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

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated July 21, 2026 · 8 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 6,858 H-1B approvals in the latest U.S. government disclosure data as of July 21, 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. 251 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, and proprietary silicon.

    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
    NVIDIA

    NVIDIA

    GPUAI HardwareData Center
    109H-1B approvals

    NVIDIA had 109 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 157 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 Engineering779
    • Specialized Engineering436
    • Data Science & Analytics429
    • Engineering (Non-Software)424
    • Technical Product & Program Management391

    +3,613 roles across other teams

    Open roles at NVIDIA1,425 open
    Senior Software Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Principal Product Manager
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Director, Enterprise Software Engineering and AI Platforms
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Senior Solutions Architect
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Supplier Base Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Browse 1,420 more roles at NVIDIA
  3. 03
    Johnson Controls

    Johnson Controls

    Building SystemsAutomationIndustrial
    9H-1B approvals

    Johnson Controls had 9 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 59 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

    • Maintenance & Repair252
    • Manufacturing Operations247
    • Skilled Trades188
    • Construction141
    • HVAC Technician136

    +1,615 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Johnson Controls669 open
    Controls Systems Technician Team Ldr
    Des Moines, Iowa · On-site
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    Suppression Service Technician
    Lake Oswego, Oregon · On-site
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    Security Systems Installer
    Chantilly, Virginia · On-site
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    Senior Construction Manager
    Cypress, California · On-site
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    Senior Mechanical Engineer
    Gilbert, Arizona · On-site
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    Browse 664 more roles at Johnson Controls
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  5. 04
    Arcadis

    Arcadis

    EngineeringConsultingInfrastructure
    51H-1B approvals

    Arcadis had 51 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 56 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

    • 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
  6. 05
    KLA

    KLA

    SemiconductorsProcess ControlElectronics
    107H-1B approvals

    KLA had 107 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 44 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

    • Specialized Engineering112
    • Engineering (Non-Software)110
    • Project & Program Management75
    • Mechanical Engineering55
    • Technical Product & Program Management54

    +710 roles across other teams

    Open roles at KLA279 open
    Customer Engagement Applications Engineer
    Massachusetts · Remote
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    Product Install Engineer
    Totowa, New Jersey · On-site
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    Diagnostics Software Engineer
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Sr. Reliability Engineer
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Financial Analyst
    Milpitas, California · On-site
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    Browse 274 more roles at KLA
  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
    Schneider Electric

    Schneider Electric

    EnergyAutomationIndustrial
    55H-1B approvals

    Schneider Electric had 55 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 41 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 Management146
    • Manufacturing Operations112
    • Project Management107
    • Specialized Engineering102
    • Engineering (Non-Software)101

    +1,356 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Schneider Electric501 open
    Engineer II, Electrical Systems Design
    Columbia, South Carolina · On-site
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    Electromechanical Technician
    Columbia, Missouri · On-site
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    Quality Control Technician
    Lincoln, Nebraska · On-site
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    Service Contracts Coordinator
    Buffalo, New York · On-site
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    System Commissioning Specialist
    Minneapolis, Minnesota · On-site
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    Browse 496 more roles at Schneider Electric
  9. 07
    Qualcomm

    Qualcomm

    SemiconductorsWirelessEmbedded Systems
    874H-1B approvals

    Qualcomm had 874 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 33 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)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
    Google

    Google

    TechnologyCloudSystems
    4,028H-1B approvals

    Google had 4,028 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 30 of its current openings on Migrate Mate are for systems engineers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising 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
  12. 09
    VAST Data

    VAST Data

    StorageAI InfrastructureSoftware
    2H-1B approvals

    VAST Data had 2 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 26 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

    • Sales39
    • Technical Product & Program Management34
    • Account Management25
    • Software Engineering25
    • Solutions Engineering & Architecture24

    +267 roles across other teams

    Open roles at VAST Data104 open
    Order Fulfillment Manager
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Customer Support Engineer
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    District Manager
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Full Stack Software Engineer
    Campbell, California · On-site
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    Senior Quality Leader
    Chandler, Arizona · On-site
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    Browse 99 more roles at VAST Data
  13. 10
    Zoox

    Zoox

    Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsAutomotive
    45H-1B approvals

    Zoox had 45 H-1B petitions approved in the last year. 24 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 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

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 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 6,858 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.