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Performance Engineers optimize application speed, scalability, and reliability under load, skills that map cleanly to H-1B specialty occupation requirements. Most roles fall under SOC codes tied to software development or systems engineering, making LCA filing and prevailing wage certification straightforward for experienced sponsors.
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JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.
Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.
5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Senior Systems Performance Engineer in our Syracuse, NY location.
Job Duties:
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Pre Deployment Activities: Conduct site surveys and CW testing to capture accurate RF, structural, and environmental details. Validate and refine iBwave designs based on real world constraints and customer discussions. Support design review, ensuring compliance with RF standards, coverage objectives, and product capabilities.
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Documentation & Engineering Coordination: Produce and maintain critical project documentation, including: Fiber Logical Diagrams, Rack Diagrams / Rack Elevations, Sector & PCI Mapping, CellHub Cascading Diagrams, As Built Designs. Ensure clear handoff of materials from survey through commissioning and closeout. Drive consistency and efficiency by developing engineering templates, standards, and workflows.
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Deployment & Commissioning Support: Provide construction and integration support to ensure systems are built and turned up according to design. Perform configuration reviews, parameter audits, and commissioning validation. Support FE/DET with on site or remote troubleshooting during installation and integration.
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Post Deployment Services: Conduct RF walk testing, throughput testing, and coverage validation after installation. Evaluate network KPIs to ensure performance meets expectations for reliability, coverage, and capacity. Perform troubleshooting and optimization to resolve performance gaps or design to field mismatches.
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Product, Process, and Cross Functional Feedback: Provide data driven performance feedback to PLM/PO for feature refinement, roadmap decisions, and design improvements. Collaborate with R&D and NPI on system behaviors identified during deployments or RF validation. Share best practices and participate in training/knowledge transfer sessions with FE, DET, and other engineering teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering plus three years of experience in the offered position or as an RF Engineer or Network Engineer with a telecommunications company or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering plus five years of progressive post-Bachelor’s experience in the offered position or as an RF Engineer or Network Engineer with a telecommunications company.
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All required experience must have included designing and integrating 4G and 5G radio networks based on RF theory and 3GPP standards, and LTE including VoLTE and RAN networks and frequency bands; understanding RF propagation, interface, intermodulation, frequency coordination, and cellular system design including link budgets; experience with 4G and 5G NR call flows with integration of protocols S1-MME, S1-U, and X2; knowledge of carrier aggression, DSS, single user and multiuser MIMO, higher order modulation on 4G and 5G technologies to improve network performance, capacity, and reliability; performing network planning, using coverage prediction tool iBwave, and conducting after-installation measurement using RF scanners; and using QXDM/QCAT, XCAL/XCAP, PCTEL seahawk, and TEMS/Actix.
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Position requires approximately 25% domestic travel for site visits. #LI-DNI
BENEFITS
At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.
At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
INTRODUCTION
JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.
Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.
5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Senior Systems Performance Engineer in our Syracuse, NY location.
Job Duties:
-
Pre Deployment Activities: Conduct site surveys and CW testing to capture accurate RF, structural, and environmental details. Validate and refine iBwave designs based on real world constraints and customer discussions. Support design review, ensuring compliance with RF standards, coverage objectives, and product capabilities.
-
Documentation & Engineering Coordination: Produce and maintain critical project documentation, including: Fiber Logical Diagrams, Rack Diagrams / Rack Elevations, Sector & PCI Mapping, CellHub Cascading Diagrams, As Built Designs. Ensure clear handoff of materials from survey through commissioning and closeout. Drive consistency and efficiency by developing engineering templates, standards, and workflows.
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Deployment & Commissioning Support: Provide construction and integration support to ensure systems are built and turned up according to design. Perform configuration reviews, parameter audits, and commissioning validation. Support FE/DET with on site or remote troubleshooting during installation and integration.
-
Post Deployment Services: Conduct RF walk testing, throughput testing, and coverage validation after installation. Evaluate network KPIs to ensure performance meets expectations for reliability, coverage, and capacity. Perform troubleshooting and optimization to resolve performance gaps or design to field mismatches.
-
Product, Process, and Cross Functional Feedback: Provide data driven performance feedback to PLM/PO for feature refinement, roadmap decisions, and design improvements. Collaborate with R&D and NPI on system behaviors identified during deployments or RF validation. Share best practices and participate in training/knowledge transfer sessions with FE, DET, and other engineering teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering plus three years of experience in the offered position or as an RF Engineer or Network Engineer with a telecommunications company or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering plus five years of progressive post-Bachelor’s experience in the offered position or as an RF Engineer or Network Engineer with a telecommunications company.
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All required experience must have included designing and integrating 4G and 5G radio networks based on RF theory and 3GPP standards, and LTE including VoLTE and RAN networks and frequency bands; understanding RF propagation, interface, intermodulation, frequency coordination, and cellular system design including link budgets; experience with 4G and 5G NR call flows with integration of protocols S1-MME, S1-U, and X2; knowledge of carrier aggression, DSS, single user and multiuser MIMO, higher order modulation on 4G and 5G technologies to improve network performance, capacity, and reliability; performing network planning, using coverage prediction tool iBwave, and conducting after-installation measurement using RF scanners; and using QXDM/QCAT, XCAL/XCAP, PCTEL seahawk, and TEMS/Actix.
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Position requires approximately 25% domestic travel for site visits. #LI-DNI
BENEFITS
At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.
At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Performance Engineer
Match your SOC code before applying
Performance Engineer roles get filed under different SOC codes depending on scope. Check the O*NET to confirm whether your work aligns with software developers, systems engineers, or a related classification before your employer files the LCA.
Target employers with load testing infrastructure
Companies running high-traffic platforms, SaaS products, or distributed systems sponsor H-1B Performance Engineers most consistently. Filter on Migrate Mate by LCA filing history to find employers who've sponsored this role before.
Verify your prevailing wage tier early
Run an OFLC Wage Search using your target SOC code and work location before negotiating an offer. Wage Level II or III is typical for mid-senior Performance Engineers, and your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified level.
Document tool-specific expertise on your resume
USCIS requires evidence that the role is a specialty occupation. Listing specific profilers, load testing frameworks, and observability platforms you've used strengthens the employer's petition by tying your degree field directly to the technical duties.
Clarify remote work terms before LCA filing
If you'll work remotely or across multiple offices, your employer must file a separate LCA or amend the existing one for each worksite. Confirm the work location structure with HR before the LCA is submitted to DOL to avoid costly amendments.
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Find Performance Engineer JobsPerformance Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Performance Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Performance Engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. Roles focused on load testing, capacity planning, and system profiling have a well-established filing history under software development and systems engineering SOC codes.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Performance Engineers?
Technology companies, financial services firms, and large e-commerce platforms hire Performance Engineers with H-1B sponsorship most frequently. These employers run high-traffic systems that require dedicated performance work year-round. You can search Migrate Mate to find companies with verified LCA filing history for this role type, filtered by location and industry.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Performance Engineer offers?
Your employer's offered salary must meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location, as certified by DOL on the LCA. Performance Engineers at mid-senior levels typically fall at Wage Level II or III. You can check the applicable wage floor using the OFLC Wage Search before you receive or evaluate a formal offer.
Can a Performance Engineer role support H-1B transfer to a new employer?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer files a fresh LCA and I-129 covering your specific Performance Engineer duties and worksite.
Does remote work create complications for H-1B Performance Engineers?
It can. If you work remotely from a location not listed on your original LCA, your employer may need to post a new LCA notice and update the filing with DOL before you begin work at that location. Full-time remote arrangements across multiple states require careful coordination with HR and your employer's immigration counsel to keep your status compliant.
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