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Principal Hardware Engineer
Axiado Corporation · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CA, US
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 11 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 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 Axiado Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Firmware Engineer” (Electronics Engineers, Except Computer) in CA: $165k–$187k, median $176k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 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 — Axiado Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 11 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 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
In this highly visible role as Senior Hardware Engineer, you will • Drive product from concept to production • Be actively involved in system design on embedded computing system products • Create hardware specs and develop test plans • Capture Schematics using Orcad • Work with Layout, Mechanical and SI engineers to complete the designs • Bring up systems and execute engineering validation in the lab • Interact with cross-functional teams for technical discussions. • Address challenging problems and issues • Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently. • Engage and drive HW builds and procurement • Seeking at least 10+ years of Hardware engineering experience • Hands on board design knowledge, schematic capture, PCB layout instructions, signal integrity • Familiarity with design tools including Cadence Orcad and Allegro • Thorough knowledge of basic interfaces such as I2C, SMBUS, SPI, UART, USB • Knowledge of high speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR4&5, Display and Network interfaces • Knowledge of DC-DC step down converter design • Experience with x86/Arm Servers and their subsystems • Hands on experience with lab equipment and bring up and design validation on products • Excellency in debug of issues, analytical skills • Excellent verbal and written communications skills • Added desirable knowledge of familiarity with FW, Linux and scripting languages Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent. We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are. Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.