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Development Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related field. Employers sponsor foreign candidates through PERM labor certification before filing an I-140 petition, leading to permanent U.S. residency rather than a temporary work authorization.
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Arrcus was founded to enhance business efficiency through superior network connectivity. The Arrcus Connected Edge (ACE) platform offers best-in-class networking with the most flexible consumption model at the lowest total cost of ownership. The Arrcus team comprises world-class technologists with an unparalleled record in shipping industry-leading networking products, complemented by industry thought leaders, operating executives, strategic partners, and top-tier VCs. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California. We offer a variety of roles in software, hardware, and cloud environments. We are looking for people who are self-motivated, creative, and agile. You will work closely with the top-notch talent in Arrcus in redefining networking. Prior work experience in a venture-backed company is a big plus.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write Feature Spec covering the requirements and detailed design
- Implement improvements and features individually or as part of a team
- Triage, resolve internal and customer found issues
- Evaluate, Integrate third party libraries
- Peer review of Feature Spec, Code, Test Plan and other engineering documents
- Improve performance/scale of existing features/solutions
- Help with interview, onboarding and mentoring of new hires
- Work with customer and product teams to understand new requirements
- Plan, schedule, track and periodically report the project status all the way to customer delivery
- Lead a team which is implementing features and improvements
- Drive engineering wide initiatives for quality/scaling of shipping products and technologies
- Participate in Architecture and Design of new engineering initiatives
- Intellectual Property (IP) Protection - consider filing patents for Innovations involved in our products
- Industry engagements on technical level - papers, blogs, talks, standards delivery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent degree
- Ability to write high-quality C/C++/Go/Python code
- Expert in using AI tools for development, review and building shareable tools
- 15+ years of relevant hands-on development experience in some of the following technologies
- Linux OS internals, Kernel, memory management
- Networking - TCP/IP, Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/ISIS) and security protocols (IPSEC/TLS/MACsec)
- High Availability and ISSU
- Containers, Virtual Machines (VM)
- Orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes, Docker, KVM
- Hands on experience with one or more of the following public cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI
- Proficiency in DevOps tools like Terraform, Helm
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior work experience in a startup or venture-backed company is a big plus.
BENEFITS
- Bonus + Equity
- Parental leave
- 401k retirement plan
- Employee Assistance programs
- Weekly Catered lunches at our San Jose office
- Monthly happy hours at our San Jose office
SALARY
200,000 to 225,000 /yr
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
At Arrcus, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We realize the key to creating a company with a world-class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone. A strong belief in culture addition will propel us forward together. With this, we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status or any other legally protected category. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training.
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
INTRODUCTION
Arrcus was founded to enhance business efficiency through superior network connectivity. The Arrcus Connected Edge (ACE) platform offers best-in-class networking with the most flexible consumption model at the lowest total cost of ownership. The Arrcus team comprises world-class technologists with an unparalleled record in shipping industry-leading networking products, complemented by industry thought leaders, operating executives, strategic partners, and top-tier VCs. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California. We offer a variety of roles in software, hardware, and cloud environments. We are looking for people who are self-motivated, creative, and agile. You will work closely with the top-notch talent in Arrcus in redefining networking. Prior work experience in a venture-backed company is a big plus.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write Feature Spec covering the requirements and detailed design
- Implement improvements and features individually or as part of a team
- Triage, resolve internal and customer found issues
- Evaluate, Integrate third party libraries
- Peer review of Feature Spec, Code, Test Plan and other engineering documents
- Improve performance/scale of existing features/solutions
- Help with interview, onboarding and mentoring of new hires
- Work with customer and product teams to understand new requirements
- Plan, schedule, track and periodically report the project status all the way to customer delivery
- Lead a team which is implementing features and improvements
- Drive engineering wide initiatives for quality/scaling of shipping products and technologies
- Participate in Architecture and Design of new engineering initiatives
- Intellectual Property (IP) Protection - consider filing patents for Innovations involved in our products
- Industry engagements on technical level - papers, blogs, talks, standards delivery
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent degree
- Ability to write high-quality C/C++/Go/Python code
- Expert in using AI tools for development, review and building shareable tools
- 15+ years of relevant hands-on development experience in some of the following technologies
- Linux OS internals, Kernel, memory management
- Networking - TCP/IP, Routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/ISIS) and security protocols (IPSEC/TLS/MACsec)
- High Availability and ISSU
- Containers, Virtual Machines (VM)
- Orchestration frameworks like Kubernetes, Docker, KVM
- Hands on experience with one or more of the following public cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI
- Proficiency in DevOps tools like Terraform, Helm
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior work experience in a startup or venture-backed company is a big plus.
BENEFITS
- Bonus + Equity
- Parental leave
- 401k retirement plan
- Employee Assistance programs
- Weekly Catered lunches at our San Jose office
- Monthly happy hours at our San Jose office
SALARY
200,000 to 225,000 /yr
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
At Arrcus, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We realize the key to creating a company with a world-class culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone. A strong belief in culture addition will propel us forward together. With this, we consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status or any other legally protected category. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training.
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Development Engineer
Match your degree to the role definition
PERM requires your foreign degree to align directly with the specialty the employer describes in the job posting. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering typically supports a Development Engineer filing, but a general science degree may not without additional documentation.
Search employers with active PERM filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Development Engineer roles by employers who have filed PERM labor certifications, so you're targeting companies with a documented track record of sponsoring foreign engineers rather than guessing at willingness.
Confirm EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or specialized credentials above the standard entry-level requirement. If the role needs only a bachelor's degree, EB-3 is the likely category, which affects your priority date and wait time depending on your country of birth.
Verify the employer's prevailing-wage obligation
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your specific location and job zone. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Development Engineer O*NET code before accepting an offer to confirm the offered salary meets PERM compliance thresholds.
Time your job search around PERM audit risk
DOL audits a percentage of PERM applications, which can add six to twelve months to your timeline. Ask prospective employers whether they've had recent PERM audits for engineering roles and whether their counsel files with complete recruitment documentation to reduce audit exposure.
Understand concurrent filing for faster green card processing
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, your employer can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently, shortening your overall wait. USCIS allows concurrent filing only when a visa number is immediately available for your category and country of birth.
Green Card Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Engineer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Development Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 when they require a bachelor's degree in engineering. EB-2 applies if the role demands a master's degree or the employer can demonstrate the position requires an advanced degree as a business necessity. Some employers will file under both categories simultaneously to hedge against priority date backlogs depending on your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for Development Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 slots annually with a lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the petition level. PERM takes longer overall, often two to four years from labor certification to green card approval, but it leads to permanent residency. Engineers from high-demand countries like India and China face priority date backlogs that extend EB-3 wait times significantly.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Development Engineer candidate?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised DOL recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. You don't file PERM yourself, but you need to ensure your credentials match the minimum requirements the employer advertises. Any discrepancy between your qualifications and the job description can trigger a DOL audit or denial.
How can I find Development Engineer roles where employers are actively sponsoring green cards?
Search for employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history rather than relying on job postings that vaguely mention sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters Development Engineer openings by employers who have demonstrated green card sponsorship activity, saving you the time of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the PERM process for engineering roles.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my green card priority date?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 adjustment of status is pending, you can port to a same or similar Development Engineer role with a new employer under AC21 portability rules. USCIS evaluates whether the new position shares the same Standard Occupational Classification code and job duties as the original approved petition.