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Design Verification engineers validate that hardware behaves as specified before tape-out, making this one of the most in-demand roles in semiconductor and chip design. Most positions require a bachelor's or master's in electrical engineering or computer engineering, which aligns well with STEM OPT's 36-month authorization window.
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9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $41,808.00 Maximum Offer $71,156.80
Now Hiring: Credentials Verification Org Systems Administrator
Summary
Build Your Career. Make a Difference. We are seeking a skilled Credentials Verification Org Systems Administrator to work independently to provide technical, business analysis, and/or project leadership in designing and/or implementing CVO automation, integration and re-engineering for the PHS Health Information Department in collaboration with other PHS enterprise initiatives. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Performs administration system security administration functions, Provide expert business system leadership and support to IS and CVO. Research and evaluate new and emerging business system applications as they pertain to the strategic direction of the PHS CVO Department. Identifies the implementation of business applications including the ability to do the following: guide users in the best use of new functionality, investigate best practices with the new applications and functions, understand the technology well enough to support technical analysis in understanding user requirements, and, know the CVO well enough to make recommendations in the decision making processes of building the system.
Type of Opportunity: Full time
Job Exempt: Yes
Job is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Participates in the planning, development and implementation, and monitoring of systems within CVO environment/Cactus.
- Contributes to the planning, development and implementation of CVO related computer applications.
- Supports updates and modification to existing CVO computer applications.
- Possesses knowledge of databases, servers, HL7 standards, ANSI standards and other data management used in computer application build.
- Builds team synergy and trust, to encourage intelligent risk-taking and expect and accept mistakes through the development and monitoring of self-directed work teams.
- Assists with gathering information by coordinating with individual team members to produce team measurements, quality statistics and team improvement efforts.
- Acts as a liaison with internal and external constituencies to enhance PHS visibility and goodwill.
- Maintains involvement in local, regional and national professional organizations and maintains a current knowledge of key trends in the healthcare environment. Responsible for maintaining an appropriate CVO work environment to support the operation in accordance with external regulations and requirements.
- Able to liaison between users and the technical support staff that support the CVO applications.
- Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of system processes.
Qualifications
- Requires an associates degree, 3 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Must have at least 2 years of related experience providing business analysis and/or project management in automation and integration of work systems, preferably within; Medical Staff Affairs, or Provider Credentialing.
- Must be familiar with relational database concepts and client server concepts.
- Decision making ability that shows a high degree of judgment significantly affecting multiple areas of the organization.
- Knowledge within the Cactus Credentialing Application preferred.
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
9521 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $41,808.00 Maximum Offer $71,156.80
Now Hiring: Credentials Verification Org Systems Administrator
Summary
Build Your Career. Make a Difference. We are seeking a skilled Credentials Verification Org Systems Administrator to work independently to provide technical, business analysis, and/or project leadership in designing and/or implementing CVO automation, integration and re-engineering for the PHS Health Information Department in collaboration with other PHS enterprise initiatives. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Performs administration system security administration functions, Provide expert business system leadership and support to IS and CVO. Research and evaluate new and emerging business system applications as they pertain to the strategic direction of the PHS CVO Department. Identifies the implementation of business applications including the ability to do the following: guide users in the best use of new functionality, investigate best practices with the new applications and functions, understand the technology well enough to support technical analysis in understanding user requirements, and, know the CVO well enough to make recommendations in the decision making processes of building the system.
Type of Opportunity: Full time
Job Exempt: Yes
Job is based: Reverend Hugh Cooper Administrative Center
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Participates in the planning, development and implementation, and monitoring of systems within CVO environment/Cactus.
- Contributes to the planning, development and implementation of CVO related computer applications.
- Supports updates and modification to existing CVO computer applications.
- Possesses knowledge of databases, servers, HL7 standards, ANSI standards and other data management used in computer application build.
- Builds team synergy and trust, to encourage intelligent risk-taking and expect and accept mistakes through the development and monitoring of self-directed work teams.
- Assists with gathering information by coordinating with individual team members to produce team measurements, quality statistics and team improvement efforts.
- Acts as a liaison with internal and external constituencies to enhance PHS visibility and goodwill.
- Maintains involvement in local, regional and national professional organizations and maintains a current knowledge of key trends in the healthcare environment. Responsible for maintaining an appropriate CVO work environment to support the operation in accordance with external regulations and requirements.
- Able to liaison between users and the technical support staff that support the CVO applications.
- Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of system processes.
Qualifications
- Requires an associates degree, 3 years of additional experience can be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Must have at least 2 years of related experience providing business analysis and/or project management in automation and integration of work systems, preferably within; Medical Staff Affairs, or Provider Credentialing.
- Must be familiar with relational database concepts and client server concepts.
- Decision making ability that shows a high degree of judgment significantly affecting multiple areas of the organization.
- Knowledge within the Cactus Credentialing Application preferred.
All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screening and more.
Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Design Verification
Target semiconductor-heavy hiring cycles
Semiconductor companies like Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD concentrate hiring in Q1 and Q3. Applying in these windows gives you the best chance of securing an offer before your OPT start date, leaving time for onboarding paperwork.
Confirm your role qualifies as STEM OPT
Design Verification falls under CIP code 14.1001 (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) for most EE and CE graduates. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to ensure your 24-month STEM extension is valid.
Lead with your verification methodology in applications
Employers screening OPT applicants move faster when they see UVM, SystemVerilog, or formal verification listed prominently. A methodology-first resume signals you can contribute from day one, which reduces perceived sponsorship risk for hiring managers.
Engage with employers before your OPT expires
H-1B visa cap season runs April through June for October starts. If your OPT expires in late 2026, you need an offer by early 2026 to fit within the H-1B timeline. Track your expiration date and set job search milestones accordingly.
Prioritize fabless and OSAT companies for H-1B sponsorship
Fabless semiconductor firms and outsourced assembly and test companies sponsor H-1B visas at high rates due to persistent engineering shortages. These employers are accustomed to the process and less likely to withdraw offers due to sponsorship concerns.
Document your verification contributions with metrics
Hiring managers at visa-sponsoring companies want evidence of impact. Quantify your work: coverage closure percentages, bugs caught pre-silicon, or simulation runtimes reduced. Concrete numbers make your case stronger during both hiring and any future H-1B petition.
Design Verification OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Design Verification roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Design Verification is rooted in electrical engineering or computer engineering, both of which appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. If your degree falls under a qualifying CIP code, your employer must sign a formal training plan (Form I-983) to activate the extension. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before relying on STEM eligibility.
How do I find Design Verification employers who sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to OPT and visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through positions that exclude international candidates. Semiconductor companies filing Labor Condition Applications with the Department of Labor are publicly searchable and represent your strongest pool. Focus on companies with established hardware teams, as they have recurring verification headcount and sponsorship infrastructure already in place.
Can I work as a Design Verification contractor on OPT?
Yes, but there are constraints. OPT allows contract and consulting work as long as the role is directly related to your degree and you work at least 20 hours per week. For STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and sign Form I-983, which some staffing firms and smaller contractors won't do. Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting any contract offer.
What happens to my OPT status if my Design Verification role ends mid-authorization?
You enter a 60-day grace period the day your employment ends. During that window, you can search for a new qualifying role, transfer to a different visa status, or prepare to depart the U.S. You cannot work during the grace period. Unemployment also counts against your OPT authorization: post-completion OPT allows a maximum of 90 days of unemployment, and STEM OPT allows an additional 60 days.
Does working at a startup affect my STEM OPT eligibility as a Design Verification engineer?
It can. The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, which many early-stage startups have not completed. If the startup is not E-Verify enrolled, it cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of the role's technical nature. Ask the hiring manager directly before interviewing, and check E-Verify enrollment status on the DHS website. Established fabless startups with institutional backing are more likely to have compliance infrastructure in place.