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

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated October 21, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Machine Learning Engineers include JPMorganChase, Pinterest, and Apple, 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 3,275 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of October 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
    JPMorganChase

    JPMorganChase

    FinanceData ScienceMachine Learning
    603H-1B approvals

    JPMorganChase had 603 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 51 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 Management1,482
    • Sales1,306
    • Customer Service & Support1,124
    • Consulting & Strategy1,014
    • Project & Program Management947

    +6,972 roles across other teams

    Open roles at JPMorganChase2,826 open
    Associate Relationship Banker
    Loveland, Colorado · On-site
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    Business Relationship Manager Area Manager
    Metairie, Louisiana · On-site
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    Private Client Investment Associate
    Arlington Heights, Illinois · On-site
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    Associate Banker
    Aspen, Colorado · On-site
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    Relocation Regional Sales Manager
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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  2. 02
    Pinterest

    Pinterest

    Consumer TechRecommendation MLSocial Media
    62H-1B approvals

    Pinterest had 62 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 32 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

    • Data Science & Analytics66
    • AI & Machine Learning47
    • Business Development35
    • Software Engineering30
    • Project & Program Management25

    +155 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Pinterest76 open
    Administrative Business Partner
    Los Angeles, California · Hybrid
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    Staff Technical Program Manager
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Lead Counsel
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Director Corporate Strategy
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Chief of Staff
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    See all 76+ Pinterest H-1B jobs
  3. 03
    Apple

    Apple

    HardwareSoftwareConsumer Tech
    1,578H-1B approvals

    Apple had 1,578 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 27 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

    • Software Engineering155
    • Project & Program Management115
    • Engineering (Non-Software)114
    • Data Science & Analytics106
    • Technical Program Management73

    +442 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Apple229 open
    Site Reliability Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Data Scientist
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Senior Creative Gameplay Engineer
    Culver City, California · On-site
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    Software Engineer
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Operations Program Manager
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    See all 229+ Apple H-1B jobs
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  5. 04
    Scale AI

    Scale AI

    AI InfrastructureData ServicesConsulting
    28H-1B approvals

    Scale AI had 28 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 24 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 Engineering84
    • Data Science & Analytics73
    • Cloud & DevOps36
    • Project & Program Management31
    • AI & Machine Learning29

    +147 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Scale AI101 open
    Machine Learning Research Scientist
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Staff/Senior Machine Learning Research Engineer
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    Program Manager, Technical Enablement
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    VP, Research
    San Francisco Bay Area · On-site
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    Frontier Agents Engineer
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    See all 101+ Scale AI H-1B jobs
  6. 05
    Nuro

    Nuro

    Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsLogistics
    18H-1B approvals

    Nuro had 18 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 19 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Nuro builds autonomous delivery vehicles designed for last-mile goods transportation.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering144
    • Data Science & Analytics89
    • Cloud & DevOps50
    • Project & Program Management33
    • Technical Program Management26

    +100 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Nuro118 open
    Data Scientist Intern
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Software Engineer, Performance
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Fleet Technician
    Las Vegas, Nevada · On-site
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    Machine Learning Research Scientist
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    Vehicle Reliability, Intern
    Mountain View, California · On-site
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    See all 118+ Nuro H-1B jobs
  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
    Zoox

    Zoox

    Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsComputer Vision
    45H-1B approvals

    Zoox had 45 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 18 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 Engineering99
    • Project & Program Management73
    • Technical Program Management65
    • Data Science & Analytics59
    • AI & Machine Learning37

    +171 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Zoox120 open
    Manager, Manufacturing Systems
    Hayward, California · On-site
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    Senior Machine Learning Engineer
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Staff ServiceNow Platform Lead
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Senior Systems Engineer
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    Manager, Onboard Behavior Encoder
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    See all 120+ Zoox H-1B jobs
  9. 07
    Whatnot

    Whatnot

    E-CommerceConsumer TechPersonalization
    8H-1B approvals

    Whatnot had 8 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 14 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Whatnot operates a live-stream shopping marketplace focused on collectibles and consumer goods.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics100
    • Software Engineering87
    • Marketing44
    • Product Management33
    • Project & Program Management32

    +315 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Whatnot159 open
    Software Engineer
    New York, New York · Remote
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    Software Engineer, Data Foundations
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    iOS Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · Hybrid
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    Business Operations Manager/Sr Manager
    Los Angeles, California · Remote
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    Machine Learning Engineer
    Los Angeles, California · Remote
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    See all 159+ Whatnot H-1B jobs
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  11. 08
    Roblox

    Roblox

    GamingConsumer TechSafety ML
    34H-1B approvals

    Roblox had 34 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 13 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 Engineering209
    • Technical Program Management79
    • Cloud & DevOps66
    • Data Science & Analytics52
    • Project & Program Management32

    +156 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Roblox155 open
    Privacy & Security Counsel
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Revenue Operations Manager
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Data Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Product Design Intern
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Software Engineer
    San Mateo, California · Hybrid
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    See all 155+ Roblox H-1B jobs
  12. 09
    Anthropic

    Anthropic

    AI ResearchLLMSafety
    25H-1B approvals

    Anthropic had 25 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 12 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Anthropic researches and develops large language models and AI safety techniques.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering188
    • Data Science & Analytics169
    • Technical Program Management94
    • Cybersecurity72
    • Cloud & DevOps70

    +407 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Anthropic237 open
    Applied AI, Research Engineer
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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    Safeguards Enforcement Lead
    Washington, Washington DC · Hybrid
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    Safeguards Enforcement Analyst
    New York City Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
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    Research Manager, Biological Safety
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Head of Policy Design
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    See all 237+ Anthropic H-1B jobs
  13. 10
    Qualcomm

    Qualcomm

    SemiconductorsHardwareWireless Tech
    874H-1B approvals

    Qualcomm had 874 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 11 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for machine learning engineers. Qualcomm designs semiconductor chips and wireless technology for mobile and connected devices.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)208
    • Software Engineering179
    • Electrical Engineering88
    • Data Science & Analytics71
    • AI & Machine Learning54

    +266 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Qualcomm239 open
    VP, Software Product Management
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Software Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    ASIC Design Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Staff Machine Learning Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Physical Design Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    See all 239+ Qualcomm H-1B jobs

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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H-1B Sponsors for Machine Learning Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

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

JPMorganChase sponsors the most, with 603 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Pinterest (62) and Apple (1,578). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 3,275 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.