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Principal R&D Engineer green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition. Advanced-degree professionals typically qualify under EB-2. Per-country priority date backlogs apply, so starting the process early matters for nationals from high-demand countries.
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Posting Start Date: 10/27/26
Job Location(s): Richardson
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78941
Description
We are seeking a distinguished semiconductor technology leader with a unique blend of deep theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and strategic vision. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our device technology roadmap, ensuring successful development, release, and adoption of cutting-edge solutions.
Responsibilities
Key Qualities and Attributes
- Minimum of a BSEE and 5-10+ years' work experience
- Strategic, analytical, and innovative mindset
- Strong communication skills for technical and executive audiences
- Collaborative and influential across technical and business domains
- Highly adaptable and resourceful in dynamic environment
Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
- Exceptional ability to separate noise from truth at all stages of technology development and introduction
- Data-driven approach to risk assessment and decision-making
Strategic Vision Across Technology Lifecycle
- Strategic thinker from conception to release to adoption, ensuring alignment with market needs and long-term business objectives
Required Experience and Skills
- Technical Depth and Breadth
- Strong theoretical foundation in semiconductor physics and device engineering
- Extensive hands-on experience in developing and releasing advanced device technologies, particularly GaN, with complementary expertise in GaAs, InP, and other compound semiconductors
- Cross-Functional Influence
- Proven ability to interact and influence diverse groups, including:
- R&D Device Development
- Integration and Operations
- RF Modeling and Circuit Design
- Reliability Engineering
- Business Development, Marketing, and Sales
- Capable of delivering detailed technical talks for engineering teams and strategic overviews for business stakeholders
Desired Experience and Skills
- Hands-On Resourcefulness
- Comfortable bridging strategy and execution:
- Writing software
- Analyzing complex datasets
- Setting up new test systems and performing measurements
- Thrives in both leadership and technical roles
- Industry Leadership and Recognition
- Established reputation in the device technology community:
- IEEE reviewer
- Conference chair/co-chair
- Committee member
- Frequent invited speaker
- Demonstrated thought leadership and contribution to advancing semiconductor technologies
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $135,900 - $295,000 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Job Title: Sr. Principal R&D Engineer
Posting Start Date: 10/27/26
Job Location(s): Richardson
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78941
Description
We are seeking a distinguished semiconductor technology leader with a unique blend of deep theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and strategic vision. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our device technology roadmap, ensuring successful development, release, and adoption of cutting-edge solutions.
Responsibilities
Key Qualities and Attributes
- Minimum of a BSEE and 5-10+ years' work experience
- Strategic, analytical, and innovative mindset
- Strong communication skills for technical and executive audiences
- Collaborative and influential across technical and business domains
- Highly adaptable and resourceful in dynamic environment
Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
- Exceptional ability to separate noise from truth at all stages of technology development and introduction
- Data-driven approach to risk assessment and decision-making
Strategic Vision Across Technology Lifecycle
- Strategic thinker from conception to release to adoption, ensuring alignment with market needs and long-term business objectives
Required Experience and Skills
- Technical Depth and Breadth
- Strong theoretical foundation in semiconductor physics and device engineering
- Extensive hands-on experience in developing and releasing advanced device technologies, particularly GaN, with complementary expertise in GaAs, InP, and other compound semiconductors
- Cross-Functional Influence
- Proven ability to interact and influence diverse groups, including:
- R&D Device Development
- Integration and Operations
- RF Modeling and Circuit Design
- Reliability Engineering
- Business Development, Marketing, and Sales
- Capable of delivering detailed technical talks for engineering teams and strategic overviews for business stakeholders
Desired Experience and Skills
- Hands-On Resourcefulness
- Comfortable bridging strategy and execution:
- Writing software
- Analyzing complex datasets
- Setting up new test systems and performing measurements
- Thrives in both leadership and technical roles
- Industry Leadership and Recognition
- Established reputation in the device technology community:
- IEEE reviewer
- Conference chair/co-chair
- Committee member
- Frequent invited speaker
- Demonstrated thought leadership and contribution to advancing semiconductor technologies
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $135,900 - $295,000 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Principal R&D Engineer
Document your progressive engineering contributions early
PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements precisely. Gather performance reviews, patents, publications, and project records now. These establish the specialized duties that distinguish a Principal R&D Engineer role from a general engineering position.
Target employers with active I-140 petition histories
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers who have sponsored Principal R&D Engineer or comparable senior engineering roles through employment-based green card filings. Prior I-140 approval history signals an employer already understands the PERM recruitment and adjudication process.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers positions requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. For Principal R&D Engineer roles, confirm your offer letter specifies an advanced degree as the minimum requirement, not just a preference, before PERM is filed.
Understand the PERM recruitment test before accepting an offer
DOL requires employers to conduct good-faith recruitment and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied before filing PERM. Confirm your prospective employer has run this process correctly, since PERM denial due to recruitment defects restarts the clock entirely.
Check your priority date against the monthly Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. Nationals from India and China in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories often face long queues. USCIS publishes monthly cutoff dates, so monitor both the Final Action and Dates for Filing charts.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Under AC21 job portability, if your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, you can move to a same or similar occupation without restarting. Separately, an approved I-140 from your previous employer lets a new employer claim that priority date on a new petition.
Green Card Principal R&D Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Principal R&D Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status requiring periodic renewal and an employer-filed I-129 petition. Green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available, then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. Priority date backlogs based on birth country apply to both EB categories.
What PERM documentation will my employer need specifically for a Principal R&D Engineer role?
DOL requires a prevailing wage determination, typically referencing the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code and geographic area. Employers must also document a recruitment campaign, including job postings and applicant review records, showing the position's specialized requirements could not be filled by available U.S. workers. The job duties and minimum qualifications defined in PERM must match what you'll actually perform.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Principal R&D Engineer positions?
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for senior engineering roles. Many engineering-intensive employers file I-140 petitions regularly, but their sponsorship activity isn't always visible in standard job postings. Focusing your outreach on employers with documented I-140 filing history significantly improves the likelihood your offer includes a full PERM-to-residency commitment.
Does a Principal R&D Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3, and does it matter which category my employer files under?
Most Principal R&D Engineer positions require an advanced degree, placing them squarely in EB-2. If your offer letter specifies only a bachelor's degree as the minimum, the employer may file under EB-3 instead. The category affects your priority date queue, particularly for nationals from high-demand countries, since EB-2 and EB-3 cutoff dates move independently and sometimes EB-3 progresses faster.
Can I keep my priority date if my employer is acquired or if I change companies before my green card is approved?
If your I-140 was already approved, a new employer can request to retain that priority date when filing a new I-140 petition on your behalf, even after a corporate acquisition or voluntary employer change. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue.