Top 10 Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas for Data Engineers

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 21, 2026 · 8 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Data Engineers include Apple, Google, and JPMorganChase, spanning technology and software, electronics and hardware, holding companies and conglomerates, and consulting and professional services. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 7,171 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. H-1B sponsorship at these employers means your employer files the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and the I-129 petition with USCIS, and dual intent is allowed so you can pursue a green card while on status.

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Data Engineers?

Ranked by H-1B approvals in the latest published U.S. government disclosure data · live open-role counts from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Apple

    Apple

    HardwareSoftwareConsumer Tech
    1,578H-1B approvals

    Apple had 1,578 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 121 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, and digital services.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering1,737
    • Engineering (Non-Software)1,731
    • Electrical Engineering1,379
    • Software Engineering1,350
    • Project & Program Management642

    +9,341 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Apple3,853 open
    Technical Program Manager
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Car Experience Software Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Community Specialist
    Toledo, Ohio · On-site
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    AI Research Scientist
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Browse 3,848 more roles at Apple
  2. 02
    Google

    Google

    Cloud ComputingData EngineeringTechnology
    4,028H-1B approvals

    Google had 4,028 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 103 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising technology, and consumer hardware.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management691
    • Software Engineering664
    • Technical Product & Program Management577
    • Project Management490
    • Technical Program Management404

    +6,166 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Google1,955 open
    Software Engineer III, Full Stack
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Software Engineer III
    Kirkland, Washington · On-site
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    Staff Software Engineer
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Senior Software Engineer
    San Bruno, California · On-site
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    Senior Revenue Accountant
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Browse 1,950 more roles at Google
  3. 03
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    Financial ServicesData AnalyticsEnterprise Tech
    603H-1B approvals

    JPMorganChase had 603 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 72 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. JPMorgan Chase operates retail banking, investment banking, and financial services globally.

    Open roles by team

    • Account Management1,793
    • Sales1,526
    • Customer Service & Support1,380
    • Retail Banking & Branch Management864
    • Partnerships & Business Development782

    +9,331 roles across other teams

    Open roles at JPMorganChase3,451 open
    Branch Operations Lead
    Columbus, Ohio · On-site
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    Applied AI ML Director
    Palo Alto, California · On-site
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    Experience Research Vice President
    Wilmington, Delaware · On-site
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    Vice President
    Newark, Delaware · On-site
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    Payments- USD Clearing- Executive Director
    Jersey City, New Jersey · On-site
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    Browse 3,446 more roles at JPMorganChase
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  5. 04
    Whatnot

    Whatnot

    Marketplace TechData EngineeringSoftware
    8H-1B approvals

    Whatnot had 8 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 43 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. Whatnot operates a live-stream shopping marketplace for collectibles and consumer goods.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering61
    • Product Management56
    • Data Science50
    • Data Science & Analytics45
    • Backend Engineering42

    +653 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Whatnot231 open
    Software Engineer
    New York, New York · Remote
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    Senior Product Designer
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Software Engineer, Data Foundations
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Director, Customer Success
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Litigation, Trust & Risk Counsel
    Los Angeles, California · Remote
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    Browse 226 more roles at Whatnot
  6. 05
    Tiger Analytics

    Tiger Analytics

    ConsultingData AnalyticsAI Services
    30H-1B approvals

    Tiger Analytics had 30 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 39 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. Tiger Analytics delivers advanced analytics and AI consulting services to enterprise clients.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics94
    • Data Science90
    • Software Engineering61
    • Cloud & DevOps49
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)45

    +491 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Tiger Analytics153 open
    Manager, BI Consulting
    Diamond Bar, California · On-site
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    Director - Client Partner
    Jersey City, New Jersey · On-site
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    Forward Deployed Engineer
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Senior Solution Architect
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    GCP Data Engineer
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    Browse 148 more roles at Tiger Analytics
  7. Editor’s note

    The job title on your offer matters more than you think

    H-1B is approved for specialty occupations, roles that require a specific degree. Titles like "software engineer" and "software developer" map cleanly to a computer-science or related degree, so those cases clear most easily. Vaguer titles draw more scrutiny. If an offer lists you as an "analyst," a "consultant," or a generic "engineer," ask how the role will be classified: the SOC code the employer files under is what the government weighs against your degree.

  8. 06
    DoorDash

    DoorDash

    Marketplace TechData EngineeringSoftware
    102H-1B approvals

    DoorDash had 102 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 35 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. DoorDash operates an on-demand food and goods delivery marketplace across North America.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management240
    • Partnerships & Business Development183
    • Warehouse Operations141
    • Business Strategy134
    • Customer Service & Support133

    +2,344 roles across other teams

    Open roles at DoorDash734 open
    FPV Pilot – Acro Line-of-Sight Specialist
    Bay Point, California · On-site
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    Manager, Account Development
    Denver, Colorado · Remote
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    Assistant Site Manager
    San Antonio, Texas · On-site
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    Site Manager
    Boulder, Colorado · On-site
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    Associate Manager, Strategy & Operations
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Browse 729 more roles at DoorDash
  9. 07
    NVIDIA

    NVIDIA

    AI HardwareGPU ComputingTechnology
    109H-1B approvals

    NVIDIA had 109 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 30 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units, AI computing hardware, and data center platforms.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering779
    • Specialized Engineering436
    • Data Science & Analytics429
    • Engineering (Non-Software)424
    • Technical Product & Program Management391

    +3,613 roles across other teams

    Open roles at NVIDIA1,425 open
    Senior Software Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Principal Product Manager
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Director, Enterprise Software Engineering and AI Platforms
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Solutions Architect
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Supplier Base Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Browse 1,420 more roles at NVIDIA
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  11. 08
    Adobe

    Adobe

    SoftwareDigital MediaAnalytics
    487H-1B approvals

    Adobe had 487 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 25 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. Adobe develops creative software, digital marketing platforms, and document management tools.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering208
    • Project & Program Management170
    • Technical Product & Program Management113
    • Strategy & Corporate Development111
    • Product Management110

    +1,900 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Adobe573 open
    Procurement Specialist
    San Jose, California · Hybrid
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    Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Sr Product Design Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Legal Counsel
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Sr Staff Product Designer
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Browse 568 more roles at Adobe
  12. 09
    Intuit

    Intuit

    FinTechSoftwareData Engineering
    192H-1B approvals

    Intuit had 192 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 24 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. Intuit builds financial and tax software for consumers and small businesses.

    Open roles by team

    • Accounting274
    • Finance272
    • Tax254
    • Customer Service & Support249
    • Project & Program Management182

    +2,131 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Intuit719 open
    Head of Business Development
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Principal Technical Program Manager
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Principal Product Manager
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Principal Product Compliance Manager
    Oakland, California · Hybrid
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    Group Creative Director
    Oakland, California · On-site
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    Browse 714 more roles at Intuit
  13. 10
    Roblox

    Roblox

    Gaming PlatformData ScienceSoftware
    34H-1B approvals

    Roblox had 34 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 23 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for data engineers. Roblox operates an online platform where users create and play user-generated games.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering175
    • Backend Engineering118
    • Technical Product & Program Management67
    • Cloud & DevOps57
    • Data Science & Analytics49

    +542 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Roblox275 open
    Principal Machine Learning Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Manager, Workplace Services
    San Mateo, California · On-site
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    Principal Detection and Response Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Software Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Machine Learning Engineering Manager
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Browse 270 more roles at Roblox

How H-1B sponsorship works

H-1B sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Most H-1B petitions go through an annual lottery. The selection rules and the filing costs have both changed recently, so check where things stand before you plan around either. What is specific to this role is the wage level. The LCA lists a prevailing-wage level from 1 to 4 based on the experience the role requires, and a senior offer filed at Level 1 can draw questions from USCIS. Check the level on any offer before you sign. Many engineers reach H-1B through F-1 OPT first. A STEM degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving up to three years of work authorization to be entered in the H-1B process, which is why so many start at a large sponsor on OPT and convert later.

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H-1B Sponsors for Data Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Data Engineers?

Apple sponsors the most, with 1,578 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Google (4,028) and JPMorganChase (603). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 7,171 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?

To qualify for H-1B sponsorship, you need a job offer from a U.S. employer willing to sponsor, and the role must be a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Data Engineer roles typically meet this standard. Your degree must be in a field directly relevant to the position, such as computer science, information systems, or a related engineering discipline. The employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and an I-129 petition with USCIS on your behalf.

Do data engineers qualify for H-1B as a specialty occupation?

Yes. Data engineers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard H-1B is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.

How do I get H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor?

To secure H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor, apply for Data Engineer roles at companies with active H-1B filing histories, since established sponsors already have immigration infrastructure and legal teams in place. Once you receive an offer, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then submits an I-129 petition to USCIS. H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap and a lottery process; the selection rules and associated costs have changed recently, so review the current position before planning your timeline.