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

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

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Principal Engineers include JPMorganChase, Arcadis, and Palo Alto Networks, spanning Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, Electronics & Hardware, and Media & Entertainment. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 2,201 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 2026. For Principal Engineers, H-1B sponsorship at these employers means dual-intent status that permits simultaneous green card pursuit while remaining in active senior technical roles.

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

    Financial TechEngineeringConsulting
    603H-1B approvals

    JPMorganChase had 603 H-1B petitions approved in the last year, the most of any company on this list. 392 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. JPMorganChase provides investment banking, financial services, and technology infrastructure 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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  2. 02
    Arcadis

    Arcadis

    EngineeringConsultingInfrastructure
    51H-1B approvals

    Arcadis had 51 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 237 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. Arcadis provides engineering, design, and consultancy services for infrastructure and environmental projects.

    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
  3. 03
    Palo Alto Networks

    Palo Alto Networks

    CybersecurityCloud SecuritySoftware
    52H-1B approvals

    Palo Alto Networks had 52 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 189 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. Palo Alto Networks develops cybersecurity platforms protecting enterprise networks, cloud, and endpoints.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering145
    • Technical Product & Program Management95
    • Cloud & DevOps92
    • Backend Engineering88
    • Product Management63

    +745 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Palo Alto Networks263 open
    Senior Manager of Technical Partnerships
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Sr. Principal Software Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Principal Security Researcher
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Chronosphere Sales Specialist
    New York, New York · Remote
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    Sr. Principal Solution Architect
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Browse 258 more roles at Palo Alto Networks
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  5. 04
    Roblox

    Roblox

    GamingPlatform TechMedia
    34H-1B approvals

    Roblox had 34 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 184 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. Roblox operates an online platform for user-created games and immersive social experiences.

    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
  6. 05
    Boston Consulting Group

    Boston Consulting Group

    ConsultingStrategyTechnology
    319H-1B approvals

    Boston Consulting Group had 319 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 133 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. Boston Consulting Group delivers management consulting and digital transformation services to global clients.

    Open roles by team

    • Consulting & Professional Services171
    • Project & Program Management110
    • Project Management103
    • Technical Product & Program Management103
    • Technical Program Management102

    +1,058 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Boston Consulting Group308 open
    Administrative Assistant
    Atlanta, Georgia · Hybrid
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    Senior Consultant, Procurement
    Brooklyn, New York · On-site
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    Project Manager, Procurement
    Brooklyn, New York · On-site
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    Principal, Procurement
    Brooklyn, New York · On-site
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    Project Manager - Senior Project Manager, Digital, Data & AI
    Brooklyn, New York · On-site
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    Browse 303 more roles at Boston Consulting Group
  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
    Snowflake

    Snowflake

    Data CloudAnalyticsSoftware
    28H-1B approvals

    Snowflake had 28 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 129 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. Snowflake builds a cloud-based data warehousing and analytics platform for enterprise customers.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering126
    • Backend Engineering71
    • Technical Product & Program Management61
    • Sales59
    • Cloud & DevOps54

    +788 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Snowflake262 open
    Staff Design Engineer
    Bellevue, Washington · On-site
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    Senior Manager, Sales Operations Go-to-Market Planning
    Menlo Park, California · On-site
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    Senior Solution Engineer
    Indiana · On-site
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    Sr. Partner Development Manager
    California · On-site
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    Sr. Manager, Technical Delivery
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Browse 257 more roles at Snowflake
  9. 07
    Qualcomm

    Qualcomm

    SemiconductorsWireless TechHardware
    874H-1B approvals

    Qualcomm had 874 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 89 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. Qualcomm designs semiconductors and wireless technology for mobile and connected devices.

    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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  11. 08
    Micron Technology

    Micron Technology

    SemiconductorsHardwareMemory Tech
    214H-1B approvals

    Micron Technology had 214 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 76 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. Micron Technology manufactures memory and storage semiconductor solutions for data-intensive applications.

    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
  12. 09
    Molex

    Molex

    ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
    8H-1B approvals

    Molex had 8 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 75 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. Molex manufactures electronic connectors, cable assemblies, and interconnect solutions for industrial applications.

    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
  13. 10
    Astera Labs

    Astera Labs

    SemiconductorsAI HardwareConnectivity
    18H-1B approvals

    Astera Labs had 18 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 62 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for principal engineers. Astera Labs designs semiconductor connectivity solutions for AI and cloud computing infrastructure.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)70
    • Specialized Engineering67
    • Electrical Engineering61
    • Project & Program Management24
    • Manufacturing Engineering22

    +231 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Astera Labs107 open
    Senior Oracle Fusion Financials Architect
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Associate Vice President
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Technical Lead Design Verification Engineer
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Product Application Engineer, Principal
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    DFT Design Engineering Director
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Browse 102 more roles at Astera Labs

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 Principal Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

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

JPMorganChase sponsors the most, with 603 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by Arcadis (51) and Palo Alto Networks (52). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 2,201 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 job offer in a specialty occupation, defined as a role that requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The candidate must hold that degree or its equivalent. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor certifying that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Eligible candidates can pursue a green card simultaneously because H-1B status allows dual intent.

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

Yes. Principal 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?

Securing H-1B sponsorship from a top sponsor starts with a job offer in a qualifying specialty occupation. Once an offer is in place, the employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then submits an I-129 petition to USCIS on the candidate's behalf. H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap and a selection process whose rules and costs have changed recently, so candidates should verify current requirements with their employer or a qualified immigration attorney before proceeding.