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Infrastructure Software Engineer roles at U.S. companies qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. Finding employers with active sponsorship history is the first step toward a green card.
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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 an Infrastructure Software Engineer
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
A master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field positions you for EB-2. If you hold a bachelor's plus five or more years of progressive infrastructure experience, document that work history in detail for the advanced-degree equivalent argument.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Infrastructure roles at cloud providers, financial institutions, and large healthcare systems generate consistent PERM filings. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to confirm a company has sponsored engineers in your SOC code before applying, not after receiving an offer.
Search green card jobs through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Infrastructure Software Engineer roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This cuts out companies that list sponsorship as possible but rarely follow through on PERM filings for technical staff.
Understand how PERM wage levels affect your offer
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the employer's proposed salary meets at least the Level II or Level III threshold, or your PERM filing could stall.
Clarify green card intent during the offer stage
Ask directly whether the company initiates PERM within the first year of employment. Some employers sponsor H-1B visa renewals indefinitely but delay or decline PERM. Getting a written commitment in your offer letter is a practical safeguard, not an unusual request for infrastructure roles.
File I-140 early to lock in your priority date
Once your employer submits the PERM application to DOL, push to have the I-140 petition filed with USCIS as soon as PERM is certified. Your priority date determines your place in the EB-2 or EB-3 queue, and earlier filing protects you if you change employers later under AC21 portability.
Green Card Infrastructure Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Infrastructure Software Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply, depending on your education and the employer's job requirements. EB-2 covers candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Most infrastructure engineering roles require a specific technical degree, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard that PERM filings rely on.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status renewed in three-year increments with annual cap exposure. The EB-2 and EB-3 green card process through PERM leads to permanent residency with no cap at the petition stage. The tradeoff is time: PERM requires DOL labor certification before USCIS adjudicates the I-140, adding roughly one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status, compared to an H-1B transfer that can complete in weeks.
How long does the full EB-3 green card process take for an infrastructure engineer?
For most countries outside India and China, the EB-3 process runs approximately two to four years from PERM filing to a green card. DOL's PERM adjudication currently averages well over a year for analyst review cases. Once USCIS approves the I-140 and a visa number becomes available, you file I-485 for adjustment of status if you're already in the U.S. on a valid status like H-1B.
Where can I find Infrastructure Software Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for foreign professionals seeking employment-based green card sponsorship. You can filter Infrastructure Software Engineer roles by employers with verified PERM filing history, which removes companies that list sponsorship as an option but rarely complete the process. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards by sponsorship checkboxes, which are self-reported and often inaccurate.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability, you can change to a same or similar role at a new employer once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days and your I-140 is approved. For infrastructure engineers, a move from one backend infrastructure role to another at a different company generally satisfies the same-or-similar standard. Your original priority date stays with you, which matters significantly if you're in a backlogged country.