition of employment with Atlassian for employment fraud purposes.
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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 visa 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.