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Mfg Systems Software Engineer
Intel Corporation · 🇺🇸 US, Oregon, Hillsboro
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 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 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 Intel Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles116 certified filings for “Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in OR: $128k–$160k, median $140k. Most were filed at wage level III (51%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% 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 — Intel Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 1,731 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1,112 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact As a Manufacturing Systems Software Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and sustaining software solutions critical to Intel's manufacturing ecosystem. You'll have the opportunity to work across the entire software stack, from cloud and container platforms to applications, middleware, firmware, and embedded systems. In this role, you'll help deliver the technologies that enable factory operations and advance Intel's manufacturing capabilities. Your contributions will directly enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and scalability, ensuring Intel remains at the forefront of technology manufacturing. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a tangible impact on Intel's success. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, debug, and optimize software for factory automation, wafer processing, and packaging systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate hardware, software, and systems into seamless manufacturing workflows. • Develop automated solutions to improve process monitoring, data collection, and real-time analysis in mission-critical environments. • Create and validate software test plans, ensuring compliance with quality and performance standards. • Diagnose and resolve complex software and hardware issues across multiple technical domains. • Implement software engineering process improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and efficiency in production. • Support new manufacturing product introductions by developing and deploying robust software solutions tailored to factory requirements. • Provide technical support to manufacturing teams, enabling rapid resolution of production challenges. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; or PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience. • Hands-on experience working with one or more programming languages and applications. • Strong experience with the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, debugging, validation, deployment, and maintenance. • Familiarity with networking protocols, operating system configurations, and secure code development. • Technical expertise in scripting and automation for manufacturing environments. . Preferred Qualifications • Experience with manufacturing systems, automated material handling, or distributed enterprise applications. • Proficiency in lab equipment usage and data analysis for process optimization. • Knowledge of high-speed testing, mixed-signal systems, or thermal subsystem components. • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a customer-focused mindset. • Familiarity with Intel's manufacturing processes or test engineering technologies is a plus. We are looking for passionate engineers ready to innovate and shape the future of manufacturing technology. Join us and drive meaningful change while advancing your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Oregon, Hillsboro Additional Locations: Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veter