ML Software Engineer Jobs at Google with Visa Sponsorship

Google builds ML infrastructure and research products used across billions of users, and ML Software Engineer roles sit at the center of that work. The company has a structured sponsorship process for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 candidates, with a dedicated immigration team that manages petitions from offer through filing.

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Overview

Open Jobs175+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type99% On-site
Median Salary$254K
Top LocationMountain View, CA
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Senior ML/AI Software Engineer
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Senior ML/AI Software Engineer
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Mountain View, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Backend Engineering
$174,000/yr - $252,000/yr
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5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer
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Senior Staff Machine Learning Software Engineer
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Mountain View, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$262,000/yr - $365,000/yr
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8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Machine Learning Staff Software Engineer
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Machine Learning Staff Software Engineer
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Mountain View, California
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Backend Engineering
$207,000/yr - $300,000/yr
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8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Software Engineer, Machine Learning
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Software Engineer, Machine Learning
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New York, New York
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Backend Engineering
$207,000/yr - $300,000/yr
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8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Software Engineer III
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Software Engineer III
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San Jose, California
Software Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Backend Engineering
$147,000/yr - $211,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Tips for Finding ML Software Engineer Jobs at Google Jobs

Align your portfolio with Google's ML stack

Google's ML roles emphasize experience with large-scale distributed training, TensorFlow, and JAX. Publish projects or research on GitHub that demonstrate production-level ML work, not just model notebooks. Interviewers assess systems thinking alongside modeling skill.

Target teams with open research headcount

Google Brain, DeepMind, and core Search ML teams hire internationally and have established sponsorship workflows. Filtering your search to these orgs increases the chance your hiring manager has sponsored candidates before and knows the internal process.

Clarify your visa category before the offer stage

Australian citizens should confirm E-3 eligibility early in recruiter conversations. Google sponsors all three work visa types for ML roles, but the internal filing process differs by category. Knowing which applies to you lets you ask the right questions before signing.

Use Migrate Mate to find open ML roles at Google

ML Software Engineer openings at Google that include visa sponsorship are consolidated on Migrate Mate, so you can filter specifically for sponsored roles rather than sorting through listings that exclude international candidates.

Prepare for Google's structured ML interview format

Google's ML hiring loop includes a coding round, an ML fundamentals round, and a system design round focused on ML pipelines. Practicing these three formats specifically, not general SWE interview prep, determines whether you clear the loop and reach offer stage where sponsorship is confirmed.

Confirm your H-1B timeline against the April lottery

If you need H-1B status, USCIS registration opens in March and the lottery runs in April. Google's immigration team works within that window, so aligning your offer acceptance and start date expectations to the cap-subject timeline avoids a delayed start or a gap in authorization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for ML Software Engineers?

Yes, Google sponsors H-1B visas for ML Software Engineers. The company has an internal immigration team that manages USCIS petition filing, including premium processing when timelines require it. If you're subject to the H-1B cap, your offer needs to align with the April registration window. Cap-exempt scenarios, such as transferring from a university or research institution, follow a different timeline.

Which visa types does Google sponsor for ML Software Engineer roles?

Google sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas for ML Software Engineer positions. H-1B is available to most nationalities and subject to the annual cap and lottery. H-1B1 is available only to citizens of Chile and Singapore. E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has its own separate annual allocation with no lottery. Your eligibility depends on your citizenship.

What qualifications does Google expect for ML Software Engineer roles?

Google's ML Software Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, machine learning, or a related field, with demonstrated experience building and deploying ML systems at scale. Familiarity with TensorFlow, JAX, or PyTorch is expected. Research publication history strengthens applications for senior and research-adjacent roles. Practical system design experience, not just modeling knowledge, is assessed throughout the interview loop.

How do I apply for ML Software Engineer jobs at Google?

You can browse ML Software Engineer openings at Google through Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for roles that include visa sponsorship. Once you identify a role, you apply directly through Google's careers portal. After an initial recruiter screen, the process moves through a technical phone screen and a full interview loop covering coding, ML fundamentals, and system design before an offer is extended.

How long does the visa sponsorship process take after a Google offer?

Timeline depends on your visa category. For H-1B, if you're cap-subject, the process is tied to the April lottery and an October 1 start date, which can mean a wait of several months from offer acceptance. E-3 and H-1B1 petitions are not cap-subject and can be filed and approved faster, sometimes within weeks. Google's immigration team initiates the process after you accept your offer and confirm your immigration status.

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