Top 10 Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas for Design Engineers
The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Design Engineers include Apple, Micron Technology, and NVIDIA, spanning electronics and hardware, technology and software, consulting and professional services, and manufacturing. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 6,993 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 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
- 01
Apple
Consumer ElectronicsSiliconSoftware1,578H-1B approvalsApple had 1,578 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 647 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Apple designs and manufactures consumer electronics, software, and silicon.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)3,168
- Software Engineering2,125
- Data Science & Analytics1,361
- Electrical Engineering1,238
- Project & Program Management1,185
+5,974 roles across other teams
Open roles at Apple3,594 openSee all 3,594+ Apple H-1B jobsApplySenior Cellular Layer-1 Control Software Development EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplySr Software EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplySoftware Development EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplyDesign Verification EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplySenior Platform Software EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-site - 02
Micron Technology
MemorySemiconductorsManufacturing214H-1B approvalsMicron Technology had 214 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 128 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
- Engineering (Non-Software)874
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering423
- Project & Program Management266
- Electrical Engineering250
- Manufacturing Operations192
+1,076 roles across other teams
Open roles at Micron Technology677 openSee all 677+ Micron Technology H-1B jobsApplySenior EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyAssistant General CounselBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyYield Enhancement Electrical Failure Analysis EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyChange Management EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyHBM Product Development Failure Analysis EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-site - 03
NVIDIA
GPUComputingHardware109H-1B approvalsNVIDIA had 109 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 62 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 Engineering655
- Data Science & Analytics556
- Engineering (Non-Software)520
- Technical Program Management392
- Cloud & DevOps272
+1,431 roles across other teams
Open roles at NVIDIA888 openSee all 888+ NVIDIA H-1B jobsApplySenior Staff Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Firmware EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyAI-Native Business Operations ManagerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior DL Performance Efficiency ArchitectSanta Clara, California · HybridApplyDistinguished EngineerSanta Clara, California · Hybrid Unlock every H-1B job from these sponsors
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Arcadis
ConsultingInfrastructureEngineering51H-1B approvalsArcadis had 51 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 40 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
- Engineering (Non-Software)592
- Project & Program Management394
- Civil & Structural Engineering260
- Electrical Engineering88
- Environmental Engineering73
+306 roles across other teams
Open roles at Arcadis404 openSee all 404+ Arcadis H-1B jobsApplyProject Document Control AdministratorBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyBIM CoordinatorBoise Metropolitan Area · HybridApplyQuality Control AnalystGreater Boston · On-siteApplyCQV ManagerGreater Philadelphia · On-siteApplyArchitectural DesignerAlbany, New York Metropolitan Area · On-site - 05
Molex
ConnectorsElectronicsManufacturing8H-1B approvalsMolex had 8 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 39 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Molex manufactures electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)240
- Business Development190
- Technical Program Management100
- Project & Program Management97
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering82
+573 roles across other teams
Open roles at Molex297 openSee all 297+ Molex H-1B jobsApplyOptical Process EngineerBridgewater, New Jersey · On-siteApplyAssociate Product Marketing ManagerLisle, Illinois · On-siteApplyFinance & Accounting ManagerFremont, California · On-siteApplySenior Signal Integrity EngineerRochester Hills, Michigan · On-siteApplyAccount ManagerMinneapolis, Minnesota · On-site - 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.
- 06
Qualcomm
WirelessSemiconductorsEngineering874H-1B approvalsQualcomm had 874 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 30 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)219
- Software Engineering181
- Electrical Engineering94
- Data Science & Analytics72
- AI & Machine Learning54
+267 roles across other teams
Open roles at Qualcomm246 openSee all 246+ Qualcomm H-1B jobsApplyVP, Software Product ManagementSan Diego, California · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyASIC Design EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplyStaff Machine Learning EngineerSan Diego, California · On-siteApplyPhysical Design EngineerAustin, Texas · On-site - 07
Google
TechnologyHardwareCloud4,028H-1B approvalsGoogle had 4,028 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 29 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 Management428
- Software Engineering333
- Technical Program Management295
- Consulting & Strategy219
- Business Development198
+1,470 roles across other teams
Open roles at Google640 openSee all 640+ Google H-1B jobsApplyPolicy StrategistSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplyStrategic Partner ManagerNew York, New York · On-siteApplyGovernment and Strategic Engagement LeadSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySenior Director, People DevelopmentChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyUX Quantitative Researcher IISeattle, Washington · On-site See H-1B jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
InfrastructureEngineeringConstruction2H-1B approvalsQuanta Infrastructure Solutions Group had 2 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 26 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for design engineers. Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group provides engineering and construction services for utility and energy infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)466
- Project & Program Management416
- Civil & Structural Engineering276
- Electrical Engineering141
- Construction26
+127 roles across other teams
Open roles at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group334 openSee all 334+ Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group H-1B jobsApplyManager, Business Intelligence & Market InsightsOverland Park, Kansas · On-siteApplyDesign EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyGIS Staff TechnicianSpokane Valley, Washington · On-siteApplyIT Support AnalystOntario, California · On-siteApplyField Quality Lead IIAdelanto, California · On-site - 09
KLA
Semiconductor EquipmentProcess ControlEngineering107H-1B approvalsKLA had 107 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 25 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
- Engineering (Non-Software)200
- Project & Program Management120
- Technical Program Management84
- Software Engineering72
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering62
+562 roles across other teams
Open roles at KLA271 openSee all 271+ KLA H-1B jobsApplyDirector, Technical Program ManagementMilpitas, California · On-siteApplyAI Governance LeadAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplyElectro-Mechanical Sub-AssemblerTotowa, New Jersey · On-siteApplySr. Solutions ArchitectAnn Arbor, Michigan · On-siteApplyTechnical Support EngineerChandler, Arizona · On-site - 10
Broadcom
SemiconductorsNetworkingInfrastructure22H-1B approvalsBroadcom had 22 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 15 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
- Engineering (Non-Software)54
- Software Engineering29
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering22
- Electrical Engineering21
- Cloud & DevOps12
+85 roles across other teams
Open roles at Broadcom56 openSee all 56+ Broadcom H-1B jobsApplyFirmware EngineerIrvine, California · On-siteApplyMarketing Operations ManagerBroomfield, Colorado · On-siteApplySenior Serdes System Design Engineer/ArchitectAustin, Texas · On-siteApplyManufacturing OperatorBreinigsville, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySolution ArchitectPlano, Texas · On-site
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, so selection is not guaranteed even with a job offer. The filing rules and fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the USCIS website before you plan around them. 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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Find 5,400+ H-1B jobs for design engineersH-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 Micron Technology (214) and NVIDIA (109). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 6,993 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.