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Staff Software Developer roles at large U.S. employers frequently qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires the employer to test the U.S. labor market before filing your I-140 petition. Engineering depth, system-level ownership, and advanced-degree credentials all strengthen your sponsorship case.
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Rivian is looking for visionary, boundary-breaking software and controls engineers who will be responsible for redefining the standards for manufacturing engineering automation, unlocking the potential of innovative technologies across our assembly lines.
As a Software Engineer on the Manufacturing Automation Controls Platform Development team, your primary focus will be on developing and architecting company-wide standards rather than line deployment. You will leverage a hybrid skill set—combining deep industrial controls domain knowledge with modern software engineering practices. Beyond building core PLC libraries in traditional IEC 61131-3 languages, you will develop software infrastructure, automatic code generation tools, CI/CD deployment pipelines, and static analyzers for controls code. Additionally, you will engineer scalable Ignition HMI/SCADA templates and design custom software tooling that enables end-user controls engineers to configure and deploy projects easily without needing to open the designer environment.
These are exciting times for the Manufacturing Automation Controls team, and we need your unique talents to architect the next generation of automation tools and ensure Rivian continues to Keep the World Adventurous Forever. This role is located at our Atlanta, GA facility and reports directly to a Sr. Manager, ME Software Engineering.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Platform & Standards Engineering: Architect, build, and maintain enterprise controls standards, reusable PLC libraries, and HMI/SCADA platform modules for deployment across manufacturing operations.
- Developer Tooling & Automation: Design and implement software tools to streamline the engineering lifecycle, including automated PLC code generators, static code analysis tools, and unit testing frameworks.
- CI/CD & DevOps: Establish automated continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for controls codebase testing, versioning, and deployment.
- No-Code / Low-Code Tooling: Develop higher-level user applications and interfaces that allow end-user engineers to configure, parameterize, and implement automation projects without needing direct access to the HMI/SCADA designer environment.
- HMI / SCADA Frameworks: Create modular, high-performance HMI templates and SCADA architectures using Inductive Automation Ignition, with a heavy emphasis on the Perspective platform.
- Database & Data Integration: Architect schema designs and data interfaces linking PLCs and edge platforms with relational databases for configuration, recipe management, and line diagnostic tracking.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing line deployment teams, device integration teams, and enterprise IT/MES groups to align standards, validate data propagation, and improve cell bring-up efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of software and automation controls engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing, platform engineering, or an equivalent advanced technical field.
- Strong proficiency in modern software development using languages such as Python, Go, C#, or C++ for tool building, API creation, or automated generation pipelines.
- Advanced proficiency with either Rockwell (Studio 5000/Logix) or Beckhoff (TwinCAT) PLCs, including mastery of traditional IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram).
- Demonstrated proficiency in Inductive Automation Ignition, with deep experience architecting applications in the Ignition Perspective module.
- Solid foundation in source control (Git), software design patterns, build pipelines, and CI/CD tools.
- Practical experience designing, querying, and integrating industrial equipment with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server).
- BS, MS, or equivalent in Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, OPC UA, MQTT).
LOCATION & TRAVEL EXPECTATION
This position will initially be based out of our Atlanta, GA office, offering a dynamic hub to collaborate and build core platform tools. As our state-of-the-art Rivian Georgia Manufacturing Plant opens, the team will transition on-site to directly support line launches and platform implementations. Candidates should be comfortable relocating to the facility's location upon its opening.
To ensure successful cross-site integration and hands-on validation of new standards during early development, initial travel to supplier facilities and active Rivian build sites may be up to 50%. Once the Georgia facility is operational, travel requirements will decrease significantly to a light, routine baseline.
INTRODUCTION
Rivian is looking for visionary, boundary-breaking software and controls engineers who will be responsible for redefining the standards for manufacturing engineering automation, unlocking the potential of innovative technologies across our assembly lines.
As a Software Engineer on the Manufacturing Automation Controls Platform Development team, your primary focus will be on developing and architecting company-wide standards rather than line deployment. You will leverage a hybrid skill set—combining deep industrial controls domain knowledge with modern software engineering practices. Beyond building core PLC libraries in traditional IEC 61131-3 languages, you will develop software infrastructure, automatic code generation tools, CI/CD deployment pipelines, and static analyzers for controls code. Additionally, you will engineer scalable Ignition HMI/SCADA templates and design custom software tooling that enables end-user controls engineers to configure and deploy projects easily without needing to open the designer environment.
These are exciting times for the Manufacturing Automation Controls team, and we need your unique talents to architect the next generation of automation tools and ensure Rivian continues to Keep the World Adventurous Forever. This role is located at our Atlanta, GA facility and reports directly to a Sr. Manager, ME Software Engineering.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Platform & Standards Engineering: Architect, build, and maintain enterprise controls standards, reusable PLC libraries, and HMI/SCADA platform modules for deployment across manufacturing operations.
- Developer Tooling & Automation: Design and implement software tools to streamline the engineering lifecycle, including automated PLC code generators, static code analysis tools, and unit testing frameworks.
- CI/CD & DevOps: Establish automated continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for controls codebase testing, versioning, and deployment.
- No-Code / Low-Code Tooling: Develop higher-level user applications and interfaces that allow end-user engineers to configure, parameterize, and implement automation projects without needing direct access to the HMI/SCADA designer environment.
- HMI / SCADA Frameworks: Create modular, high-performance HMI templates and SCADA architectures using Inductive Automation Ignition, with a heavy emphasis on the Perspective platform.
- Database & Data Integration: Architect schema designs and data interfaces linking PLCs and edge platforms with relational databases for configuration, recipe management, and line diagnostic tracking.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing line deployment teams, device integration teams, and enterprise IT/MES groups to align standards, validate data propagation, and improve cell bring-up efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of software and automation controls engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing, platform engineering, or an equivalent advanced technical field.
- Strong proficiency in modern software development using languages such as Python, Go, C#, or C++ for tool building, API creation, or automated generation pipelines.
- Advanced proficiency with either Rockwell (Studio 5000/Logix) or Beckhoff (TwinCAT) PLCs, including mastery of traditional IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram).
- Demonstrated proficiency in Inductive Automation Ignition, with deep experience architecting applications in the Ignition Perspective module.
- Solid foundation in source control (Git), software design patterns, build pipelines, and CI/CD tools.
- Practical experience designing, querying, and integrating industrial equipment with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL Server).
- BS, MS, or equivalent in Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
- Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, OPC UA, MQTT).
LOCATION & TRAVEL EXPECTATION
This position will initially be based out of our Atlanta, GA office, offering a dynamic hub to collaborate and build core platform tools. As our state-of-the-art Rivian Georgia Manufacturing Plant opens, the team will transition on-site to directly support line launches and platform implementations. Candidates should be comfortable relocating to the facility's location upon its opening.
To ensure successful cross-site integration and hands-on validation of new standards during early development, initial travel to supplier facilities and active Rivian build sites may be up to 50%. Once the Georgia facility is operational, travel requirements will decrease significantly to a light, routine baseline.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Staff Software Developer
Document your system-level engineering scope
PERM job descriptions must reflect the actual duties USCIS will see in your I-140. Gather performance reviews, architecture diagrams, and project records that show staff-level ownership, not just individual contribution. Vague documentation is one of the most common audit triggers.
Identify employers with active PERM filing history
Target companies that have sponsored staff-level engineers before, not just those with open roles. The DOL's OFLC Wage Search lets you verify prevailing wage levels for your title and location before your first interview, so you know what salary floor the employer must meet.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring roles
Search for Staff Software Developer positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles from employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship upfront saves you from pursuing companies that only offer temporary work authorization.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
EB-2 requires the role to genuinely need a master's degree or its equivalent. If your employer drafts the PERM job description to require only a bachelor's, you'll land in EB-3 regardless of your own credentials. Align on this before the DOL recruitment phase starts.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer stage
PERM labor certification can take 12 to 18 months at DOL, and that clock doesn't start until your employer files. Ask during offer negotiation when the company typically initiates PERM for new hires, and whether they have in-house immigration counsel or use outside firms.
Check your O*NET occupation profile before interviews
The Staff Software Developer classification in O*NET defines the skill and education benchmarks DOL uses to evaluate PERM filings. Knowing how DOL categorizes your role helps you frame your experience accurately and anticipate the prevailing wage tier your employer will need to certify.
Green Card Staff Software Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Software Developer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible depending on how the employer drafts the PERM job description. If the role requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 applies. If the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree alone, the position falls under EB-3. Your actual credentials don't determine the category; the employer's stated job requirements do.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery and a six-year maximum stay without extensions. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level and no lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM requires a DOL recruitment period, then I-140 adjudication, before you can file for adjustment of status. Total timelines often exceed two years for applicants without priority date backlogs.
How long does the green card process typically take for a Staff Software Developer?
The PERM stage alone averages 12 to 18 months at DOL, followed by USCIS adjudication of your I-140 petition. If your country of birth has a priority date backlog, adjustment of status can extend the total timeline significantly. Citizens of countries without per-country backlogs can sometimes complete the process in three to four years from PERM filing.
Where can I find Staff Software Developer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lets you filter Staff Software Developer roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not wading through listings from companies that only offer H-1B transfers or no work authorization support at all. Focusing your search this way substantially reduces the time spent on outreach that won't lead to a PERM filing.
Can I switch jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Leaving before your I-140 is approved generally means starting the PERM process over with a new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar role without losing your place in line. Staff Software Developer and Senior Software Engineer titles have generally been treated as sufficiently similar for portability purposes, but your new employer should confirm this before you accept an offer.