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Engineering Team Lead roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related field. Most sponsors file in April for the October 1 cap start, but cap-exempt employers at nonprofits and universities can hire year-round.
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CTC is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on helping the world price and manage risk. Our fun and trusting culture inspires us to solve the industry’s most challenging problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment. We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Linux Engineering Team Lead, you will oversee the Linux Engineering team while remaining hands-on. You’ll help set technical direction and operational standards for Linux infrastructure supporting our real-time trading environment, development systems, research compute, and orchestration clusters. This role requires deep technical, operational, and people leadership skills to deliver results across the trading platform.
- Lead and develop the Linux Engineering team; translate business needs into a clear roadmap and drive accountability across project and operational work
- Own the design, implementation, and operation of a global Linux infrastructure footprint with a focus on reliability, performance, and determinism
- Automate and standardize fleet operations (provisioning, configuration management, patching, upgrades, lifecycle) and improve monitoring/alerting to reduce time-to-detect and time-to-recover
- Establish operational excellence (runbooks, incident response, post-incident learning) and mentor engineers through debugging, performance tuning, and architecture decisions
- Partner across execution, network, and development teams to plan and coordinate changes; guide projects end-to-end and participate in an on-call rotation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience supporting a large-scale, global Linux server fleet and low-latency Linux systems
- Deep knowledge of Linux internals and systems-level debugging, with a track record of solving performance issues
- Demonstrated people leadership (hiring, coaching, developing talent) and strong stakeholder management
- Strong problem-solving under pressure and a collaborative, customer-service mindset; financial trading industry experience preferred
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000, plus a discretionary bonus.
The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.
OUR BENEFITS
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at info@chicagotrading.com. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.
INTRODUCTION
CTC is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on helping the world price and manage risk. Our fun and trusting culture inspires us to solve the industry’s most challenging problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment. We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Linux Engineering Team Lead, you will oversee the Linux Engineering team while remaining hands-on. You’ll help set technical direction and operational standards for Linux infrastructure supporting our real-time trading environment, development systems, research compute, and orchestration clusters. This role requires deep technical, operational, and people leadership skills to deliver results across the trading platform.
- Lead and develop the Linux Engineering team; translate business needs into a clear roadmap and drive accountability across project and operational work
- Own the design, implementation, and operation of a global Linux infrastructure footprint with a focus on reliability, performance, and determinism
- Automate and standardize fleet operations (provisioning, configuration management, patching, upgrades, lifecycle) and improve monitoring/alerting to reduce time-to-detect and time-to-recover
- Establish operational excellence (runbooks, incident response, post-incident learning) and mentor engineers through debugging, performance tuning, and architecture decisions
- Partner across execution, network, and development teams to plan and coordinate changes; guide projects end-to-end and participate in an on-call rotation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience supporting a large-scale, global Linux server fleet and low-latency Linux systems
- Deep knowledge of Linux internals and systems-level debugging, with a track record of solving performance issues
- Demonstrated people leadership (hiring, coaching, developing talent) and strong stakeholder management
- Strong problem-solving under pressure and a collaborative, customer-service mindset; financial trading industry experience preferred
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000, plus a discretionary bonus.
The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.
OUR BENEFITS
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at info@chicagotrading.com. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Engineering Team Lead
Map your SOC code before applying
Engineering Team Lead roles can be classified under several SOC codes depending on the discipline. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific track to confirm which code your employer will use when filing the LCA with DOL.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual cap. Use Migrate Mate to filter Engineering Team Lead roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history.
Confirm your prevailing wage tier early
Team lead titles often land at DOL wage Level III or IV, which affects the LCA your employer must certify. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area and job title before accepting an offer to verify the employer's posted salary aligns.
Request concurrent I-140 and H-1B filing
If your employer is also open to sponsoring permanent residence, ask during offer negotiation whether they'll file I-140 alongside the H-1B petition. Locking in a priority date early matters significantly if you're from a backlogged country of birth.
Document dual engineering and management scope
USCIS scrutinizes team lead petitions where the role blends management and hands-on engineering. Make sure your job description clearly states the technical degree requirement and that leadership duties are tied to specialized engineering judgment, not general supervision.
Time your transfer to avoid the 60-day gap
If you're switching employers on an existing H-1B, your new employer must file a transfer petition before your last day. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start the new role once USCIS receives the petition, but the 60-day grace period closes on your final pay date.
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Find Engineering Team Lead JobsEngineering Team Lead H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Engineering Team Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, as long as the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. USCIS requires that the degree be directly related to the job duties, so a team lead overseeing software engineers typically needs a computer science or software engineering background. Hybrid roles mixing engineering and general management face more scrutiny and need detailed job descriptions.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Engineering Team Lead positions?
Technology companies, aerospace and defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and engineering consulting firms are among the most active H-1B sponsors for team lead roles. Migrate Mate lets you search Engineering Team Lead positions filtered by employers with confirmed DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can prioritize companies that have actively sponsored the role.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new engineering employer if I get a team lead offer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can change employers once the new petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you're maintaining valid H-1B status and the new role is in a qualifying specialty occupation. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition with a fresh LCA certified by DOL before your start date.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B sponsorship for team lead roles?
Engineering Team Lead positions typically fall at DOL wage Level III or Level IV because they involve independent judgment and supervisory responsibility. Your employer's LCA must certify a salary at or above the prevailing wage for that level in your specific metro area. You can verify applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer.
Does managing a team affect my H-1B specialty occupation status?
Management duties alone don't disqualify a role, but USCIS looks at whether the position still requires the specialized engineering degree to perform the job. If more than half your duties are general people management with no applied engineering judgment, USCIS may issue an RFE. Job descriptions that tie leadership responsibilities directly to technical decision-making and specialized expertise hold up better during adjudication.
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