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Staff Software Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 and EB-3, with employers initiating the PERM labor certification process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. The multi-step filing sequence, from prevailing wage determination through I-140 approval, typically takes 18 to 36 months before you reach adjustment of status.
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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 Engineer
Document your specialized technical credentials early
Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and employment verification letters before you start applying. PERM audit requests routinely ask for these, and gaps in your credential trail can stall the labor certification process by months.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for Staff Software Engineer or equivalent senior IC roles. A pattern of recent filings signals an established sponsorship process, not a one-off experiment.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green-card-sponsoring roles
Search Migrate Mate to find Staff Software Engineer openings at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you spend time on applications where the sponsorship pathway is already in place.
Negotiate the job offer before PERM is filed
The PERM labor certification locks in your job title, duties, and minimum requirements. Get clarity on your role classification and whether the employer will file for EB-2 or EB-3 during offer negotiations, before the process starts.
Verify your prevailing wage tier at the Staff level
Staff Software Engineer often maps to DOL wage Level III or IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your specific location before accepting an offer, since your actual salary must meet or exceed that figure throughout the green card process.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled at signing
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT while waiting for your I-140 approval, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Check enrollment status directly with E-Verify before your start date to avoid an authorization gap mid-sponsorship.
Green Card Staff Software Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Software Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Staff Software Engineer typically qualifies for both. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when you meet the criteria for a National Interest Waiver. Most employer-sponsored filings at this level use EB-3 with an EB-2 upgrade petition filed concurrently.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with a three-year initial period and annual cap concerns. The EB-3 green card process has no annual numerical cap on petitions filed, though visa number availability depends on your country of birth. PERM certification and I-140 approval establish a priority date, and once a visa number is available, you adjust status to permanent residency rather than renewing a temporary status every few years.
How long does the green card process take for a Staff Software Engineer?
The full timeline from PERM filing to an approved adjustment of status typically runs 24 to 48 months for applicants born outside high-backlog countries. PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months when audited. Applicants born in India or China face multi-year waits for EB-3 visa numbers due to per-country limits. Your employer's attorney can give you a priority date estimate based on your country of birth and the current Visa Bulletin.
Where can I find Staff Software Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter Staff Software Engineer roles by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. Standard job boards mix sponsorship-willing and sponsorship-unwilling employers without distinction, so you end up applying to roles where sponsorship isn't available. Focusing your search on employers with a proven PERM track record saves significant time in the process.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Filing PERM while on H-1B is standard practice and does not affect your nonimmigrant status. USCIS explicitly permits dual intent for H-1B holders, meaning pursuing permanent residency does not jeopardize your current visa. If your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status concurrently without leaving the country or changing status.