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Chief Architect roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Architecture firms, real estate developers, and large construction companies regularly sponsor foreign-trained architects, making direct employer outreach a practical path to permanent residency.
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At LPL, people leaders and senior individual contributors hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly, our employees.
If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.
LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker‑dealer and a Fortune 500 fintech leader, supporting more than $1.2 trillion in assets through a modern technology platform that powers over 22,000 advisors. Technology is not just a support function at LPL — it is a primary growth engine.
As a Chief Architect, Investor Experience Technology, you will operate at the intersection of business strategy, product innovation, and enterprise architecture, shaping the future of investor‑facing digital platforms. This is a rare opportunity to influence architecture at enterprise scale while remaining deeply hands‑on in defining modern, cloud‑native, API‑first solutions that directly impact end investors and advisors.
Job Overview
This newly created role serves as a senior individual‑contributor architecture leader within Investor Experience Technology. The Distinguished Architect partners directly with the EVP/CIO and executive leadership to define target‑state architecture across investor‑facing platforms while contributing to the broader enterprise architecture strategy.
The role blends strategic influence with deep technical engagement — guiding domain architects, shaping architectural standards, and ensuring business strategy, regulatory considerations, and industry best practices are translated into scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.
Responsibilities
- Define and steward target‑state architecture for mission‑critical investor‑facing platforms, including upstream and downstream dependencies.
- Partner with business, product, and technology leaders to align architectural strategy with enterprise priorities and funding decisions.
- Guide and influence domain‑aligned solution and data architects to maintain architectural coherence and quality.
- Establish and evolve architectural standards, principles, reusable assets, and frameworks that drive scalability, security, performance, and quality.
- Lead modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, API‑first transformation, and migration from monolithic to microservices architectures.
- Identify opportunities for enterprise reuse, efficiency, and improved business outcomes through architectural alignment.
- Monitor emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, data mesh) and apply them thoughtfully to transform investor and advisor experiences.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast‑paced, team‑oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 8 or more years of experience designing enterprise‑class solution and data architectures, including microservices, event‑driven systems, and user‑experience platforms.
- Demonstrated experience leading major transformations from monolithic to cloud‑native architectures (AWS preferred).
- Experience in API‑first architecture, Domain Driven Design (DDD), and modern data architectures (e.g., data mesh).
Core Competencies
- Strategic systems thinking with the ability to translate business strategy into executable architecture.
- Influence‑based leadership in matrixed, large‑scale technology environments.
- Continuous learning mindset across modern engineering practices, DevOps, and enterprise agility.
Preferences
- Master’s degree in a related technical field.
- Financial services experience, particularly in wealth management or securities.
- AWS Solution Architect certification and/or Snowflake experience.
Pay Range:
$197,966.00 - $329,909.00
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor‑mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion
At LPL, people leaders and senior individual contributors hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly, our employees.
If you're ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible, LPL Financial invites you to apply today.
LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker‑dealer and a Fortune 500 fintech leader, supporting more than $1.2 trillion in assets through a modern technology platform that powers over 22,000 advisors. Technology is not just a support function at LPL — it is a primary growth engine.
As a Chief Architect, Investor Experience Technology, you will operate at the intersection of business strategy, product innovation, and enterprise architecture, shaping the future of investor‑facing digital platforms. This is a rare opportunity to influence architecture at enterprise scale while remaining deeply hands‑on in defining modern, cloud‑native, API‑first solutions that directly impact end investors and advisors.
Job Overview
This newly created role serves as a senior individual‑contributor architecture leader within Investor Experience Technology. The Distinguished Architect partners directly with the EVP/CIO and executive leadership to define target‑state architecture across investor‑facing platforms while contributing to the broader enterprise architecture strategy.
The role blends strategic influence with deep technical engagement — guiding domain architects, shaping architectural standards, and ensuring business strategy, regulatory considerations, and industry best practices are translated into scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.
Responsibilities
- Define and steward target‑state architecture for mission‑critical investor‑facing platforms, including upstream and downstream dependencies.
- Partner with business, product, and technology leaders to align architectural strategy with enterprise priorities and funding decisions.
- Guide and influence domain‑aligned solution and data architects to maintain architectural coherence and quality.
- Establish and evolve architectural standards, principles, reusable assets, and frameworks that drive scalability, security, performance, and quality.
- Lead modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, API‑first transformation, and migration from monolithic to microservices architectures.
- Identify opportunities for enterprise reuse, efficiency, and improved business outcomes through architectural alignment.
- Monitor emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, data mesh) and apply them thoughtfully to transform investor and advisor experiences.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast‑paced, team‑oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 8 or more years of experience designing enterprise‑class solution and data architectures, including microservices, event‑driven systems, and user‑experience platforms.
- Demonstrated experience leading major transformations from monolithic to cloud‑native architectures (AWS preferred).
- Experience in API‑first architecture, Domain Driven Design (DDD), and modern data architectures (e.g., data mesh).
Core Competencies
- Strategic systems thinking with the ability to translate business strategy into executable architecture.
- Influence‑based leadership in matrixed, large‑scale technology environments.
- Continuous learning mindset across modern engineering practices, DevOps, and enterprise agility.
Preferences
- Master’s degree in a related technical field.
- Financial services experience, particularly in wealth management or securities.
- AWS Solution Architect certification and/or Snowflake experience.
Pay Range:
$197,966.00 - $329,909.00
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor‑mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Align your credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to list a specific degree and field in the job posting. Make sure your architecture degree and any licensure credentials match the role's stated requirements exactly, since discrepancies can stall the labor certification audit.
Target firms with active PERM history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify architecture and design firms that have filed PERM applications in your specialty. Employers with existing PERM infrastructure move faster and face fewer internal approvals before sponsoring a new candidate.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 for your credentials
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, you may qualify for EB-2, which can mean shorter priority date waits for some nationalities. Confirm your classification with your employer before PERM is filed.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Chief Architect roles on Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers offering employment-based green card sponsorship. The platform surfaces PERM-filing history so you can prioritize outreach to companies that have sponsored architects before.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask whether the employer covers PERM filing and I-140 legal fees, or passes costs to you. USCIS does not require employers to pay attorney fees, so this is a negotiable point that significantly affects your out-of-pocket costs during the multi-year process.
Request concurrent filing when your priority date is current
Once your I-140 is approved and a visa number is available, ask your employer to file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. This lets you obtain work authorization and travel permission while USCIS adjudicates permanent residency, reducing employment gaps.
Green Card Chief Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Architect role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Chief Architect positions typically qualify for both. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree, or when you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive post-degree experience. Your employer's job requirements and your credentials together determine which category USCIS reviews your I-140 petition under.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Chief Architect?
H-1B visa is temporary status that must be renewed every three years and is subject to an annual lottery cap for most applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, leads to permanent residency rather than temporary authorization, and gives you portability rights after 180 days of I-485 adjudication. The trade-off is time: the PERM and I-140 process typically takes one to three years before an immigrant visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for architecture roles?
PERM requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment campaign, including print and online job postings, to document that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the Chief Architect position. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Architecture roles with highly specific licensure requirements, such as state licensure in a particular jurisdiction, can support a narrower recruitment definition, which sometimes strengthens the PERM application.
How can I find architecture firms that sponsor green cards?
OFLC Wage Search lets you search DOL's public PERM disclosure data by occupation and employer, so you can identify firms that have filed labor certifications for architecture roles before. Migrate Mate also filters Chief Architect job listings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, saving you the step of manually cross-referencing disclosure files with open positions.
Can I change employers during the green card process without losing my place?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. For Chief Architects, a move to a senior design or principal role at another firm generally qualifies as same or similar. Your new employer doesn't restart PERM, but they should confirm portability in writing before you resign.