Green Card Algorithm Engineer Jobs
Algorithm Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification and sponsor an I-140 petition under EB-2 or EB-3. Roles requiring advanced optimization, ML systems, or computational research typically qualify under EB-2. Priority-date backlogs vary by country of birth, so starting the sponsorship process early matters.
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Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Battery Engineering group, you’ll help craft creative battery algorithm and modeling solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before! Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new battery technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what batteries can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world.
DESCRIPTION
This position will develop battery physics-based models and machine learning algorithms to optimize battery performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- MS degree.
- Experience in electrochemical processes and performance / safety characterization.
- Experience in physics-aware machine learning modeling and algorithms.
- Experience in machine learning-based optimization techniques such as generic algorithm and gradient-based ML algorithms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD and 10+ years relevant industry experience.
- Experience in Matlab and/or Python.
- Experience in mathematical modeling of linear and nonlinear dynamical systems and distributed parameter systems.
- Experience deploying physics-based hybrid machine learning models into mass production products.
- Understanding of current state of the art production processes applicable to lithium rechargeable cells.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Battery Engineering group, you’ll help craft creative battery algorithm and modeling solutions that deliver more energy in smaller spaces than ever before! Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new battery technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what batteries can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world.
DESCRIPTION
This position will develop battery physics-based models and machine learning algorithms to optimize battery performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- MS degree.
- Experience in electrochemical processes and performance / safety characterization.
- Experience in physics-aware machine learning modeling and algorithms.
- Experience in machine learning-based optimization techniques such as generic algorithm and gradient-based ML algorithms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD and 10+ years relevant industry experience.
- Experience in Matlab and/or Python.
- Experience in mathematical modeling of linear and nonlinear dynamical systems and distributed parameter systems.
- Experience deploying physics-based hybrid machine learning models into mass production products.
- Understanding of current state of the art production processes applicable to lithium rechargeable cells.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Algorithm Engineer
Document your algorithmic contributions precisely
PERM requires your employer to define your job duties narrowly enough to pass DOL recruitment scrutiny. Gather performance reviews, patents, published research, or internal documentation showing specialized algorithmic work that distinguishes your role from a general software engineer position.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers who have sponsored Algorithm Engineer or related roles through PERM. DOL discloses certified applications publicly, so you can identify companies that have completed the full labor certification process for your occupation code.
Align your degree to the EB-2 advanced-degree standard
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the specialty. If you hold a bachelor's only, compile employment records, project documentation, and supervisor letters that clearly establish the five-year progression before PERM begins.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation definition
O*NET lists knowledge, skills, and tasks tied to algorithm-focused SOC codes. Matching your actual duties to O*NET descriptors strengthens the job description your employer files with DOL, reducing the risk of a PERM audit or denial on specialty grounds.
Ask about priority dates before accepting an offer
If you were born in India or China, priority-date backlogs can significantly extend your wait for adjustment of status. Confirm whether the employer will file EB-2 or EB-3, check the current Visa Bulletin cutoffs, and factor both into your offer evaluation before signing.
Understand AC21 portability before the I-140 is approved
Job portability under AC21 only applies after your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more. If you plan to change employers before that threshold, your priority date may carry over to a new I-140, but the original employer's I-140 must have already been approved by USCIS.
Green Card Algorithm Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes an Algorithm Engineer role qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
EB-2 requires that the position normally requires an advanced degree, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the specialty. Algorithm Engineer roles that involve designing optimization systems, developing ML architectures, or conducting original computational research typically satisfy this standard. Your employer documents the minimum requirements in the PERM application, which DOL reviews before certifying.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer, renewed every three years. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process is longer: PERM labor certification with DOL comes first, followed by an I-140 petition with USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. Priority-date backlogs can add significant wait time for nationals of high-demand countries.
How do I find employers who sponsor Algorithm Engineers for a green card?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM and employment-based sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. DOL's PERM disclosure data is publicly available and shows which companies have certified labor applications for algorithm and software-focused occupations, giving you a concrete list of employers who have completed the process before.
What is the PERM recruitment test and how does it affect my job search?
Before filing PERM, your employer must run a formal recruitment campaign for the position and demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker applied. The job description used in those ads defines your role for the entire green card case. If your duties are mischaracterized or understated, DOL can audit or deny the application, so aligning the description to your actual specialized algorithmic work is critical from the start.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
It depends on how far along your case is. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more and your new role is in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting. If the I-140 was approved but the I-485 is not yet at 180 days, you may be able to carry your priority date to a new employer's petition, but the original I-140 must have been approved first.