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

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated September 5, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies sponsoring H-1B visas for Systems Engineers include Apple, NVIDIA, and Johnson Controls, spanning Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Migrate Mate ranks these sponsors by 2,929 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of September 5, 2026. For Systems Engineers, H-1B sponsorship at these employers means a three-year initial status period with dual intent allowed, so you can pursue permanent residence without jeopardizing your nonimmigrant standing.

Which companies sponsor the most H-1B visas for Systems 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. 253 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, and proprietary 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 open
    Senior Cellular Layer-1 Control Software Development Engineer
    Sunnyvale, California · On-site
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    Sr Software Engineer
    San Francisco Bay Area, California · On-site
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    Software Development Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Design Verification Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Senior Platform Software Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    See all 3,594+ Apple H-1B jobs
  2. 02
    NVIDIA

    NVIDIA

    GPUAI HardwareData Center
    109H-1B approvals

    NVIDIA had 109 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 103 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units, AI computing hardware, and data center 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 open
    Senior Staff Software Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Firmware Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    AI-Native Business Operations Manager
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior DL Performance Efficiency Architect
    Santa Clara, California · Hybrid
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    Distinguished Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · Hybrid
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    See all 888+ NVIDIA H-1B jobs
  3. 03
    Johnson Controls

    Johnson Controls

    Building SystemsAutomationIndustrial
    9H-1B approvals

    Johnson Controls had 9 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 76 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Johnson Controls provides building automation, HVAC, and security systems for commercial facilities.

    Open roles by team

    • Manufacturing Operations406
    • Project & Program Management281
    • Skilled Trades273
    • Maintenance & Repair203
    • Engineering (Non-Software)171

    +1,254 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Johnson Controls682 open
    HVAC Pre Sales Field Engineer
    Roswell, Georgia · On-site
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    Senior Manager Product Stewardship & Regulatory Affairs
    Marinette, Wisconsin · On-site
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    Fire Sprinkler Service Technician
    Horsham, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    HVAC Controls Project Team Leader
    Franklin, Tennessee · On-site
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    Security Project Manager
    Maumee, Ohio · On-site
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    See all 682+ Johnson Controls H-1B jobs
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  5. 04
    Arcadis

    Arcadis

    EngineeringConsultingInfrastructure
    51H-1B approvals

    Arcadis had 51 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 45 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Arcadis delivers design, engineering, and consulting services for infrastructure and the built environment.

    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 open
    Project Document Control Administrator
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    BIM Coordinator
    Boise Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
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    Quality Control Analyst
    Greater Boston · On-site
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    CQV Manager
    Greater Philadelphia · On-site
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    Architectural Designer
    Albany, New York Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    See all 404+ Arcadis H-1B jobs
  6. 05
    Schneider Electric

    Schneider Electric

    EnergyAutomationIndustrial
    55H-1B approvals

    Schneider Electric had 55 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 44 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Schneider Electric provides energy management, industrial automation, and power distribution systems.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management250
    • Manufacturing Operations231
    • Engineering (Non-Software)231
    • Business Development144
    • Warehouse & Logistics99

    +982 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Schneider Electric500 open
    Manufacturing Production Worker
    Huntington, Indiana · On-site
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    SEO & AI Search Manager
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Instructional Designer/Curriculum Coordinator
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Electronics Hardware Engineer
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa · On-site
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    US Services Commercial Training Specialist
    Nashville, Tennessee · On-site
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    See all 500+ Schneider Electric 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
    KLA

    KLA

    SemiconductorsProcess ControlElectronics
    107H-1B approvals

    KLA had 107 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 31 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. KLA develops process control and yield management systems for semiconductor manufacturing.

    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 open
    Director, Technical Program Management
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    AI Governance Lead
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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    Electro-Mechanical Sub-Assembler
    Totowa, New Jersey · On-site
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    Sr. Solutions Architect
    Ann Arbor, Michigan · On-site
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    Technical Support Engineer
    Chandler, Arizona · On-site
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    See all 271+ KLA H-1B jobs
  9. 07
    VAST Data

    VAST Data

    StorageAI InfrastructureSoftware
    2H-1B approvals

    VAST Data had 2 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 27 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. VAST Data builds high-performance data storage and management platforms for AI workloads.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales42
    • Business Development37
    • Software Engineering35
    • Technical Program Management32
    • Solutions Architecture32

    +167 roles across other teams

    Open roles at VAST Data91 open
    District Manager
    Vancouver, Washington · On-site
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    Senior Systems Engineer
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    District Sales Manager
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Deal Desk Specialist
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Customer Support Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    See all 91+ VAST Data H-1B jobs
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  11. 08
    Qualcomm

    Qualcomm

    SemiconductorsWirelessEmbedded Systems
    874H-1B approvals

    Qualcomm had 874 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 22 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Qualcomm develops semiconductors, wireless technology, and mobile computing platforms.

    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 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 246+ Qualcomm H-1B jobs
  12. 09
    Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company

    AutomotiveManufacturingEV
    99H-1B approvals

    Ford Motor Company had 99 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 21 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Ford designs and manufactures passenger vehicles, trucks, and electric mobility systems.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)210
    • Project & Program Management109
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering85
    • Software Engineering80
    • Electrical Engineering46

    +381 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Ford Motor Company201 open
    ADAS Design and Release Engineer
    Dearborn, Michigan · Hybrid
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    ADAS Design & Release Engineer
    Dearborn, Michigan · Hybrid
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    Engineering Specialist, Industrial
    Wayne, Michigan · On-site
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    Lead Counsel, Transactions & Market Compliance
    Remote · Remote
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    Sr. Full Stack Developer
    Dearborn, Michigan · Hybrid
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    See all 201+ Ford Motor Company H-1B jobs
  13. 10
    Zoox

    Zoox

    Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsAutomotive
    45H-1B approvals

    Zoox had 45 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 17 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Zoox develops fully autonomous electric vehicles and robotaxi technology.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering147
    • Project & Program Management138
    • Technical Program Management96
    • Data Science & Analytics89
    • AI & Machine Learning75

    +285 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Zoox194 open
    Machine Learning Automation Engineer
    Foster City, California · On-site
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    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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    See all 194+ Zoox 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 Systems Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Apple sponsors the most, with 1,578 H-1B approvals in the last year, followed by NVIDIA (109) and Johnson Controls (9). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate tracks 2,929 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 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. Systems Engineers typically meet that standard. You must hold the qualifying degree yourself, or the equivalent through a combination of education and relevant work experience recognized by USCIS.

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

Yes. Systems 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, identify employers with a documented H-1B filing history, apply for Systems Engineer roles, and negotiate sponsorship as part of the offer. Once an employer agrees, they file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, then an I-129 petition with USCIS. H-1B visas are subject to an annual cap and a selection process whose rules and costs have changed recently, so check the current position before planning your timeline.