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Bright Machines, Inc

28 H-1B petitions, 96.4% certified, $167,815 median salary, FY2023–2026.

San Francisco, CA NAICS: 541511

The verdict

Bright Machines, Inc filed 28 H-1B petitions, more than 94% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 96.4% with a $167,815 median offered wage.

28
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
96.4%
DOL-certified
$167,815
median offered wage
Top 6%
of sponsors by volume

Based in San Francisco, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Bright Machines, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Bright Machines, Inc filed 28 Labor Condition Applications covering 28 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 96.4% (27 certified of 28 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Bright Machines, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $89,627 at the low end to $350,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $167,815. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer, Robotics (2 petitions at $151,783 avg), followed by Software Engineer (Full Stack) and Service Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Bright Machines, Inc is headquartered in San Francisco, CA under NAICS code 541511, and places H-1B workers across 8 states, most heavily in CA, TX, WA. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Bright Machines, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Bright Machines, Inc is #7,784 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,140 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

96.4%

Avg. Salary

$167,815

Median Salary

$167,815

Total Workers

28

Compare with another sponsor

Bright Machines, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$167,815 · 6% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate96.4% · 2% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions28 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 8.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Bright Machines, Inc

Minimum
$89,627
Maximum
$350,000
Average Salary
$167,815

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+17.5%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

53.6% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

39.3% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 12 petitions · 25% certified · $135,583 avg
FY2024 8 petitions · 87.5% certified · $221,429 avg
FY2025 7 petitions · 100% certified · $157,714 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 12 3 $135,583
FY2024 8 7 $221,429
FY2025 7 7 $157,714
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $250,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Bright Machines, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer, Robotics 2 $151,783
Software Engineer (Full Stack) 2 $140,000
Service Engineer 2 $89,627
Senior Software Engineer 2 $210,000
Senior Product Designer 2 $120,000
Senior Full Stack Engineer 2 $160,000
Principal Product Manager 2 $229,169
Infrastructure Engineer 2 $170,000
Systems Architecture Engineer 1 $105,000
Staff Product Manager 1 $202,883
Software Engineer 1 $160,000
Senior Systems Automation Engineer 1 $130,000
Senior Software Engineer, Robotics 1 $250,000
Robot Perception Engineer 1 $160,000
Research Perception Scientist 1 $200,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Bright Machines, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 14 petitions
TX 4 petitions
WA 4 petitions
OH 2 petitions
PA 1 petitions
VA 1 petitions
MA 1 petitions
GA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Bright Machines, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Software Engineer, Robotics San Francisco, CA $250,000 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer, Robotics San Francisco, CA $166,566 Certified FY2025
Service Engineer Cincinnati, OH $89,627 Certified FY2025
Staff Product Manager San Francisco, CA $202,883 Certified FY2025
Service Engineer Cincinnati, OH $89,627 Certified FY2025
Research Perception Engineer San Francisco, CA $168,480 Certified FY2025
Research Perception Scientist San Francisco, CA $168,480 Certified FY2025
Principal Product Manager San Francisco, CA $218,338 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $210,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Bridgeville, PA $210,000 Certified FY2024
Chief of Staff & Director of Strategy San Francisco, CA $350,000 Certified FY2024
Research Perception Scientist San Francisco, CA $200,000 Certified FY2024
Chief of Staff & Director of Strategy San Francisco, CA $350,000 /Month Denied FY2024
Infrastructure Engineer McLean, VA $170,000 Certified FY2024
Infrastructure Engineer San Francisco, CA $170,000 Certified FY2024
Principal Product Manager Lexington, MA $240,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Systems Automation Engineer Austin, TX $130,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Software Engineer San Francisco, CA $160,000 Certified FY2023
Systems Architecture Engineer Austin, TX $105,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Software Engineer (Full Stack) Thousand Oaks, CA $140,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Software Engineer (Full Stack) Austin, TX $140,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Integration Enginer Austin, TX $95,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Software Engineer, Robotics Atlanta, GA $137,000 Certified FY2023
Robot Perception Engineer San Francisco, CA $160,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Full Stack Engineer Seattle, WA $160,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Senior Product Designer Seattle, WA $120,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Senior Full Stack Engineer Seattle, WA $160,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Senior Product Designer Seattle, WA $120,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Bright Machines, Inc filed?

Bright Machines, Inc has filed 28 H-1B LCA petitions covering 28 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Bright Machines, Inc?

Bright Machines, Inc has a 96.4% certification rate, with 27 out of 28 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Bright Machines, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Bright Machines, Inc is $167,815. Salaries range from $89,627 to $350,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Bright Machines, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Bright Machines, Inc include Software Engineer, Robotics, Software Engineer (Full Stack), Service Engineer. The most common position is Software Engineer, Robotics with 2 petitions at an average salary of $151,783.

Where is Bright Machines, Inc located?

Bright Machines, Inc is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 8 states, with the most positions in CA, TX, WA.

Is Bright Machines, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Bright Machines, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Bright Machines, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Bright Machines, Inc filed 12 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $135,583 to $250,000.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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