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Principal Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Most Principal Engineer openings sit firmly in specialty occupation territory, making PERM-based sponsorship a realistic path to permanent residency.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Principal Engineer
Document your specialized credentials before applying
Principal Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering plus progressive leadership experience. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and written evidence of scope, patents, architecture decisions, or technical publications strengthen your PERM and I-140 petition significantly.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Not every company sponsoring H-1B visa workers will commit to the multi-year PERM process. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for Principal Engineer or Staff Engineer titles recently, signaling they understand the timeline and costs involved.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Filtering job postings by visa sponsorship type saves weeks of research. Migrate Mate surfaces Principal Engineer positions at companies with documented green card sponsorship history, so you spend your time on applications where PERM is actually on the table.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track early in negotiations
Your employer chooses the category, but the choice affects your priority date and wait time. If your role requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, push for EB-2 classification during the offer stage, not after PERM is filed.
Understand the prevailing wage before your offer is finalized
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search for Principal Engineer wages in your metro area so you can identify whether an offer meets the DOL threshold before you accept.
Track your PERM audit risk during the recruitment phase
PERM requires your employer to run a compliant recruitment campaign. Roles with very narrow requirements or where your qualifications closely mirror the job description face higher audit scrutiny. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize cases where the posting appears tailored to a specific foreign worker.
Green Card Principal Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Principal Engineers?
H-1B sponsorship grants temporary work authorization, typically in three-year increments, and is subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle and no cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries. The trade-off is timeline: PERM plus I-140 approval typically takes one to three years before you reach adjustment of status, and Indian and Chinese nationals face additional priority date backlogs at the EB-2 and EB-3 levels.
Does a Principal Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Principal Engineer roles almost always qualify for EB-2 because the position routinely requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in engineering. EB-3 remains an option if the employer prefers that track or if your qualifications fit the skilled worker category. The determining factors are the minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description and the credentials you hold, not the job title alone.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for a Principal Engineer position?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employment-based green card sponsorship history, letting you identify companies that have already committed to PERM filings for engineering roles. Looking at an employer's past DOL PERM filings through public disclosure data also tells you whether they have a track record of following through on sponsorship commitments rather than withdrawing after an offer.
What does the PERM process require from a Principal Engineer candidate?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL, but you'll need to supply academic credentials, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States, and documentation of any progressive experience that substitutes for a formal degree requirement. DOL audits are more common for senior engineering roles, so organizing employment verification letters, pay stubs, and project documentation early in the process reduces delays.
Can I switch employers during the PERM or green card process?
Changing employers restarts the PERM process because the sponsorship is tied to a specific employer and job description. However, once your I-140 petition is approved and your priority date is current or within 180 days of an adjustment of status application, you may be able to port to a similar role at a new employer under AC21 portability rules. Principal Engineer and Staff Engineer positions are generally close enough in scope to qualify for portability.