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Technical Lead Manager roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field. No lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and the 5,400-visa annual cap has never been exhausted, giving Singaporean professionals a direct consulate path to U.S. tech leadership positions.
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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.
The Planner Reasoning Team builds technology that has an extremely broad impact across the Waymo organization and is the team most directly responsible for the Waymo Driver’s behavior. We have wide reaching impact into both onboard and off-board system architecture, paving the way for future-looking deep-learning-based explorations. As a Technical Lead, you'll have an impact on scaling our Waymo Driver's performance and maintaining and improving our excellent safety record as Waymo expands to more cities.
In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.
YOU WILL
- Work closely with leads and TLMs in the org to design and implement horizontal solutions to solve behavioral driving issues in new geos
- Build quantitative evaluation techniques to drive data driven development
- Work closely with partners in Mapping, Product, and the rest of the Onboard stack
YOU HAVE
- PhD, Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience manipulating and analyzing large datasets
- Experience with working and solving design problems that cut across multiple components. High quality API design with an eye towards eval and data driven techniques.
WE PREFER
- Experience in the autonomous driving domain, including areas like motion planning or perception
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in C++
- Evaluation experience, contributing to scalable eval workflows and building metrics for ML models
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $250,750—$318,600 USD
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.
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.
The Planner Reasoning Team builds technology that has an extremely broad impact across the Waymo organization and is the team most directly responsible for the Waymo Driver’s behavior. We have wide reaching impact into both onboard and off-board system architecture, paving the way for future-looking deep-learning-based explorations. As a Technical Lead, you'll have an impact on scaling our Waymo Driver's performance and maintaining and improving our excellent safety record as Waymo expands to more cities.
In this hybrid role, you will report to an Engineering Manager.
YOU WILL
- Work closely with leads and TLMs in the org to design and implement horizontal solutions to solve behavioral driving issues in new geos
- Build quantitative evaluation techniques to drive data driven development
- Work closely with partners in Mapping, Product, and the rest of the Onboard stack
YOU HAVE
- PhD, Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience manipulating and analyzing large datasets
- Experience with working and solving design problems that cut across multiple components. High quality API design with an eye towards eval and data driven techniques.
WE PREFER
- Experience in the autonomous driving domain, including areas like motion planning or perception
- Proficiency in SQL
- Proficiency in C++
- Evaluation experience, contributing to scalable eval workflows and building metrics for ML models
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $250,750—$318,600 USD
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Lead Manager
Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Technical Lead Manager positions must require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your target job code to confirm the education requirement before approaching employers, so you can speak to eligibility confidently.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for technical management roles. Prior LCA activity signals the employer already understands the H-1B1 Singapore process and won't treat your visa as a novel compliance burden.
Ask employers about concurrent H-1B1 and E-Verify enrollment
H-1B1 visa employers are required to participate in E-Verify. Confirm this during the offer stage, not after signing. An employer not yet enrolled faces a setup delay that can push your consulate appointment and start date back by weeks.
Align your credential documentation before the interview stage
The consulate requires proof that your degree field directly relates to the Technical Lead Manager role. Gather your transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation if your qualification was issued outside the U.S. before your first employer interview.
Negotiate your offer against the DOL prevailing wage floor
Your employer must certify on the LCA that your salary meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Run your offer through the OFLC Wage Search for your job code and metropolitan area to make sure the number clears the Level II or III threshold.
Plan your consulate appointment around Singapore embassy availability
H-1B1 Singapore applications are filed directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, not through USCIS. Appointment slots fluctuate, so once your employer's LCA is certified by DOL, book your interview slot immediately rather than waiting for the offer letter to be finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Lead Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science, engineering, or information systems. The role must genuinely require that specialized knowledge, not simply prefer it. Employers confirm this requirement when filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL, and the consulate officer reviews it at your interview.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for Technical Lead Manager roles?
The H-1B visa1 Singapore visa has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a 5,400 annual cap that has never filled, making it far more accessible for Singaporean professionals than the H-1B. The trade-off is that the H-1B1 doesn't allow dual intent, meaning you can't simultaneously pursue permanent residence while on H-1B1 status the way some H-1B holders do.
Where can I find Technical Lead Manager jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Technical Lead Manager roles filtered by employers with active H-1B1 and LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor Singaporean professionals rather than cold-approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the visa.
How long does the H-1B1 Singapore visa process take once I have a job offer?
DOL typically certifies the Labor Condition Application within seven business days. After certification, your employer prepares the offer documentation and you schedule your consulate interview at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. Most applicants move from LCA filing to visa stamp in four to eight weeks, depending on appointment availability and whether administrative processing is triggered.
Can I change employers after starting work on an H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, but unlike H-1B portability, the H-1B1 doesn't allow you to start working for a new employer the moment the new petition is filed. Your new employer must have a certified LCA and you'll generally need to obtain a new visa stamp before beginning work, which means planning your transition well in advance of your intended start date.
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