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Network Developer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Roles involving network design, protocol engineering, or infrastructure architecture consistently meet the specialty occupation standard that supports permanent residency filings.
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is building the next generation of cloud technologies that operate at massive scale. Our customers run some of the world's most demanding workloads, and our network products form the foundation of OCI's rapidly expanding global cloud footprint.
The Network Products Engineering organization defines, develops, qualifies, and delivers the networking products that power OCI data centers worldwide. We partner with hardware vendors, software engineering, network engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and product organizations to deliver reliable, scalable networking solutions.
We are seeking a Principal Network Developer (IC4) to design and deliver advanced network products and capabilities across the product lifecycle. This individual contributor will independently own complex technical workstreams, translate requirements into implementable solutions, and help ensure OCI network products meet demanding standards for performance, reliability, scalability, and operational readiness.
Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, practical execution, and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and operational teams. The ideal candidate is comfortable solving ambiguous problems, driving well-scoped cross-functional efforts, and mentoring others through example and technical guidance.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced networking products and systems for scalable data center and cloud environments, building on established architectures and technical standards.
- Translate customer, workload, and operational requirements into clear product requirements, designs, validation plans, and implementation approaches.
- Own complex workstreams across the product lifecycle, including concept development, design, qualification, deployment readiness, and lifecycle improvement.
- Validate network products and production environments; develop scaling strategies and recommend practical mitigations for complex technical risks.
- Participate in solution architecture and design reviews, providing technical guidance on network requirements, system behavior, interoperability, and operational impacts.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to align hardware, firmware, software, optics, and platform capabilities with product and deployment needs.
- Design and build reusable automation, tooling, dashboards, telemetry, and alerting capabilities that improve test coverage, operational visibility, and engineering efficiency.
- Develop advanced test strategies and reusable test cases for network products; refine validation methods based on incidents, defects, and lessons learned.
- Analyze network workflows, performance data, and capacity trends to identify inefficiencies and propose scalable improvements.
- Create operational playbooks and technical documentation that enable consistent execution and resolution of complex network issues.
- Lead team-level technical discussions and well-scoped cross-functional initiatives; communicate decisions, risks, and milestones clearly to stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a high-quality engineering culture through reviews, knowledge sharing, and practical technical coaching.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience designing, developing, validating, automating, or deploying large-scale networking infrastructure, ideally in cloud, service provider, or large data center environments.
- Strong understanding of modern data center networking, including Clos fabrics, Ethernet switching, IP routing, BGP, EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, Segment Routing, and traffic engineering.
- Experience with network product development or qualification, including hardware validation, interoperability testing, deployment readiness, and lifecycle management.
- Experience with network automation, scripting, configuration management, telemetry, observability, and operational tooling.
- Working knowledge of network platforms, merchant silicon or network ASIC concepts, optical networking, and high-speed interconnect technologies.
- Experience collaborating with hardware, software, network engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and external equipment or component vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems, influence decisions through sound engineering judgment, and deliver results across teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to engineering and operational stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is building the next generation of cloud technologies that operate at massive scale. Our customers run some of the world's most demanding workloads, and our network products form the foundation of OCI's rapidly expanding global cloud footprint.
The Network Products Engineering organization defines, develops, qualifies, and delivers the networking products that power OCI data centers worldwide. We partner with hardware vendors, software engineering, network engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and product organizations to deliver reliable, scalable networking solutions.
We are seeking a Principal Network Developer (IC4) to design and deliver advanced network products and capabilities across the product lifecycle. This individual contributor will independently own complex technical workstreams, translate requirements into implementable solutions, and help ensure OCI network products meet demanding standards for performance, reliability, scalability, and operational readiness.
Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, practical execution, and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and operational teams. The ideal candidate is comfortable solving ambiguous problems, driving well-scoped cross-functional efforts, and mentoring others through example and technical guidance.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop advanced networking products and systems for scalable data center and cloud environments, building on established architectures and technical standards.
- Translate customer, workload, and operational requirements into clear product requirements, designs, validation plans, and implementation approaches.
- Own complex workstreams across the product lifecycle, including concept development, design, qualification, deployment readiness, and lifecycle improvement.
- Validate network products and production environments; develop scaling strategies and recommend practical mitigations for complex technical risks.
- Participate in solution architecture and design reviews, providing technical guidance on network requirements, system behavior, interoperability, and operational impacts.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to align hardware, firmware, software, optics, and platform capabilities with product and deployment needs.
- Design and build reusable automation, tooling, dashboards, telemetry, and alerting capabilities that improve test coverage, operational visibility, and engineering efficiency.
- Develop advanced test strategies and reusable test cases for network products; refine validation methods based on incidents, defects, and lessons learned.
- Analyze network workflows, performance data, and capacity trends to identify inefficiencies and propose scalable improvements.
- Create operational playbooks and technical documentation that enable consistent execution and resolution of complex network issues.
- Lead team-level technical discussions and well-scoped cross-functional initiatives; communicate decisions, risks, and milestones clearly to stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a high-quality engineering culture through reviews, knowledge sharing, and practical technical coaching.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience designing, developing, validating, automating, or deploying large-scale networking infrastructure, ideally in cloud, service provider, or large data center environments.
- Strong understanding of modern data center networking, including Clos fabrics, Ethernet switching, IP routing, BGP, EVPN-VXLAN, MPLS, Segment Routing, and traffic engineering.
- Experience with network product development or qualification, including hardware validation, interoperability testing, deployment readiness, and lifecycle management.
- Experience with network automation, scripting, configuration management, telemetry, observability, and operational tooling.
- Working knowledge of network platforms, merchant silicon or network ASIC concepts, optical networking, and high-speed interconnect technologies.
- Experience collaborating with hardware, software, network engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and external equipment or component vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems, influence decisions through sound engineering judgment, and deliver results across teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to engineering and operational stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Network Developer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
A bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field satisfies the EB-3 professional tier. To qualify for EB-2, you'll need a master's degree or documented evidence of progressive technical responsibility equivalent to an advanced degree.
Document your network specialization before applying
Pull together certifications like CCIE or JNCIE, project records showing protocol-level work, and any published architecture designs. PERM audits for technical roles frequently request proof that your background matches the employer's stated job requirements exactly.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Networking-heavy industries, including cloud providers, financial services, and telecommunications, file PERM applications regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Network Developer roles by employers who have sponsored green cards, so you're not starting sponsorship conversations from scratch.
Confirm the job description matches your actual duties
DOL scrutinizes PERM job descriptions for specificity. If the posted duties list generic IT tasks rather than network engineering responsibilities, the labor certification can be denied or delayed. Review the O*NET occupation profile for Network Developers to verify your title aligns with the role's defined tasks.
Understand the prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage tier for Network Developer positions in your target city before accepting an offer, so you can confirm the employer's offer is PERM-compliant.
Start the PERM process well before your current status expires
PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and, for many countries, a priority date wait. Filing early under EB-3 locks in a priority date even if your H-1B visa or OPT status still has runway remaining.
Green Card Network Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Developer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Network Developer positions typically qualify under both tiers depending on the role's stated requirements. EB-3 covers skilled professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like computer networking or electrical engineering. EB-2 applies if the position requires a master's degree or if you can demonstrate qualifications equivalent to an advanced degree through progressive technical experience.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Network Developers?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, meaning your authorization can run out and renewal isn't guaranteed. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no expiration. There's no lottery for EB-2 or EB-3, though nationals from high-demand countries may face a priority date backlog. The PERM process does take longer to complete than an H-1B petition.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer must run a supervised recruitment process showing no qualified U.S. workers were available for the Network Developer position. DOL reviews the job description, recruitment steps, and any applicant rejections. The role must be a real, permanent position with duties consistent with the O*NET classification for network developers or a closely related occupation. Audit requests for technical roles are common, so precise documentation matters.
How can I find Network Developer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Searching general job boards makes it difficult to know which employers have PERM filing experience for networking roles. Migrate Mate lets you filter Network Developer positions specifically by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies already set up to navigate the PERM and I-140 process.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Job portability under AC21 allows you to change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. For Network Developers, a move to a related network engineering or infrastructure role at a new employer can qualify, but USCIS will assess whether the new position is sufficiently similar to the one described in the original PERM application.