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Software Engineer AI roles at U.S. companies regularly qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers file a PERM application with DOL before petitioning USCIS via I-140, starting your path to permanent residency. Finding employers with active sponsorship history is the first step toward securing your offer.
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Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write product or system development code.
- Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews to ensure best practices amongst available technologies (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
- Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
- Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
- Implement GenAI solutions, utilize ML infrastructure, and contribute to data preparation, optimization, and performance enhancements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
- 3 years of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).
- Experience with core GenAI concepts (LLM, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models) and experience with text, image, video, or audio generation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Experience developing accessible technologies.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
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
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Write product or system development code.
- Collaborate with peers and stakeholders through design and code reviews to ensure best practices amongst available technologies (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
- Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
- Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
- Implement GenAI solutions, utilize ML infrastructure, and contribute to data preparation, optimization, and performance enhancements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
- 3 years of experience with ML infrastructure (e.g., model deployment, model evaluation, optimization, data processing, debugging).
- Experience with core GenAI concepts (LLM, Multi-Modal, Large Vision Models) and experience with text, image, video, or audio generation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
- Experience developing accessible technologies.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $174000 - $252000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
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 Software Engineer AI
Document your AI specialization before applying
Gather degree transcripts, publications, patents, and performance reviews that confirm your advanced specialization in machine learning, NLP, or related AI domains. PERM requires the employer to define a specific minimum qualification, and your credentials must map precisely to that job description.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Companies that have filed PERM applications for software engineering roles before already have internal HR processes and legal counsel in place. Searching DOL PERM disclosure data by job title and SOC code narrows your list to employers who sponsor, not just those who might.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by sponsorship status
Search Migrate Mate for Software Engineer AI roles filtered by green card sponsorship history. The platform surfaces employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing records, saving you from applying to companies that have never sponsored a permanent resident petition.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your PERM-certified wage must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. Look up your role's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you understand the floor the employer is legally bound to meet.
Ask recruiters about the EB-2 versus EB-3 category early
Whether your employer files under EB-2 or EB-3 affects your priority date and wait time, especially for nationals from India and China. Raise this during the offer stage, not after I-140 is filed, since the minimum education requirement in the job description determines which category applies.
Confirm your I-485 concurrency window during negotiations
If your priority date is current when USCIS accepts your I-140, you may file for adjustment of status concurrently, shortening total processing time. Build this timeline check into your offer discussion so both you and the employer understand the projected path to your green card.
Green Card Software Engineer AI: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Engineer AI role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Software Engineer AI positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship when the employer requires a master's degree or equivalent in computer science, machine learning, or a related field. If the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience, the role typically falls under EB-3. The job description language the employer uses in the PERM application determines the category, so it matters how the role is written, not just what you hold.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for AI engineers?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary status, requires renewal every three years, and is subject to an annual lottery for cap-subject roles. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together can take two to four years before you hold a green card, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
How do I find Software Engineer AI employers who actually sponsor green cards?
The most reliable method is searching DOL PERM disclosure data filtered by job title and SOC code to identify companies with a track record of filing permanent labor certifications for software engineering roles. Migrate Mate aggregates this data and lets you filter Software Engineer AI listings by employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I am on H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM labor certification regardless of your current visa status. Starting PERM early is strategically useful because the labor certification is employer-specific and job-specific, not status-dependent. Filing while you are on H-1B or OPT does not affect your current work authorization, and an approved I-140 can preserve your priority date even if you later change employers under AC21 portability rules.
What does the PERM process look like for an AI engineering role specifically?
The employer first obtains a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search for your specific job title, level, and location. They then run a mandatory recruitment campaign, documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role as defined. The PERM application is submitted through the FLAG system, and DOL either certifies or audits it. Certification typically takes six to eighteen months, after which the employer files I-140 with USCIS to establish your immigrant visa priority date.