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Software Application Development Engineer
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles139 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in CA: $144k–$178k, median $156k. Most were filed at wage level III (52%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Intel Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact As a Software Application Development Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and maintain innovative software solutions spanning both front-end and back-end development. Your work will directly enhance Intel's semiconductor manufacturing processes, empowering factory automation and driving operational excellence. By leveraging modern development methodologies and technologies, you will contribute to optimizing manufacturing systems that are critical to Intel's success and leadership in advanced semiconductor production. Business Group You will be part of Intel Foundry, a business group committed to providing cutting-edge technology and solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. The team's work enables factory automation and data-driven insights to enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and support Intel's goal of delivering world-class semiconductor products. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop software applications for factory automation systems, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) • Implement and test application and database software releases while adhering to secure coding practices. • Collaborate with customers and partners to collect requirements, analyze user stories, and design optimized solutions for manufacturing challenges. • Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure high-quality software delivery. • Document technical processes and systems, supporting post-deployment troubleshooting and scalability. • Automate build and deployment processes using modern tools and methodologies. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create data-driven solutions leveraging machine learning, statistical analysis, and optimization algorithms. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field. • 4+ years of experience in software development and design, or 3+ years with a Master's degree, or 0 years with a PhD. • 2+ years of experience in object-oriented programming languages, specifically C#/.NET or Python. • 2+ years of experience with relational database technologies like Oracle or SQL. Preferred Qualifications • Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing or factory automation systems, mission critical products and SPC. • Experience with modern development tools such as Visual Studio, GitHub, Jira, CoPilot and CI/CD. • Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. • Experience with systems engineering concepts, including Windows, firewalls, and distributed environments Join Intel and take the next step in your career by creating world-changing software solutions that power the future of technology. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional Locations: US, Arizona, Phoenix Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel . Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $117,620.00-227,270.00 USD The range displayed on this job pos