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Server Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the sponsorship process early is critical for India- and China-born applicants.
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Get Access To All JobsJob ID 2026-19804
Date posted Nov. 09, 2026
Location Austin, Texas
Category Hardware Engineering
Job Overview
Join Arm’s Customer Quality & Reliability Engineering team to build and operate the lab, compute, network and cloud infrastructure used for server development and validation.
This role is primarily on site at the co-located data centre and Arm’s Austin office, with some remote working by agreement. Travel to offsite colocation facilities is required as needed.
Responsibilities
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Prepare lab, network, provisioning and access requirements for server board bring-up and testing.
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Coordinate hardware procurement and deployment for lab and offsite colocation environments.
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Install, commission and maintain server and networking equipment, including racking, cabling, power, connectivity and remote access. Replace hardware, troubleshoot issues and coordinate remote hands support.
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Run server and lab validation tests, monitor execution and triage failures. Analyse logs and report on test scope, results, issues and follow-up actions.
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Manage lab IT and networking, including switches, VLANs, DNS, DHCP and connectivity validation. Work with Enterprise IT to resolve network issues and support firewall provisioning.
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Operate and improve GitLab CI/CD runners, pipelines, secret management and lab integrations.
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Plan and carry out backups, recovery procedures, scheduled maintenance and service reliability improvements.
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Maintain lab and public cloud landing zones, including security, compliance, incident response and escalations.
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Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, document procedures, and train and support internal users.
Required Skills and Experience
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Experience in systems infrastructure, data centre operations, or lab and hardware bring-up, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
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Experience administering Linux systems and using shell scripting, such as Bash or Python.
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Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including VLANs, subnets, routing, DNS and DHCP.
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Experience managing CI/CD systems, including runners, secrets and pipeline scaling.
Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience
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Experience with automated provisioning tools such as MAAS, PXE, Ansible or Terraform.
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Experience installing and maintaining server and network equipment in offsite colocation facilities.
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Experience with server hardware bring-up, BIOS and firmware validation, board-level diagnostics and provisioning workflows.
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Experience running automated or scripted tests, analysing logs and writing technical reports, or working with lab orchestration and hardware test frameworks.
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Experience with backup and recovery, maintenance planning and service availability commitments.
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Experience supporting cloud environments and security escalations, or familiarity with public cloud landing zones and security tooling.
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Ability to write operating procedures and runbooks and work with technical and non-technical teams.
In Return
You’ll work with server hardware and infrastructure software and have the opportunity to shape lab infrastructure used across engineering teams. The role also offers opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership, alongside competitive compensation and benefits.
Additional Information
Please note that no relocation package is available for this role.
Salary Range:
$130,100-$176,000 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Our 10x Mindset
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm.
Use of AI in Your Application
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact accommodations@arm.com so we can support you.
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job ID 2026-19804
Date posted Nov. 09, 2026
Location Austin, Texas
Category Hardware Engineering
Job Overview
Join Arm’s Customer Quality & Reliability Engineering team to build and operate the lab, compute, network and cloud infrastructure used for server development and validation.
This role is primarily on site at the co-located data centre and Arm’s Austin office, with some remote working by agreement. Travel to offsite colocation facilities is required as needed.
Responsibilities
-
Prepare lab, network, provisioning and access requirements for server board bring-up and testing.
-
Coordinate hardware procurement and deployment for lab and offsite colocation environments.
-
Install, commission and maintain server and networking equipment, including racking, cabling, power, connectivity and remote access. Replace hardware, troubleshoot issues and coordinate remote hands support.
-
Run server and lab validation tests, monitor execution and triage failures. Analyse logs and report on test scope, results, issues and follow-up actions.
-
Manage lab IT and networking, including switches, VLANs, DNS, DHCP and connectivity validation. Work with Enterprise IT to resolve network issues and support firewall provisioning.
-
Operate and improve GitLab CI/CD runners, pipelines, secret management and lab integrations.
-
Plan and carry out backups, recovery procedures, scheduled maintenance and service reliability improvements.
-
Maintain lab and public cloud landing zones, including security, compliance, incident response and escalations.
-
Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, document procedures, and train and support internal users.
Required Skills and Experience
-
Experience in systems infrastructure, data centre operations, or lab and hardware bring-up, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
-
Experience administering Linux systems and using shell scripting, such as Bash or Python.
-
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including VLANs, subnets, routing, DNS and DHCP.
-
Experience managing CI/CD systems, including runners, secrets and pipeline scaling.
Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience
-
Experience with automated provisioning tools such as MAAS, PXE, Ansible or Terraform.
-
Experience installing and maintaining server and network equipment in offsite colocation facilities.
-
Experience with server hardware bring-up, BIOS and firmware validation, board-level diagnostics and provisioning workflows.
-
Experience running automated or scripted tests, analysing logs and writing technical reports, or working with lab orchestration and hardware test frameworks.
-
Experience with backup and recovery, maintenance planning and service availability commitments.
-
Experience supporting cloud environments and security escalations, or familiarity with public cloud landing zones and security tooling.
-
Ability to write operating procedures and runbooks and work with technical and non-technical teams.
In Return
You’ll work with server hardware and infrastructure software and have the opportunity to shape lab infrastructure used across engineering teams. The role also offers opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership, alongside competitive compensation and benefits.
Additional Information
Please note that no relocation package is available for this role.
Salary Range:
$130,100-$176,000 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Our 10x Mindset
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm.
Use of AI in Your Application
At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact accommodations@arm.com so we can support you.
Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Server Engineer
Document your infrastructure specializations early
Compile certifications, architecture diagrams, and performance benchmarks that prove your server engineering depth before PERM begins. USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires your credentials, so concrete evidence of specialized skills strengthens both the I-140 and any RFE response.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history for Server Engineer roles. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings before cuts months off your research and surfaces realistic sponsorship candidates rather than speculative ones.
Verify your prevailing wage category before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before negotiations. DOL assigns your role to a wage level, and an offer below that threshold will fail the PERM audit, derailing the entire sponsorship process.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires an advanced degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive server engineering experience, ask your employer to file under EB-2. EB-3 is available with a bachelor's degree alone but may carry longer backlogs for certain nationalities.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before signing
PERM requires your employer to run a mandated recruitment test, typically spanning 60 to 90 days, before filing with DOL. Confirm your employer is prepared for this timeline so the process starts cleanly and audit risk from procedural errors is minimized.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a same or similar Server Engineer role without restarting from zero.
Green Card Server Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for Server Engineer roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization in three-year increments and requires an LCA filed with DOL. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a permanent pathway requiring PERM labor certification, an I-140 immigrant petition, and either adjustment of status or consular processing. The process takes longer but results in lawful permanent residence rather than a status you must continuously renew.
How does PERM labor certification work for Server Engineer positions?
Your employer files a PERM application with the Department of Labor to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. This involves a formal recruitment test, including job postings and documented applicant reviews, before DOL certifies the application. Only after PERM certification can your employer file the I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How long does the EB-2 or EB-3 green card process take for Server Engineers?
The timeline depends heavily on your country of birth. Nationals of countries without high demand typically wait two to four years from PERM filing through adjustment of status approval. For India- or China-born applicants, per-country annual limits create significant priority-date backlogs that can extend the wait considerably. Filing I-485 concurrently with I-140 is possible when a visa number is immediately available, which speeds final adjudication.
Which employers actually sponsor green cards for Server Engineers?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history specifically for Server Engineer and related infrastructure roles. Focusing your search on companies with a documented PERM filing record is far more effective than applying broadly and hoping sponsorship comes up during the offer stage.
Does my Server Engineer job title need to match exactly what appears in the PERM application?
DOL evaluates the actual job duties and requirements described in the PERM application, not just the title. Your employer defines the role's minimum requirements, which must reflect genuine business needs and cannot be tailored to fit only your credentials. Reviewing the O*NET occupation profile for your SOC code helps confirm that the duties and educational requirements your employer lists are consistent with standard industry definitions for the role.