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

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

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Design Engineers include Apple, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, spanning electronics and hardware, technology and software, consulting and professional services, and manufacturing. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 8,327 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. For Design Engineers, H-1B sponsorship at these employers means dual intent is permitted, so candidates can pursue permanent residence while on status.

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Design 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

    Consumer ElectronicsSiliconSoftware
    1,578H-1B approvals

    Apple had 1,578 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 696 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, software, and silicon.

    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
    NVIDIA

    NVIDIA

    GPUComputingHardware
    109H-1B approvals

    NVIDIA had 109 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 97 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units and accelerated computing 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
  3. 03
    Qualcomm

    Qualcomm

    WirelessSemiconductorsEngineering
    874H-1B approvals

    Qualcomm had 874 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 73 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Qualcomm designs wireless communications semiconductors and system-on-chip solutions.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)271
    • Specialized Engineering249
    • Electrical Engineering217
    • Software Engineering199
    • Embedded Systems Engineering70

    +854 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Qualcomm496 open
    Machine Learning R&D
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Mixed Signal Design / Systems Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Director, Product Management
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Microprocessor Silicon Validation and Optimization Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Senior Digital Design Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Browse 491 more roles at Qualcomm
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  5. 04
    Micron Technology

    Micron Technology

    MemorySemiconductorsManufacturing
    214H-1B approvals

    Micron Technology had 214 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 71 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Micron Technology manufactures DRAM, NAND flash memory, and storage solutions.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering237
    • Engineering (Non-Software)231
    • Electrical Engineering135
    • Manufacturing Engineering128
    • Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering128

    +761 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Micron Technology362 open
    Corporate Finance Manager
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Sr Manager, Corporate Finance
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Staff / Principal Full Stack AI Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Full-Stack AI Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Staff BIM Coordinator
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Browse 357 more roles at Micron Technology
  6. 05
    Google

    Google

    TechnologyHardwareCloud
    4,028H-1B approvals

    Google had 4,028 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 65 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising platforms, 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
  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
    Broadcom

    Broadcom

    SemiconductorsNetworkingInfrastructure
    22H-1B approvals

    Broadcom had 22 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 58 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Broadcom designs semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions for data centers and networking.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering132
    • Engineering (Non-Software)132
    • Electrical Engineering111
    • Software Engineering84
    • Technical Product & Program Management55

    +703 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Broadcom322 open
    Senior Software Engineer
    Plano, Texas · On-site
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    Mainframe Cybersecurity Software Engineer
    Plano, Texas · On-site
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    R&D Engineer SW Quality
    Broomfield, Colorado · On-site
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    SerDes Application Engineer
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Solution Engineer
    Georgia · Remote
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    Browse 317 more roles at Broadcom
  9. 07
    Arcadis

    Arcadis

    ConsultingInfrastructureEngineering
    51H-1B approvals

    Arcadis had 51 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 54 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Arcadis delivers design and consultancy services for natural and built assets.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering408
    • Engineering (Non-Software)371
    • Project & Program Management281
    • Project Management221
    • Civil Engineering162

    +890 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Arcadis562 open
    Manager Program Controls Governance and Systems
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Biologist/Ecologist
    Houston, Texas · Hybrid
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    Principal Water Treatment Planning Engineer/Manager
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Associate Principal, Architect
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Principal, Architect - Healthcare
    Portland, Oregon · On-site
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    Browse 557 more roles at Arcadis
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  11. 08
    Molex

    Molex

    ConnectorsElectronicsManufacturing
    8H-1B approvals

    Molex had 8 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 54 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Molex manufactures electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering161
    • Engineering (Non-Software)159
    • Partnerships & Business Development138
    • Business Development102
    • Mechanical Engineering97

    +1,179 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Molex431 open
    Optical Process Engineer
    Bridgewater, New Jersey · On-site
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    Associate Product Marketing Manager
    Lisle, Illinois · On-site
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    Quality Technician
    Lake City, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Finance & Accounting Manager
    Fremont, California · On-site
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    Inside Sales Manager
    Fremont, California · Hybrid
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    Browse 426 more roles at Molex
  12. 09
    Intel

    Intel

    SemiconductorsHardwareManufacturing
    1,336H-1B approvals

    Intel had 1,336 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 46 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Intel develops semiconductor processors, memory, and programmable logic devices.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering155
    • Engineering (Non-Software)154
    • Electrical Engineering110
    • Software Engineering45
    • Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering45

    +350 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Intel212 open
    Dry Etch module development engineer
    Hillsboro, Oregon · Hybrid
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    Senior Testchip SoC Physical Design Engineer
    Austin, Texas · Hybrid
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    Product Failure Analysis Engineer
    Hillsboro, Oregon · On-site
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    Fabrication Yield Device Integration Engineer
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    Wet Etch Module Engineer
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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    Browse 207 more roles at Intel
  13. 10
    KLA

    KLA

    Semiconductor EquipmentProcess ControlEngineering
    107H-1B approvals

    KLA had 107 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 38 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. KLA develops process control and yield management equipment for semiconductor fabrication.

    Open roles by team

    • Specialized Engineering112
    • Engineering (Non-Software)110
    • Project & Program Management75
    • Mechanical Engineering55
    • Technical Product & Program Management54

    +710 roles across other teams

    Open roles at KLA279 open
    Customer Engagement Applications Engineer
    Massachusetts · Remote
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    Product Install Engineer
    Totowa, New Jersey · On-site
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    Diagnostics Software Engineer
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Sr. Reliability Engineer
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Financial Analyst
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Browse 274 more roles at KLA

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 Design Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Apple sponsors the most, with 1,578 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by NVIDIA (109) and Qualcomm (874). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 8,327 H-1B approvals in total, based on the latest published U.S. government disclosure data.

Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?

H-1B sponsorship requires a U.S. employer willing to file a petition on your behalf and a job offer in a specialty occupation, meaning the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Design Engineer roles typically satisfy that standard. H-1B status is granted for three years and is extendable to six. The visa allows dual intent, so you can pursue permanent residence while on H-1B status.

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

Yes. Design 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?

Start by securing a job offer from an employer prepared to sponsor H-1B status. The 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 entry process; the selection rules and associated costs have changed recently, so check the current guidance before planning your timeline. If selected, status begins no earlier than October 1 of the relevant federal fiscal year.