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Golang Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently authorizes U.S. employers to hire foreign software engineers. Backend and distributed-systems experience in Go strengthens both the employer's PERM filing and your I-140 petition, putting you on the path to lawful permanent residency.
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AXON Networks delivers a robust AI-driven, analytics-based orchestration platform and a wide portfolio of next-gen high-speed routers that leverage the newest Wi-Fi technologies. Together, these technologies give ISPs the ability to manage and troubleshoot their networks in real time, and to deliver an outstanding customer experience. AXON Networks is a trusted strategic partner for its customers, helping them evaluate their current technologies and business models, and creating and executing strategies that enable them to innovate faster, accelerate their digital transformations, and strengthen their relationships with consumers. AXON Networks is headquartered in Irvine, CA USA with Asia HQ in Singapore and also operating in Denmark, Spain and Vietnam.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Web Application Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications. This role spans backend services, data stores, and frontend user experiences. You’ll work closely with product, platform, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable software.
Responsibilities
Backend Engineering
- Design and implement backend services using Go (Golang)
- Build and maintain APIs (REST and/or gRPC)
- Design efficient schemas and queries using PostgreSQL
- Use Redis for caching, session management, and performance optimization
- Write clean, testable, and well-documented code
- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and production issues
Frontend Engineering
- Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React
- Develop frontend logic using JavaScript and TypeScript
- Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into UI components
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and performance
Full-Stack & Integration
- Deliver end-to-end features across the full application stack
- Integrate frontend applications with backend services
- Participate in architectural discussions and technical design reviews
Quality & Collaboration
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing
- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Technical skills
- Strong production experience with Golang
- Solid understanding of PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization
- Experience using Redis in production environments
- Proficiency with React
- Strong skills in JavaScript and TypeScript
- Working knowledge of Python (scripting, tooling, or services)
- Strong understanding of HTTP, APIs, and web application architecture
- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and modern deployment practices
- Ability to debug complex systems across multiple layers
Soft skills
- Pragmatic engineering decisions
- Ownership and accountability
- Clear communication across teams
- Curiosity and continuous learning
- Building systems that are reliable, scalable, and easy to operate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Practical knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, NAT)
- Experience working with switches and routers
- Comfort using CLI-based network devices and tools
- Familiarity with network discovery and management protocols, such as: LLDP; CDP; SNMP; DHCP
- Ability to reason about network topologies, device discovery, and operational state
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar)
- Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration
- Exposure to observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing)
- Background in distributed systems or high-scale application
LOCATION
Due to the on-site nature of this role, we are only considering candidates who currently reside in or near Irvine, CA.
COMPENSATION
Annual salary range: $120,000 - $140,000
Join AXON Networks! At AXON Networks, we promote equal opportunities in all our recruitment processes, ensuring non-discrimination on the basis of gender, age, origin, disability, or any other personal circumstances. We assess talent based on objective criteria and foster an inclusive and diverse working environment.
INTRODUCTION
AXON Networks delivers a robust AI-driven, analytics-based orchestration platform and a wide portfolio of next-gen high-speed routers that leverage the newest Wi-Fi technologies. Together, these technologies give ISPs the ability to manage and troubleshoot their networks in real time, and to deliver an outstanding customer experience. AXON Networks is a trusted strategic partner for its customers, helping them evaluate their current technologies and business models, and creating and executing strategies that enable them to innovate faster, accelerate their digital transformations, and strengthen their relationships with consumers. AXON Networks is headquartered in Irvine, CA USA with Asia HQ in Singapore and also operating in Denmark, Spain and Vietnam.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Web Application Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications. This role spans backend services, data stores, and frontend user experiences. You’ll work closely with product, platform, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable software.
Responsibilities
Backend Engineering
- Design and implement backend services using Go (Golang)
- Build and maintain APIs (REST and/or gRPC)
- Design efficient schemas and queries using PostgreSQL
- Use Redis for caching, session management, and performance optimization
- Write clean, testable, and well-documented code
- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and production issues
Frontend Engineering
- Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React
- Develop frontend logic using JavaScript and TypeScript
- Collaborate with product and design teams to translate requirements into UI components
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and performance
Full-Stack & Integration
- Deliver end-to-end features across the full application stack
- Integrate frontend applications with backend services
- Participate in architectural discussions and technical design reviews
Quality & Collaboration
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing
- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Technical skills
- Strong production experience with Golang
- Solid understanding of PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization
- Experience using Redis in production environments
- Proficiency with React
- Strong skills in JavaScript and TypeScript
- Working knowledge of Python (scripting, tooling, or services)
- Strong understanding of HTTP, APIs, and web application architecture
- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and modern deployment practices
- Ability to debug complex systems across multiple layers
Soft skills
- Pragmatic engineering decisions
- Ownership and accountability
- Clear communication across teams
- Curiosity and continuous learning
- Building systems that are reliable, scalable, and easy to operate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Practical knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, NAT)
- Experience working with switches and routers
- Comfort using CLI-based network devices and tools
- Familiarity with network discovery and management protocols, such as: LLDP; CDP; SNMP; DHCP
- Ability to reason about network topologies, device discovery, and operational state
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar)
- Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration
- Exposure to observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing)
- Background in distributed systems or high-scale application
LOCATION
Due to the on-site nature of this role, we are only considering candidates who currently reside in or near Irvine, CA.
COMPENSATION
Annual salary range: $120,000 - $140,000
Join AXON Networks! At AXON Networks, we promote equal opportunities in all our recruitment processes, ensuring non-discrimination on the basis of gender, age, origin, disability, or any other personal circumstances. We assess talent based on objective criteria and foster an inclusive and diverse working environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Golang Engineer
Document your Go projects for PERM
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job description tied to your actual duties. Compile a detailed record of Go codebases, system architectures, and performance benchmarks you've owned so the attorney can draft a defensible job description.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search for certified PERM applications listing software engineer or Go developer roles. Employers who have filed before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-petition.
Verify EB-2 eligibility before your offer letter
If your role genuinely requires an advanced degree or specialized expertise in concurrent systems or distributed infrastructure, push for EB-2 classification. That distinction should be confirmed with your employer's immigration counsel before the offer is finalized, not after.
Find green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Golang Engineer openings by employers actively sponsoring EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. The platform surfaces PERM-filing history so you spend time on applications that are realistically viable.
Understand prevailing wage tiers for your level
DOL assigns your PERM a wage level from I to IV based on complexity and supervision. Senior Go engineers overseeing microservices architecture often land at Level III or IV, which raises the prevailing wage floor your employer must meet and can affect whether they proceed.
Negotiate I-140 premium processing into your offer
USCIS offers premium processing for I-140 petitions, cutting adjudication to 15 business days. Ask your employer to include it in your compensation package before signing. It protects your timeline if the PERM is approved and you're racing an expiring work authorization.
Green Card Golang Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Golang Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials and the role's requirements. EB-2 applies if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or its equivalent in computer science or a related field, and you meet that bar. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Most mid-to-senior Go engineering positions can be structured to support either category through the PERM labor certification process.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Go engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa subject to an annual lottery and three-year initial terms. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition stage for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication typically add one to three years before you receive a green card, and priority date backlogs can extend that further for nationals of India or China.
How can I find Golang Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Golang Engineer roles with EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Many employers list Go roles without advertising green card sponsorship publicly, so filtering by PERM filing history is the most reliable signal of an employer who will actually follow through on the process.
What role does O*NET play in a PERM filing for a Go engineer?
O*NET occupation profiles are used during PERM to establish the standard duties, required education, and skills for a given role. DOL auditors reference these profiles when evaluating whether an employer's job description is consistent with the occupation being certified. If your Go engineer role involves highly specialized duties that diverge from the standard O*NET profile, your employer's attorney may need to document that deviation carefully to avoid an audit.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strongly recommended. PERM labor certification can be initiated at any point during your H-1B employment. Because PERM and I-140 adjudication can take one to three years combined, beginning the process in your first or second H-1B term gives you the best chance of maintaining valid status through any priority date waiting period. USCIS allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap once an I-140 is approved or your PERM has been pending for 365 days.