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Engineering Intern roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a directly related field. Many interns convert to full-time sponsored roles after graduation, making the internship itself a critical step in your H-1B pipeline.
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About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.
Internship Program Overview:
Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.
Summary of Role:
This internship role is for those individuals who are interested in the area of design verification. An ideal candidate would be required to perform various duties associated in the art of design verification by utilizing modern tools/methodologies.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities:
- Job requires individual to perform various tasks associated with Design Verification RISCV architecture Processors/Cores
- These tasks include but not limited to:
- Reviewing Design and RISCV Standard Specifications
- Test Plan Creation, Tests Creation, Test Case Debug, Coverage Closure
- Modeling, Flow and Methodology development
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Required/Essential Qualifications:
- Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, master’s degree in electrical, Electronics and/or Computer Engineering major or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship with Computer architecture and VLSI Design as an important and primary part of the curriculum
- Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standing
- Candidate is expected to possess good communication skills and an uncanny ability to document various aspects of process/methodologies
- Language Fluency – English (Written & Verbal)
- Must have knowledge or understanding UNIX OS, Assembly Programming
- Curiosity to learn new tools/languages
- Ability to work at least 20 hours per week during the internship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior related internship or co-op experience
- Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.
- Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
Expected Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Engineering Intern
Confirm your degree satisfies specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility requires a direct connection between your degree field and the intern role. A mechanical engineering degree won't support a software engineering petition, so verify the match before applying to avoid an RFE after filing.
Look up the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for the intern role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level 1 wage before your offer conversation so you know the minimum the employer is legally required to meet.
Ask HR about cap-year timing during interviews
If your internship converts to a full-time role, the H-1B petition must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start. Ask the recruiting team whether their H-1B cycle aligns with your graduation date so you don't miss the registration window.
Search Migrate Mate for intern roles with LCA history
Many employers list intern titles without disclosing whether they've sponsored H-1B visas before. Migrate Mate surfaces LCA filing history by occupation code, so you can identify which employers have actually certified wages for engineering intern positions.
Check the O*NET profile for your intern job code
USCIS uses O*NET job zone classifications to evaluate specialty occupation status. Engineering intern roles classified at Job Zone 4 or 5 in O*NET have a stronger foundation for an H-1B petition than lower-zone codes your employer might inadvertently use.
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Find Engineering Intern JobsEngineering Intern H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Engineering Intern role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. The key is that the degree requirement must be genuine and the role must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Internships listed as open to any major, or where an unrelated degree would suffice, are unlikely to clear that bar.
How do I find engineering internships that sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to filter engineering intern roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering titles in the past are far more likely to sponsor future hires than those without a filing record, and that history isn't visible on standard job postings.
Does completing an engineering internship improve my H-1B chances?
It strengthens your petition in two concrete ways. First, demonstrated employment in the specialty occupation role supports the employer's argument that the position requires a specific degree. Second, if the internship converts to a full-time offer, the employer already has internal processes for sponsorship, reducing administrative delays when they file your H-1B petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if my engineering internship doesn't convert to a full-time role?
If you're on F-1 OPT during the internship and it ends without conversion, your authorized OPT period continues until its expiration date. You can accept a new position with a different employer without losing your status, provided the new role also qualifies under your OPT authorization. You'd need a separate H-1B sponsorship from the new employer.
Which engineering disciplines are most commonly approved for H-1B sponsorship in intern roles?
Software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science are the titles that appear most frequently in DOL LCA disclosures for intern-level H-1B filings. Roles tied to a specific technical discipline with a clearly matching degree field consistently receive USCIS approval, while generalist or hybrid titles that lack a defined degree requirement face higher scrutiny.
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