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Principal Software Engineer roles at U.S. companies regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, then sponsor your I-140 petition. Finding employers with active PERM filing history is the first step toward permanent residency sponsorship.
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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 Software Engineer
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
Principal Software Engineer roles typically satisfy EB-2's advanced-degree requirement if you hold a master's or a bachelor's plus five progressive years in software engineering. Document each promotion and scope expansion now, before your employer files the PERM.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search database to identify companies that have certified PERM applications for software engineering roles. Employers with prior PERM experience move faster and make fewer procedural mistakes that cause delays or denials.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Principal Software Engineer openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already demonstrated willingness and capacity to file PERM and I-140 petitions.
Negotiate the PERM timeline before accepting an offer
Ask your prospective employer at the offer stage whether they use outside immigration counsel and what their average PERM certification timeline looks like. Delays often start with internal HR backlogs, not USCIS or DOL processing windows.
Verify the job description matches your O*NET profile
DOL auditors compare your PERM job duties against the O*NET occupation profile for Software Engineers. If your role description lists duties outside that profile, your employer's counsel may need to reclassify the position before filing to avoid a denial.
Preserve H-1B status during the green card process
You can file the PERM and I-140 while on H-1B visa without abandoning nonimmigrant status. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can file I-485 to adjust status without leaving the U.S. or switching visa categories.
Green Card Principal Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Software Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Principal Software Engineer positions qualify under EB-2 because they require a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus extensive progressive experience in software engineering. Roles that require only a bachelor's and a set number of years can be filed under EB-3 instead. Your employer's immigration counsel determines which category fits the specific job requirements and your credentials before filing the PERM application with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B, there's no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, and your employer doesn't re-petition every few years. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM, I-140, and adjustment-of-status process typically takes one to four years for most countries, with longer waits for Indian and Chinese nationals due to priority date backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must conduct a federally prescribed recruitment process, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Principal Software Engineer role. DOL reviews the recruitment results and either certifies or denies the PERM application. The job description filed with DOL must match the actual duties you'll perform, and your employer can't tailor the requirements specifically to your background.
How do I find Principal Software Engineer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Principal Software Engineer openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies are willing to go through the PERM process. Many employers sponsor H-1B but decline PERM due to cost and timeline, so specifically targeting companies with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing records saves significant time in your search.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, portability rules under U.S. immigration law allow you to change employers and carry your priority date to a new PERM and I-140 in a same or similar occupational category. Principal Software Engineer roles generally port to other senior engineering positions. Notify USCIS of the job change when you file or update your I-485 to preserve your place in the queue.