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AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
POSITION
Position: Senior Software Developer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment type: Full-time regular (flexible working options available)
LOCATION
Location: Philadelphia, PA – Hybrid
SALARY RANGE
Salary Range: $124,200.00 - $207,000.00
This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.
THE JOB
As an Experienced Software Developer, your responsibilities will include:
- Recognizing, articulating, and making technical decisions / trade-offs around multiple dimensions (scaling, reliability, performance, maintenance, business needs, etc.) that have an impact.
- Designing, developing, testing, and debugging software applications.
- Delivering production-quality software on time, with accurate estimates, in a continuous integration and deployment environment that meets AVEVA’s standards and desired functionality.
- Expanding your working knowledge of your respective technical domain.
- Participating in research efforts helping define future technology decisions.
- Understanding and proactively following team processes, documentation, best practices, and code style guides.
- Maintaining existing codebases.
- Working in areas of codebase outside of their own core competency with minimal guidance.
- Being persistent in the face of roadblocks; dispatch them efficiently, pulling in others as necessary.
- Proactively identifies and coordinates with development teams that may be impacted by their work and ensures alignment on goals and sequencing, while collaborating closely with architecture, stakeholders, and product owners.
- Providing technical support of products including direct customer support and escalated issues.
- Communicating technical work through design docs and tech talks.
- Giving insightful feedback on pull requests, designs, and features to help with quality and security.
- Acting as an effective technical mentor for one or more junior developers and providing technical guidance across the team and/or other teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We're looking for:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science; Math; Physics; Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field OR relevant experience
- At least 8+ years’ experience developing software in major object-oriented programming languages such as TypeScript and with building and designing large connected systems including devices, servers, and cloud (Azure, Google, AWS) environments
- Experience leading a few, medium scale, medium impact initiatives with independent follow through to resolutions
- Past ownership and delivery of multiple mission-critical, high complexity products or services with a large impact on both the organization’s business and technical direction
- Demonstrates ability to write clean, well-architected, and well-tested code
- Experience in designing, building, and debugging software applications/cloud-based services
- Experience building and using RESTful APIs
- Solid understanding of security concerns
- Ability to identify and automate tasks that require automation
- Passionate about problem solving and learning new technologies
- Clear and effective communicator, a creative problem solver, and a thoughtful decision maker
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
R&D at AVEVA
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.
Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.
USA BENEFITS
USA Benefits include:
- Flex work hours
- 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service
- Three paid volunteering days
- Primary and secondary parental leave
- Well-being support
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401K
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
HYBRID WORKING
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
HIRING PROCESS
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
ABOUT AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets.
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
INTRODUCTION
AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
POSITION
Position: Senior Software Developer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment type: Full-time regular (flexible working options available)
LOCATION
Location: Philadelphia, PA – Hybrid
SALARY RANGE
Salary Range: $124,200.00 - $207,000.00
This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.
THE JOB
As an Experienced Software Developer, your responsibilities will include:
- Recognizing, articulating, and making technical decisions / trade-offs around multiple dimensions (scaling, reliability, performance, maintenance, business needs, etc.) that have an impact.
- Designing, developing, testing, and debugging software applications.
- Delivering production-quality software on time, with accurate estimates, in a continuous integration and deployment environment that meets AVEVA’s standards and desired functionality.
- Expanding your working knowledge of your respective technical domain.
- Participating in research efforts helping define future technology decisions.
- Understanding and proactively following team processes, documentation, best practices, and code style guides.
- Maintaining existing codebases.
- Working in areas of codebase outside of their own core competency with minimal guidance.
- Being persistent in the face of roadblocks; dispatch them efficiently, pulling in others as necessary.
- Proactively identifies and coordinates with development teams that may be impacted by their work and ensures alignment on goals and sequencing, while collaborating closely with architecture, stakeholders, and product owners.
- Providing technical support of products including direct customer support and escalated issues.
- Communicating technical work through design docs and tech talks.
- Giving insightful feedback on pull requests, designs, and features to help with quality and security.
- Acting as an effective technical mentor for one or more junior developers and providing technical guidance across the team and/or other teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We're looking for:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science; Math; Physics; Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related field OR relevant experience
- At least 8+ years’ experience developing software in major object-oriented programming languages such as TypeScript and with building and designing large connected systems including devices, servers, and cloud (Azure, Google, AWS) environments
- Experience leading a few, medium scale, medium impact initiatives with independent follow through to resolutions
- Past ownership and delivery of multiple mission-critical, high complexity products or services with a large impact on both the organization’s business and technical direction
- Demonstrates ability to write clean, well-architected, and well-tested code
- Experience in designing, building, and debugging software applications/cloud-based services
- Experience building and using RESTful APIs
- Solid understanding of security concerns
- Ability to identify and automate tasks that require automation
- Passionate about problem solving and learning new technologies
- Clear and effective communicator, a creative problem solver, and a thoughtful decision maker
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
R&D at AVEVA
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.
Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.
USA BENEFITS
USA Benefits include:
- Flex work hours
- 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service
- Three paid volunteering days
- Primary and secondary parental leave
- Well-being support
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401K
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
HYBRID WORKING
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
HIRING PROCESS
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
ABOUT AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets.
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How to Get 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.
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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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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