Data Engineer Jobs at Google with Visa Sponsorship

Data Engineer roles at Google sit at the intersection of large-scale infrastructure and product impact, spanning pipelines, warehousing, and real-time data systems. Google has a well-established sponsorship process for this function, supporting H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 candidates through structured legal and recruiting teams.

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Overview

Open Jobs246+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type96% On-site
Median Salary$191K
Top LocationSunnyvale, CA
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Data Engineer
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Data Engineer
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Mountain View, California
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
$156,000/yr - $226,000/yr
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5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
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Kirkland, Washington
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
$147,000/yr - $211,000/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Software Engineer III
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Software Engineer III
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Kirkland, Washington
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$147,000/yr - $211,000/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineer
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Kirkland, Washington
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$174,000/yr - $252,000/yr
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5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Staff Software Engineer
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Staff Software Engineer
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Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Database Administration (DBA)
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$207,000/yr - $300,000/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Data Engineer Jobs at Google Jobs

Tailor your portfolio to Google's stack

Google's Data Engineer roles lean heavily on BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub. Showcasing hands-on experience with these tools, or their open-source equivalents like Apache Beam, signals immediate fit and reduces friction in technical screening.

Target teams hiring across multiple visa types

Google sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for Data Engineers. If you're Australian or a Singapore or Chilean national, clarifying your visa category early helps recruiters route your application to the right legal workflow from the start.

Align your application to Google's leveling system

Google evaluates Data Engineers against internal levels (L3 to L6+). Applying at the right level matters for sponsorship, since more senior roles often move through offer and filing stages faster due to established headcount and legal budget.

Prepare your credentials before recruiter conversations

Have your degree transcripts, any relevant certifications, and a clear employment history ready before your first recruiter call. Google's legal team needs this documentation early in the H-1B or E-3 petition process, and gaps cause delays.

Understand the H-1B cap timing relative to your start date

If you need a new H-1B, USCIS registration opens in March for an October 1 start. Plan your Google interview process so an offer lands before the registration window, giving your sponsor enough runway to file on your behalf.

Use Migrate Mate to surface open Data Engineer roles at Google

Data Engineer openings at Google move quickly and aren't always easy to filter by sponsorship type. Use Migrate Mate to browse current listings at Google filtered by visa category, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for Data Engineers?

Yes, Google sponsors H-1B visas for Data Engineer roles. Google has dedicated immigration legal teams that manage the petition process from Labor Condition Application filing with the DOL through USCIS adjudication. If you need H-1B sponsorship, you'll want to confirm the specific role is eligible during your recruiter screening call, as sponsorship decisions are made at the team level.

How do I apply for Data Engineer jobs at Google?

Applications go through Google's careers portal, where you can filter by job function and location. For the strongest chance of being seen, tailor your resume to highlight experience with distributed data systems and Google Cloud tooling. You can also browse current Data Engineer openings at Google filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles where sponsorship has been confirmed.

Which visa types does Google commonly sponsor for Data Engineer roles?

Google sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for Data Engineer positions. H-1B is the most common pathway for most nationalities. H-1B1 applies to nationals of Singapore and Chile, and E-3 applies exclusively to Australian citizens. Each visa type has different filing mechanics and timelines, so clarifying your category early in the recruiting process helps Google's legal team plan accordingly.

What qualifications does Google expect for sponsored Data Engineer roles?

Google's Data Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field, which also satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B and E-3 petitions. Beyond credentials, Google's technical bar emphasizes hands-on experience with large-scale data pipelines, SQL and distributed systems, and familiarity with cloud-native tooling. Passing the technical interview loop is the main filter, not just degree level.

How do I navigate the timeline between offer and visa filing at Google?

After an offer is accepted, Google's immigration team initiates the visa petition process, which typically starts with the employer filing a Labor Condition Application with the DOL. For H-1B transfers from another sponsoring employer, you can start work as soon as USCIS receives the petition. For new H-1B cap cases, the October 1 start date is fixed, so build at least six months of runway into your job search timeline.

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