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VP Engineering roles attract strong H-1B sponsorship from U.S. tech companies because the position squarely meets USCIS specialty occupation standards, a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or a related field is a baseline requirement. Most sponsoring employers file at the senior wage level, and many offer premium processing to meet executive hiring timelines.
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As the Vice President and the Engineering Lead - Ares Investment Operations within the Technology & Information Security organization, you will lead the design, development and deployment of solutions for Investment Operations function for the firm.
The Investment Operations group is responsible for Investment Accounting, Fund Administration Flows, Performance Management, Asset Servicing & Treasury Management functions covering all Asset Classes for the firm including Private Credit, Private Equity, Real Assets, Secondaries etc. The team is responsible for providing the Investment Middle/Back-office solutions covering ~620 Billion in AUM.
We are seeking an engineering leader to be a catalyst in building differentiated engineering solutions to enable the exceptional growth of the firm.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and functional expertise with a demonstrated track record of leading high caliber engineering teams covering Private Markets. The candidate will be responsible for partnering with other engineering leaders within the firm to define and implement the technology strategy and roadmap for the business. Strong business knowledge and interpersonal skills will be required to partner with stakeholders from Investments Teams, Operations, Controllers, Quants, Information Security, Compliance and other divisions of the firm.
This role will require an agile hands-on engineering leader experienced in modern technology stack, capable of driving innovation and excellence in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.
Reporting To: Principal, Engineering Head of Investment Operations & Secondaries
Primary Responsibilities:
- Set technical vision and roadmap for Ares Investment Operations covering all aspects of investment lifecycle.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers.
- Oversee the end-to-end development of engineering solutions for the business.
- Lead by example, roll up sleeves and participate in all aspects of solution ideation, architecture, design, development and delivery.
- Work with senior engineering and business leaders of the firm on defining the product roadmap and strategy.
- Implement industry best practices for both engineering and product management.
- Manage relationships with the vendors and data providers; manage the vendor selection process, oversee contract negotiations, and manage consulting resources when necessary.
- Lead technological innovations by proactively identifying and incorporating new solutions; drive forward initiatives and influence outcomes with a broader group consisting of senior business partners and peers.
- Ensure a culture of excellence, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Engineering is required.
- 10+ Years of hands-on software development experience and 4+ years of experience managing a team of 5-10 members.
- 5+ years of Private Markets experience in Asset Management covering investment lifecycle, business workflows, associated systems and data.
- Solid understanding of alternative investments such as Direct Lending, Private Equity, and Real Assets.
- Proven people leader - hiring, developing, and fostering talent; building high-performing teams; driving change across global teams.
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, Typescript, JavaScript, SQL.
- Strong in Object Oriented Analysis and Design principles.
- Experience in building full stack modern scalable applications using industry-leading technologies e.g. Angular/React, Node, TypeScript, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Java, Python, JPA, Hibernate, My-Batis, Redis etc.
- Experience in both SQL and No SQL technologies e.g. Postgres, SQL-Server, Mongo, Elastic, Redis etc.
- Knowledge of modern UI/UX best practices.
- Experience in modern software development stack including GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD.
- Strong understanding in streaming and messaging platforms like Kafka.
- Experience in using GenAI coding assistants and IDEs like GitHub Co-Pilot, Claude Code, Cursor, Codeium etc.
- Experience in modern application packaging, containerization, deployment, execution and IaC stack using Kubernetes, Docker and Terraform.
- Understanding of cloud computing concepts is preferred but not required.
- Proven engineering leader with strong technical and functional capabilities.
- Experience in modern technical stack and industry best practices.
- Experience managing internal and external stakeholders and leading project prioritization discussions to drive product vision and roadmap.
- Strong management skills, including proven experience of managing and/or collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and a high level of supervisory oversight.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Exceptional critical thinker and strong business judgment; inquisitive and committed to continual improvement/learning.
- Change agent/leader, self-motivated, self-starter; high accuracy and detail orientation.
- Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation, documentation) and client service skills; capability of interacting with key stakeholders to direct prioritization of program-related activity.
- Experience and ability to proactively and continuously identify and analyze problem situations to develop an effective and improved course of action for resolution.
- Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach.
- Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across time zones.
- Comfortable in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment.
- Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, and a team player.
Reporting Relationships
Principal, Business Operations Systems
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
$250,000 - $270,000
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
Job Description
Summary
As the Vice President and the Engineering Lead - Ares Investment Operations within the Technology & Information Security organization, you will lead the design, development and deployment of solutions for Investment Operations function for the firm.
The Investment Operations group is responsible for Investment Accounting, Fund Administration Flows, Performance Management, Asset Servicing & Treasury Management functions covering all Asset Classes for the firm including Private Credit, Private Equity, Real Assets, Secondaries etc. The team is responsible for providing the Investment Middle/Back-office solutions covering ~620 Billion in AUM.
We are seeking an engineering leader to be a catalyst in building differentiated engineering solutions to enable the exceptional growth of the firm.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and functional expertise with a demonstrated track record of leading high caliber engineering teams covering Private Markets. The candidate will be responsible for partnering with other engineering leaders within the firm to define and implement the technology strategy and roadmap for the business. Strong business knowledge and interpersonal skills will be required to partner with stakeholders from Investments Teams, Operations, Controllers, Quants, Information Security, Compliance and other divisions of the firm.
This role will require an agile hands-on engineering leader experienced in modern technology stack, capable of driving innovation and excellence in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment.
Reporting To: Principal, Engineering Head of Investment Operations & Secondaries
Primary Responsibilities:
- Set technical vision and roadmap for Ares Investment Operations covering all aspects of investment lifecycle.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers.
- Oversee the end-to-end development of engineering solutions for the business.
- Lead by example, roll up sleeves and participate in all aspects of solution ideation, architecture, design, development and delivery.
- Work with senior engineering and business leaders of the firm on defining the product roadmap and strategy.
- Implement industry best practices for both engineering and product management.
- Manage relationships with the vendors and data providers; manage the vendor selection process, oversee contract negotiations, and manage consulting resources when necessary.
- Lead technological innovations by proactively identifying and incorporating new solutions; drive forward initiatives and influence outcomes with a broader group consisting of senior business partners and peers.
- Ensure a culture of excellence, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Engineering is required.
- 10+ Years of hands-on software development experience and 4+ years of experience managing a team of 5-10 members.
- 5+ years of Private Markets experience in Asset Management covering investment lifecycle, business workflows, associated systems and data.
- Solid understanding of alternative investments such as Direct Lending, Private Equity, and Real Assets.
- Proven people leader - hiring, developing, and fostering talent; building high-performing teams; driving change across global teams.
- Strong programming skills in Java, Python, Typescript, JavaScript, SQL.
- Strong in Object Oriented Analysis and Design principles.
- Experience in building full stack modern scalable applications using industry-leading technologies e.g. Angular/React, Node, TypeScript, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Java, Python, JPA, Hibernate, My-Batis, Redis etc.
- Experience in both SQL and No SQL technologies e.g. Postgres, SQL-Server, Mongo, Elastic, Redis etc.
- Knowledge of modern UI/UX best practices.
- Experience in modern software development stack including GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD.
- Strong understanding in streaming and messaging platforms like Kafka.
- Experience in using GenAI coding assistants and IDEs like GitHub Co-Pilot, Claude Code, Cursor, Codeium etc.
- Experience in modern application packaging, containerization, deployment, execution and IaC stack using Kubernetes, Docker and Terraform.
- Understanding of cloud computing concepts is preferred but not required.
- Proven engineering leader with strong technical and functional capabilities.
- Experience in modern technical stack and industry best practices.
- Experience managing internal and external stakeholders and leading project prioritization discussions to drive product vision and roadmap.
- Strong management skills, including proven experience of managing and/or collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and a high level of supervisory oversight.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Exceptional critical thinker and strong business judgment; inquisitive and committed to continual improvement/learning.
- Change agent/leader, self-motivated, self-starter; high accuracy and detail orientation.
- Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation, documentation) and client service skills; capability of interacting with key stakeholders to direct prioritization of program-related activity.
- Experience and ability to proactively and continuously identify and analyze problem situations to develop an effective and improved course of action for resolution.
- Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment with a hands-on approach.
- Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across time zones.
- Comfortable in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment.
- Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, and a team player.
Reporting Relationships
Principal, Business Operations Systems
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
$250,000 - $270,000
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in VP Engineering
Document your engineering leadership scope precisely
USCIS scrutinizes VP-level petitions for specialty occupation evidence. Your resume and support letter need to show technical decision-making authority, not just team management. List architecture decisions, technology stack choices, and engineering org structure you own.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Companies that routinely hire at the VP level for H-1B holders maintain in-house counsel or retained immigration firms. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B filing history in senior engineering roles before you apply.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
VP Engineering roles typically fall at DOL Wage Level III or IV. Run your SOC code and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions so you know the floor your employer must certify on the LCA.
Ask about premium processing during offer negotiation
Standard H-1B processing can run several months, which creates a problem when a company needs an executive in seat quickly. Raise premium processing with the recruiter at offer stage, not after signing, so the timeline is factored into your start date.
Align your degree field to the O*NET classification
VP Engineering maps to O*NET's computer and information systems managers and related engineering management occupations. Confirm your degree field aligns with the O*NET-listed education requirements before your employer files, since misalignment is a common RFE trigger at this level.
Prepare for RFEs on specialty occupation at executive levels
USCIS sometimes challenges whether VP titles require a specific specialized degree rather than general management skills. Have your employer document that the role requires advanced engineering judgment, not just leadership, in the initial petition to reduce RFE risk.
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Find VP Engineering JobsVP Engineering H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do VP Engineering roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering. USCIS will look past the VP title to assess whether the position actually demands specialized theoretical knowledge. Roles that are predominantly managerial with minimal hands-on engineering judgment can face specialty occupation challenges, so the job description and support letter need to emphasize technical depth.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for VP Engineering positions?
Search Migrate Mate to browse VP Engineering openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. LCA records are public DOL data, so you can see which companies have actually sponsored engineering leadership roles rather than relying on what recruiters claim. This narrows your search to employers already equipped to run the H-1B process at senior levels.
What wage level does my employer need to certify for a VP Engineering H-1B?
Most VP Engineering roles are certified at DOL Wage Level III or IV, reflecting the experience, judgment, and supervisory scope the position requires. Your employer certifies the prevailing wage on the LCA before your H-1B petition is filed. You can check the applicable wage for your metro area and occupation code using the OFLC Wage Search to verify the offer aligns with what DOL requires.
Can my employer sponsor me for an H-1B if I'm already working as a VP Engineering on a different visa status?
Yes. If you're currently in valid status on OPT, L-1, TN, or another visa, your employer can file an H-1B petition on your behalf during the annual cap registration period. A cap-subject filing requires selection in the lottery. If your employer qualifies as a cap-exempt institution, such as a university or nonprofit research organization, the lottery doesn't apply and filing can happen at any time.
What documentation does an employer typically need to file an H-1B for a VP Engineering hire?
Your employer needs a certified LCA from DOL, your academic credentials (degree certificates and transcripts, with a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S.), your resume or CV showing relevant work history, and a support letter explaining why the role requires a specialized degree. At the VP level, employers often include an organizational chart and a technical scope-of-work description to address any USCIS questions about specialty occupation status.
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