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H-1B visa jobs for Estimation Engineers are available at construction, engineering, and infrastructure firms that sponsor skilled professionals. This role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules, requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. Status is granted in three-year increments, extendable to six years.
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The Role
As a State Estimation Engineer within the SEAM Embodied AI organization, you will be an individual contributor driving cutting-edge localization and sensor calibration solutions that directly impact autonomous driving performance. Your role is pivotal in designing, architecting, and deploying advanced systems for purposes including pinpointing the vehicle’s location in the world, and calibrating parameters of all sensors to ensure they optimally support many other vehicle subsystems. You'll participate in critical technical initiatives, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, work with senior engineers across the organization, and significantly shape the future of onboard autonomous driving capabilities.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced solutions for state estimation, localization, sensor calibration and more.
- Lead and architect critical infrastructure for validating localization and sensor calibration systems, and for continuously monitoring localization performance on deployed vehicles.
- Help to ensure high software quality, through build-out of continuous integration components such as regression test suites and simulation scenarios.
- Ownership of vital tools used by our teams for prototyping new solutions, debugging issues observed on real vehicles, and accelerating development of test infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering groups, ensuring seamless integration of localization, sensor alignment, and other capabilities into autonomous vehicle systems.
- Influence technical roadmaps, shaping strategic priorities aligned with company objectives and product milestones.
Minimum Qualifications (Must-Have)
- Master's or B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience developing and deploying software for real-time applications and/or cloud infrastructure.
- For Senior roles: 3+ years of experience developing and deploying software for real-time applications and/or cloud infrastructure.
- 1+ years of background in state estimation and/or sensor calibration.
- Strong software engineering proficiency, particularly in C++ and Python, alongside extensive hands-on experience with development, integration, and testing tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, comfortable influencing technical strategy and guiding engineering excellence across the organization.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
- Master's or B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience developing and deploying software for real-time applications and/or cloud infrastructure.
- AV/ADAS experience is a big plus!
Compensation
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.
- The salary range for L6 role is $138,200.00 to $211,700.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- The salary range for L7 (senior) role is $170,600.00 to $261,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits
- Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Job Description
The Role
As a State Estimation Engineer within the SEAM Embodied AI organization, you will be an individual contributor driving cutting-edge localization and sensor calibration solutions that directly impact autonomous driving performance. Your role is pivotal in designing, architecting, and deploying advanced systems for purposes including pinpointing the vehicle’s location in the world, and calibrating parameters of all sensors to ensure they optimally support many other vehicle subsystems. You'll participate in critical technical initiatives, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, work with senior engineers across the organization, and significantly shape the future of onboard autonomous driving capabilities.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Drive the design, development, and deployment of advanced solutions for state estimation, localization, sensor calibration and more.
- Lead and architect critical infrastructure for validating localization and sensor calibration systems, and for continuously monitoring localization performance on deployed vehicles.
- Help to ensure high software quality, through build-out of continuous integration components such as regression test suites and simulation scenarios.
- Ownership of vital tools used by our teams for prototyping new solutions, debugging issues observed on real vehicles, and accelerating development of test infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering groups, ensuring seamless integration of localization, sensor alignment, and other capabilities into autonomous vehicle systems.
- Influence technical roadmaps, shaping strategic priorities aligned with company objectives and product milestones.
Minimum Qualifications (Must-Have)
- Master's or B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience developing and deploying software for real-time applications and/or cloud infrastructure.
- For Senior roles: 3+ years of experience developing and deploying software for real-time applications and/or cloud infrastructure.
- 1+ years of background in state estimation and/or sensor calibration.
- Strong software engineering proficiency, particularly in C++ and Python, alongside extensive hands-on experience with development, integration, and testing tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, comfortable influencing technical strategy and guiding engineering excellence across the organization.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
- Master's or B.S. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience developing and deploying software for real-time applications and/or cloud infrastructure.
- AV/ADAS experience is a big plus!
Compensation
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of the California Bay Area.
- The salary range for L6 role is $138,200.00 to $211,700.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- The salary range for L7 (senior) role is $170,600.00 to $261,300.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
- Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits
- Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Align your degree to estimation duties
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. A bachelor's in civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering maps cleanly to estimation roles. If your degree is in a related field like quantity surveying or construction management, document how the coursework directly supports cost analysis and project scoping work.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your wage meets DOL prevailing-wage levels for the specific worksite location. Run your SOC code and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before the offer stage so you understand the floor and can negotiate from an informed position.
Find sponsors through verified LCA data
Target employers with a documented history of filing H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications for engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA sponsorship history by role and location, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
Estimation Engineers often move between project sites, and each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA from DOL. Before accepting an offer involving multiple locations, ask your employer how they handle LCA coverage for field assignments to avoid unauthorized work status.
Review your O*NET profile before interviews
Employers and USCIS both scrutinize whether estimation duties require a specific degree. The O*NET occupation profile for cost estimators details the knowledge domains tied to this role, giving you precise language to connect your engineering background to the specialty occupation standard during interviews and in your offer letter.
Use the 60-day grace period strategically
If a project ends and your position is eliminated, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer. Start your search before that window opens, since your new employer must file a fresh I-129 petition and have it received by USCIS before you begin work.
H-1B Visa Estimation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Estimation Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Estimation Engineer roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the job title. Employers strengthen the petition by ensuring the job description specifies degree-level analytical and technical tasks such as cost modeling, quantity takeoff, and risk assessment, rather than purely clerical estimation work.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Estimation Engineers?
Engineering and construction firms, infrastructure consultancies, and large general contractors are the most active sponsors for Estimation Engineer roles. Rather than guessing, search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings for engineering positions. Filtering by city or role type helps you identify companies actively hiring in your target market.
How does the LCA process work for Estimation Engineers who travel between job sites?
DOL requires a separate certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite where you perform work for more than a brief period. If your role involves extended assignments at client sites or construction projects in different metro areas, your employer must file additional LCAs covering each location. Short-term placements under ten days may qualify for a roving worker exception, but confirm this with your employer before traveling.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch estimation firms?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you are maintaining valid status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. Your status period resets based on the approval of the new petition, up to the six-year cap.
What documentation supports a strong H-1B petition for an Estimation Engineer?
A strong petition includes a detailed job description linking each duty to degree-level knowledge, your academic transcripts and diploma showing a relevant engineering or construction management degree, and a certified LCA matching the worksite and wage level. If your degree is from outside the United States, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps USCIS confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree in the required field.