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Chief Technology Officer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no equally qualified U.S. worker is available. CTO positions typically clear the specialty occupation bar given their advanced-degree requirements, making sponsorship a realistic path for foreign technology executives.
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UBS Business Solutions US LLC is seeking an Associate Director, Tech Support Specialist in Morrisville, NC.
Are you an innovative thinker? Do you enjoy delivering enhanced change capabilities across a range of business functions? Are you passionate about IT process automation using cutting edge tooling platforms?
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We’re looking for an Associate Director, Tech Support Specialist to:
- Optimize service issues, gaps, and implement service quality. Analyze various stored procedures which generate client reports. Ensure effective maintenance of application stability resulting from a process failure, infrastructure, application capacity and performance.
- Articulate the problems to the development and infrastructure teams to provide a solution to fix the root cause and prevent the recurrence of issues. Perform the full spectrum of Production Support responsibilities based on the ITL Framework: Incident and Problem Management, Release Management, and Risk Management. Provide application support for global users. Support the Service and Product Manager across several technical domains.
- Handle user queries received through chats, email, and ServiceNow tickets by investigating data inconsistency between data published in reports versus user expectation. Triage with application support team during weekends when change management is implemented for the application.
- Support the relationships with clients while keeping them informed of progress and issues to set expectations on all project requirements and deliverables. Facilitate implementation of application support systems in the organization and engage in the design and development of various projects.
- Adhere to strict SLAs for response, restoration times and batch completion. Contribute towards regular team meetings for discussing pending issues, knowledge sharing and handovers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience Requirement:
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field of study plus 1 year of experience in the job offered or 1 year of experience as a Financial Examiner, Support Analyst, Application Support Lead, or a related occupation.
Alternate Education & Experience Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field of study and 3 years of experience in the job offered or 3 years of experience as a Financial Examiner, Support Analyst, Application Support Lead, or a related occupation in lieu of Master’s degree and 1 year of experience.
Position requires experience with the following:
- Python; Bash scripting; CI/CD tools, like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, TeamCity; Splunk; ITRS Geneos; troubleshoot complex system and application issues and implement improvements; UNIX; Linux; Oracle.
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
JOIN US
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
Qualified Applicants apply through SH-ProfRecruitingcc@ubs.com. Please reference 002802. NO CALLS PLEASE. EOE/M/F/D/V
LOCATION
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
JOB TYPE
Job Type: Full Time
INTRODUCTION
UBS Business Solutions US LLC is seeking an Associate Director, Tech Support Specialist in Morrisville, NC.
Are you an innovative thinker? Do you enjoy delivering enhanced change capabilities across a range of business functions? Are you passionate about IT process automation using cutting edge tooling platforms?
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We’re looking for an Associate Director, Tech Support Specialist to:
- Optimize service issues, gaps, and implement service quality. Analyze various stored procedures which generate client reports. Ensure effective maintenance of application stability resulting from a process failure, infrastructure, application capacity and performance.
- Articulate the problems to the development and infrastructure teams to provide a solution to fix the root cause and prevent the recurrence of issues. Perform the full spectrum of Production Support responsibilities based on the ITL Framework: Incident and Problem Management, Release Management, and Risk Management. Provide application support for global users. Support the Service and Product Manager across several technical domains.
- Handle user queries received through chats, email, and ServiceNow tickets by investigating data inconsistency between data published in reports versus user expectation. Triage with application support team during weekends when change management is implemented for the application.
- Support the relationships with clients while keeping them informed of progress and issues to set expectations on all project requirements and deliverables. Facilitate implementation of application support systems in the organization and engage in the design and development of various projects.
- Adhere to strict SLAs for response, restoration times and batch completion. Contribute towards regular team meetings for discussing pending issues, knowledge sharing and handovers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience Requirement:
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field of study plus 1 year of experience in the job offered or 1 year of experience as a Financial Examiner, Support Analyst, Application Support Lead, or a related occupation.
Alternate Education & Experience Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field of study and 3 years of experience in the job offered or 3 years of experience as a Financial Examiner, Support Analyst, Application Support Lead, or a related occupation in lieu of Master’s degree and 1 year of experience.
Position requires experience with the following:
- Python; Bash scripting; CI/CD tools, like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, TeamCity; Splunk; ITRS Geneos; troubleshoot complex system and application issues and implement improvements; UNIX; Linux; Oracle.
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
JOIN US
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
Qualified Applicants apply through SH-ProfRecruitingcc@ubs.com. Please reference 002802. NO CALLS PLEASE. EOE/M/F/D/V
LOCATION
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
JOB TYPE
Job Type: Full Time
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Audit your credentials before applying
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the role's stated requirements precisely. If your CTO background combines a three-year bachelor's degree with years of executive experience, document the equivalency now so your employer's immigration counsel can build it into the job description.
Target companies with PERM filing history
Search OFLC's public disclosure data to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for CTO or VP of Engineering titles before. Repeat PERM sponsors have internal processes in place, which cuts months off the sponsorship timeline compared to first-time filers.
Find sponsoring CTO roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by green card sponsorship intent, so you can focus your search on CTO openings where employers have already committed to the PERM process rather than cold-pitching sponsorship to companies unfamiliar with the obligation.
Understand where EB-2 and EB-3 diverge for your case
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals and can support a self-petition via National Interest Waiver if your technology leadership has broad national impact. EB-3 requires a full PERM process but works for candidates whose credentials fall just outside EB-2's advanced-degree threshold.
Negotiate PERM job description terms at the offer stage
The PERM labor certification locks in the job requirements used to test the U.S. labor market. Ask your employer to define minimum qualifications that match your actual background rather than inflating requirements, which can create DOL audit risk and delay certification.
Sequence your I-140 filing to protect your priority date
Once PERM is certified, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. Filing promptly establishes your priority date, which controls your place in the green card queue. For most countries outside India and China, EB-2 and EB-3 CTO petitions face no meaningful backlog, so early filing translates directly to faster permanent residency.
Green Card Chief Technology Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CTO role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
CTO positions typically qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because the role normally requires a master's degree or the equivalent in computer science, engineering, or a related field. EB-3 is also available if the employer structures the role as requiring a bachelor's degree plus substantial experience. Your employer's immigration counsel will choose the category based on how the job description is written and your credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a CTO role?
H-1B visa is a temporary, employer-tied status subject to an annual lottery cap that many CTO candidates never clear. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no cap lottery, and the EB-2 and EB-3 categories for most nationalities outside India and China move without significant backlog. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months or more, compared to H-1B processing of a few months.
Can a CTO self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Yes, through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW). A CTO whose technology leadership demonstrably benefits U.S. national interests, such as work in critical infrastructure, AI safety, or advanced manufacturing, can petition USCIS directly without a job offer or PERM filing. NIW removes the employer-sponsorship dependency entirely, though it requires building a strong evidentiary record of broad impact.
Where can I find CTO jobs that already offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter CTO and executive technology roles by employers who have indicated green card sponsorship. Starting your search there means you're targeting companies already familiar with PERM obligations, which removes one of the largest friction points in the job search process for internationally sponsored candidates.
How long does the PERM and I-140 process take for a CTO position?
DOL prevailing wage determinations currently average several months, followed by PERM recruitment and filing, which adds another six to twelve months depending on audit risk. After PERM certification, USCIS processes the I-140 petition in six to eight months under standard processing, or around two weeks with premium processing. Most CTO candidates from non-backlogged countries can complete the full sequence in under two years.