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Principal roles in U.S. school districts and educational organizations qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file on your behalf, and EB-2 or EB-3 classification depends on whether your role requires an advanced degree or a standard four-year credential with relevant experience.
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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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Translate your credentials before applying
Foreign teaching licenses, administrative certifications, and graduate degrees need official evaluation by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before PERM filing begins. Having equivalency documentation ready prevents delays when your sponsoring employer submits the labor certification.
Target districts with PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify school districts and charter networks that have previously sponsored Principal roles through the PERM process. Employers with a filing record have existing legal counsel and internal HR workflows, making sponsorship a realistic conversation.
Understand how EB-3 classification affects your timeline
Most Principal positions require a bachelor's degree plus experience, placing them in EB-3. For most countries except India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning your green card process can move faster than many professionals expect.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School to confirm your job duties align with the standard definition. PERM filings must document that the position normally requires a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's credential.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Ask the hiring district to confirm in writing that they'll initiate PERM within 90 days of your start date. Principals often change roles due to district restructuring, and a documented commitment protects you if leadership turnover delays the filing.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offered salary
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and job level during PERM. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before your offer letter is finalized so you can flag any shortfall before it creates a PERM deficiency.
Green Card Principal: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a U.S. school district sponsor a Principal for a green card?
Yes. Public and private school districts regularly file PERM labor certifications for Principal positions. The employer submits the application to DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers were available. Once PERM is certified, the district files an I-140 petition with USCIS, and you pursue adjustment of status or consular processing for lawful permanent residency.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Principal role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual cap and a lottery for most applicants. A PERM-based green card leads to permanent residency with no annual quota at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The process takes longer, typically two to four years, but the outcome is lawful permanent resident status rather than a visa you must renew.
Does a Principal role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 classification?
Most Principal positions qualify under EB-3 because they require a bachelor's degree in education or a related field plus administrative experience. EB-2 applies if the role formally requires a master's degree or equivalent, which some districts specify for senior leadership positions. Your employer's attorney determines the correct classification based on the actual job requirements documented in the PERM application.
Where can I find school districts that sponsor Principal roles for green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Principal job listings filtered by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Targeting districts that have previously filed PERM applications significantly improves your chances, since those employers already understand the process and have legal infrastructure in place to support your case.
What happens to my green card case if I change districts before PERM is approved?
If you leave the sponsoring district before the I-140 is approved, the PERM petition is generally abandoned and the process restarts with any new employer. Once an I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability rules allow you to change to a similar role without losing your place in the queue, provided your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days.