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Hardware Engineer jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship don't require a lottery or USCIS petition filing. Singaporean nationals apply directly at the U.S. consulate under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, with an annual cap of 5,400 visas that has never come close to filling. Employers confirm the role meets specialty occupation standards before you apply.
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Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Hardware Engineering is an innovative and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We’re seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to a Hardware Engineering Lead.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Architect, specify, and configure high power chargers for Waymo depots
- Validate charger system requirements and specifications
- Design and execute validation tests to confirm charger performance and reliability
- Debug and triage charger failures from the field
- Evaluate and select new charger hardware architectures and technologies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years high power charging hardware experience - power module design, schematic capture, board layout, manufacturing, test/debug
- Delivered at least one project from prototype phase into mass production
- Experience with hardware validation cycles, debug and measurement methods
- Experience with lab bring-up, debug of complex electronic systems, and manufacturing testing processes
- Familiarity with:
- Electric vehicles and high power chargers
- Power electronics
- High voltage safety and lab testing
- Design for functional safety
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We prefer:
- 8+ years high power charging hardware experience
- Delivered multiple charger projects to mass production and/or large scales (>1000 chargers)
- Experience with integrated electronic systems design
- Familiarity with Python, Linux and C++
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to travel ~10% of the time to visit charging vendors and Waymo depots around the world
COMPENSATION
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Salary Range: $230,000—$284,000 USD
INTRODUCTION
Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver—The World's Most Experienced Driver™—to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.
Hardware Engineering is an innovative and collaborative group of electrical, mechanical, reliability, software and vehicle engineers. We design, build, and perfect the products which are the eyes and ears of Waymo's autonomous driving technology, and integrate those products into vehicle platforms. We’re seeking curious and talented teammates to keep us moving in the right direction.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to a Hardware Engineering Lead.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
- Architect, specify, and configure high power chargers for Waymo depots
- Validate charger system requirements and specifications
- Design and execute validation tests to confirm charger performance and reliability
- Debug and triage charger failures from the field
- Evaluate and select new charger hardware architectures and technologies
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You have:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years high power charging hardware experience - power module design, schematic capture, board layout, manufacturing, test/debug
- Delivered at least one project from prototype phase into mass production
- Experience with hardware validation cycles, debug and measurement methods
- Experience with lab bring-up, debug of complex electronic systems, and manufacturing testing processes
- Familiarity with:
- Electric vehicles and high power chargers
- Power electronics
- High voltage safety and lab testing
- Design for functional safety
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We prefer:
- 8+ years high power charging hardware experience
- Delivered multiple charger projects to mass production and/or large scales (>1000 chargers)
- Experience with integrated electronic systems design
- Familiarity with Python, Linux and C++
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Willing to travel ~10% of the time to visit charging vendors and Waymo depots around the world
COMPENSATION
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Salary Range: $230,000—$284,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Hardware Engineer
Verify your hardware role qualifies
H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a specific field of study. Cross-check your job title and duties against O*NET's Hardware Engineer profile to confirm the degree requirement is explicit, not just preferred, before approaching employers.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Hardware Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Singapore positions. Verified LCA history means the employer already understands the consular process and prevailing wage obligations.
Request the LCA before your interview
Your employer files the LCA with DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Ask hiring teams early whether their legal counsel has handled H-1B visa1 LCAs specifically, since some firms only know the standard H-1B USCIS pathway.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC wage levels
Run the offered salary through the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and work location before signing. DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage, and a Level I wage for a senior hardware role can trigger RFE-equivalent consular scrutiny.
Gather Singapore credential documents early
Consular officers routinely request transcripts, professional certifications, and employment letters to confirm specialty occupation. NUS, NTU, and SUTD degrees are generally recognized, but have English-language certified copies ready rather than digital records alone.
Clarify E-Verify enrollment with your employer
H-1B1 holders working at E-Verify-enrolled companies complete I-9 verification on their first day. Confirm your employer's enrollment status during the offer stage, since unenrolled employers in federal contractor roles face compliance issues that can delay your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hardware Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes, provided the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Roles where any technical degree satisfies the requirement regardless of field can draw consular scrutiny. The O*NET Hardware Engineer profile classifies this occupation at Job Zone 4, which supports the specialty occupation standard.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from H-1B for Hardware Engineers?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips both the USCIS petition and the annual lottery that H-1B requires. You apply directly at the U.S. consulate after your employer files a certified LCA with DOL. The 5,400 annual cap has never been exhausted, so timing your application around lottery season isn't a factor. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't confer dual intent, meaning you can't simultaneously pursue a green card without complications.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B1 Singapore visas for Hardware Engineers before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employer LCA filing history filtered specifically for H-1B1 Singapore positions, so you can identify companies that have already navigated the consular process for hardware roles. This matters because employers unfamiliar with H-1B1 sometimes default to H-1B sponsorship timelines or USCIS processes that don't apply, adding delays to your offer stage.
What documents does a Singaporean Hardware Engineer need for the consular interview?
You'll need your certified degree transcripts, a valid Singapore passport, the DS-160 confirmation, your employer's certified LCA, an offer letter specifying your role and salary, and any professional certifications relevant to hardware design or systems engineering. Consular officers may also request a technical job description that maps your duties to your degree field, so prepare that proactively with your employer.
Can a Hardware Engineer on H-1B1 Singapore switch employers without losing status?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA filed and certified by the incoming employer before you begin work. Unlike H-1B portability under AC21, H-1B1 doesn't carry automatic bridging protection during the new filing period. Plan a clean transition with your start date contingent on LCA certification rather than assuming continuity of authorization from day one.
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