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Site Reliability Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most SRE positions meet the specialty occupation threshold, and USCIS regularly approves I-140 petitions for this role.
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INTRODUCTION
As a Site Reliability Engineer here at Honeywell, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing cutting-edge software solutions focused on process automation. Your expertise will drive the design, development, and deployment of innovative automation technologies that enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Hamilton, NJ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the automation of complex industrial processes by creating scalable, reliable, and efficient software systems that support Honeywell’s mission to deliver advanced technological solutions to our customers.
At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Technical experience in IT design and development with the technologies: Microsoft Azure VMware, AWS, or any cloud services.
- A minimum of 4-7 years of relevant experience in software development and knowledge of DevOps pipelines and PowerBI.
- Installation and management of Kubernetes cluster and knowledge of Docker Containerization.
- Experience of DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Bamboo, Octopus, SonarQube, Jenkins/Flux, Windows Servers and Linux Servers.
- Scripting knowledge on Terraform / PowerShell / Azure CLI.
- Hand-on experience with Swagger, Postman, RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Shell, Perl, Azure/VMware Backup/restores and disaster recovery tools.
- Linux Server knowledge of Networking solutions (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing - NGINX and HA Proxy).
- Strong knowledge of software Installations, maintenance, and upgrades Knowledge of system sizing of the servers.
- Experience with Active Directory, DNS configurations, GPO, OU structure.
- Designing system architecture for mission-critical systems, delivering high availability and performance monitoring.
WE VALUE
- Bachelors in engineering or higher in Information Technology / Computer Science Engineering.
- Certification of Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
- Certification of DevOps tools.
COMPENSATION
- The annual base salary range for this position is $139,000 - $174,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posted: June 15, 2026.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Corporate (Corp) at Honeywell provides centralized services and strategic support that enable our global business units to operate efficiently and effectively. The unit focuses on delivering innovative IT solutions, financial services, and operational excellence to drive growth and create value across the enterprise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing technical support for the deployment of different applications on customers’ on-prem and cloud systems.
- Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.
- Analyze proprietary software Systems log files, stack traces as well as various related technology logs for root cause problem determination.
- Troubleshoot software application issues at a code level, by stepping through the application logic for programs (proprietary languages).
- Installs maintains, and upgrades applications.
- Work on projects executed across geographies and cultures.
- Research and provide infrastructure solutions to customers based on the scope and requirements.
- Document technical knowledge in the form of notes and procedures.
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Site Reliability Engineer
Verify your SRE role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field and the duties performed. Document how your SRE work, such as distributed systems design or incident response architecture, requires that specific degree, not just any engineering background.
Audit your prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for SOC code 15-1244 before your offer letter is finalized. Your employer must certify your salary meets or exceeds the prevailing wage on the LCA, and renegotiating after PERM filing creates complications.
Target employers with existing PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have sponsored green cards for SRE and related infrastructure roles. Employers with a documented PERM history have established internal processes, reducing the risk that your sponsorship stalls due to HR unfamiliarity with the labor certification workflow.
Prepare a detailed duties statement early
The PERM application requires a precise job description that justifies the minimum requirements. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to draft SRE-specific duties covering reliability engineering, SLO management, and platform tooling before the recruitment phase begins, not after an RFE arrives.
Understand how EB-3 backlog affects your country
EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for nationals from most countries, but Indian and Chinese nationals face multi-year priority date backlogs. If your country of birth creates a wait, ask your employer whether your qualifications support an EB-2 filing, which currently moves faster for some nationalities.
Time your H-1B to I-485 transition carefully
Once your I-140 is approved and a visa number is current, you file the I-485 adjustment of status while maintaining valid H-1B visa status. Track your USCIS priority date against the monthly Visa Bulletin so you don't let status lapse while waiting for your green card to become available.
Green Card Site Reliability Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Site Reliability Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most SRE positions qualify for EB-3 as a skilled worker requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or the candidate has a master's degree or higher. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties demand that level of education, not just whether the employer prefers it.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for SRE roles?
H-1B is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and no path to permanency on its own. PERM is the first step toward lawful permanent residency. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and approval is based on meeting defined eligibility criteria rather than random selection. The PERM process also requires DOL labor market testing, which H-1B does not.
Where can I find Site Reliability Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for SRE and infrastructure engineering roles where employers have a history of PERM and I-140 filings. Filtering by sponsorship history is more reliable than asking individual recruiters, since many employers only confirm sponsorship willingness after an offer is extended, which wastes time on both sides.
What documents should I prepare before a PERM-sponsoring employer files on my behalf?
You'll need academic transcripts confirming your degree, credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., employment records documenting your SRE experience, and a detailed resume aligned to the duties described in the PERM application. Your employer's immigration counsel will use these to justify the minimum requirements and defend the filing if DOL issues an audit.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm still on OPT or an H-1B?
Yes. PERM labor certification is employer-driven and can be initiated regardless of your current work authorization, whether OPT, STEM OPT, or H-1B. Starting PERM early matters because the process typically takes one to two years before reaching the I-140 stage. Filing early protects your priority date and gives you more flexibility when planning your status transitions.