Senior Data Science Engineer Green Card Jobs

Senior Data Science Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 when the position requires an advanced degree in statistics, computer science, or a related field, and under EB-3 for bachelor's-level professionals. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making early sponsorship conversations essential.

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Overview

Open Jobs3,114+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type65% On-site
Median Salary$213K
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Adobe
Senior Data Science Engineer
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Senior Data Science Engineer
Adobe
Lehi, Utah
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$133,100/yr - $236,400/yr
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Simbe Robotics
Senior Data Science Engineer
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Senior Data Science Engineer
Simbe Robotics
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$125,000/yr - $165,000/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
None
11-50

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DK Crown Holdings
Senior Data Science Engineer
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Senior Data Science Engineer
DK Crown Holdings
Remote
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
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Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Dropbox, Inc.
Senior Data Science Manager, AI Products
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Dropbox, Inc.
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Senior Data Science Manager, AI Products
Dropbox, Inc.
Remote
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Project & Program Management
Product Management
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Project Management
$233,800 - $316,300/yr
Remote (US)
10+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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S&P Global
Senior Technical Product Manager, Data Engineering & Data Science Solutions
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Senior Technical Product Manager, Data Engineering & Data Science Solutions
S&P Global
Princeton, New Jersey
Product Management
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
Technical Program Management
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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Data Science Engineer

Document your specialized technical contributions early

PERM requires proving your role demands specialized skills unavailable in the U.S. labor market. Compile performance reviews, patents, publications, and project outcomes that demonstrate expertise beyond a standard data science generalist before you start applications.

Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility before applying

If your role requires an advanced degree or you have strong credentials in machine learning research, target EB-2 positions explicitly. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles, but EB-2 often means a shorter green card queue for candidates from most countries.

Search for employers with active PERM filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Data Science Engineer roles by employers who have filed PERM certifications for data science positions. Past DOL filings are the clearest signal that a company will sponsor rather than just saying it will.

Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary

PERM locks your employer into paying at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III wage for your target metro before salary conversations so you understand the employer's floor.

Clarify the PERM timeline with your hiring manager directly

PERM labor certification alone can take 12 to 18 months before USCIS even receives your I-140 petition. Ask prospective employers at the offer stage whether they file concurrently with H-1B maintenance, so your green card clock starts without unnecessary delay.

Align your O*NET occupation code with your actual duties

Your employer's PERM application must classify your role using an accurate O*NET occupational code. If your duties span data engineering and modeling, confirm the chosen code reflects your specialty occupation requirements to avoid a DOL audit or denial.

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Senior Data Science Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Senior Data Science Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?

Most Senior Data Science Engineer positions qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or higher in a quantitative field, or when you hold a bachelor's degree plus at least five years of progressive specialized experience. Roles with a strict master's requirement are the strongest EB-2 candidates. Positions requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3, which still leads to permanent residency but may carry longer processing queues for certain nationalities.

How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?

H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every three years, with annual lottery risk at the cap-subject level. Green card sponsorship through PERM and EB-2 or EB-3 is a permanent pathway with no annual cap at the petition stage. The process takes longer overall, often two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but it results in lawful permanent residency rather than status you must continuously renew while your employer remains willing to petition.

What does the PERM labor certification process require from employers in data science?

Your employer must conduct a supervised DOL recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the advertised wage. For Senior Data Science Engineer positions, this typically means posting specific technical requirements tied to the role, not generic data science skills, so the job description must accurately reflect your actual duties. DOL audits in technical fields often scrutinize whether requirements like Python proficiency or specific ML frameworks are genuinely necessary rather than artificially restrictive.

How do I find Senior Data Science Engineer jobs where employers will actually sponsor a green card?

The most reliable method is filtering by employers with verified PERM filing history in data science roles. Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Data Science Engineer positions by employers who have previously filed green card petitions, so you spend time on roles where sponsorship is an established practice rather than a promise made during recruitment that stalls after you join.

Can I change employers after my green card is filed but before it is approved?

Under portability rules established by AC21, you can change to a same or similar occupational role after your I-140 petition has been approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more. For Senior Data Science Engineers, a move between roles classified under the same O*NET data science occupational group generally qualifies. You should confirm the new role's duties and title align with your original PERM classification before accepting any offer mid-process.

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