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Senior Storage Engineer roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.
If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.
Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco or San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will focus on design, standards, and domain expertise
- Validation Design: Author comprehensive performance and correctness validation plans for new storage tiers.
- Standardization: Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and alerting/monitoring frameworks to scale operations.
- Security & Access: Own the access-control lifecycle for storage solutions, managing both vendor and customer permissions.
- Strategic Partnerships: Lead technical communications with vendors and act as a subject matter expert (SME) for customer success and complex account assistance.
- Leadership: Identify and act on signals for operational ownership; mentor junior engineers in specific storage sub-domains.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale multi-petabyte storage production environments
- A strong understanding of diverse storage solutions and their ecosystems:
- Familiarity with one or more storage solutions of the following vendors: Vast, Weka, DDN, NetApp, PureStorage, Dell, IBM, HPE
- File, Block, and Object storage types
- Storage Network Access Protocols such as NFS, SMB, and POSIX-compliant protocols.
- NVMEoverFabricStorage Transport Protocols: NVME/TCP, NVME/IB, or NVME/RoCE
- Storage performance via RDMA, GPUDirect Storage, parallel file systems
- Encryption, storage security, and multi-tenancy strategies
- Storage data-reduction, compression, and encryption
- Backup and data protection
- 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Kubernetes, including CSI and COSI drivers and CNI’s
- Deep understanding of storage performance
- Strong understanding of public cloud features (e.g., SDN, block storage, distributed file systems, identity management)
- Experience deploying, operating, and maintaining Software Defined Storage
- Have implemented either open-source or commercial monitoring solutions of storage and storage-adjacent solutions
SALARY RANGE INFORMATION
The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
ABOUT LAMBDA
- Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast
- Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove
- We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
- We offer generous cash & equity compensation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
A FINAL NOTE:
You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
INTRODUCTION
Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.
If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.
Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco or San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will focus on design, standards, and domain expertise
- Validation Design: Author comprehensive performance and correctness validation plans for new storage tiers.
- Standardization: Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and alerting/monitoring frameworks to scale operations.
- Security & Access: Own the access-control lifecycle for storage solutions, managing both vendor and customer permissions.
- Strategic Partnerships: Lead technical communications with vendors and act as a subject matter expert (SME) for customer success and complex account assistance.
- Leadership: Identify and act on signals for operational ownership; mentor junior engineers in specific storage sub-domains.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale multi-petabyte storage production environments
- A strong understanding of diverse storage solutions and their ecosystems:
- Familiarity with one or more storage solutions of the following vendors: Vast, Weka, DDN, NetApp, PureStorage, Dell, IBM, HPE
- File, Block, and Object storage types
- Storage Network Access Protocols such as NFS, SMB, and POSIX-compliant protocols.
- NVMEoverFabricStorage Transport Protocols: NVME/TCP, NVME/IB, or NVME/RoCE
- Storage performance via RDMA, GPUDirect Storage, parallel file systems
- Encryption, storage security, and multi-tenancy strategies
- Storage data-reduction, compression, and encryption
- Backup and data protection
- 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Kubernetes, including CSI and COSI drivers and CNI’s
- Deep understanding of storage performance
- Strong understanding of public cloud features (e.g., SDN, block storage, distributed file systems, identity management)
- Experience deploying, operating, and maintaining Software Defined Storage
- Have implemented either open-source or commercial monitoring solutions of storage and storage-adjacent solutions
SALARY RANGE INFORMATION
The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
ABOUT LAMBDA
- Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast
- Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove
- We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
- We offer generous cash & equity compensation
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
A FINAL NOTE:
You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Storage Engineer
Document your storage architecture credentials precisely
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to the role. Gather transcripts, certifications in NVMe, SAN, or cloud storage platforms, and project documentation that maps your technical specialization to the job description before applications go out.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Storage Engineer roles by employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're not relying on a company's word that they sponsor H-1B visas.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the employer's offered title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which wage level applies. Level I wages can trigger RFEs for senior-titled roles, so pushing for Level III or IV alignment protects your petition.
Identify cap-exempt employers for faster H-1B access
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file an H-1B petition any time without waiting for the annual lottery. Storage infrastructure roles exist at these organizations and skip the April registration bottleneck entirely.
Prepare a specialty occupation evidence packet proactively
USCIS increasingly issues RFEs for storage engineering roles when the connection between your degree and duties isn't explicit. Compile industry job postings, O*NET occupation data, and your employer's internal job description showing that a specialized degree is a minimum requirement, not a preference.
Negotiate premium processing into your offer timeline
Standard H-1B adjudication can take several months. Asking your employer to file with premium processing, which USCIS currently adjudicates within 15 business days, keeps your start date predictable and reduces the gap between offer acceptance and authorized work.
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Find Senior Storage Engineer JobsSenior Storage Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Storage Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies storage engineering as a specialty occupation because the position typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems. Your employer documents this in the H-1B petition by showing the role's complexity and the industry-standard degree requirement. O*NET occupation data for this job zone supports that classification.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Search Migrate Mate for Senior Storage Engineer positions filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history. Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications with DOL for this occupation code have a documented track record, which is more reliable than a recruiter's assurance that the company 'does sponsorship.'
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new storage engineering employer without losing status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not after it's approved, provided your original H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a fresh I-129 petition with USCIS, and your status continues uninterrupted during adjudication.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer's storage project is cancelled and my role changes significantly?
A material change in duties, location, or employer can trigger an amended H-1B petition requirement. If your role shifts from senior storage architecture to general IT support, USCIS may consider the original petition no longer valid. Your employer should file an amended I-129 before the change takes effect, and a new LCA may be required if the work location changes.
Does working on-site at a client location affect my H-1B as a storage engineer?
Third-party placement at a client site can complicate your H-1B if the client controls your day-to-day work, which USCIS treats as an indicator of an employer-employee relationship problem. Your petitioning employer must demonstrate it maintains supervisory control over your assignments. A correctly structured statement of work and LCA covering the client location are both required.
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