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Frontend Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate.
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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 Frontend Engineer
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
TN visa approval for Frontend Engineer roles hinges on demonstrating that the position requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Prepare a credential summary showing how your computer science or engineering degree maps directly to the frontend engineering work you'll perform.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Employers with recent visa filings for software or engineering roles already understand visa sponsorship processes. Prioritize companies with this experience so your offer doesn't stall while HR learns the requirements from scratch.
Search TN-ready frontend roles through Migrate Mate
Not every Frontend Engineer posting is TN-eligible or employer-ready. Migrate Mate filters roles by TN visa compatibility so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is genuinely on the table, not buried in an HR approval chain.
Request a support letter that names the SOC code
Ask your employer to include the specific Standard Occupational Classification code for Software Developers or Computer Systems Analysts in the TN support letter. CBP officers use this to confirm the role fits an approved USMCA category, and ambiguity causes denials.
Prepare for the Canadian port-of-entry adjudication
Canadian citizens get their TN adjudicated by a CBP officer at the border, not through a pre-approved petition. Bring your degree transcripts, the employer support letter, and your offer letter in one organized packet so the officer can verify your case without back-and-forth.
Confirm your Mexican consulate appointment window early
Mexican citizens must schedule a consulate interview, and appointment availability at U.S. consulates in Mexico varies significantly by city and season. Confirm the appointment timeline with your employer before accepting an offer, since start-date commitments can conflict with consulate wait times.
Frontend Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Frontend Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field. CBP evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title. Roles that blend frontend work with broader software architecture or systems analysis map most cleanly to the Computer Systems Analyst USMCA category, which is one of the enumerated TN occupations.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Frontend Engineers compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with roughly a one-in-four chance of selection, then waiting until October 1 to begin work. For Frontend Engineers with a qualifying degree and a U.S. job offer, TN is typically the faster path by several months.
What documents does a Frontend Engineer need for a TN application?
You need a valid passport, an employer support letter describing the frontend engineering role and its degree requirements, and proof of your qualifying credential such as a degree transcript or diploma. Canadian citizens present these directly to a CBP officer at a land border or pre-clearance airport. Mexican citizens submit them at a U.S. consulate appointment as part of the nonimmigrant visa process.
Where can I find Frontend Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles under the TN visa. It surfaces Frontend Engineer positions where employers are already familiar with TN sponsorship requirements, which cuts down the time spent educating HR teams or discovering mid-process that a company won't support the visa category.
Can a Frontend Engineer on TN status change employers without losing status?
Yes, but you can't transfer a TN like an H-1B. Each new employer requires a fresh TN application. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with documentation from the new employer. Mexican citizens need a new consulate appointment. You should time the switch carefully so your existing TN remains valid while the new application is pending, since there is no formal portability protection.