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Data Analyst Lead roles attract H-1B visa, O-1 visa, and EB-2 NIW sponsorship from employers across tech, finance, and healthcare. Roles typically require a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, and most sponsoring employers file LCAs classifying the position as a specialty occupation. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsBuild the crawlers and AI search algorithm behind Rotto: millions of candidate profiles, thousands of career pages, every day.
- $130k to $160k USD
- Early employee equity
- NYC
- In person
- Full time
- Health insurance
- 20 days PTO
- Visa sponsorship
- Relocation
Stack: Crawling · Scraping · Python · Playwright · Postgres · Vectors · Proxies · Anti-bot
About Rotto
Rotto is an AI search engine for recruiting. A recruiter describes the hire in plain English, and a hybrid semantic and lexical retrieval engine parses the intent, embeds it, and ranks millions of candidate profiles in real time.
It is built by the same team behind Migrate Mate, the job board for international talent in the US, which earned our founders Forbes 30 Under 30. We are a team of seven. We've raised $3M and are now hiring to scale Rotto and launch new products.
We move very fast with basically zero bureaucracy. You will work directly with the founders (& engineering team) every day. We work five days a week, 10 to 11 hours a day, in person, and occasionally on Saturdays. This is an ASAP hire: we would like you to start within weeks of an offer.
What you will work on
- Scrapers that pull jobs from thousands of company career pages and job boards, every day.
- The Postgres search that ranks millions of candidate profiles from a plain-English prompt.
- The cloud infrastructure both run on, and the cost and latency of every request.
What we are looking for
We don't care about years of experience, education or pedigree. We just want you to be cracked at owning & scaling backend systems.
Must haves
- You have built and run web scrapers in production (ideally against job boards).
- You have scaled cloud infrastructure in production.
- You obsess over detail and are great at making tradeoffs, e.g. cutting latency without raising the cost of a search.
- You are AI native but not AI reliant: you use AI to move fast, and understand what it writes well enough to change it without AI.
Nice to haves
- Strong Python.
- Headless browsers (Playwright, Selenium or similar), proxies and anti-bot work.
- Tuning Postgres or vector search: indexes, query plans, pgvector.
- You have worked at a web scraping, data provider or job board company.
- You have worked at (or founded) an early-stage startup.
Is this you?
You'll thrive if
- You learn unusually fast and can be useful on an unknown topic within a day.
- Not knowing doesn't scare you, it excites you to learn.
- You are happy with little structure and manage yourself.
- You have a can-do attitude. You solve hard challenges without complaining.
- You communicate clearly and can explain the same idea to a customer and to a senior engineer.
- You push back on bad ideas, without questioning every decision.
Don't apply if
- You want a clear spec, a roadmap and a process to follow.
- You want to work remotely or hybrid.
- You want a 40-hour week. "Nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week" - Elon Musk
- You need a big team around you before you can ship.
Work Authorization
We sponsor visas and will relocate the right person to New York. U.S. citizens, people with work authorization and people who need sponsorship can all apply.
US Citizens · Green Card Holders · E-3 · F-1 OPT · H-1B (transfer only) · H-1B1 · J-1 · O-1 · TN
How hiring works
- Apply: Two minutes, below.
- Assessment: If you are a fit, we email you a technical assessment.
- Code review call: We go through your code together.
- Culture-fit interview: We want to get to know you as a person.
- In-person trial: Work with us in NYC. We'll cover costs. Based on your schedule.
- Offer: You could be starting at Rotto within weeks.
Applications close when we find the right fit.
Build the crawlers and AI search algorithm behind Rotto: millions of candidate profiles, thousands of career pages, every day.
- $130k to $160k USD
- Early employee equity
- NYC
- In person
- Full time
- Health insurance
- 20 days PTO
- Visa sponsorship
- Relocation
Stack: Crawling · Scraping · Python · Playwright · Postgres · Vectors · Proxies · Anti-bot
About Rotto
Rotto is an AI search engine for recruiting. A recruiter describes the hire in plain English, and a hybrid semantic and lexical retrieval engine parses the intent, embeds it, and ranks millions of candidate profiles in real time.
It is built by the same team behind Migrate Mate, the job board for international talent in the US, which earned our founders Forbes 30 Under 30. We are a team of seven. We've raised $3M and are now hiring to scale Rotto and launch new products.
We move very fast with basically zero bureaucracy. You will work directly with the founders (& engineering team) every day. We work five days a week, 10 to 11 hours a day, in person, and occasionally on Saturdays. This is an ASAP hire: we would like you to start within weeks of an offer.
What you will work on
- Scrapers that pull jobs from thousands of company career pages and job boards, every day.
- The Postgres search that ranks millions of candidate profiles from a plain-English prompt.
- The cloud infrastructure both run on, and the cost and latency of every request.
What we are looking for
We don't care about years of experience, education or pedigree. We just want you to be cracked at owning & scaling backend systems.
Must haves
- You have built and run web scrapers in production (ideally against job boards).
- You have scaled cloud infrastructure in production.
- You obsess over detail and are great at making tradeoffs, e.g. cutting latency without raising the cost of a search.
- You are AI native but not AI reliant: you use AI to move fast, and understand what it writes well enough to change it without AI.
Nice to haves
- Strong Python.
- Headless browsers (Playwright, Selenium or similar), proxies and anti-bot work.
- Tuning Postgres or vector search: indexes, query plans, pgvector.
- You have worked at a web scraping, data provider or job board company.
- You have worked at (or founded) an early-stage startup.
Is this you?
You'll thrive if
- You learn unusually fast and can be useful on an unknown topic within a day.
- Not knowing doesn't scare you, it excites you to learn.
- You are happy with little structure and manage yourself.
- You have a can-do attitude. You solve hard challenges without complaining.
- You communicate clearly and can explain the same idea to a customer and to a senior engineer.
- You push back on bad ideas, without questioning every decision.
Don't apply if
- You want a clear spec, a roadmap and a process to follow.
- You want to work remotely or hybrid.
- You want a 40-hour week. "Nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week" - Elon Musk
- You need a big team around you before you can ship.
Work Authorization
We sponsor visas and will relocate the right person to New York. U.S. citizens, people with work authorization and people who need sponsorship can all apply.
US Citizens · Green Card Holders · E-3 · F-1 OPT · H-1B (transfer only) · H-1B1 · J-1 · O-1 · TN
How hiring works
- Apply: Two minutes, below.
- Assessment: If you are a fit, we email you a technical assessment.
- Code review call: We go through your code together.
- Culture-fit interview: We want to get to know you as a person.
- In-person trial: Work with us in NYC. We'll cover costs. Based on your schedule.
- Offer: You could be starting at Rotto within weeks.
Applications close when we find the right fit.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Data Analyst Lead Jobs
Confirm your degree field matches the role
Data Analyst Lead positions typically require a degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field. A general business degree may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard, so verify alignment before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for data analyst roles in the past are far more likely to sponsor again. Employers with established immigration infrastructure process petitions faster and understand the requirements better.
Emphasize team leadership in your application
The lead designation matters for visa purposes. Demonstrating that you manage analysts, own methodology decisions, or report to senior data leadership strengthens the specialty occupation argument and justifies the seniority level in your petition.
Ask about H-1B cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Data Analyst Lead roles at these employers can be filed at any time of year without waiting for April registration.
Build a portfolio of measurable business impact
For O-1 or EB-2 NIW consideration, documented outcomes matter most. Quantify the business results your analyses produced, any tools or models you built, and any industry recognition you received. Specificity strengthens every petition type.
Clarify sponsorship willingness before final rounds
Many employers are willing to sponsor but do not advertise it. Raising the question professionally during the offer stage, after demonstrating strong fit, avoids late-stage surprises and gives HR time to engage their immigration counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Analyst Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts data analyst positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as statistics, computer science, or applied mathematics. The lead designation helps by signaling that the role requires advanced, specialized judgment rather than general analytical work. Employers should document the degree requirement explicitly in the job description.
Can I get sponsored for a Data Analyst Lead role if my degree is not in data science or statistics?
It depends on the degree field and how closely it relates to the role. Degrees in economics, engineering, or information systems have been accepted when the employer can show a direct connection to the work performed. A general business or liberal arts degree is harder to support. If your degree doesn't align cleanly, three years of progressive experience can substitute for one year of education under USCIS equivalency rules.
Which visa types are most common for Data Analyst Lead sponsorship?
H-1B visa is the most common path for employer-sponsored Data Analyst Lead roles, though it requires winning the annual lottery for most applicants. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and can be filed year-round. Candidates with a master's degree and national importance arguments can self-petition under EB-2 NIW. Those with documented recognition in the field may qualify for O-1A. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to see which visa types sponsoring employers support.
How strong are H-1B approval rates for Data Analyst Lead positions?
Approval rates for data analyst specialty occupation petitions have historically been strong, though USCIS has issued Requests for Evidence when employers use broad job titles or fail to document the specific degree requirement. Petitions filed by large tech, finance, and healthcare employers with established immigration programs tend to have the fewest complications. Including detailed position descriptions and internal job level documentation reduces RFE risk significantly.
Do Data Analyst Lead roles qualify for EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions?
They can, but the bar is meaningful. NIW requires showing that your work has national or substantial intrinsic merit, that it benefits the U.S. broadly, and that waiving the employer requirement serves the national interest. Data analysts working on public health datasets, economic research, or critical infrastructure have stronger NIW arguments than those in purely commercial roles. The lead seniority and any published research, proprietary models, or policy contributions significantly improve the case.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Data Analyst Lead jobs?
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.