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Data Engineer (Digital Solutions)
Continental Automotive Systems INC · 🇺🇸 Lousado, Braga, PT
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Continental Automotive Systems INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr Systems Engineer - Kbgfjg241952-3” (Mechanical Engineers) in MI: $131k–$131k, median $131k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Continental Automotive Systems INC
The US Department of Labor certified 1 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Nov 2025) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 17 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Continental’s Data & Customer Solutions Competence Center develops innovative digital products that support both our customers and internal teams, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Our Digital Solutions IT team is searching for a talented Data Engineer to oversee and enhance our data services. As a Data Engineer, you will work in a SCRUM team closely with the backend developers, solutions architects and UI/App developers to build and enhance our existing and future digital services within Continental Tires. Main responsibilities: • Support and maintain cloud-based data platforms, pipelines, and streaming solutions; • Develop and enhance batch and real-time data pipelines: • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data and platform issues; • Support CI/CD, deployment, and automation processes; • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and deliver data requirements; • Contribute to data models, Lakehouse structures, and data quality improvements; • Apply engineering best practices through testing, code reviews, and documentation; • Work with internal and external teams to deliver scalable data solutions; • Ensure data reliability, performance, and availability across platforms; • Stay current with cloud, data, and streaming technologies and contribute to continuous improvement. • University degree in Computer Science, IT, or related studies; • +3 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or data warehousing. • Experience with Java and SQL; • Knowledge of PostgreSQL is an advantage; • Understanding of data integration and processing of data from multiple source systems; • Familiarity with data streaming technologies such as Kafka and Apache Flink; • Exposure to modern data lake technologies (e.g., Apache Iceberg) is a plus; • Knowledge of HBase, Spark, or Hive is a plus; • Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and tools such as Jenkins; • Experience working in Agile/SCRUM teams; • Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills; • Proficient English skills (written and spoken). Our offer: • Integration in a challenging and international work environment; • Flexible working model; • Collaborative working style; • Continuous opportunities for the promotion of talent and training; • Opportunity to make a difference. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. All kind of applications are welcome. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.