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Senior Staff Technical Program Manager
Sonatus INC · 🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, CA
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 17 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 3 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 Sonatus INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Staff Product Manager” (Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists) in CA: $186k–$186k, median $186k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% 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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The US Department of Labor certified 17 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 3 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At Sonatus, we’re driving the transformation to AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. Traditional automotive software methods can’t keep pace with consumer expectations shaped by the mobile industry—where features evolve rapidly, update seamlessly, and improve continuously. That’s why leading OEMs trust Sonatus to accelerate this shift. Our technology is already in production across more than 9 million vehicles on the road today and rapidly expanding. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with 250+ employees worldwide, Sonatus combines the agility of a fast-growing company with the scale and impact of an established partner. Backed by strong funding and proven by global deployment, we’re solving some of the most interesting and complex challenges in the industry. Join us and help redefine what’s possible as we shape the future of mobility. The Opportunity: We are looking for a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to define, manage, and support Sonatus Engineering projects. The ideal candidate will need to coordinate and communicate project status, follow up on action items, and identify solutions to issues across various partners and customers. The ideal candidate should be a meticulous organizer, an out-of-the-box thinker, and an excellent communicator with a can-do attitude. Responsibilities: • Drive internal engineering teams in the development of project plans, monitor schedules, document agreements & meeting minutes, track action items, and drive issues to successful closures. • Coordinate and manage software releases and engineering change requests. • Lead multiple simultaneous projects and be able to develop mitigation plans when challenges surface. • Grasp business needs and issues quickly and be comfortable in presenting reports and providing status to different teams. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of Technical Program Management experience leading complex software releases. • Strong understanding of software development processes. • Self-motivated, persistent, organized, with the ability to multitask across several projects. • Manage projects from initiation to completion, while providing regular updates and communication to cross-functional teams and partners. • Utilize technical background and engineering methodology to prioritize and tackle complex problems. • Ability to work cross-functionally on large, complex programs with a high level of ambiguity and strategically lead programs to success. • Well-versed in Agile Project Management processes. • Work well with rapid changes and feel comfortable navigating through uncertain and ambiguous situations. • Prior experience working in one or more areas such as Embedded Software, Cloud Networking, TCP/IP based products, or the Automotive industry. Desired Skills: • Technical background preferred in Networking, Automotive Infrastructure, Electrical, or Mechanical. • Experience with Microsoft Project, JIRA, Excel, or similar tools. • Develop processes to cut through complexity; employ creative methods to navigate across hurdles both technical and organizational. • Cultivate meaningful collaboration across teams and geographical boundaries. • Experience in automotive design review and audit processes, such as ISO 26262, Automotive SPICE, or ASIL standards, will be a plus. Sunnyvale HQ Benefits & Perks Offered: • Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) • Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program • Retirement plan (401k) • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) • Unlimited paid time off per year, 14+ paid holidays • Hybrid office work arrangement • Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days • Wellness benefit allowance • Phone & Internet reimbursement • Computer Accessory Allo