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Development Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering. Employers must file an LCA with the DOL and petition USCIS before you start work, and cap-subject petitions are tied to the October 1 fiscal year start.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for understanding the processes used to assess and mitigate risks related to the introduction of new package technologies so that you can improve efficiency and effectiveness by implementing automation, data analysis and machine learning/AI solutions. Set up data bases, develop data ingestion pipelines, and implement automated data analysis and reporting tools. Support problem solving and risk assessment for internal or customer quality issue by pulling and analyzing data. Contribute to the advancement of technology at Micron through mentoring, publishing technical papers (internal and external), and developing innovative solutions to challenging problems. Implement Automation, Data Analysis, and AI Solutions. Collaborate with Engineering teams to Map Package DDQA processes and data streams. Set up and optimize databases and develop solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Understand the needs of internal customers and develop solutions. Support Problem Solving and Risk Assessment for Quality Issues. Pull relevant product information, manufacturing data, and reliability data based on given problem statements. Determine the appropriate dataset and treatment required to answer questions posed by problem solving teams. This could include producing data visualizations, machine learning models, statistical inferences, and web applications. Provide recommendations about root cause findings and product risk, based on data analysis. Collaboratively Communicate Findings and Best Practices. Share best practices with global teams to enable a culture of analytics and data driven decision making. Gather, organize and prioritize software requirements employing project and change management techniques. Share code, knowledge and lessons learned to expand the ability of other team members to accomplish similar projects. Train internal customers to use reports and tools that you create. Present data and analyses to both large and small groups in both formal and informal settings. Support code and reports developed by other team members to make upgrades and fix issues.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Position requires:
- Statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms using Python.
- Software quality assurance methodologies and software testing lifecycles.
- Object-oriented programming languages including Python, Java, or C++, and object-oriented design principles.
- SQL, relational database systems, and data modeling concepts.
- Full-stack web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (including React or Angular).
- Designing and implementing algorithms and data structures.
- Cloud computing platforms (including AWS), distributed systems, and networking fundamentals.
BENEFITS
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for understanding the processes used to assess and mitigate risks related to the introduction of new package technologies so that you can improve efficiency and effectiveness by implementing automation, data analysis and machine learning/AI solutions. Set up data bases, develop data ingestion pipelines, and implement automated data analysis and reporting tools. Support problem solving and risk assessment for internal or customer quality issue by pulling and analyzing data. Contribute to the advancement of technology at Micron through mentoring, publishing technical papers (internal and external), and developing innovative solutions to challenging problems. Implement Automation, Data Analysis, and AI Solutions. Collaborate with Engineering teams to Map Package DDQA processes and data streams. Set up and optimize databases and develop solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Understand the needs of internal customers and develop solutions. Support Problem Solving and Risk Assessment for Quality Issues. Pull relevant product information, manufacturing data, and reliability data based on given problem statements. Determine the appropriate dataset and treatment required to answer questions posed by problem solving teams. This could include producing data visualizations, machine learning models, statistical inferences, and web applications. Provide recommendations about root cause findings and product risk, based on data analysis. Collaboratively Communicate Findings and Best Practices. Share best practices with global teams to enable a culture of analytics and data driven decision making. Gather, organize and prioritize software requirements employing project and change management techniques. Share code, knowledge and lessons learned to expand the ability of other team members to accomplish similar projects. Train internal customers to use reports and tools that you create. Present data and analyses to both large and small groups in both formal and informal settings. Support code and reports developed by other team members to make upgrades and fix issues.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Position requires:
- Statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms using Python.
- Software quality assurance methodologies and software testing lifecycles.
- Object-oriented programming languages including Python, Java, or C++, and object-oriented design principles.
- SQL, relational database systems, and data modeling concepts.
- Full-stack web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (including React or Angular).
- Designing and implementing algorithms and data structures.
- Cloud computing platforms (including AWS), distributed systems, and networking fundamentals.
BENEFITS
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers.
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3).
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Verify your degree field aligns precisely
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to Development Engineer duties. A general science degree may trigger an RFE. Cross-check your transcript against the O*NET profile for this occupation before applying.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Development Engineer roles in R&D labs at these organizations let you bypass the annual cap entirely.
Search verified LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Filter by Development Engineer job titles to see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Applications. This surfaces companies already running the sponsorship process, not just those claiming openness to it.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your OPT end date is approaching, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid a gap in work authorization.
Confirm the prevailing wage level before offer stage
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific SOC code and work location. If the offer falls below the applicable level, the employer's LCA will be rejected by DOL before it reaches USCIS.
Document project ownership for specialty occupation proof
Employers must show the role requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Gather evidence of design responsibilities, engineering specifications you authored, and any cross-functional technical leadership before your petition goes to USCIS.
H-1B Visa Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Development Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, systems, or product engineering. Roles where any degree suffices, or where extensive experience substitutes for a degree requirement in the job posting, face higher RFE risk. The O*NET profile for Development Engineers lists Job Zone 4, which supports the specialty occupation argument, but your employer's job description must specifically require the degree.
How do I find Development Engineer employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Development Engineer listings by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you can see which employers have already gone through the LCA filing process rather than relying on vague sponsorship language in job postings. LCA filings are public record and reflect real sponsorship activity, not stated intentions.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Development Engineer role outside the annual lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities can file H-1B petitions for Development Engineers at any time of year without entering the lottery. Private-sector employers are cap-subject and must register during the March window for an October 1 start date. If you're currently on OPT, cap-gap rules extend your authorization if your petition is filed and pending.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer discontinues the Development Engineer role?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. The grace period applies once per authorized validity period. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before the grace period expires for you to continue working legally. Portability rules under AC21 may also apply if your petition has been pending for 180 days or more.
Is a Development Engineer role eligible for the STEM OPT extension if I'm still on F-1?
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree, not your job title. If you hold a qualifying STEM degree such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science, and the role is classified under an approved STEM SOC code, your DSO can authorize the 24-month extension. Development Engineer positions frequently fall under SOC codes that qualify, but confirm the exact code with your employer before your DSO submits the I-983 training plan.