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Forward Deployed Software Engineer roles sit at the intersection of deep technical work and direct client engagement, making them a strong fit for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship. Employers filing PERM labor certifications for this role must document the specialty occupation requirement and prevailing wage compliance before sponsorship can proceed.
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OpenAI’s Forward Deployed Engineering team partners with customers to turn research breakthroughs into production systems. We operate at the intersection of customer delivery and core platform development.
About The Role
We are looking for customer-focused software engineers to build effective custom software that leverages OpenAI’s APIs to solve real customer problems. As an FDSWE, you will work with our customers and OpenAI Forward Deployed Engineers to design and implement scalable solutions that solve their most difficult problems. You will design abstractions to solve customer problems, and then use them to scale our speed and quality of delivery across all Forward Deployed engagements. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Solutions Architects, and Customer Success Managers who work on the same account. You will also work with our Research and Applied Product and Engineering teams to provide insightful customer feedback. This role is based in Seattle. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week. We offer relocation assistance. Travel up to 50% is required.
In This Role, You Will
- Embed deeply with strategic customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements in detail.
- Design, architect, and develop full-stack solutions using an experiment-driven, iterative approach.
- Prepare detailed scopes of work and project plans for both proof-of-concept prototypes and full production deployments.
- Work hands-on with customers' technical teams as a technical expert and trusted advisor, coding side-by-side to drive projects to completion on their infrastructure.
- Collaborate with Product, Research and Applied teams to ensure seamless customer experiences, project success and actionable product feedback.
- Contribute to internal knowledge bases, codifying best practices and sharing insights gained from customer engagements to scale the Forward Deployed Engineering function.
You’ll Thrive In This Role If You
- 7+ years of professional full stack engineering experience (excluding internships) in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies - customer-facing experience is highly desirable.
- Former founder, or early engineer at a startup who has built a product from scratch is a plus.
- Experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL.
- Have a bias for action and willingness to work iteratively with your customers to deliver the right solution that solves their problem.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates.
For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link.
OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy
At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.
About The Team
OpenAI’s Forward Deployed Engineering team partners with customers to turn research breakthroughs into production systems. We operate at the intersection of customer delivery and core platform development.
About The Role
We are looking for customer-focused software engineers to build effective custom software that leverages OpenAI’s APIs to solve real customer problems. As an FDSWE, you will work with our customers and OpenAI Forward Deployed Engineers to design and implement scalable solutions that solve their most difficult problems. You will design abstractions to solve customer problems, and then use them to scale our speed and quality of delivery across all Forward Deployed engagements. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Solutions Architects, and Customer Success Managers who work on the same account. You will also work with our Research and Applied Product and Engineering teams to provide insightful customer feedback. This role is based in Seattle. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week. We offer relocation assistance. Travel up to 50% is required.
In This Role, You Will
- Embed deeply with strategic customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements in detail.
- Design, architect, and develop full-stack solutions using an experiment-driven, iterative approach.
- Prepare detailed scopes of work and project plans for both proof-of-concept prototypes and full production deployments.
- Work hands-on with customers' technical teams as a technical expert and trusted advisor, coding side-by-side to drive projects to completion on their infrastructure.
- Collaborate with Product, Research and Applied teams to ensure seamless customer experiences, project success and actionable product feedback.
- Contribute to internal knowledge bases, codifying best practices and sharing insights gained from customer engagements to scale the Forward Deployed Engineering function.
You’ll Thrive In This Role If You
- 7+ years of professional full stack engineering experience (excluding internships) in relevant roles at tech and product-driven companies - customer-facing experience is highly desirable.
- Former founder, or early engineer at a startup who has built a product from scratch is a plus.
- Experience with relational databases like Postgres/MySQL.
- Have a bias for action and willingness to work iteratively with your customers to deliver the right solution that solves their problem.
About OpenAI
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI’s Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates.
For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations.
To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link.
OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy
At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Document your client-facing technical work
PERM requires your employer to define the role's minimum requirements precisely. Gather performance reviews, project scopes, and client deliverables that demonstrate the specialized engineering skills the position demands, not just general software development.
Target employers with dedicated immigration programs
Forward Deployed roles often sit within enterprise software or defense-tech firms. Prioritize companies that already have in-house immigration counsel or established PERM workflows, since ad-hoc sponsorship for this niche role type is slower and riskier.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 filing history for software engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have completed PERM labor certifications, so you're targeting firms with a proven sponsorship track record.
Understand how deployment scope affects PERM job descriptions
If your role requires frequent travel to client sites across multiple states, your employer may need to file separate LCAs for each worksite state. Clarify this with HR before your PERM petition is drafted to avoid refiling delays.
Use O*NET to align your credentials with the job classification
Forward Deployed Software Engineers are often classified under software developer or systems analyst SOC codes. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your likely classification to ensure your degree field and experience align with DOL's definition before your employer files.
Request the prevailing wage determination early in negotiations
Your employer must submit a Prevailing Wage Determination to DOL before starting PERM recruitment. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level tied to your job zone and location, so your offered salary won't trigger a wage-compliance deficiency during adjudication.
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Does a Forward Deployed Software Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the position's stated requirements. EB-2 applies when the employer requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent as a minimum. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Because Forward Deployed Engineers typically need a specialized four-year degree in computer science or a related field, EB-3 professional sponsorship is the most common path, though EB-2 is feasible when the employer can justify the advanced-degree requirement in the PERM job description.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 slots annually and subject to a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency, not a temporary authorization window. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM recruitment and I-140 adjudication typically add 12 to 24 months before you reach adjustment of status, compared to H-1B's faster initial approval. For many nationalities outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, making the total wait comparable.
How can I find Forward Deployed Software Engineer jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by employers with confirmed PERM and I-140 filing history for software engineering roles, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness during outreach. This is especially useful for Forward Deployed roles, where the client-travel component sometimes makes employers hesitant to initiate PERM without being asked directly.
Can frequent client-site travel complicate my employer's PERM filing?
Yes. DOL requires a Labor Condition Application for each state where you'll work more than 30 workdays in a year. If your Forward Deployed role involves rotating deployments across multiple states, your employer must file additional LCAs and post wage notices at each worksite. Employers unfamiliar with multi-state LCA requirements sometimes delay PERM filings or draft job descriptions that understate travel scope, which creates compliance risk later.
What happens to my green card process if I change employers before the I-485 is approved?
Under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For Forward Deployed Software Engineers, a move to a comparable software engineering role at another firm generally qualifies. Your priority date is preserved, but your new employer cannot use the original PERM petition, so confirm portability eligibility with an immigration professional before switching.
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