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Senior Software Engineering roles are among the most actively PERM-sponsored positions in the U.S., with employers across tech, finance, and healthcare regularly filing EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for advanced-degree professionals and skilled candidates. Finding a role with green card sponsorship built into the offer is the clearest path to permanent residency.
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R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As our Senior Manager of Software Engineering, you will lead a high-impact team building R1’s Entri platform - powering critical patient scheduling and order management workflows across healthcare systems. This role sits within our Patient Experience organization, where you will directly influence how patients access care and how providers ensure accurate, seamless coordination. Every day, you will lead a team of engineers, contribute to system design and development, and partner cross-functionally to deliver customer-impacting capabilities.
Here’s what you will experience working as a Senior Manager of Software Engineering:
- Lead engineering for the Entri “schedule maximizer” and “order facilitator” systems - core capabilities that enable patients and providers to schedule care and coordinate services effectively across systems.
- Stay close to the technology while leading the team by driving architecture, participating in design decisions, and stepping in on complex production issues.
- Lead modernization of legacy desktop applications into scalable SaaS products while driving adoption of the enterprise data platform to improve performance and system efficiency.
- Develop engineers through mentorship, coaching, and structured knowledge sharing, creating a culture of continuous improvement.
- Work in a pod-based model where engineering and product jointly influence roadmap decisions, providing autonomy and ownership over outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams
- 5+ years designing and building scalable, distributed systems (including microservices architecture) using agile delivery methodologies
- Strong backend experience in C#/.NET or Java, with exposure to modern web applications and SaaS platforms
- Proven ability to operate as a hands-on technical leader (architecture, design, and problem-solving)
- Experience developing engineering professionals with high expectations, a collaborative style, and a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and planning.
- Experience partnering with product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-facing solutions
COMPENSATION
For this US-based position, the base pay range is $113,520.00 - $226,555.68 per year. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 10.00%.
The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.
Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.
R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.
CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights California Consent.
INTRODUCTION
R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation, and workflow orchestration.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As our Senior Manager of Software Engineering, you will lead a high-impact team building R1’s Entri platform - powering critical patient scheduling and order management workflows across healthcare systems. This role sits within our Patient Experience organization, where you will directly influence how patients access care and how providers ensure accurate, seamless coordination. Every day, you will lead a team of engineers, contribute to system design and development, and partner cross-functionally to deliver customer-impacting capabilities.
Here’s what you will experience working as a Senior Manager of Software Engineering:
- Lead engineering for the Entri “schedule maximizer” and “order facilitator” systems - core capabilities that enable patients and providers to schedule care and coordinate services effectively across systems.
- Stay close to the technology while leading the team by driving architecture, participating in design decisions, and stepping in on complex production issues.
- Lead modernization of legacy desktop applications into scalable SaaS products while driving adoption of the enterprise data platform to improve performance and system efficiency.
- Develop engineers through mentorship, coaching, and structured knowledge sharing, creating a culture of continuous improvement.
- Work in a pod-based model where engineering and product jointly influence roadmap decisions, providing autonomy and ownership over outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams
- 5+ years designing and building scalable, distributed systems (including microservices architecture) using agile delivery methodologies
- Strong backend experience in C#/.NET or Java, with exposure to modern web applications and SaaS platforms
- Proven ability to operate as a hands-on technical leader (architecture, design, and problem-solving)
- Experience developing engineering professionals with high expectations, a collaborative style, and a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and planning.
- Experience partnering with product managers and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-facing solutions
COMPENSATION
For this US-based position, the base pay range is $113,520.00 - $226,555.68 per year. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 10.00%.
The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.
Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.
R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at 312-496-7709 for assistance.
CA PRIVACY NOTICE: California resident job applicants can learn more about their privacy rights California Consent.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Senior Software Engineering
Document your degree's specialty occupation alignment
PERM requires your role to be classified as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline, gather transcripts and any credential evaluation now so your employer's attorney can build the labor certification file without delays.
Search verified PERM sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Senior Software Engineering roles by employers with documented PERM filing history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces companies that have already run the DOL labor certification process for this job title, rather than employers who are open to sponsorship in theory but have never actually filed.
Ask about prevailing wage levels before accepting an offer
DOL assigns your role a prevailing wage level (I through IV) based on duties and experience. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that level for the PERM to be certified. Cross-reference your offer against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, so you're not surprised by a wage amendment after filing starts.
Prioritize employers already enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment is a prerequisite for STEM OPT extensions and is a reliable signal that an employer has the HR infrastructure to manage PERM and I-140 filings. Senior engineering roles at E-Verify-enrolled companies typically move through the sponsorship process with fewer administrative disruptions.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 before your I-140 is filed
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer will likely file an EB-3. If you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate the position requires an advanced degree, an EB-2 filing may apply. The category affects your priority date queue, so clarify which petition your employer intends to file before the I-140 is submitted to USCIS.
Target companies that run concurrent PERM cycles
Some larger tech employers run PERM filings in cohort batches, starting labor certifications for new hires shortly after onboarding. Identifying these employers during your job search, rather than negotiating sponsorship after joining, significantly reduces the gap between your start date and your priority date at DOL.
Green Card Senior Software Engineering: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Senior Software Engineering roles?
Most Senior Software Engineering positions are sponsored under EB-3 (skilled workers and professionals requiring a bachelor's degree) or EB-2 (positions requiring an advanced degree or candidates with strong credentials). If your employer can demonstrate the role genuinely requires a master's degree, an EB-2 petition through USCIS is possible. The distinction affects your priority date queue and wait times, so confirm the intended category before your employer files the I-140.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a senior software engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period, an annual lottery cap, and no path to permanent residency on its own. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration pathway with no annual lottery. The EB-3 category has no per-petition cap, though country-of-birth backlogs apply to nationals of India and China. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to a green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a software engineering role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For Senior Software Engineering positions, this typically involves job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices run over a defined period. DOL then reviews the recruitment results before certifying the application. Only after PERM certification can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How can I find Senior Software Engineering jobs with active green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Senior Software Engineering roles by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, which removes the guesswork of identifying genuinely sponsoring companies. Searching this way surfaces positions where the employer has already run the full labor certification process for this job title, not just roles where an employer has indicated general openness to sponsorship.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and this is the standard path for most foreign software engineers already working in the U.S. Your employer can file PERM and the I-140 while you remain on H-1B. Once your priority date becomes current, you can file for adjustment of status on Form I-485 without needing to leave the country. Under AC21 portability rules, you may also change employers while your I-485 is pending, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification.