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California is the top state for Green Card sponsorship in the U.S., driven by its concentration of technology employers in Silicon Valley, life sciences firms in San Diego and the Bay Area, and entertainment and media companies in Los Angeles. Sponsored roles span engineering, healthcare, finance, and research across every major metro.
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About the team
The ads system at TikTok operates on a massive scale and serves millions of advertisers, clients and influencers across the world. The quality of the ads system highly depends on the ability to handle massive data, and machine learning is widely used to improve the quality of our ads. The USDS Ads Infra team is responsible for building highly efficient, scalable infrastructure to support Ads machine learning, ranking and big data systems. We are seeking innovative Software Engineers to join our team. You will drive key technical projects and play a pivotal role in elevating our engineering capabilities.
- Drive projects committed to building and operating innovative big data computing frameworks and storage systems to empower large-scale Ads serving and machine learning systems.
- Communicate cross-functionally across various teams, organizations and internal and external stakeholders to drive engineering efforts.
- Drive the innovation efforts, and bring in new ideas and technologies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or above, major in computer science or related technical disciplines.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in big data processing and storage frameworks, e.g. Hadoop, Flink, Spark, Kafka, Hive, HBase, Redis, RocksDB, etc.
- Strong Computer Science fundamentals (coding, algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way;
- Effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Experience in Ads domain.
- Experience with building large-scale ranking and machine learning infrastructure.
- Experience of Peta Byte level data processing.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187040 - $438000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Responsibilities
About the team
The ads system at TikTok operates on a massive scale and serves millions of advertisers, clients and influencers across the world. The quality of the ads system highly depends on the ability to handle massive data, and machine learning is widely used to improve the quality of our ads. The USDS Ads Infra team is responsible for building highly efficient, scalable infrastructure to support Ads machine learning, ranking and big data systems. We are seeking innovative Software Engineers to join our team. You will drive key technical projects and play a pivotal role in elevating our engineering capabilities.
- Drive projects committed to building and operating innovative big data computing frameworks and storage systems to empower large-scale Ads serving and machine learning systems.
- Communicate cross-functionally across various teams, organizations and internal and external stakeholders to drive engineering efforts.
- Drive the innovation efforts, and bring in new ideas and technologies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s):
- Bachelor's degree or above, major in computer science or related technical disciplines.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in big data processing and storage frameworks, e.g. Hadoop, Flink, Spark, Kafka, Hive, HBase, Redis, RocksDB, etc.
- Strong Computer Science fundamentals (coding, algorithms, data structures, software design) and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think critically and to formulate solutions to problems in a clear and concise way;
- Effective communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
Preferred Qualification(s):
- Experience in Ads domain.
- Experience with building large-scale ranking and machine learning infrastructure.
- Experience of Peta Byte level data processing.
About USDS
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $187040 - $438000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in California
Target employers with established PERM track records
California has thousands of employers who file PERM labor certifications annually. Focus your search on companies with consistent sponsorship histories in your field rather than applying broadly. DOL OFLC disclosure data lets you verify which employers have filed for roles like yours.
Understand which visa category applies to your background
Green Card sponsorship in California spans EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories. Your eligibility depends on your education, work experience, and role level. Knowing your category before applying helps you target employers whose sponsorship programs match your situation.
Focus on industries with the highest PERM filing volume
Technology, healthcare, and life sciences employers in California file more PERM applications than any other sectors. Engineering, software development, and clinical roles see consistent sponsorship activity. Aligning your job search to these industries improves your odds significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsorship opportunities
When searching for Green Card sponsorship roles in California, Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa type so you see only employers actively sponsoring. Browsing by state and industry helps you narrow your search to roles that match your background and location preference.
Prioritize large employers and research institutions
California's largest technology companies, university systems, and hospital networks have in-house immigration legal teams and defined Green Card pathways. These employers process sponsorship at scale and are generally more experienced with PERM filings than smaller firms.
Factor in priority date backlogs before accepting an offer
Indian and Chinese nationals face significant wait times in the EB-2 and EB-3 preference categories, sometimes spanning decades. Before committing to a sponsorship offer in California, understand your priority date situation and ask prospective employers about their experience managing long-wait cases.
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Which industries in California sponsor the most Green Cards?
Technology is by far the largest sponsoring industry in California, with companies across the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley filing thousands of PERM applications annually for software engineers, data scientists, and product managers. Healthcare and life sciences rank second, particularly in San Diego and the Bay Area, followed by finance, higher education, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Which cities in California have the most Green Card sponsorship jobs?
San Jose, San Francisco, and the broader Bay Area account for the largest share of Green Card sponsorship activity in California due to the density of technology and biotech employers. Los Angeles follows, driven by media, entertainment, and professional services. San Diego is the third major hub, concentrated in life sciences, defense, and healthcare.
What types of roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in California?
Roles that require a specific bachelor's degree or higher are the most commonly sponsored under the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories. In California, this includes software engineers, electrical engineers, data scientists, biomedical researchers, physicians, financial analysts, and university faculty. The position must demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available, which is established through the PERM labor certification process.
How do I find Green Card sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter jobs by visa type and state so you see only California employers actively sponsoring Green Cards. Beyond job boards, you can cross-reference DOL OFLC disclosure data to identify companies with consistent PERM filing histories in your occupation and target those employers directly in your outreach.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.