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At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!
JOB OVERVIEW
This role makes the data foundation of T-Mobile's AI platforms trustworthy. Every platform and gateway — the LLM gateway, the MCP gateway, and the GenAI platforms — produces the data our compliance, security, and audit decisions run on, and every new feature those platforms ship brings new data fields that must be configured correctly from day one. You own that configuration end to end, and you own retention: making sure everything stored meets T-Mobile's data retention policies. When audit, Cybersecurity, or compliance asks for data, it is complete and correct because you set it up that way. Success looks like platform data no one has to question — configured right at release, retained right by policy, and ready the moment it is needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own data configuration for the LLM gateway, the MCP gateway, and the GenAI platforms — every new feature's data fields configured correctly at release.
- Enforce data retention policy across everything the gateways and platforms store.
- Support compliance, Cybersecurity, and audit data requests with complete, correctly configured data.
- Own data mapping and standardization so the picture is consistent and trustworthy.
- Collaborate with IT teams to analyze impacts, identify risks, and communicate status to stakeholders and management.
- Translate business requirements into technical user stories, system diagrams, and design documents to support system enhancements.
- Mentor peers and manage contractors to support team development and daily activities.
- Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience (Required)
- Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or a related field. In lieu of a degree, equivalent industry experience may be considered. (Required)
- 4-7+ years of experience in platform operations, IT systems administration, compliance data management, or API/gateway support. (Required)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Agile Methodology
- Mentorship
- Requirements Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- LLM Gateway & API Operations
- Access Management (Entra / Identity)
- Compliance Data Request Fulfillment
- Technical Writing
- Troubleshooting
- Data Integration & Pipelines
- Platform & Gateway Configuration
- Data Governance & Retention
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms (Claude, OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot)
- Experience with API gateway platforms or LLM routing infrastructure
- Knowledge of SOX, data privacy, or cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Experience with identity and access management tools (Entra ID / Azure AD)
-
Prior experience in a platform support, SRE, or DevOps operations role
-
At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
TRAVEL
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes
DOT REGULATED
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Range: $92,100 - $166,100
- Corporate Bonus Target: 15%
The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.
At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here.
At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.
Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth – and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.
Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.
INTRODUCTION
At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!
JOB OVERVIEW
This role makes the data foundation of T-Mobile's AI platforms trustworthy. Every platform and gateway — the LLM gateway, the MCP gateway, and the GenAI platforms — produces the data our compliance, security, and audit decisions run on, and every new feature those platforms ship brings new data fields that must be configured correctly from day one. You own that configuration end to end, and you own retention: making sure everything stored meets T-Mobile's data retention policies. When audit, Cybersecurity, or compliance asks for data, it is complete and correct because you set it up that way. Success looks like platform data no one has to question — configured right at release, retained right by policy, and ready the moment it is needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own data configuration for the LLM gateway, the MCP gateway, and the GenAI platforms — every new feature's data fields configured correctly at release.
- Enforce data retention policy across everything the gateways and platforms store.
- Support compliance, Cybersecurity, and audit data requests with complete, correctly configured data.
- Own data mapping and standardization so the picture is consistent and trustworthy.
- Collaborate with IT teams to analyze impacts, identify risks, and communicate status to stakeholders and management.
- Translate business requirements into technical user stories, system diagrams, and design documents to support system enhancements.
- Mentor peers and manage contractors to support team development and daily activities.
- Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience (Required)
- Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or a related field. In lieu of a degree, equivalent industry experience may be considered. (Required)
- 4-7+ years of experience in platform operations, IT systems administration, compliance data management, or API/gateway support. (Required)
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Agile Methodology
- Mentorship
- Requirements Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- LLM Gateway & API Operations
- Access Management (Entra / Identity)
- Compliance Data Request Fulfillment
- Technical Writing
- Troubleshooting
- Data Integration & Pipelines
- Platform & Gateway Configuration
- Data Governance & Retention
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Familiarity with enterprise AI platforms (Claude, OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot)
- Experience with API gateway platforms or LLM routing infrastructure
- Knowledge of SOX, data privacy, or cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Experience with identity and access management tools (Entra ID / Azure AD)
-
Prior experience in a platform support, SRE, or DevOps operations role
-
At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
TRAVEL
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes
DOT REGULATED
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No
COMPENSATION
- Base Pay Range: $92,100 - $166,100
- Corporate Bonus Target: 15%
The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.
At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here.
At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.
Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth – and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!
T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.
Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Llm Engineer
Document your LLM specialization before applying
Gather evidence that your work is specific to large language model development, not general software engineering. PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties, so your resume, publications, and project records need to reflect fine-tuning, RLHF, or inference optimization specifically.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify tech companies that have filed PERM applications for LLM or machine learning engineer roles. Employers already familiar with the PERM recruitment process move faster and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring roles
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to surface LLM Engineer positions at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is uncertain and focuses your applications on companies already set up to file.
Clarify the EB tier before accepting an offer
Ask the employer's immigration counsel whether your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3 before signing. EB-2 requires a master's degree or its equivalent; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. The distinction affects your priority date and wait time, especially if you were born in India or China.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a supervised recruitment process before filing PERM. This typically adds three to six months before the I-140 is even filed. Negotiating your start date with this window in mind prevents gaps if you're transitioning from a visa status with a hard end date.
Request concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 if your priority date is current
If your country of birth has a current priority date at the time PERM is approved, ask USCIS to allow concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing. This can shorten your path to permanent residency by months and lets you work and travel freely while your case is pending.
Green Card Llm Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do LLM Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most LLM Engineer positions qualify for EB-2 because they require a master's degree or its equivalent in computer science, machine learning, or a related field. Roles that accept a bachelor's degree with progressive experience can fall under EB-3. The employer's immigration counsel determines the tier based on the actual job requirements during PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for LLM Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no path to permanent residency on its own. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship goes through PERM labor certification and leads directly to lawful permanent residency. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, though country-of-birth backlogs affect how long the I-485 stage takes for applicants born in India or China.
What does the PERM process look like for an LLM Engineer role?
The employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing a supervised recruitment process to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For LLM Engineer positions, the job description must specify technical requirements tied to large language model development. DOL processing currently averages several months to over a year depending on whether the application is audited.
Where can I find LLM Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for LLM Engineer roles at employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing whether a company will file. Standard job boards don't filter by PERM filing history, which means most listings don't tell you whether the employer has ever sponsored a green card before.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on H-1B, and does my status stay protected?
Yes. Employers routinely begin PERM while you're on H-1B, and your status is unaffected during the process. Once the I-140 is approved, AC21 portability lets you change employers or roles after 180 days without losing your priority date, as long as the new position is in the same or similar occupational classification as the original PERM job.