Immigration and Mobility Lead

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end immigration lifecycle, managing all U.S. visa processes (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, L-1, EB-2/3 PERM) from offer stage through renewals and permanent residency.
• Oversee and project manage visa sponsorships executed through Employer of Record (EOR) partners.
• Serve as Baseten’s internal immigration expert, partnering closely with external counsel and vendors where needed.
• Stay closely attuned to changes in the U.S. immigration landscape and translate them into clear, practical guidance for employees and leadership.
• Design a relocation experience that feels seamless and well-supported, helping employees and their families successfully land in San Francisco, New York, or other global locations.
• Advise on international hiring and employment arrangements, bringing strong knowledge of cross-border tax implications, compliance considerations, and global mobility tradeoffs.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and People to support international expansion and the establishment of future global hubs.
• Build thoughtful, scalable processes, documentation, and internal education that make immigration and mobility feel organized, transparent, and human.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing U.S. and Canadian business immigration across a wide range of visa types and permanent residency pathways.
• Proven ability to navigate complex, high-stakes immigration scenarios with exceptional judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Deep, current knowledge of the evolving U.S. immigration landscape, with a proactive approach to monitoring and responding to policy changes.
• Strong experience advising on international employment arrangements, including cross-border compliance and employment tax considerations.
• Experience building and maintaining scalable internal documentation, knowledge bases, and audit-ready case tracking systems.
• Exceptional communicator (proactive, clear, and empathetic) who inspires confidence in employees and their families during high-uncertainty processes.
• Highly organized operator who can manage multiple concurrent cases with speed and precision without sacrificing quality.
• High-ownership, systems-oriented leader who can operate effectively in both structured environments and fast-scaling startups, balancing risk management with hiring velocity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including meaningful equity.
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents.
• Flexible PTO policy including company wide Winter Break (our offices are closed from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day!).
• Paid parental leave.
• Fertility and family-building stipend through Carrot.
• Company-facilitated 401(k).
• Exposure to a variety of ML startups, offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.