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Motion Designer roles at U.S. studios and agencies regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa.
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We are building control & motion planning capabilities for high-DOF robotic manipulators operating in contact-rich environments. This role sits at the intersection of motion planning and whole body control — you will work closely with the whole body control team to develop motion planners that go beyond free-space motion, enabling robots to reliably execute tasks that involve sustained and regulated contact: precision assembly, surface finishing, polishing, and other compliant manipulation tasks.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This is a full-time, on-site Robotics Control & Motion Planning Engineer role based in San Jose, CA. The engineer will design, implement, and optimize motion planning and control algorithms for high-DOF robotic systems, ensuring safe, precise, and efficient robot behavior in dynamic environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include the following points.
- Design, implement, test, and deploy motion planning algorithms for high-DOF manipulators, with emphasis on contact-rich and compliant manipulation tasks such as assembly and surface treatment
- Co-own the software interface between the motion planning stack and the whole body control module; define and maintain shared state representations, constraints, and control handoff protocols
- Develop planners that reason over contact modes, contact sequencing, and force/torque constraints — not just collision-free path finding
- Benchmark and evaluate planners in simulation and on real hardware across contact-rich scenarios; own reliability and task-success metrics
- Integrating control algorithms into real-time software frameworks, and conducting simulation and hardware experiments to validate performance
- Collaborate across perception, control, and hardware teams to translate physical task requirements into well-defined planning problems
- Drive software quality through code review, testing standards, and continuous improvement of engineering best practices
- Manage and communicate development schedules and milestones
- The engineer will also contribute to documentation, performance benchmarking, and continuous improvement of Flexiv’s core robotics platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD or MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent industry experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with robotic systems software engineering
- Proficiency in robotics control, motion planning, and trajectory optimization, including kinematics, dynamics, and feedback control
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of motion planning for high-DOF manipulators, including planners that operate under contact and force constraints
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python; demonstrated experience deploying motion planning software on real robots and simulators
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning techniques applied to robotics, as well as safety standards and best practices in industrial automation, is a plus.
INTRODUCTION
We are building control & motion planning capabilities for high-DOF robotic manipulators operating in contact-rich environments. This role sits at the intersection of motion planning and whole body control — you will work closely with the whole body control team to develop motion planners that go beyond free-space motion, enabling robots to reliably execute tasks that involve sustained and regulated contact: precision assembly, surface finishing, polishing, and other compliant manipulation tasks.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
This is a full-time, on-site Robotics Control & Motion Planning Engineer role based in San Jose, CA. The engineer will design, implement, and optimize motion planning and control algorithms for high-DOF robotic systems, ensuring safe, precise, and efficient robot behavior in dynamic environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include the following points.
- Design, implement, test, and deploy motion planning algorithms for high-DOF manipulators, with emphasis on contact-rich and compliant manipulation tasks such as assembly and surface treatment
- Co-own the software interface between the motion planning stack and the whole body control module; define and maintain shared state representations, constraints, and control handoff protocols
- Develop planners that reason over contact modes, contact sequencing, and force/torque constraints — not just collision-free path finding
- Benchmark and evaluate planners in simulation and on real hardware across contact-rich scenarios; own reliability and task-success metrics
- Integrating control algorithms into real-time software frameworks, and conducting simulation and hardware experiments to validate performance
- Collaborate across perception, control, and hardware teams to translate physical task requirements into well-defined planning problems
- Drive software quality through code review, testing standards, and continuous improvement of engineering best practices
- Manage and communicate development schedules and milestones
- The engineer will also contribute to documentation, performance benchmarking, and continuous improvement of Flexiv’s core robotics platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD or MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent industry experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with robotic systems software engineering
- Proficiency in robotics control, motion planning, and trajectory optimization, including kinematics, dynamics, and feedback control
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of motion planning for high-DOF manipulators, including planners that operate under contact and force constraints
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python; demonstrated experience deploying motion planning software on real robots and simulators
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning techniques applied to robotics, as well as safety standards and best practices in industrial automation, is a plus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Motion Designer
Document your reel as professional evidence
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate your qualifications match the job requirements. Organize your portfolio to map each project to specific software tools and industry deliverables, making it straightforward to substantiate your credentials during the labor certification audit.
Target studios with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Animation studios, broadcast networks, and in-house agency teams at large consumer brands have HR processes built for PERM sponsorship. Smaller boutique shops may want to sponsor you but lack the legal resources to run a compliant labor market test.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Motion Designer roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to companies that only support H-1B visa. Start your search there before reaching out to recruiters.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification upfront
If your role is defined as requiring a master's degree or you hold an advanced credential in motion design or a related field, your employer may file under EB-2. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles and has no annual cap that creates multi-year backlogs for most nationalities.
Request a prevailing wage determination before signing
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title and location before PERM is certified. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offered compensation meets the Level I through IV threshold for your specific metro area.
Understand how the PERM recruitment period affects your start date
USCIS requires employers to complete a DOL-supervised recruitment process before filing PERM, which typically spans 30 to 180 days. Factor this timeline into your negotiation so your employment start date doesn't conflict with an incomplete labor market test.
Green Card Motion Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Motion Designer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Motion Designer positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker or professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree in graphic design, animation, or a related field. EB-2 is available if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or if you hold advanced credentials that your employer can document. The O*NET occupation profile for motion designers supports the specialty occupation and degree requirement arguments employers need to make during PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Motion Designer roles?
H-1B is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 new approvals per year, with selection by lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual cap on petition filings, and most nationalities outside India and China face no significant priority date backlog at the EB-3 level. The PERM process takes longer upfront, often 12 to 24 months from labor certification to I-140 approval, but results in permanent residency rather than a two- or three-year work authorization.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Motion Designers most reliably?
Broadcast networks, streaming platforms, major advertising agencies, and large in-house brand studios tend to run PERM sponsorship regularly because they have established immigration counsel and budget for the process. Use Migrate Mate to search for Motion Designer roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already completed the process for similar roles.
What happens to my green card process if I change employers mid-filing?
If you change employers before your I-140 petition is approved, the PERM labor certification is generally tied to the original employer and cannot be transferred. Your new employer would need to restart the PERM process from the beginning. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a similar role without losing your place in line, provided your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days.
Can a Motion Designer self-petition for a green card without an employer?
Standard EB-2 and EB-3 categories require employer sponsorship through PERM. However, EB-1A extraordinary ability and EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions allow self-sponsorship without a labor certification. These categories are harder to qualify for and require substantial documentation of recognition in your field, such as awards, publications, or speaking engagements. Most Motion Designers pursuing permanent residency go through employer-sponsored PERM rather than self-petition categories.