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Research And Development Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files with DOL before petitioning USCIS. Most R&D positions satisfy specialty occupation requirements because they demand a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field.
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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 as a Research And Development Engineer
Document your technical credentials before applying
Gather your transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and published research or patents now. PERM audits frequently target R&D roles, and USCIS scrutinizes whether your foreign engineering degree maps directly to the position's stated requirements.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications for R&D Engineer titles. Companies running long product development cycles, especially in semiconductors, biotech, and aerospace, file PERM more consistently than project-based contractors.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your offer letter
If the job description requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file under EB-3. If your role requires an advanced degree or you hold one and the position demands it, push for EB-2 classification, which can accelerate priority date movement for many nationalities.
Use Migrate Mate to filter R&D roles by sponsorship history
Search Research and Development Engineer positions on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented green card filing activity. Filtering by sponsorship history removes guesswork and focuses your outreach on companies already familiar with the PERM process.
Prepare for the PERM prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC before filing PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level II or Level III wages for your SOC code and metro area so you can evaluate whether an offer meets DOL requirements before accepting.
Negotiate the I-140 filing timeline into your offer
PERM certification alone does not lock in your priority date for green card preference purposes. Ask your employer to commit in writing to filing the I-140 petition promptly after PERM approval, since delays between the two steps can cost you months in the backlog queue.
Green Card Research And Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research and Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
R&D Engineer positions can qualify under either category. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or you hold one and your employer can demonstrate the role demands that level. Your employer's attorney makes the classification call during PERM preparation, so the job description wording matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for R&D Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 new slots annually, requiring a lottery for most applicants. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency, but the PERM process adds 12 to 24 months before the I-140 stage. For nationals of countries without significant visa backlogs, the total EB-3 timeline to a green card can be shorter than waiting through multiple H-1B lottery rounds.
Where can I find Research and Development Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search R&D Engineer roles specifically filtered by employers with green card and PERM filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a permanent resident. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship intent at all, making targeted searches on Migrate Mate significantly more efficient for this pathway.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for an R&D Engineer position?
Your employer files an Application for Permanent Employment Certification with DOL after conducting a supervised recruitment process to show no qualified U.S. workers were available. DOL then issues a PERM certification, which your employer uses to file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. R&D roles are frequently selected for PERM audit because of their technical specificity, so thorough documentation of your credentials and the job requirements is critical.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in the green card queue?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers and keep your original priority date if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For R&D Engineers, moving between companies in related technical disciplines generally satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but your new employer must be willing to continue the sponsorship.