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Platform Developer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, provided your work centers on designing, integrating, or maintaining software platforms rather than general IT support. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with same-day admission; Mexican citizens enter through a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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This role is not remote, but supports a site that is not yet announced. Candidates must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles.
Remote location: Georgia, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of utility electrical distribution systems in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in electrical infrastructure.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a professional engineering license or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, Alternative Transients Program (ATP)/Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), emergency power systems and their control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) tools.
- Experience working with data center equipment and environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems), with a strong understanding of start up/commissioning processes.
- Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural).
- Experience with medium voltage systems.
ABOUT THE JOB
Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department - cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements - even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.
With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).
As a Data Center Services Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the field-level implementation and operational support of Google’s rapidly expanding data centers. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and commissioning of Electrical distribution systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, swiftly, and with high quality. You will manage site-level electrical engineering issues, ensuring compliance with design standards and local regulations, supporting quality assurance, and providing technical guidance to vendor teams. You will be a strong communicator and collaborator who grows on construction sites and has experience with mechanical systems, ideally within mission-critical facilities, heavy industrial, oil and gas, or semiconductor industries.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $144000 - $209000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define data center system-level, product architecture, and Research and Development, while helping to develop operations and maintenance procedures for systems/processes.
- Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Ensure designs and installations meet requirements (e.g., predicted cooling, structural, operational concerns, etc.).
- Collaborate with Data Center Delivery and Engineering (DCDE) core teams to develop, implement, and manage the data center (DC) electrical designs at site starting from basis of design (BOD) to issued for construction (IFC) data center services documents for new DC projects build outs, infrastructure upgrades, and renovations.
- Oversee all site-level electrical system issues throughout the project execution phase, diagnose and resolve issues with cross-functional teams, uphold DC related electrical system design requirements and interface documents, and comply with the change control process.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
This role is not remote, but supports a site that is not yet announced. Candidates must be able to work onsite 5 days a week.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles.
Remote location: Georgia, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of utility electrical distribution systems in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
- Experience in electrical infrastructure.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business or other relevant field or a professional engineering license or a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
- Experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, Alternative Transients Program (ATP)/Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), emergency power systems and their control systems, power monitoring, and electrical protection.
- Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of high voltage substations, medium or low voltage electrical distribution systems, AC/DC systems, and associated power management or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) tools.
- Experience working with data center equipment and environments (e.g., switchgear, generators, transformers, controls, security monitoring systems, fire safety systems), with a strong understanding of start up/commissioning processes.
- Experience with cross-discipline teams (e.g., structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, architectural).
- Experience with medium voltage systems.
ABOUT THE JOB
Our thirst for technology is a part of everything we do. The Data Center Engineering team takes the physical design of our data centers into the future. Our lab mirrors a research and development department - cutting-edge strategies are born, tested and tested again. Along with a team of great minds, you take on complex topics like how we use power or how to run state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facilities. You're a visionary who optimizes for efficiencies and never stops seeking improvements - even small changes that can make a huge impact. You generate ideas, communicate recommendations to senior-level executives and drive implementation alongside facilities technicians.
With your technical expertise, you ensure compliance with codes and standards, develop infrastructure improvements and serve as an expert in your specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical).
As a Data Center Services Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the field-level implementation and operational support of Google’s rapidly expanding data centers. You will be responsible for overseeing the design, construction, and commissioning of Electrical distribution systems, ensuring projects are delivered safely, swiftly, and with high quality. You will manage site-level electrical engineering issues, ensuring compliance with design standards and local regulations, supporting quality assurance, and providing technical guidance to vendor teams. You will be a strong communicator and collaborator who grows on construction sites and has experience with mechanical systems, ideally within mission-critical facilities, heavy industrial, oil and gas, or semiconductor industries.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $144000 - $209000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Define data center system-level, product architecture, and Research and Development, while helping to develop operations and maintenance procedures for systems/processes.
- Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of data center equipment and facilities.
- Ensure designs and installations meet requirements (e.g., predicted cooling, structural, operational concerns, etc.).
- Collaborate with Data Center Delivery and Engineering (DCDE) core teams to develop, implement, and manage the data center (DC) electrical designs at site starting from basis of design (BOD) to issued for construction (IFC) data center services documents for new DC projects build outs, infrastructure upgrades, and renovations.
- Oversee all site-level electrical system issues throughout the project execution phase, diagnose and resolve issues with cross-functional teams, uphold DC related electrical system design requirements and interface documents, and comply with the change control process.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Platform Developer
Align your credentials to Computer Systems Analyst
TN visa approval for Platform Developer roles hinges on CBP classifying your position under Computer Systems Analyst. Your degree, job title, and offer letter must all point to systems analysis and integration work, not general software support or helpdesk functions.
Target employers with active platform engineering teams
Focus your search on companies building internal developer platforms, API ecosystems, or cloud infrastructure products. These teams routinely sponsor TN professionals because the work aligns cleanly with the Computer Systems Analyst classification CBP applies at entry.
Request a duties-specific offer letter before filing
Ask your hiring manager to describe your platform responsibilities in technical terms: system architecture, API integration, CI/CD pipeline ownership. A vague letter citing only job title and salary is the most common reason CBP questions TN admissibility at the port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-eligible roles
Search Migrate Mate to find Platform Developer jobs at employers with recent visa filings who understand work visa sponsorship processes. Filtering by TN-eligible roles saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting job postings that assume H-1B visa or don't address USMCA status at all.
Prepare for Mexican citizen consulate timelines
Mexican nationals must schedule a TN visa interview at a U.S. consulate, typically in Monterrey, Guadalajara, or Mexico City. Consular appointment wait times vary, so factor this into your start-date negotiation with your employer before signing an offer.
Clarify TN renewal timing with your employer before day one
TN status is granted in up to three-year increments with unlimited renewals, but each renewal requires a new employer letter and CBP or USCIS review. Confirm your employer understands this cycle and has an internal process for initiating renewals at least 60 days before expiration.
Platform Developer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Platform Developer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, if the role's core duties involve analyzing, designing, or integrating software platforms rather than general IT support. CBP evaluates TN petitions under the Computer Systems Analyst category. Your offer letter must describe platform-specific responsibilities, such as API architecture, system integration, or developer toolchain ownership, to withstand scrutiny at the port of entry or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Platform Developer roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the border, often the same day. H-1B requires surviving a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and waiting until October 1 of the fiscal year. For qualifying Canadian and Mexican Platform Developers, TN is a faster, more predictable path.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa as a Platform Developer?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. You cannot begin work with a new employer until CBP or USCIS approves a new TN petition tied to that employer's offer letter. Canadian citizens can file at a port of entry and receive same-day approval. Mexican citizens must obtain a new TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate before starting with the new employer.
Where can I find Platform Developer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Platform Developer roles specifically filtered for TN visa sponsorship, so you're not sifting through postings that assume H-1B status or offer no USMCA support. Searching there connects you with employers who have confirmed they can support Canadian and Mexican professionals through the TN process without a lottery or multi-year wait.
What does a Platform Developer's TN visa application need to include?
Your application package must include a qualifying offer letter describing platform-specific duties, proof of a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field, and your valid Canadian or Mexican passport. Canadian citizens present these directly to CBP at a port of entry. Mexican citizens submit them as part of a consular visa interview and receive a TN visa stamp before travel.