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IT Team Lead roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role.
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Headquarters/Sunnyvale Office
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Software
Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.
This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.
Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced IT SRE Team Lead to build and run the reliability function for Cerebras' internal technology estate.
The IT SRE Team Lead will be responsible for the availability, performance, and operational quality of the systems Cerebras employees rely on every day, including identity, endpoint management, collaboration, SaaS, and internal networking. The right candidate will bring a software engineering mindset to IT operations, treating corporate infrastructure as code, with measurable SLOs, automated remediation, and a ruthless focus on eliminating toil.
You will build and lead a small, high-leverage team of engineers who build tooling, write automation, and respond when things break. You will partner closely with the security, networking, and infrastructure teams to make sure the internal environment stays fast, stable, and secure as the company scales.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the reliability strategy for internal IT systems, including SLOs, error budgets, and operational health reporting.
- Build and lead a team of IT SRE engineers focused on automation, observability, and incident response for corporate systems.
- Design and implement automation to eliminate manual IT work across provisioning, access management, patching, and lifecycle operations.
- Instrument internal services and SaaS integrations with monitoring, alerting, and on-call workflows.
- Run incident response for IT outages, including root cause analysis and durable remediation.
- Drive infrastructure-as-code and GitOps practices across IT-owned systems.
- Partner with security and networking teams on identity, access, and network reliability.
Skills And Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or IT engineering roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
- Direct hands-on experience with AI coding tools, building and deploying AI agents for triage and bug fixes.
- Strong software engineering background with hands-on experience in Python, Go, or similar, and comfort writing production-grade automation.
- Deep experience with identity platforms (Okta, Entra), endpoint management (Jamf, Intune), and SaaS integration patterns.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines applied to IT systems.
- Proven track record of running on-call rotations, defining SLOs, and driving operational maturity in a fast-moving environment.
- Experience supporting highly technical engineering populations where uptime and speed both matter.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to anticipate the needs of customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.
Location
Headquarters/Sunnyvale Office
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Software
Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.
This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.
Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced IT SRE Team Lead to build and run the reliability function for Cerebras' internal technology estate.
The IT SRE Team Lead will be responsible for the availability, performance, and operational quality of the systems Cerebras employees rely on every day, including identity, endpoint management, collaboration, SaaS, and internal networking. The right candidate will bring a software engineering mindset to IT operations, treating corporate infrastructure as code, with measurable SLOs, automated remediation, and a ruthless focus on eliminating toil.
You will build and lead a small, high-leverage team of engineers who build tooling, write automation, and respond when things break. You will partner closely with the security, networking, and infrastructure teams to make sure the internal environment stays fast, stable, and secure as the company scales.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the reliability strategy for internal IT systems, including SLOs, error budgets, and operational health reporting.
- Build and lead a team of IT SRE engineers focused on automation, observability, and incident response for corporate systems.
- Design and implement automation to eliminate manual IT work across provisioning, access management, patching, and lifecycle operations.
- Instrument internal services and SaaS integrations with monitoring, alerting, and on-call workflows.
- Run incident response for IT outages, including root cause analysis and durable remediation.
- Drive infrastructure-as-code and GitOps practices across IT-owned systems.
- Partner with security and networking teams on identity, access, and network reliability.
Skills And Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or IT engineering roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
- Direct hands-on experience with AI coding tools, building and deploying AI agents for triage and bug fixes.
- Strong software engineering background with hands-on experience in Python, Go, or similar, and comfort writing production-grade automation.
- Deep experience with identity platforms (Okta, Entra), endpoint management (Jamf, Intune), and SaaS integration patterns.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines applied to IT systems.
- Proven track record of running on-call rotations, defining SLOs, and driving operational maturity in a fast-moving environment.
- Experience supporting highly technical engineering populations where uptime and speed both matter.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to anticipate the needs of customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in IT Team Lead
Translate your credentials into PERM requirements
PERM approval depends on whether your degree and experience match the job's stated minimum requirements. Get your foreign IT credentials evaluated by a NACES-recognized service so your transcript maps cleanly to a U.S. bachelor's equivalent before the labor certification is filed.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every IT employer files PERM regularly. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have sponsored IT Team Lead or senior IT roles within the past two years. Recent filings signal an established internal process, which shortens your path to a green card offer.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 route early
If your IT Team Lead role requires a master's degree or you can document progressive responsibility in lieu of an advanced degree, EB-2 may be available. Ask the employer's immigration counsel which category they intend to file under before you accept an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring IT employers
Search IT Team Lead roles on Migrate Mate to filter directly for employers offering green card sponsorship. The platform surfaces companies with documented PERM and I-140 filing activity, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is unlikely or undefined.
Understand the PERM recruitment window timing
PERM requires the employer to complete DOL-mandated recruitment before filing. That process typically runs 60 to 90 days. Once you have an offer, ask HR when they plan to start the recruitment period so you can set realistic expectations about when your I-140 petition will follow.
Check your O*NET profile before salary negotiations
DOL sets the prevailing wage for your PERM filing based on your job duties and location. Review the O*NET occupation profile for IT Team Lead and use the OFLC Wage Search to see the wage level your employer must certify. A job description that overstates duties can trigger a higher wage tier, which some employers won't meet.
Green Card IT Team Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Team Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
IT Team Lead positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when they require a bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field. EB-2 is available if the employer requires a master's degree or if you can document a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience that substantively exceeds the entry-level standard. Your employer's immigration counsel decides which category to file under based on the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an IT Team Lead?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and annual lottery exposure. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement and no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process adds time upfront, typically six to eighteen months from labor certification to I-140 approval, but the result is permanent status rather than a visa tied to a single employer.
How long does the full PERM to green card process take for an IT Team Lead?
The PERM labor certification stage currently averages six to twelve months at DOL, depending on whether the case is selected for audit. After PERM approval, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, which takes six to eight months under standard processing or around fifteen business days with premium processing. If your priority date is current, you can then file for adjustment of status. Nationals of most countries outside India and China can complete the entire process in two to four years.
What should I look for in a job posting to identify real green card sponsorship?
Look for explicit language stating the employer will sponsor PERM labor certification and I-140, not just H-1B transfer or OPT eligibility. Postings that mention EB-2 or EB-3 categories specifically are strongest. Use Migrate Mate to filter IT Team Lead roles by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing activity, which removes ambiguity about whether sponsorship is genuinely on the table before you invest time applying.
Can an IT Team Lead be sponsored if they lack a four-year U.S. degree?
Yes. PERM regulations allow three years of relevant work experience to substitute for one year of formal education under the three-for-one rule. An IT Team Lead without a bachelor's degree would need twelve years of documented progressive IT experience to qualify under EB-3. Foreign three-year bachelor's degrees are generally acceptable if a credential evaluation confirms U.S. equivalency. USCIS will review the evaluation as part of the I-140 adjudication.