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SRE Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations category, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for SRE positions must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.
THE ROLE:
AMD is looking for a specialized senior software engineer who is passionate about improving developer experience and releasing quality builds. Our software is open-source first and customers consume our software stack alongside a host of open source frameworks that are leveraged to deliver inference and training workloads at scale. Currently, there's a tremendous amount of work to shift AMD to a true open-source, shift-left, development culture. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology. You will also be involved in SRE activities and lead a small team of engineers in this area.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins to ensure smooth and reliable software delivery
- Contribute to major components of our CI platforms while leading independent projects within CI
- Involve in design and reviews for build architectures, shift-left activities and improving developer feedback loops
- Lead SRE activities with a group of individuals
- Work with stakeholders across many component teams to help modernize their developer workflows
- Contribute to streamlining release packaging activities
- Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
- Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
- Develop code in IaC, python and bash for automation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 9+ years of experience
- Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design, version control best practices, and build systems
- Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating system development
- Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
BENEFITS:
AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
INTRODUCTION
WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING
At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career.
THE ROLE:
AMD is looking for a specialized senior software engineer who is passionate about improving developer experience and releasing quality builds. Our software is open-source first and customers consume our software stack alongside a host of open source frameworks that are leveraged to deliver inference and training workloads at scale. Currently, there's a tremendous amount of work to shift AMD to a true open-source, shift-left, development culture. You will be a member of a core team of incredibly talented industry specialists and will work with the very latest hardware and software technology. You will also be involved in SRE activities and lead a small team of engineers in this area.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins to ensure smooth and reliable software delivery
- Contribute to major components of our CI platforms while leading independent projects within CI
- Involve in design and reviews for build architectures, shift-left activities and improving developer feedback loops
- Lead SRE activities with a group of individuals
- Work with stakeholders across many component teams to help modernize their developer workflows
- Contribute to streamlining release packaging activities
- Debugging/fix existing issues and research alternative, more efficient ways to accomplish the same work
- Develop technical relationships with peers and partners
- Develop code in IaC, python and bash for automation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 9+ years of experience
- Ability to write high quality code with a keen attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design, version control best practices, and build systems
- Experience with modern concurrent programming and threading APIs
- Experience with Windows and Linux operating system development
- Experience with software development processes and tools such as debuggers, source code control systems (GitHub) and profilers is a plus
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
BENEFITS:
AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Align your resume to LCA job codes
SRE roles get filed under DOL occupation codes like Software Developers or Computer Occupations. Match your resume's language to the SOC code your target employer uses, so your credentials map cleanly to the LCA they'll file.
Verify your degree satisfies specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the SRE role. A computer science or software engineering degree is the cleanest path. Related fields like electrical engineering or information systems can qualify if your coursework covers systems reliability concepts.
Search for employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter SRE roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history, so you're applying to companies that have already cleared the DOL filing process rather than employers figuring it out for the first time.
Clarify infrastructure ownership before accepting offers
SRE roles at staffing vendors or consulting firms often place you at a client site, which creates a secondary employer relationship USCIS scrutinizes heavily. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether the petitioning employer controls your day-to-day work assignments.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive transitions
If you're changing employers within your 60-day grace period, standard H-1B processing timelines can push past your authorized stay. Ask your new employer to file with USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
Document on-call and incident-response work for RFEs
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether SRE duties are truly specialty occupation. Detailed offer letters listing reliability engineering responsibilities, SLO ownership, and incident command work strengthen your petition against that challenge.
H-1B Visa Sre Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an SRE Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. SRE Engineer positions fall under USCIS's computer occupations category and consistently meet the specialty occupation standard when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for this occupation lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education, which supports the specialty occupation argument in most petitions.
How do I find SRE Engineer employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate for SRE Engineer roles filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history. Employers with active Labor Condition Application filings on record have already demonstrated willingness and ability to sponsor. Targeting these companies shortens your job search significantly compared to approaching employers who have never filed an H-1B petition before.
What wage level should my H-1B petition list for an SRE Engineer role?
Your employer must certify a prevailing wage at or above the DOL wage level that matches your experience and job duties. SRE roles with significant autonomy, on-call ownership, and cross-functional responsibilities often warrant Level III or Level IV wages. You can check applicable wage floors by SOC code and location using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new SRE employer mid-year without losing status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition, even before USCIS approves it. Your previous employer's approved H-1B is what enables the transfer, so you don't need to wait for a new cap selection. The 60-day grace period after leaving your prior job gives you a window to initiate this process.
Does working as a contractor or through a staffing agency affect my H-1B as an SRE?
It can complicate your petition. USCIS applies an end-client relationship test to SRE roles placed at client sites, requiring the petitioning employer to demonstrate it controls your work. Itinerary letters, master service agreements, and statements of work that show employer control over your reliability engineering duties are typically required. Direct-hire SRE roles avoid this scrutiny entirely.