Top 10 Companies Sponsoring H-1B Visas for Machine Learning Engineers

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

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Machine Learning Engineers include Apple, JPMorganChase, and Google, spanning technology and software, electronics and hardware, media and entertainment, holding companies and conglomerates, and consulting and professional services. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 7,004 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. For Machine Learning Engineers, H-1B sponsorship at these employers comes with dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence while on the visa.

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Machine Learning 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. 297 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, and silicon for mobile and desktop devices.

    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
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    FinanceData ScienceMachine Learning
    603H-1B approvals

    JPMorganChase had 603 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 61 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. JPMorgan Chase provides investment banking, consumer financial services, and asset management 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
  3. 03
    Google

    Google

    TechnologyAI ResearchCloud
    4,028H-1B approvals

    Google had 4,028 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 57 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, AI research 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
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  5. 04
    Zoox

    Zoox

    Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsComputer Vision
    45H-1B approvals

    Zoox had 45 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 50 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Zoox designs purpose-built autonomous vehicles and the robotaxi infrastructure to operate them.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering144
    • Project & Program Management84
    • Project Management76
    • Technical Product & Program Management68
    • Data Science & Analytics65

    +783 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Zoox286 open
    Software Engineer, ML Platform
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Software Development Engineer in Test
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Manager, Manufacturing Systems
    Hayward, California · On-site
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    Program Manager, Workforce Planning
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Senior Machine Learning Engineer
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Browse 281 more roles at Zoox
  6. 05
    Pinterest

    Pinterest

    Consumer TechRecommendation MLSocial Media
    62H-1B approvals

    Pinterest had 62 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 49 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Pinterest operates a visual discovery and inspiration platform used by hundreds of millions of people.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering59
    • Data Science49
    • Data Science & Analytics49
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)42
    • Sales36

    +416 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Pinterest142 open
    Sr. Client Account Manager
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Product Design Manager II
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Lead, Executive Compensation
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Staff Data Scientist
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Data Scientist
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Browse 137 more roles at Pinterest
  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
    Adobe

    Adobe

    Creative SoftwareMediaAI Features
    487H-1B approvals

    Adobe had 487 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 46 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Adobe makes 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
  9. 07
    Roblox

    Roblox

    GamingConsumer TechSafety ML
    34H-1B approvals

    Roblox had 34 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 36 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Roblox operates an online platform where users create, share, 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
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  11. 08
    Waymo

    Waymo

    Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsPerception ML
    89H-1B approvals

    Waymo had 89 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 34 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and operates self-driving ride-hailing services.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering109
    • Data Science & Analytics63
    • Data Science53
    • Backend Engineering48
    • Project & Program Management38

    +412 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Waymo183 open
    Director, Foundation Model Data Recipes
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    Product Manager
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    AI Enablement Lead
    Mountain View, California · Hybrid
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    Vehicle Recovery, Safety, & Logistics
    Tempe, Arizona · Hybrid
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    Browse 178 more roles at Waymo
  12. 09
    Scale AI

    Scale AI

    AI InfrastructureData ServicesConsulting
    28H-1B approvals

    Scale AI had 28 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 34 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Scale AI provides data labeling, evaluation, and AI infrastructure services for enterprise and government clients.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering99
    • Data Science45
    • Backend Engineering42
    • Data Science & Analytics40
    • Technical Product & Program Management35

    +350 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Scale AI151 open
    Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack
    New City, New York · On-site
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    Head of Policy & Security Research Lab
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Senior Revenue Accounting Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Senior AI Product Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Head of Finance Systems & Automation
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Browse 146 more roles at Scale AI
  13. 10
    Netflix

    Netflix

    MediaPersonalization MLStreaming
    50H-1B approvals

    Netflix had 50 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 27 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Netflix produces and streams films, television series, and interactive content worldwide.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering138
    • Project & Program Management114
    • Data Science & Analytics90
    • Project Management69
    • Data Science67

    +971 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Netflix363 open
    Staff Systems Designer
    Remote · Remote
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    Administrative Assistant
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Associate, Games FP&A
    Los Angeles, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Credit and Collections Manager
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Software Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Browse 358 more roles at Netflix

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 Machine Learning Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Apple sponsors the most, with 1,578 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by JPMorganChase (603) and Google (4,028). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 7,004 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 in a specialty occupation, a role that typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as computer science, mathematics, or statistics for Machine Learning Engineer positions. Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and an I-129 petition with USCIS on your behalf. H-1B status is granted for three years, extendable to six, and dual intent is allowed.

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

Yes. Machine learning 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 Machine Learning Engineer roles at employers with established H-1B filing histories, then negotiate a start date that accounts for the annual cap and lottery. Once you have an offer, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and an I-129 petition with USCIS. The selection rules and filing costs have changed recently, so check the current position before planning your timeline.