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Chief Technology Officer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's engineer and scientific technician categories when the position requires a qualifying degree and involves technology leadership. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry with employer documentation. Mexican citizens require consular processing. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Chef Robotics is accelerating the deployment of intelligent machines in the physical world, starting with food production — the sector facing the largest labor shortage in the U.S., with 1.14M unfilled jobs today and 3.1M projected by 2030. These roles can't be offshored, making robotics essential to keeping production onshore and strengthening America's manufacturing base. Our AI-powered robots automate food prep and assembly in commercial kitchens and food manufacturing, and have already produced over 110 million meals in production — generating the world's largest proprietary dataset for deformable food manipulation. Backed by investors including Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and built by a team from Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, Chef is rapidly scaling with multiple multi-year contracts and a mission to put an intelligent robot in every commercial kitchen.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Robots are transforming how the world makes food — and you'll be building the hands that do it. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Chef, you'll design and ship the mechatronic components that power our robotic systems, from clever end effectors to full manipulation systems. You'll own the full development lifecycle: rapid prototyping, lab testing, systems integration, and vendor coordination. If you want your mechanical designs deployed in commercial kitchens across the country, this is your role.
Responsibilities
- Design and build mechatronic components for automated control systems and robotics, with a strong focus on end effectors and manipulation systems
- Drive systems integration — taking individual components all the way to a full, functioning robotic system
- Work hands-on in our lab: prototype fast, test hard, and iterate until it ships
- Partner closely with software, electrical, and industrial design teams to build solutions that are both elegant and production-ready
- Source and coordinate with vendors to identify and procure the right materials for mechatronic system designs
- Build robust testing processes, conduct reliability studies, and evaluate the feasibility, cost, and performance of new mechatronic equipment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- You've shipped hardware to production — and you know what it really takes
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design or robotics
- Expert-level SolidWorks: CAD, CAM, solid modeling, surface modeling, and sheet metal
- Strong command of fabrication drawings, 2D drawings, and GD&T
- Experience owning the full product cycle — from first concept through production release and redesign
- Deep knowledge of FEA, risk analysis, solid mechanics, and heat and stress transfer simulation
Chef Robotics is solving one of the hardest problems in AI and robotics — and we ship. Our robots are in production today, generating real data that trains the next generation of food AI. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and built by a team from Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, we're scaling fast with multiple multi-year enterprise contracts. If you want to build physical AI with real-world deployments and real impact, Chef is the place.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Chef is an early-stage startup where equity is a major part of the compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to salary and early-stage equity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, flexible paid time off (PTO), catered lunch, and 401(k) matching.
INTRODUCTION
Chef Robotics is accelerating the deployment of intelligent machines in the physical world, starting with food production — the sector facing the largest labor shortage in the U.S., with 1.14M unfilled jobs today and 3.1M projected by 2030. These roles can't be offshored, making robotics essential to keeping production onshore and strengthening America's manufacturing base. Our AI-powered robots automate food prep and assembly in commercial kitchens and food manufacturing, and have already produced over 110 million meals in production — generating the world's largest proprietary dataset for deformable food manipulation. Backed by investors including Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and built by a team from Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, Chef is rapidly scaling with multiple multi-year contracts and a mission to put an intelligent robot in every commercial kitchen.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Robots are transforming how the world makes food — and you'll be building the hands that do it. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Chef, you'll design and ship the mechatronic components that power our robotic systems, from clever end effectors to full manipulation systems. You'll own the full development lifecycle: rapid prototyping, lab testing, systems integration, and vendor coordination. If you want your mechanical designs deployed in commercial kitchens across the country, this is your role.
Responsibilities
- Design and build mechatronic components for automated control systems and robotics, with a strong focus on end effectors and manipulation systems
- Drive systems integration — taking individual components all the way to a full, functioning robotic system
- Work hands-on in our lab: prototype fast, test hard, and iterate until it ships
- Partner closely with software, electrical, and industrial design teams to build solutions that are both elegant and production-ready
- Source and coordinate with vendors to identify and procure the right materials for mechatronic system designs
- Build robust testing processes, conduct reliability studies, and evaluate the feasibility, cost, and performance of new mechatronic equipment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- You've shipped hardware to production — and you know what it really takes
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design or robotics
- Expert-level SolidWorks: CAD, CAM, solid modeling, surface modeling, and sheet metal
- Strong command of fabrication drawings, 2D drawings, and GD&T
- Experience owning the full product cycle — from first concept through production release and redesign
- Deep knowledge of FEA, risk analysis, solid mechanics, and heat and stress transfer simulation
Chef Robotics is solving one of the hardest problems in AI and robotics — and we ship. Our robots are in production today, generating real data that trains the next generation of food AI. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures, and built by a team from Cruise, Zoox, Google, Tesla, and Amazon Robotics, we're scaling fast with multiple multi-year enterprise contracts. If you want to build physical AI with real-world deployments and real impact, Chef is the place.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Chef is an early-stage startup where equity is a major part of the compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to salary and early-stage equity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, flexible paid time off (PTO), catered lunch, and 401(k) matching.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Chief Technology Officer
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
CBP officers evaluate whether your degree field directly supports the CTO role. A computer science or engineering degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree paired with a CTO title triggers scrutiny, so prepare a support letter explaining the academic-to-role connection.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Technology companies experienced with visa sponsorship already have internal HR processes and legal counsel familiar with work visa documentation requirements. Ask recruiters directly whether the company has sponsored work visas for senior technical leadership roles in the past.
Negotiate who covers the filing before accepting
Canadian citizens handle TN visa admission at the port of entry, which shifts some cost responsibility. Clarify before signing whether the employer will cover attorney fees and any travel costs, since these terms vary significantly across companies and are negotiable at the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate to identify TN-sponsoring employers
Filtering job listings by TN visa sponsorship availability saves time when targeting CTO roles. Migrate Mate surfaces technology employers actively offering TN sponsorship so you can focus applications on companies already prepared to support the filing process.
Prepare your offer letter to satisfy CBP requirements
The offer letter must specify your job title, duties, required degree, and that the position is full-time permanent employment. Generic executive offer letters frequently lack the technical specificity CBP expects for a senior technology leadership role at the border.
Understand the Mexican consular processing timeline
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview, which adds weeks to the timeline compared to Canadian port-of-entry processing. Factor this into your start date negotiation, and confirm your employer can accommodate the processing window before you resign from your current position.
Chief Technology Officer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Technology Officer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but qualification depends on how the role is defined and your degree field. CBP evaluates whether the position requires specialized knowledge in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline. A CTO role framed around strategic business leadership rather than technical specialty may face more scrutiny than one centered on engineering architecture or systems oversight.
How does TN visa sponsorship for a CTO role compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can file year-round and start as soon as your documentation is approved, sometimes the same day at a port of entry. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery held once annually, with a typical wait of over a year if selected. For senior technology roles where you have a qualifying offer, TN is significantly faster to execute.
Can I search for CTO jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter technology leadership roles by TN visa sponsorship availability, which removes the step of approaching employers who aren't prepared to support the filing. Focusing on employers already familiar with TN requirements reduces the risk of an offer falling through due to unfamiliarity with the process.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for TN status at a CTO level?
Your employer must provide a detailed offer letter stating your job title, a description of duties tied to a qualifying professional category, your required credentials, and confirmation that the position is a full-time arrangement. For a CTO role, the duties section must emphasize technical and engineering responsibilities rather than general executive management to satisfy CBP's specialty occupation standard.
What happens to my TN status if the company is acquired or my role changes?
A significant change in employer, job duties, or position title can invalidate your existing TN status. If your company is acquired and your employment technically transfers to a new legal entity, you may need to reapply at a port of entry or consulate. A title change that moves you further from the technical specialty that supported your original TN approval should be reviewed before the change takes effect.