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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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From Fivetran's founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We're proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack. As a Staff SDET, you'll lead from the front — owning shared automation infrastructure, influencing release quality strategy, and driving initiatives that span teams and systems. The role sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, architectural leadership, and org-wide quality influence, with an emphasis on leveraging AI-driven solutions to accelerate testing and enhance developer productivity.
This is a full-time position based out of our Oakland office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.
TECHNOLOGIES YOU'LL USE
- Languages: Java 17+, JUnit, REST Assured, Shell scripting; Python (optional)
- Infra & Tooling: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, Buildkite
- Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure
- Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog
- CI/CD: Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions
- Databases: Postgres, MongoDB
- Architect internal tools, libraries, and utilities for test automation and benchmarking
- Define and evolve quality strategies covering testability, release readiness, performance, and reliability
- Drive cross-org quality initiatives to improve execution speed, observability, and feedback loops
- Identify systemic risks in business-critical systems and implement robust validation strategies
- Mentor engineers, influence design for testability, and champion best practices across the org
- Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to align testing priorities with business objectives
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years in software with a focus on building test automation frameworks and infrastructure at scale
- Writes critical/common code shared across multiple teams
- Expert in design principles applied to test architecture
- Strong OOP skills (preferably Java)
- Hands-on with cloud platforms, CI/CD systems, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of data engineering and large-scale distributed systems
- Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives across multiple teams
BONUS SKILLS
- Knowledge of ELT pipeline testing (data integrity, schema evolution, pipeline reliability)
- Experience incorporating AI techniques to improve test efficiency and defect detection
- Experience with shift-left testing, chaos engineering, or autonomous testing
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
- RSU stock grants
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information
We're honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we're proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream. Read about us in Forbes.
Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.
To learn more about Fivetran's culture and what it's like to be part of the team, click here and enjoy our video.
To learn more about our candidate privacy policy, you can read our statement here.
We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.
INTRODUCTION
From Fivetran's founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We're proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack. As a Staff SDET, you'll lead from the front — owning shared automation infrastructure, influencing release quality strategy, and driving initiatives that span teams and systems. The role sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, architectural leadership, and org-wide quality influence, with an emphasis on leveraging AI-driven solutions to accelerate testing and enhance developer productivity.
This is a full-time position based out of our Oakland office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.
TECHNOLOGIES YOU'LL USE
- Languages: Java 17+, JUnit, REST Assured, Shell scripting; Python (optional)
- Infra & Tooling: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, Buildkite
- Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure
- Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog
- CI/CD: Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions
- Databases: Postgres, MongoDB
- Architect internal tools, libraries, and utilities for test automation and benchmarking
- Define and evolve quality strategies covering testability, release readiness, performance, and reliability
- Drive cross-org quality initiatives to improve execution speed, observability, and feedback loops
- Identify systemic risks in business-critical systems and implement robust validation strategies
- Mentor engineers, influence design for testability, and champion best practices across the org
- Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to align testing priorities with business objectives
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years in software with a focus on building test automation frameworks and infrastructure at scale
- Writes critical/common code shared across multiple teams
- Expert in design principles applied to test architecture
- Strong OOP skills (preferably Java)
- Hands-on with cloud platforms, CI/CD systems, and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of data engineering and large-scale distributed systems
- Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives across multiple teams
BONUS SKILLS
- Knowledge of ELT pipeline testing (data integrity, schema evolution, pipeline reliability)
- Experience incorporating AI techniques to improve test efficiency and defect detection
- Experience with shift-left testing, chaos engineering, or autonomous testing
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance
- Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
- RSU stock grants
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.
May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information
We're honored to be valued at over $5.6 billion, but more importantly, we're proud of our core values of Get Stuck In, Do the Right Thing, and One Team, One Dream. Read about us in Forbes.
Fivetran brings together high-quality talent across the globe to make data access as easy and reliable as electricity for our customers. We value and recognize that our customers benefit from having innovative teams made of people from many backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Fivetran promotes diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging through attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, not only because it is the right thing to do, but because it helps us build a world-class company to better serve our customers, our people and our communities.
To learn more about Fivetran's culture and what it's like to be part of the team, click here and enjoy our video.
To learn more about our candidate privacy policy, you can read our statement here.
We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please don't hesitate to submit your request by filling out this form. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation and ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Your request and any information provided will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We look forward to hearing from you and accommodating your needs to the best of our ability.
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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.