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Cognichip, Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Cognichip, Inc. filed 13 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 13. Median offered salary: $200,000.
Does Cognichip, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Cognichip, Inc. filed 13 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Apr 30, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Scientist | 2 | $165,000 |
| Staff DevOps Engineer | 2 | $207,500 |
| Applied Scientist - AI & Chip Design | 2 | $200,000 |
| Scientist - AI & Chip Design | 2 | $185,000 |
| Staff Data Engineer | 1 | $210,000 |
| Software Engineer I (Backend) | 1 | $150,000 |
| Senior Applied Scientist | 1 | $235,000 |
| Staff Software Engineer-Agentic AI Systems | 1 | $230,000 |
| Senior Staff Silicon Architect | 1 | $280,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5 | $205,000 |
| FY2026 | 8 | $200,000 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
- Software Developers5
- Computer and Information Research Scientists5
- Data Scientists2
- Computer Hardware Engineers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Staff Silicon Architect | $280,000 Level IV | Redwood City, CA | Apr 30, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Applied Scientist - AI & Chip Design | $200,000 Level III | Redwood City, CA | Apr 10, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Applied Scientist - AI & Chip Design | $200,000 Level III | Redwood City, CA | Apr 10, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Software Engineer-Agentic AI Systems | $230,000 Level IV | Redwood City, CA | Apr 2, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Certified |
| Scientist - AI & Chip Design | $185,000 Level III | Redwood City, CA | Apr 1, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Scientist - AI & Chip Design | $185,000 Level III | Redwood City, CA | Apr 1, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Senior Applied Scientist | $235,000 Level III | Redwood City, CA | Apr 1, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Software Engineer I (Backend) | $150,000 Level I | Redwood City, CA | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | Certified |
| Staff Data Engineer | $210,000 Level III | Redwood City, CA | Sep 3, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | Certified |
| Applied Scientist | $165,000 Level III | Redwood City, CA | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Staff DevOps Engineer | $210,000 Level III | Redwood City, CA | Aug 19, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | Certified |
| Staff DevOps Engineer | $205,000 Level III | San Mateo, CA | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | Certified |
| Applied Scientist | $165,000 Level III | San Mateo, CA | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).