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Safeway's Engineering function spans retail technology, supply chain systems, store infrastructure, and digital platforms, attracting engineers across software, data, and operations disciplines. Safeway has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified Engineering candidates, making it a viable target for international job seekers.
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A Day in the Life:
As a Department Manager, you are a cut above the rest, ensuring the day-to-day operations and sales of the department run smoothly, while leading and engaging your team. To truly be successful in this position, you need to value teamwork & camaraderie, recognize each other’s contributions, and support your team’s growth. Our business is ever growing; not only do you get to be a part of that growth, but you will get to learn and adapt along the way. The possibilities are endless as a Department Manager, as you and your team deliver outstanding customer service daily to earn customers for life. We build belonging by creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if this resonates with you, come bring your flavor and join our team!
What you bring to the table:
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You have prior experience leading others.
- You have or are willing to obtain certifications as required.
- You have willingness to learn, adapt, and seek new skills & experiences.
- A history of ensuring your customers have a seamless shopping experience.
- You use your time and resources efficiently and effectively.
- You act with integrity, pride, and passion day in and day out.
- For Bakery: You bring 1 year or more of experience as a Baker.
- For Meat: You have knowledge of and ability to process different cuts of meat, as well as previous experience working in a meat department and with various tools (grinders, saws, and other meat processing tools).
Why you will choose us:
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Bonus Eligible, where applicable
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
Our Values
- We put people first.
- We are customer driven.
- We value different perspectives.
- We raise the bar.
- We act as owners.
- We are one team.
- We build belonging.
- We are committed to a healthy future.
About us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

A Day in the Life:
As a Department Manager, you are a cut above the rest, ensuring the day-to-day operations and sales of the department run smoothly, while leading and engaging your team. To truly be successful in this position, you need to value teamwork & camaraderie, recognize each other’s contributions, and support your team’s growth. Our business is ever growing; not only do you get to be a part of that growth, but you will get to learn and adapt along the way. The possibilities are endless as a Department Manager, as you and your team deliver outstanding customer service daily to earn customers for life. We build belonging by creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if this resonates with you, come bring your flavor and join our team!
What you bring to the table:
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You have prior experience leading others.
- You have or are willing to obtain certifications as required.
- You have willingness to learn, adapt, and seek new skills & experiences.
- A history of ensuring your customers have a seamless shopping experience.
- You use your time and resources efficiently and effectively.
- You act with integrity, pride, and passion day in and day out.
- For Bakery: You bring 1 year or more of experience as a Baker.
- For Meat: You have knowledge of and ability to process different cuts of meat, as well as previous experience working in a meat department and with various tools (grinders, saws, and other meat processing tools).
Why you will choose us:
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Bonus Eligible, where applicable
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
Our Values
- We put people first.
- We are customer driven.
- We value different perspectives.
- We raise the bar.
- We act as owners.
- We are one team.
- We build belonging.
- We are committed to a healthy future.
About us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.
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Align your credentials to retail systems engineering
Safeway hires engineers who can point to domain-relevant experience: inventory systems, point-of-sale platforms, supply chain software, or large-scale distributed infrastructure. Frame your resume around retail-adjacent technical environments before applying, even if your background is in adjacent industries.
Target Safeway's engineering openings by specialty
Safeway's Engineering roles span software, data, DevOps, and store systems. Search specifically by discipline rather than browsing broadly. Roles tied to core retail operations, like fulfillment and logistics platforms, tend to have more active sponsorship pipelines than experimental or newly created positions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring Engineering roles
Not every Safeway Engineering posting will explicitly state visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to surface roles where Safeway has an active sponsorship history for Engineering candidates, so you're not guessing which openings are actually accessible to international applicants.
Prepare your OPT or CPT timeline before the interview stage
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your employment start date aligns with your remaining authorization window. Safeway's onboarding for Engineering roles can take several weeks, so starting the conversation early prevents gaps between your authorization period and your first day.
Clarify the LCA and H-1B filing timeline with your recruiter
For H-1B sponsorship, Safeway must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before USCIS can process your petition. Ask your recruiter early whether the offer timeline accounts for LCA certification and cap-season registration, which runs January through March each year.
Understand how PERM timing affects your long-term sponsorship
Safeway sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for Engineering roles, but PERM labor certification through the DOL can take 12 months or more before your I-140 petition is even filed. Ask whether the role is eligible for sponsorship and at what seniority level PERM is typically initiated.
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Find Engineering at Safeway JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Safeway sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, Safeway sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering roles. The process requires your employer to first obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL, then file a petition with USCIS. If you're subject to the H-1B cap, registration opens in March and selection is by lottery, so timing your job search accordingly matters.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at Safeway?
Applications go through Safeway's careers portal, where Engineering roles are listed by specialty and location. To find openings where visa sponsorship is confirmed for international candidates, browse Migrate Mate's curated listings for Safeway Engineering positions. Tailoring your application to Safeway's retail and supply chain technology focus strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Which visa types does Safeway commonly sponsor for Engineering roles?
Safeway sponsors a range of visa types for Engineering hires, including H-1B, TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering occupations), F-1 OPT and CPT for students, J-1 for trainees, and employment-based Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. The visa type offered typically depends on your nationality, degree, and the specific Engineering role.
What qualifications does Safeway expect for sponsored Engineering roles?
Most Engineering roles at Safeway require a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical field such as computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems. Roles tied to retail infrastructure or supply chain platforms often favor candidates with experience in large-scale distributed systems, cloud environments, or enterprise software, in addition to the academic credential required for H-1B specialty occupation classification.
How long does the visa sponsorship process typically take for a Safeway Engineering offer?
Timeline depends on visa type. TN status for Canadian nationals can be obtained at the border on your start date. H-1B cap-subject petitions require lottery selection in March, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 typically takes one to three years from initiation, not including any USCIS processing backlogs.
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