Penumbra
Sr. Development Quality Engineer
Alameda, CA · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$14,131 more — $139,131 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $139,131 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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Green-card follow-through: 67%
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About the role
- This role is for a fully qualified engineer in all conventional aspects and functional areas.
- Plan and conduct work requiring judgment and independent evaluation along with selection and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Devise new approaches to problems encountered.
Requirements
- Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
- Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
- Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and scientific principles
- High proficiency with computers and software applications
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
- General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments.
Compensation
- $125,000 to $175,000
- We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.
- Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
Benefits
- Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies.
- Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need.
Equal opportunity
- For additional information on Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.
This listing is sourced directly from Penumbra's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.