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Get Access To All JobsNVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for 30 years. It’s an outstanding legacy of innovation that’s motivated by extraordinary technology—and outstanding people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join our team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.
NVIDIA's AI Factories (e.g. data centers) host ground-breaking products across high-performance computing to machine learning applications for autonomous vehicles and healthcare. At the heart of our AI Factory is the ability to engineer mechanical and electrical designs in close coupling to NVIDIA's industry-leading GPU and DSX codesigns. We are seeking an AI Factory Controls and Monitoring Engineer to support control system deployments.
What you’ll be doing:
- Collaborate with product owners and technical leads to identify and collect requirements for our next-generation data centers.
- Support the global design standards for the data center controls and monitoring (DCCM) system, collaborating with internal teams to develop an execution strategy and life cycle management.
- Responsible for adapting control system reference designs and standards to AI Factory deployments.
- Key collaborator responsible for control system technical evaluation from site selection due diligence through site turnover to operations including: contractor selection, bid package development, MEP or equivalent experience and control system composition review, RFI response, submittal/as built reviews, and commissioning support.
- Provide technical support to DC operations controls engineers.
- Support IT to OT data integration enabling digital twins, agentic AI onboarding, coordinated leak detection and other applications.
- Support standardization in controls engineering quality approval, process control, product evaluation, vendor proposals, evaluate product reliability, automated testing and software.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to make modifications to control settings and alarm thresholds to manage the data center space.
What we need to see:
- Have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills will be critical for success: success depends on building rapport and credibility with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
- BS in Engineering, CS or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience with control system design, development and management on industrial or mission critical systems.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety, and IT Networking systems associated with critical environments.
- Understanding of OPC-UA, and Modbus (TCP & RTU) protocols and how to integrate using these protocols.
- Troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and experience driving root cause analysis to complex projects under pressure.
- Experience with equipment commissioning, testing, or related activities.
- Experience with startup and configuration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA workstations.
- Strong understanding of Sequence of Operations (SOO) for mechanical system control. Ability to create and iterate on SOOs.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Experience with MQTT communication protocol, higher level data strategies, and integration to IT systems.
- Strong understanding of data center commissioning including Level 1 through Integrated Systems Testing.
- Strong understanding of document control and change control processes.
- Working knowledge and experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), EPMS systems, Ignition SCADA software development and deployment, and programming languages: Python, PHP, SQL.
- Working knowledge of data center power and cooling solutions, including advanced systems such as liquid cooling.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 4, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
NVIDIA has been redefining computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for 30 years. It’s an outstanding legacy of innovation that’s motivated by extraordinary technology—and outstanding people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, encouraging environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join our team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.
NVIDIA's AI Factories (e.g. data centers) host ground-breaking products across high-performance computing to machine learning applications for autonomous vehicles and healthcare. At the heart of our AI Factory is the ability to engineer mechanical and electrical designs in close coupling to NVIDIA's industry-leading GPU and DSX codesigns. We are seeking an AI Factory Controls and Monitoring Engineer to support control system deployments.
What you’ll be doing:
- Collaborate with product owners and technical leads to identify and collect requirements for our next-generation data centers.
- Support the global design standards for the data center controls and monitoring (DCCM) system, collaborating with internal teams to develop an execution strategy and life cycle management.
- Responsible for adapting control system reference designs and standards to AI Factory deployments.
- Key collaborator responsible for control system technical evaluation from site selection due diligence through site turnover to operations including: contractor selection, bid package development, MEP or equivalent experience and control system composition review, RFI response, submittal/as built reviews, and commissioning support.
- Provide technical support to DC operations controls engineers.
- Support IT to OT data integration enabling digital twins, agentic AI onboarding, coordinated leak detection and other applications.
- Support standardization in controls engineering quality approval, process control, product evaluation, vendor proposals, evaluate product reliability, automated testing and software.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to make modifications to control settings and alarm thresholds to manage the data center space.
What we need to see:
- Have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills will be critical for success: success depends on building rapport and credibility with multiple stakeholders across the organization.
- BS in Engineering, CS or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience with control system design, development and management on industrial or mission critical systems.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, life safety, and IT Networking systems associated with critical environments.
- Understanding of OPC-UA, and Modbus (TCP & RTU) protocols and how to integrate using these protocols.
- Troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and experience driving root cause analysis to complex projects under pressure.
- Experience with equipment commissioning, testing, or related activities.
- Experience with startup and configuration of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA workstations.
- Strong understanding of Sequence of Operations (SOO) for mechanical system control. Ability to create and iterate on SOOs.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Experience with MQTT communication protocol, higher level data strategies, and integration to IT systems.
- Strong understanding of data center commissioning including Level 1 through Integrated Systems Testing.
- Strong understanding of document control and change control processes.
- Working knowledge and experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), EPMS systems, Ignition SCADA software development and deployment, and programming languages: Python, PHP, SQL.
- Working knowledge of data center power and cooling solutions, including advanced systems such as liquid cooling.
NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 4, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Deployment Engineer
Lead with infrastructure credentials, not just code
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on degree relevance, not job prestige. Highlight certifications like AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes alongside your degree to reinforce that the role demands specialized technical knowledge from day one.
Target companies with active DevOps or platform engineering teams
Larger engineering organizations with dedicated platform teams are far more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship processes. A company with three engineers handling all infrastructure is unlikely to navigate USCIS paperwork for the first time for you.
Frame your role around systems design, not task execution
Resumes that describe deployment engineers as 'running pipelines' raise specialty occupation questions. Descriptions emphasizing architecture decisions, reliability engineering, and cross-system integration align much more clearly with USCIS degree-required standards.
Clarify your degree field early in applications
If your degree is in information systems or a related field rather than computer science, address it proactively. A credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's in a technical discipline strengthens your petition before any officer questions it.
Verify the job posting requires a degree, not just prefers one
H-1B specialty occupation requires the employer to demonstrate a degree is a minimum requirement for the role. If a posting says 'bachelor's preferred,' that wording can undermine the petition. Look for postings specifying degree requirements explicitly.
Understand your visa timeline before accepting an offer
H-1B cap-subject petitions only have one annual filing window, with an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT or another status with an expiring clock, confirming your employer's timeline and willingness to use premium processing matters before you sign.
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Find Deployment Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a deployment engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, deployment engineering consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. The key is that the employer's job description must specify the degree as a minimum requirement, not merely preferred. Roles involving CI/CD architecture, cloud infrastructure design, or reliability engineering typically satisfy this threshold without difficulty.
Which visa types are most relevant for deployment engineers seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary path for most nationalities. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3, which has no lottery and significantly faster processing. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN status using the Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer category, often without a formal petition. O-1A is an option for deployment engineers with recognized industry contributions, though it requires substantial evidence. Browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate to see which visa types companies actively support.
What degree do I need for a deployment engineer H-1B petition?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related field is the standard baseline. Degrees in unrelated fields combined with extensive deployment-specific work experience can sometimes substitute under the three-for-one equivalency rule, but this requires a formal credential evaluation and carries more scrutiny. If your degree is from outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-member organization before your employer files.
Are deployment engineer H-1B petitions frequently approved?
Approval rates for software and infrastructure engineering roles have historically been high when the petition is well-documented and the degree-to-role connection is clear. USCIS has issued Requests for Evidence in cases where job duties were described too broadly or the degree field was ambiguous. Employers with experienced immigration counsel and a clear job description specifying degree requirements tend to have the strongest outcomes for this role category.
What should I look for in a sponsoring employer as a deployment engineer?
Look for companies that have sponsored H-1B or E-3 workers before, have a dedicated HR or legal team handling immigration, and operate in sectors with high deployment engineering demand such as cloud services, fintech, or enterprise SaaS. Startups under 50 employees rarely have the infrastructure to manage a first-time sponsorship smoothly. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, making it easier to focus your search on employers already set up to support the process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Deployment Engineer 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.
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