H-1B Visa Platform Engineer Jobs
Platform Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, making them strong candidates for employer sponsorship. Infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes, and cloud platform skills map cleanly to degree-level engineering work USCIS recognizes. Many employers with active LCA filing history actively sponsor for these roles.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
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Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains scalable software, machine learning, and agentic AI platform solutions within a defined technical domain. Builds and supports multi-tenant ML and agentic platforms using established engineering and MLOps practices. Delivers reliable, secure, and high-quality solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute well-scoped initiatives and enhance platform capabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software components and services that address defined business and user requirements within an assigned technical domain.
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Implements well-scoped features and enhancements using established coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices.
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Contributes to the reliability, scalability, and performance of applications by writing high-quality, maintainable code and participating in peer code reviews.
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Collaborates with cross-functional technical teams to execute planned technical initiatives and deliver solutions on schedule.
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Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves software defects and production issues within area of responsibility, applying root-cause analysis as needed.
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Participates in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements refinement, design discussions, development, testing, deployment, and support.
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Applies secure coding practices, testing strategies, and documentation standards to ensure software quality and compliance with team guidelines.
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Leverages existing frameworks, tools, and technologies to build and enhance applications across relevant technology domains.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience.
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In-depth knowledge of information systems with the ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices.
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Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field with eight years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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Strong foundation in software engineering, including data structures, algorithms, system design, and enterprise application development, with experience scaling solutions from concept to production.
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Experience designing and developing multi-tenant platforms with capabilities for tenant isolation, governance, scalability, and support for multiple teams and use cases.
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Hands-on experience with ML platform components, including feature stores, model training pipelines, model registry, inference services, and monitoring frameworks.
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Proven experience with MLOps and platform engineering practices, including CI/CD for ML, automated deployment, lifecycle management, and reproducibility.
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Experience building scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-based platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), including architecture patterns for multi-tenant deployments.
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Experience designing and implementing agentic AI platforms or frameworks, including agent orchestration, multi-agent workflows, tool integration (APIs, retrieval systems), and memory/reasoning patterns using LLMs is a plus.
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Knowledge of governance, security, and responsible AI practices, including data/model governance, regulatory considerations (especially in financial services), and controls for monitoring, auditability, and safe AI adoption is a plus.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains scalable software, machine learning, and agentic AI platform solutions within a defined technical domain. Builds and supports multi-tenant ML and agentic platforms using established engineering and MLOps practices. Delivers reliable, secure, and high-quality solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute well-scoped initiatives and enhance platform capabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software components and services that address defined business and user requirements within an assigned technical domain.
-
Implements well-scoped features and enhancements using established coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices.
-
Contributes to the reliability, scalability, and performance of applications by writing high-quality, maintainable code and participating in peer code reviews.
-
Collaborates with cross-functional technical teams to execute planned technical initiatives and deliver solutions on schedule.
-
Troubleshoots, debugs, and resolves software defects and production issues within area of responsibility, applying root-cause analysis as needed.
-
Participates in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements refinement, design discussions, development, testing, deployment, and support.
-
Applies secure coding practices, testing strategies, and documentation standards to ensure software quality and compliance with team guidelines.
-
Leverages existing frameworks, tools, and technologies to build and enhance applications across relevant technology domains.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience.
-
In-depth knowledge of information systems with the ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices.
-
Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field with eight years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
-
Strong foundation in software engineering, including data structures, algorithms, system design, and enterprise application development, with experience scaling solutions from concept to production.
-
Experience designing and developing multi-tenant platforms with capabilities for tenant isolation, governance, scalability, and support for multiple teams and use cases.
-
Hands-on experience with ML platform components, including feature stores, model training pipelines, model registry, inference services, and monitoring frameworks.
-
Proven experience with MLOps and platform engineering practices, including CI/CD for ML, automated deployment, lifecycle management, and reproducibility.
-
Experience building scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-based platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), including architecture patterns for multi-tenant deployments.
-
Experience designing and implementing agentic AI platforms or frameworks, including agent orchestration, multi-agent workflows, tool integration (APIs, retrieval systems), and memory/reasoning patterns using LLMs is a plus.
-
Knowledge of governance, security, and responsible AI practices, including data/model governance, regulatory considerations (especially in financial services), and controls for monitoring, auditability, and safe AI adoption is a plus.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Platform Engineer
Align your resume to SOC codes
Platform Engineer roles often get filed under SOC 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) or 15-1252 (Software Developers). Check O*NET to confirm which code matches your actual duties, then tailor your resume language accordingly so your LCA and petition align.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through IV wage for your SOC code and work location. If an offer falls below the posted prevailing wage, the employer can't file a compliant LCA, which blocks the H-1B petition entirely.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the April lottery. Platform Engineer roles at these institutions are a direct path around the annual cap.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Platform Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with documented LCA filing history for infrastructure and platform positions. This surfaces companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process, not just those that say they're open to it.
Confirm your employer handles H-1B specialty occupation documentation
USCIS requires employers to document why a Platform Engineer role requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Get written confirmation that the employer's counsel can articulate the degree requirement clearly, since vague job descriptions are a common RFE trigger for platform and infrastructure titles.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your H-1B employment ends, you have 60 days to secure a new employer and have them file a transfer petition. Platform Engineer skills are in high demand across cloud-native teams, so prioritize reaching out to companies with active infrastructure hiring before the window closes.
H-1B Visa Platform Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Platform Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Platform Engineer positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field. USCIS treats roles that involve designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, or distributed systems as specialty occupations, provided the employer documents the degree requirement clearly in the petition.
Which SOC code does a Platform Engineer role fall under for LCA filing?
Most Platform Engineer roles are filed under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or SOC 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators), depending on whether the work is primarily software-defined infrastructure or network-layer operations. Cross-check your actual job duties against both profiles on O*NET to confirm which code your employer's counsel should use, since the SOC code determines the prevailing wage requirement.
How do I find employers that actively sponsor H-1B visas for Platform Engineers?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by role and employer, so you can filter specifically for companies that have filed for Platform Engineer or related infrastructure titles. This is more reliable than asking recruiters, since LCA data reflects actual sponsorship activity rather than stated willingness.
Can a Platform Engineer transfer their H-1B to a new employer mid-petition?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For earlier-stage transfers, the new employer simply files a new H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work as soon as USCIS receives it.
What documentation should I gather before an employer files my H-1B petition as a Platform Engineer?
Compile your educational credentials, including degree certificates and transcripts, and get a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Collect documentation of any specialized certifications in Kubernetes, Terraform, or cloud platforms, since these can support the specialty occupation argument. Your employer will also need an active LCA from DOL before USCIS will accept the I-129 petition.