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Deployment Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. Employers filing LCAs for these roles typically classify them under SOC codes tied to software development or systems engineering, which affects prevailing wage levels and your offer negotiation.
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated engineers, experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for innovating, deploying and optimizing the automation systems within the data centers. Automation systems consist of building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space.
You will also be able to grow your career on technical or management track.
As a Controls Deployment Engineer you will:
- Manage scope, and schedule of BMS and EPMS vendors during construction of AWS data centers.
- Develop scope of work for site improvement projects.
- Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate complex situations.
- Review controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design.
- Financially manage BMS and EPMS construction contracts and assist in procurement related activities including RFQs, responding to RFIs, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
- Perform comprehensive review of various BMS and EPMS submittals.
- Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers.
- Ensure data center BMS and EPMS system are being deployed in accordance with scope of work (SOW) and specifications.
- Review and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings.
- Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls Management.
- Work under tight project timelines.
- Interpret controls drawings and wiring diagrams.
- Interpret controls bill of material (BOM).
- Understand and modify controls logic programming.
- Understand and modify graphical user interface.
- Support Controls related Commissioning activities in field.
- Frequently visit (locally) assigned under construction data centers to supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the design, submittal and applicable local electrical codes (NEC etc.).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
- B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or other related engineering degrees as well as 5 years Controls related experience; or Associates degree and 7 years of Controls related experience; or High School diploma with 10 years of Controls related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
- Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
- M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or other related engineering degrees as well as 3 years related experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Gilroy
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $128,000.00 - $214,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
As part of the global controls team, you will work with highly motivated engineers, experts and innovators in the data center industry. You will be responsible for innovating, deploying and optimizing the automation systems within the data centers. Automation systems consist of building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS). Using Amazon leadership principles, you will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the controls space.
You will also be able to grow your career on technical or management track.
As a Controls Deployment Engineer you will:
- Manage scope, and schedule of BMS and EPMS vendors during construction of AWS data centers.
- Develop scope of work for site improvement projects.
- Manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements and navigate complex situations.
- Review controls sequence of operation and provide feedback to design.
- Financially manage BMS and EPMS construction contracts and assist in procurement related activities including RFQs, responding to RFIs, review of vendors proposal and issuance of purchase orders.
- Perform comprehensive review of various BMS and EPMS submittals.
- Participate in AWS global on-call schedule to provide immediate BMS and EPMS technical support to in-service data centers.
- Ensure data center BMS and EPMS system are being deployed in accordance with scope of work (SOW) and specifications.
- Review and provide feedback on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) drawings.
- Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders and regularly report status to Controls Management.
- Work under tight project timelines.
- Interpret controls drawings and wiring diagrams.
- Interpret controls bill of material (BOM).
- Understand and modify controls logic programming.
- Understand and modify graphical user interface.
- Support Controls related Commissioning activities in field.
- Frequently visit (locally) assigned under construction data centers to supervise vendor’s work to ensure compliance with the design, submittal and applicable local electrical codes (NEC etc.).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of engineering documentation, electrical diagrams and standard operating procedures
- B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or other related engineering degrees as well as 5 years Controls related experience; or Associates degree and 7 years of Controls related experience; or High School diploma with 10 years of Controls related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in project management in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure
- Experience in Data Center Engineering Operations, with a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure
- Experience reading and interpreting construction specifications and drawings for all domains
- M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or other related engineering degrees as well as 3 years related experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Gilroy
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $128,000.00 - $214,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Deployment Engineer
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for your target SOC code before applying. Deployment Engineer roles mapped to software developer codes carry stronger specialty occupation arguments than those filed under general computer occupations, which can attract USCIS scrutiny at petition review.
Check prevailing wage levels before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for your specific SOC code and work location. An offer at Level I when your duties match Level II or III can signal a weak LCA and increase the risk of an RFE during adjudication.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed LCAs for deployment or systems engineering roles, not just general software positions. Consistent filing history in your specific occupation reduces the chance of delays from an employer filing H-1B petitions for the first time.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning you can start work immediately after approval without waiting for October 1. Deployment Engineer roles exist at these institutions, especially in research computing and infrastructure teams.
Align your resume to the LCA job duties
Your petition's specialty occupation argument rests on the job description the employer submits with the I-129. Before filing, confirm that your resume specifically reflects the duties listed, since inconsistencies between the two are a common trigger for USCIS Requests for Evidence.
Use your 60-day grace period to evaluate offers carefully
If your previous H-1B employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsor. Don't accept the first offer that includes sponsorship. Evaluate whether the employer's LCA covers your actual scope of work, including any remote or multi-site deployment responsibilities.
H-1B Visa Deployment Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Deployment Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Deployment Engineer roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field. The specific SOC code your employer uses on the LCA matters, so confirm with your HR team that the filed occupation code accurately reflects your duties before the petition is submitted.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Deployment Engineers?
Technology companies, cloud infrastructure providers, financial services firms, and enterprise software vendors regularly file H-1B petitions for Deployment Engineers. Migrate Mate filters employers by their LCA filing history in systems and deployment-related occupations, so you can identify sponsors with a track record in your specific role type rather than relying on general employer reputation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change jobs to a new Deployment Engineer role?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer using the portability rules under AC21, which allow you to start working for the new sponsor as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not after approval. The new employer must file an I-129 before your current status expires. Your job duties at the new employer should remain in the same or a similar occupational classification to maintain portability eligibility.
Can my Deployment Engineer role be classified under multiple SOC codes?
Yes, and the SOC code your employer selects on the LCA directly affects your prevailing wage requirement and the strength of the specialty occupation argument. Roles with deployment, CI/CD pipeline, and infrastructure responsibilities are sometimes filed under software developer codes and sometimes under network or systems administrator codes. The OFLC Wage Search shows wage floors for each code by location, which helps you evaluate whether the employer's classification matches the actual seniority and scope of the role.
Does remote work affect my H-1B if I'm a Deployment Engineer working across multiple sites?
Remote and multi-site work creates a specific compliance obligation. USCIS and DOL require that a new or amended LCA be filed for any worksite not covered in the original petition, including client sites or data centers in different metropolitan statistical areas. If your Deployment Engineer role involves frequent on-site work at locations outside your primary office, confirm with your employer that the LCA covers all work locations before you begin work there.