H-1B Visa Solutions Architect Manager Jobs
Solutions Architect Manager roles sit at the intersection of technical leadership and business strategy, which makes them strong H-1B visa candidates when the job description requires a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. Most openings are at large tech, consulting, and cloud infrastructure employers with established H-1B filing histories and in-house immigration teams.
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Salary:
$60,000.00 - $82,500.00
Location:
Austin, TX
You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervises employees involved in a variety of production and/or operation functions such as assembly, inspection, test, and/or final test which is related to the manufacturing of the company's capital equipment and systems (electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or components, subassemblies and subsystems).
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Sets up daily team priorities, develops work schedules and assigns tasks. Responsible for developing and executing action plans and utilizing Shift Handoffs and designated operations reviews.
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Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, safety, etc.). Participates in development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.
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Coordinates efforts of service and/or customer groups to solicit resources tools, supplies, materials or services to meet production schedules.
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Responsible for eliminating safety incidents, improving equipment efficiency, and developing leadership capability and morale on a production line.
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Assists in training and career development; manages the performance management process. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.
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May participate in the development of the budget to include forecasting manpower requirements and overhead expenditures.
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Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.
Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding and application of guidelines, procedures and processes in own job family
Business Expertise
- Applies understanding of how own team is impacted by upstream work of other teams
Leadership
- Supervises day-to-day work and participates in the coaching and development of employees
Problem Solving
- Uses judgment based on practice and precedent to resolve issues related to production schedules and daily priorities
Impact
- Impacts the quality and timeliness of team’s results and its contribution to team or department goals
Interpersonal Skills
- Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether your degree field directly relates to the job. For Solutions Architect Manager roles, degrees in computer science, information systems, or engineering typically satisfy the requirement. A business degree alone rarely does.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, so they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery risk. Solutions Architect Manager roles exist at these organizations, particularly in higher education IT and federally funded research labs.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Solutions Architect Manager openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This tells you which companies have actually sponsored roles at this level, not just which ones claim to be open to it.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting DOL's prevailing wage for your job title and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 15-1299 before you negotiate, so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Request premium processing at offer stage
Solutions Architect Manager hires often involve compressed onboarding timelines. Ask your employer to file with premium processing, which brings USCIS adjudication to 15 business days. Raise this during offer negotiation, not after you've already signed.
Document your managerial scope precisely
H-1B petitions for manager-level roles face closer scrutiny when the title suggests general oversight rather than specialized work. Your support letter should detail the technical decisions you own, the architecture frameworks you govern, and why the role requires your specific degree field.
H-1B Visa Solutions Architect Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solutions Architect Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific, related field. A Solutions Architect Manager focused on cloud architecture or enterprise systems design typically qualifies. A generalist management role with loosely defined technical duties may not. The job description and support letter need to make the degree requirement explicit and specific.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Solutions Architect Manager positions?
Large cloud providers, systems integrators, enterprise software companies, and consulting firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role level. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which specific employers have filed at this title and salary band. Migrate Mate surfaces that data directly, so you can target companies with a verified sponsorship history rather than guessing from job postings.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer for a Solutions Architect Manager role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B was previously approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA specific to the Solutions Architect Manager role and their location's prevailing wage.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search at this level?
If your target employer is a for-profit company subject to the annual cap, your petition enters the lottery in March for an October 1 start date. The selection rate has been around 25 percent in recent years. To reduce lottery dependency, prioritize cap-exempt employers and companies large enough to have a bench of H-1B transfer candidates, which signals they're experienced sponsors who plan around this constraint.
What should I expect from the LCA process for a Solutions Architect Manager role?
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the H-1B petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your job title and work location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect similarly employed workers. DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days. The LCA is employer-initiated, but you should verify the certified wage matches your offer letter.