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Front End Developer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires applying engineering principles to web interfaces. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or port of entry. Mexican citizens need a U.S. consular appointment. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Get Access To All JobsCerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.
Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.
About The Role
As a senior front-end design engineer, you will be a key part of the world-class team designing and developing the next generations of the Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine (WSE). This role requires deep expertise in RTL design and integration, with a strong focus on delivering high-performance, power-efficient, and scalable solutions. You will collaborate closely with the design verification, physical design, software and system teams to bring innovative semiconductor architectures from concept to production, addressing the unique challenges of building WSE systems.
Responsibilities
- Drive all aspects of chip design, including Functional Specification, Micro-architecture, RTL development, Synthesis.
- Work closely with PD team members for design closure to meet PPA goals.
- Work closely with Design verification and DFT teams for achieving the best functional and test coverage.
- Work with software and system teams to understand opportunities to deliver optimal performance and feature set for the product.
- Debug silicon-level functional, timing, and power issues during bring up.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Can work in a hybrid work environment.
- 8+ years of experience in delivering complex, high performance high quality RTL designs.
- Experience with Front End Chip integration and third-party IP integration.
- Demonstrated experience in networking, high-performance computing, machine learning or related fields.
- Proven track record of multiple silicon success.
- Experience collaborating with external vendors.
- Networking stack experience including TCP/IP, RDMA and Ethernet.
- Knowledge of PCIe, CPU interfaces and Serdes technology.
- Working knowledge of scripting tools: Python, TCL.
Assets
- Experience with FPGA development toolchain, including Place and Route, Floor planning and Timing Analysis is a plus.
- Experience managing external ASIC vendor through product development cycle.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
The base salary range for this position is $250,000 to $300,000 annually. Actual compensation may include bonus and equity, and will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.
Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.
About The Role
As a senior front-end design engineer, you will be a key part of the world-class team designing and developing the next generations of the Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine (WSE). This role requires deep expertise in RTL design and integration, with a strong focus on delivering high-performance, power-efficient, and scalable solutions. You will collaborate closely with the design verification, physical design, software and system teams to bring innovative semiconductor architectures from concept to production, addressing the unique challenges of building WSE systems.
Responsibilities
- Drive all aspects of chip design, including Functional Specification, Micro-architecture, RTL development, Synthesis.
- Work closely with PD team members for design closure to meet PPA goals.
- Work closely with Design verification and DFT teams for achieving the best functional and test coverage.
- Work with software and system teams to understand opportunities to deliver optimal performance and feature set for the product.
- Debug silicon-level functional, timing, and power issues during bring up.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Can work in a hybrid work environment.
- 8+ years of experience in delivering complex, high performance high quality RTL designs.
- Experience with Front End Chip integration and third-party IP integration.
- Demonstrated experience in networking, high-performance computing, machine learning or related fields.
- Proven track record of multiple silicon success.
- Experience collaborating with external vendors.
- Networking stack experience including TCP/IP, RDMA and Ethernet.
- Knowledge of PCIe, CPU interfaces and Serdes technology.
- Working knowledge of scripting tools: Python, TCL.
Assets
- Experience with FPGA development toolchain, including Place and Route, Floor planning and Timing Analysis is a plus.
- Experience managing external ASIC vendor through product development cycle.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
The base salary range for this position is $250,000 to $300,000 annually. Actual compensation may include bonus and equity, and will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.
Why Join Cerebras
People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Front End Developer
Translate your portfolio into TN language
TN visa adjudicators assess whether your work fits the Computer Systems Analyst definition, not just your job title. Document projects where you analyzed system requirements and designed solutions, not just coded interfaces. Frame your portfolio around systems analysis outputs.
Target employers with dedicated immigration coordinators
Companies that file employment-based petitions regularly already know how to prepare a TN support letter. Ask during recruiter calls whether HR handles immigration in-house. Smaller shops often can't write the letter without external help, which delays your start date.
Verify your degree field before applying
TN approval for Front End Developer roles depends on a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. A degree in graphic design or fine arts rarely satisfies USCIS officers, even with years of front-end experience. Check the credential match before investing in applications.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers fast
Filtering for companies that actively sponsor TN visas saves weeks of cold outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces Front End Developer roles from employers already familiar with the TN process, so you're not educating HR from scratch during offer negotiations.
Request the support letter before your border appointment
Canadian applicants presenting at a port of entry need a detailed employer support letter outlining your role, duties, and how they meet the Computer Systems Analyst criteria. Get this letter finalized and reviewed before you book travel, not the day before.
Understand the Mexican consular timeline for TN filings
Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate, not at the border, which adds scheduling time. Build at least four to six weeks into your start-date negotiation to account for appointment availability and document preparation, especially at high-volume posts like Ciudad Juarez.
Front End Developer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Front End Developer role qualify for TN visa status?
Front End Developer positions qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst TN category when the role involves analyzing user and system requirements, designing interface architecture, and applying engineering principles. Job titles matter less than actual duties. Roles focused entirely on visual design with no systems analysis component are harder to support, so your employer's support letter needs to connect your day-to-day work to the USCIS definition.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Front End Developer roles?
TN is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens year-round with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians. H-1B visa requires registration in a lottery that accepts roughly one in four applicants, and if selected, employment can't begin until October 1. For a qualified Canadian Front End Developer, TN can be approved at the border the same day an offer is accepted, making it far more predictable than H-1B for securing a start date.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa as a Front End Developer?
Yes, but TN status is tied to a specific employer and role. When you change jobs, you need a new TN approval before starting with the new employer. Canadian citizens can obtain a new TN at a port of entry with an updated support letter from the new company. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. There's no portability provision like the one available under AC21 for H-1B holders.
Where can I find Front End Developer jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for TN-eligible roles and employers familiar with the sponsorship process. Searching there avoids the common problem of finding a strong role only to learn the employer won't support a TN letter. Focusing your search on companies with existing immigration infrastructure cuts the time between offer and start date significantly.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, duties, the business purpose of the role, your qualifications, and confirmation that your position meets the Computer Systems Analyst USMCA criteria. Canadian applicants also need proof of citizenship and their degree credentials. Mexican applicants submit these documents at the consulate along with a DS-160 form and visa fee payment.