H-1B Visa Technical Fellow Jobs
Technical Fellow jobs sit at the peak of an engineering or research career, and they qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require an advanced degree in a directly related technical field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this level typically designate the role at a senior SOC code, which affects prevailing wage tier and LCA scope.
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INTRODUCTION
As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.
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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Machine Learning Engineering Technical Fellow at Indeed, your technical leadership will play an integral role in accelerating improvements to our Trust & Safety models and infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with smart, caring, and inclusive co-workers, including Product Managers, Software Engineers, Operations Analysts, and, of course, your fellow MLEs. You'll be working to develop new solutions to protect our users from fraud and scams, bots, and other security threats. If you love learning about a variety of different machine learning systems, identifying areas for improvement, and managing across teams to deliver on your vision, then this is a great role for you.
With tens of millions of daily users, you'll observe the impact of your work every day. So if you're a machine learning engineer who is passionate about driving innovation that helps people get jobs, we want you to apply!
You will be able to work from anywhere within the United States for this role.
Responsibilities
- Identify, architect, and drive innovative machine learning solutions across the Indeed platform spanning multiple teams and organizations
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to clarify requirements and plan large-scale initiatives
- Partner with senior leadership to develop and influence long-term technical strategy
- Guide and influence people at all levels of the company in delivering significant initiatives
- Mentor and support the growth of machine learning engineers and emerging engineering leaders
- Propose and oversee initiatives that improve the efficiency and productivity of the machine learning organization
- Contribute hands-on when needed by diving into code and sharing machine learning engineering best practices across the organization
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field and a minimum of 15 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience; or a PhD with 8 years experience
- Experience working within large-scale data ecosystems and distributed computing environments (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Presto, Athena, or other relational/NoSQL databases)
- Experience guiding through influence and delivering predictable results in complex organizations
- Proven ability to translate product direction into machine learning architecture and strategy in a Trust & Safety domain
- Effective and inclusive verbal and written communication to a variety of different audiences
- Experience coding in Java, C, C++, or Go in backend development; Tensorflow, PyTorch, Sagemaker, or equivalent ML Platforms for model development; and Python or R for data analytics
- Experience with SQL Databases such as Presto, AWS Athena, Postgres, BigQuery, or equivalent
SALARY RANGE TRANSPARENCY
- Tier 1 - United States of America $227,000 - 341,000 USD per year
- Tier 2 - United States of America $253,000 - 379,000 USD per year
- Tier 3 - United States of America $278,000 - 416,000 USD per year
- Tier 4 - United States of America N/A
- Tier 5 - United States of America $316,000 - 474,000 USD per year
SALARY RANGE DISCLAIMER
The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site, and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.
BENEFITS - HEALTH, WORK/LIFE HARMONY, & WELLBEING
We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.
Indeed provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please visit our careers page. If you are requesting accommodation for an interview, please reach out at least one week in advance of your interview.
For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page.
INCLUSION & BELONGING
Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.
We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.
Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.
INDEED’S EMPLOYEE RECRUITING PRIVACY POLICY
Like other employers Indeed uses our own technologies to help us find and attract top talent from around the world. In addition to our site’s user and privacy policy, we also want to make you aware of our recruitment specific privacy policy.
AGENCY DISCLAIMER
Indeed does not pay placement fees for unsolicited resumes or referrals from non-candidates, including search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies (each individually, an "Agency"), subject to local laws. An Agency seeking a placement fee must obtain advance written approval from Indeed's internal Talent Acquisition team and execute a fee agreement with Indeed for each job opening before making a referral or submitting a resume for that opening.
AI NOTICE
Indeed is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout our hiring process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this position by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
Unless otherwise notified, Indeed does not use AI constituting an AEDT or an ADMT as those tools are defined in applicable laws.
The deadline to apply to this position is 10/31/2026. Job postings may be extended at the hiring team’s discretion based on applicant volume.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Align your credentials to the right SOC code
Technical Fellow roles are filed under varying SOC codes depending on your discipline. Pull the O*NET profile for your specialization and confirm your degree and published work map directly to that code before you apply, since USCIS scrutinizes credential alignment at this seniority level.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Technical Fellow positions often land at DOL wage Level III or IV. Run your SOC code and worksite location through the OFLC Wage Search to know your floor before you enter compensation discussions, so your offer doesn't create a correctable LCA problem after filing.
Target companies with dedicated research or engineering tracks
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for senior technical roles. Companies that have filed for Distinguished Engineer or Principal Researcher titles have already built the internal sponsorship infrastructure needed for a Technical Fellow designation.
Get your publication record into reviewable shape early
USCIS adjudicators evaluating Technical Fellow petitions look for evidence of field contribution. Compile a CV that foregrounds patents, peer-reviewed publications, and standards-body participation before you reach the offer stage, since your employer's attorney will need this for the I-129 specialty occupation argument.
Confirm each worksite appears on its own certified LCA
If your Technical Fellow role involves multiple office locations or research sites, each must be covered by a separately certified LCA. Raise this with the employer's HR team at the offer stage so the DOL filings are scoped correctly before your I-129 petition is submitted.
Plan your timeline around the 3-year initial period
H-1B status is granted for up to three years initially and can be extended to a six-year maximum under standard rules. At the Technical Fellow level, employers often begin PERM or alternative green card filings early to avoid a gap, so ask about the company's immigration roadmap before you accept.
H-1B Visa Technical Fellow: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Fellow role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Technical Fellow positions require at least a bachelor's degree, and typically a master's or doctorate, in a directly related engineering, computer science, or scientific field. That degree requirement is the defining criterion for specialty occupation status under USCIS rules. Employers document this in the I-129 by tying the role's duties explicitly to the academic discipline.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Fellow positions?
Sponsoring employers are concentrated in semiconductor, cloud infrastructure, defense research, pharmaceutical R&D, and enterprise software. These companies have established internal immigration teams and recurring LCA filing history for senior individual-contributor tracks. Browse verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate to see which organizations have active filings at the Technical Fellow or equivalent seniority level.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement work for a Technical Fellow?
DOL assigns prevailing wages by SOC code and worksite location, categorized into four levels. Technical Fellow duties almost always land at Level III or Level IV, which represent experienced and fully competent workers at the top of the salary distribution. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, and the OFLC Wage Search lets you verify the exact threshold for your location before negotiations begin.
Can my H-1B transfer to a new employer if I move from one company's Technical Fellow program to another?
Yes, H-1B portability lets you start work with a new employer once they file an I-129 transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you're currently in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA covering your new worksite and job duties before submitting the petition, since the previous LCA does not transfer.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates the Technical Fellow designation or restructures the role?
A material change to your job duties, SOC code, worksite, or compensation requires an amended I-129 petition and a new certified LCA before the change takes effect. If the restructured role no longer meets specialty occupation requirements, your employer must notify USCIS. You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsoring employer or change status.