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Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, giving Canadian citizens a cap-free, lottery-free path to U.S. employment. Mexican nationals should confirm the annual TN allocation with their employer before filing. This senior-level role demands a degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related field.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design, to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Director, Development Engineering and is based in San Jose, CA.
This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.
In this role, you will own the E2E design and development of advanced systems for Bloom Energy’s current and next generation products.
The ideal candidate has a combination of hands-on experience, product design and leadership skills. They have experience in the automotive industry having delivered cars and trucks to the vehicle marketplace, or fuel cell experience is a plus but not required.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Prototype new designs requiring welding, machining, and other manufacturing methods
- Design and test components and fixtures
- Create and manage SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, assemblies, BOM management, ECNs, and work instructions
- Manage top level assemblies in a PDM system environment and communicate to supplier
- Communicates effectively with cross functional teams and within group
- Utilize engineering knowledge to provide solutions to challenging design problems to suppliers and engineering
- Ability to drive process development and improvement to manufacturability and incorporate lessons learned
- Ability to address capacity and design for manufacturing issues with suppliers and engineers
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- 4-7 years professional experience in related role
- Highly motivated and a self-starter
- Solid understanding of engineering principles
- Excellent Solidworks CAD & drafting knowledge
- Experience with revision control with a CAD vault tool
- Experience with ECN process (Agile)
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel overseas (up to 20%)
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
Salary Ranges:
$151,700.00 - $218,300.00
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design, to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Director, Development Engineering and is based in San Jose, CA.
This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.
In this role, you will own the E2E design and development of advanced systems for Bloom Energy’s current and next generation products.
The ideal candidate has a combination of hands-on experience, product design and leadership skills. They have experience in the automotive industry having delivered cars and trucks to the vehicle marketplace, or fuel cell experience is a plus but not required.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Prototype new designs requiring welding, machining, and other manufacturing methods
- Design and test components and fixtures
- Create and manage SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, assemblies, BOM management, ECNs, and work instructions
- Manage top level assemblies in a PDM system environment and communicate to supplier
- Communicates effectively with cross functional teams and within group
- Utilize engineering knowledge to provide solutions to challenging design problems to suppliers and engineering
- Ability to drive process development and improvement to manufacturability and incorporate lessons learned
- Ability to address capacity and design for manufacturing issues with suppliers and engineers
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- 4-7 years professional experience in related role
- Highly motivated and a self-starter
- Solid understanding of engineering principles
- Excellent Solidworks CAD & drafting knowledge
- Experience with revision control with a CAD vault tool
- Experience with ECN process (Agile)
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel overseas (up to 20%)
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
Salary Ranges:
$151,700.00 - $218,300.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer
Align your credentials to the right TN category
TN visa sponsorship for ML engineering flows through the Computer Systems Analyst classification. Your degree must be in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a directly related field. A management information systems degree requires extra documentation to close the gap.
Document your specialization in your offer letter
CBP officers assess TN eligibility at the border based almost entirely on your job offer letter. Ask your employer to describe your ML engineering duties specifically, referencing model development, infrastructure, and system design rather than generic software development language.
Target employers experienced with work visa sponsorship
Focus your search on companies with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. Large technology, fintech, and AI-native firms typically have in-house immigration counsel familiar with visa sponsorship processes, which reduces delays and documentation gaps when presenting your case at the U.S. port of entry or consulate.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring Sr Staff ML Engineers with TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces verified sponsoring companies so you spend time on roles with a real path forward, not listings that stall at the offer stage.
Prepare for CBP scrutiny at the Canadian border
Canadian citizens apply for TN status directly at a port of entry, skipping consular processing. Bring your degree transcripts, the certified job offer letter, and a brief one-page summary of your ML systems role. Officers unfamiliar with senior IC titles will rely on these documents.
Confirm Mexican TN allocation before accepting an offer
Mexico's annual TN allocation is capped, unlike Canada's. Before signing an offer, verify with your employer that the cap has not been reached for the fiscal year. USCIS processes Mexican TN petitions via Form I-129, so build in processing time before your start date.
Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, provided the role is classified under the Computer Systems Analyst TN category and your degree is in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a closely related field. The job offer letter must describe duties tied to ML system design and implementation. Generic software titles without that specificity can be challenged at the port of entry.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no I-129 petition wait for Canadians entering at a port of entry. H-1B visa requires surviving a randomized lottery before your employer can even file. For Sr Staff ML Engineers who qualify by nationality and degree, TN offers a faster, more predictable path to starting work in the U.S.
Where can I find employers offering TN visa sponsorship for ML engineering roles?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter for Sr Staff Machine Learning Engineer roles at employers with recent visa filings, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not be experienced with visa sponsorship. General job boards don't surface sponsorship details reliably enough for TN-specific searches.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Sr Staff ML Engineer?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. Canadians entering at the border will need a new job offer letter and must go through CBP again when changing employers. Mexican nationals require a new I-129 filing through USCIS. Your TN status doesn't automatically transfer, so coordinate your start date carefully to avoid gaps.
What happens if CBP denies my TN application at the border?
CBP can deny a TN application if the officer determines the role doesn't fit an approved USMCA category or your credentials don't clearly support the classification. You can reapply at the same or a different port of entry once you've corrected the documentation. Consult an immigration attorney to strengthen your offer letter and credential package before your next attempt.