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Product Lead roles on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B or offer cap-exempt alternatives once your authorization period ends. Most hiring companies in this space are mid-to-late-stage tech firms with established immigration programs. Your 12-month OPT window, plus a potential 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to secure sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWhy Socure? Socure is building the identity trust infrastructure for the digital economy — verifying 100% of good identities in real time and stopping fraud before it starts. The mission is big, the problems are complex, and the impact is felt by businesses, governments, and millions of people every day. We hire people who want that level of responsibility. People who move fast, think critically, act like owners, and care deeply about solving customer problems with precision. If you want predictability or narrow scope, this won’t be your place. If you want to help build the future of identity with a team that holds a high bar for itself — keep reading.
About The Role We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to own critical components of Socure’s Document Verification (DocV) platform, with a focus on the forensic engine, decisioning logic, and computer vision models. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, fraud detection, and product decisioning, and is responsible for driving the systems that translate signals into outcomes. You will work closely with Data Science and Engineering to improve detection of fraud vectors such as injection attacks, deepfakes, and document manipulation, while also shaping how those signals are operationalized into scalable and configurable decisioning frameworks. This is a highly technical and impact-driven role requiring strong product judgment, deep curiosity about fraud patterns, and the ability to translate complex model behavior into clear product logic and customer-facing outcomes.
Forensic Engine & Detection Strategy
- Own the roadmap and execution for DocV’s forensic engine, including detection of document fraud, injection attacks, and AI-generated content.
- Support efforts to scale DocV adoption globally, including in the public sector, financial services, and emerging markets.
- Partner with Data Science to define, evaluate, and improve model performance across key fraud vectors.
- Identify gaps in detection coverage and drive new signal development across image, video, and device layers.
Decisioning & Risk Logic
- Design and evolve decisioning frameworks that translate model outputs into actionable outcomes.
- Build scalable, configurable logic that supports diverse customer risk profiles and use cases.
- Balance fraud detection performance with user experience and conversion impact.
Customer-Centric Product Development
- Work closely with high-value customers to understand fraud patterns, edge cases, and operational needs.
- Translate customer feedback into product improvements and prioritization decisions.
- Support complex customer implementations and act as a subject matter expert in DocV decisioning.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with Engineering and Data Science to translate product requirements into technical execution.
- Partner with the Fraud Investigation team, Customer Success, and Sales to align on product behavior and outcomes.
- Drive alignment on tradeoffs between detection accuracy, false positives, and business impact.
Data & Performance Analysis
- Use SQL and analytics tools to evaluate model performance, decisioning outcomes, and conversion impact.
- Define and track key metrics related to fraud detection, model precision/recall, and user experience.
- Conduct deep dives into fraud patterns and emerging attack vectors.
Go-To-Market & Enablement
- Support product launches and enhancements with clear positioning and documentation.
- Enable internal teams and customers to understand and effectively use decisioning capabilities.
What You Bring
- Experience: 3–5 years in product management, preferably in identity verification, fraud prevention, or other ML-driven products.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of APIs, SQL queries, databases, and product architecture.
- Machine Learning Familiarity: Experience working closely with ML models, including understanding model outputs, evaluation metrics, and tradeoffs.
- Computer Vision (Preferred): Exposure to image processing, OCR, or document verification systems is a strong plus.
- Fraud & Identity Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with fraud detection techniques, identity verification flows, or risk-based decisioning systems.
- Analytical Skills: Comfortable working with data, writing queries, and deriving insights to inform product decisions.
- Product Judgment: Ability to balance technical complexity, customer needs, and business impact in decision-making.
- Customer Focus: Experience working directly with customers, especially in complex or high-stakes environments.
- Communication: Strong ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Data Science, and go-to-market teams.
Socure is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in all its forms within our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need an accommodation during any stage of the application or hiring process—including interview or onboarding support—please reach out to your Socure recruiting partner directly.
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Compensation Range: $170K - $205K
Why Socure? Socure is building the identity trust infrastructure for the digital economy — verifying 100% of good identities in real time and stopping fraud before it starts. The mission is big, the problems are complex, and the impact is felt by businesses, governments, and millions of people every day. We hire people who want that level of responsibility. People who move fast, think critically, act like owners, and care deeply about solving customer problems with precision. If you want predictability or narrow scope, this won’t be your place. If you want to help build the future of identity with a team that holds a high bar for itself — keep reading.
About The Role We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to own critical components of Socure’s Document Verification (DocV) platform, with a focus on the forensic engine, decisioning logic, and computer vision models. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, fraud detection, and product decisioning, and is responsible for driving the systems that translate signals into outcomes. You will work closely with Data Science and Engineering to improve detection of fraud vectors such as injection attacks, deepfakes, and document manipulation, while also shaping how those signals are operationalized into scalable and configurable decisioning frameworks. This is a highly technical and impact-driven role requiring strong product judgment, deep curiosity about fraud patterns, and the ability to translate complex model behavior into clear product logic and customer-facing outcomes.
Forensic Engine & Detection Strategy
- Own the roadmap and execution for DocV’s forensic engine, including detection of document fraud, injection attacks, and AI-generated content.
- Support efforts to scale DocV adoption globally, including in the public sector, financial services, and emerging markets.
- Partner with Data Science to define, evaluate, and improve model performance across key fraud vectors.
- Identify gaps in detection coverage and drive new signal development across image, video, and device layers.
Decisioning & Risk Logic
- Design and evolve decisioning frameworks that translate model outputs into actionable outcomes.
- Build scalable, configurable logic that supports diverse customer risk profiles and use cases.
- Balance fraud detection performance with user experience and conversion impact.
Customer-Centric Product Development
- Work closely with high-value customers to understand fraud patterns, edge cases, and operational needs.
- Translate customer feedback into product improvements and prioritization decisions.
- Support complex customer implementations and act as a subject matter expert in DocV decisioning.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with Engineering and Data Science to translate product requirements into technical execution.
- Partner with the Fraud Investigation team, Customer Success, and Sales to align on product behavior and outcomes.
- Drive alignment on tradeoffs between detection accuracy, false positives, and business impact.
Data & Performance Analysis
- Use SQL and analytics tools to evaluate model performance, decisioning outcomes, and conversion impact.
- Define and track key metrics related to fraud detection, model precision/recall, and user experience.
- Conduct deep dives into fraud patterns and emerging attack vectors.
Go-To-Market & Enablement
- Support product launches and enhancements with clear positioning and documentation.
- Enable internal teams and customers to understand and effectively use decisioning capabilities.
What You Bring
- Experience: 3–5 years in product management, preferably in identity verification, fraud prevention, or other ML-driven products.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of APIs, SQL queries, databases, and product architecture.
- Machine Learning Familiarity: Experience working closely with ML models, including understanding model outputs, evaluation metrics, and tradeoffs.
- Computer Vision (Preferred): Exposure to image processing, OCR, or document verification systems is a strong plus.
- Fraud & Identity Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with fraud detection techniques, identity verification flows, or risk-based decisioning systems.
- Analytical Skills: Comfortable working with data, writing queries, and deriving insights to inform product decisions.
- Product Judgment: Ability to balance technical complexity, customer needs, and business impact in decision-making.
- Customer Focus: Experience working directly with customers, especially in complex or high-stakes environments.
- Communication: Strong ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Data Science, and go-to-market teams.
Socure is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in all its forms within our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need an accommodation during any stage of the application or hiring process—including interview or onboarding support—please reach out to your Socure recruiting partner directly.
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Compensation Range: $170K - $205K
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Product Lead
Target companies with active immigration programs
Look for employers who have filed H-1B petitions for product roles in the past. Companies that have sponsored product managers before are far more likely to have the legal infrastructure and willingness to do it again.
Lead with product outcomes, not just responsibilities
Hiring managers weigh sponsorship cost against candidate value. Quantify your impact with metrics like retention rates, revenue influence, or feature adoption. Concrete outcomes make the sponsorship conversation easier for recruiters to justify internally.
Address sponsorship directly in interviews
Raise the visa topic yourself rather than waiting for the employer to bring it up. Frame it factually: your timeline, what sponsorship involves, and that many companies your size already have the process in place. Preparation signals professionalism.
Position yourself as a cross-functional leader
Product Lead roles require managing engineers, designers, and stakeholders. Demonstrating this experience reduces hesitation around sponsorship cost because companies see a candidate who fills a senior, hard-to-replace need rather than a generalist role.
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Can I work as a Product Lead on OPT?
Yes, F-1 OPT authorizes you to work full-time in a role directly related to your degree field. Most Product Lead positions align with degrees in computer science, information systems, business, or engineering. Your employer does not need to file anything with USCIS during your OPT period, but the role must match your field of study.
Do Product Lead roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Many mid-to-large technology companies sponsor H-1B visas for Product Lead roles because the position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Smaller startups may be less structured around sponsorship but are not excluded. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates in product roles specifically.
Does my degree need to match the Product Lead role for OPT to be valid?
Yes. USCIS requires that OPT employment be directly related to your major area of study. Product Lead roles typically satisfy this for degrees in computer science, information systems, business administration, or engineering. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your DSO can help you assess whether the connection is defensible before you accept an offer.
What happens to my OPT status if I get laid off as a Product Lead?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance across your entire OPT period, not per job. If you lose your Product Lead position, that clock starts immediately. STEM extension holders get an additional 60 days, for 150 total. Report the change to your DSO promptly and begin your job search right away to avoid exceeding the unemployment limit.
Is a Product Lead role likely to qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, such as computer science, information technology, or a quantitative business program, and your Product Lead role involves applying that STEM knowledge, the extension is likely approvable. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your degree's STEM classification with your DSO before applying.
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