Green Card Research And Development Jobs
Research and development roles in the U.S. routinely qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, with employers filing I-140 petitions on your behalf. R&D positions in life sciences, engineering, and materials science frequently meet specialty occupation standards, making direct employment-based sponsorship a realistic path to permanent residency.
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The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
The application window will be open until at least August 14, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; New York, NY, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
ABOUT THE JOB
NotebookLM (now Gemini Notebook) is transforming how people learn, create, and make sense of complex information. We are dedicated to turning language models into impactful, real-world tools that augment human intellect. As a Staff User Experience (UX) Researcher, you will act as a player-coach in a highly ambiguous, fast-moving environment. You will be a core member of the team working alongside Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to drive the product roadmap. You will have the opportunity to impact all stages of product development by conducting foundational research to define long-term goals, executing evaluative research plans, and overseeing feature rollouts. Labs is a group focused on incubating early-stage efforts in support of Google’s mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our team exists to help discover and create new ways to advance our core products through exploration and the application of new technologies. We work to build new solutions that have the potential to transform how users interact with Google. Our goal is to drive innovation by developing new Google products and capabilities that deliver significant impact over longer timeframes. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $188000 - $274000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in an applied research setting, or similar.
- Experience with mixed-methods research, including surveys, interviewing, and data analysis.
- Experience with experimental statistics and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience conducting research across all stages of the product development lifecycle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Statistics, Psychology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- 7 years of experience working with executive leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
- 5 years of experience managing projects, and working in a large, matrixed organization.
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Experience working in startup environments or scaling nascent products.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Gemini Notebook leads, Product Management, UX Design, and Engineering across the product lifecycle.
- Own and drive research roadmaps with multi-phase projects across tactical efforts.
- Design, plan, and execute mixed-methods research, including surveys, concept testing, and experimental statistics.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to answer product questions and shape the direction of new user experiences.
- Advocate for research findings to audiences and cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Research And Development
Document your research output before applying
Compile publications, patents, grants, and conference presentations into a single credentials file. PERM requires your employer to demonstrate your qualifications meet the minimum job requirements, and a well-organized record speeds up that verification step.
Identify employers with active PERM filings
Search DOL disclosure data for R&D-specific PERM filings by job title and SOC code. Employers who have filed recently are familiar with the certification timeline and less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-process due to internal process uncertainty.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
R&D roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent typically qualify under EB-2, which skips the PERM step if you pursue a National Interest Waiver. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3, where PERM labor certification is mandatory regardless of your credentials.
Search R&D sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter for R&D roles where employers have green card filing history using Migrate Mate. Targeting companies with a documented sponsorship track record reduces the risk of starting a multi-year PERM process with an employer who hasn't done it before.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location throughout the PERM process. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through IV wage for your R&D job title and worksite before you discuss compensation.
Confirm the employer will cover PERM recruitment costs
PERM requires the employer to conduct and document a formal recruitment process before USCIS will approve the I-140. Confirm during the offer stage that your employer will absorb attorney and filing fees, since USCIS rules prohibit passing those costs to you.
Green Card Research And Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Do R&D jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Research and development roles in fields like biotechnology, engineering, chemistry, and materials science routinely qualify under EB-2 because they require a master's degree or its equivalent. If your role involves original research of national importance, your employer may also pursue an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which bypasses PERM labor certification entirely and can significantly shorten the path to permanent residency.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for R&D professionals?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status subject to renewal. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 sponsorship, and the process is not capped at six years. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months, and priority date backlogs vary significantly by country of birth.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for R&D roles?
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. DOL mandates specific recruitment steps, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices. For R&D roles, the job description must accurately reflect the actual duties and minimum qualifications, since overstating requirements to match your credentials is a common audit trigger that can invalidate the application.
How can I find R&D employers who are open to green card sponsorship?
The most efficient method is filtering for employers with a documented history of PERM and I-140 filings in your specific R&D discipline. Migrate Mate surfaces R&D jobs where employers have active green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the process rather than trying to convince an employer to start from scratch.
Can I switch R&D employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. R&D roles within the same scientific or engineering discipline generally satisfy this requirement, but you should confirm with USCIS documentation before making a move.