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Verification Engineer roles sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. STEM OPT extensions apply, giving you up to three years of authorized work experience in a field where employer demand for sponsored talent is consistent.
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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 as a Verification Engineer
Target semiconductor and EDA companies first
Companies like Intel, Qualcomm, and Synopsys file H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions regularly for verification roles. Their established immigration infrastructure means fewer delays and more experience handling OPT-to-visa transitions than smaller hardware startups.
Lead with your verification methodology experience
Employers screening OPT candidates want proof of hands-on UVM, SystemVerilog, or formal verification work. Quantify your contributions, coverage closure percentages, bug escape rates, or testbench components built, to stand out from candidates with only coursework exposure.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Verification hiring cycles run long. Starting your search three to four months before your current authorization expires gives employers enough runway to complete the interview process and file an H-1B or STEM extension before your status gaps.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the job description
Specialty occupation status requires a direct connection between your degree and the role. An EE or CE degree supporting a Verification Engineer title is clean. A business degree is not. Misalignment can complicate both OPT approval and future H-1B petitions.
Ask about STEM OPT mentorship program requirements upfront
STEM OPT extensions require a formal training plan and a qualifying employer. Raise this in late-stage interviews, not after an offer. Most established semiconductor and tech firms have the compliance infrastructure; smaller companies sometimes do not.
Highlight domain-specific simulation and debugging tools
Proficiency in tools like Cadence Xcelium, Synopsys VCS, or QuestaSim signals job-ready skill to hiring managers. Listing these specifically, rather than generic EDA experience, shortens the technical screening process and demonstrates verification depth employers value.
Verification Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Verification Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes. Verification Engineer positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. This makes the role eligible for both standard 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM OPT extension, provided your degree is on the STEM designated degree list and your employer meets E-Verify requirements.
Which visa is most common for Verification Engineers after OPT?
The H-1B is the most common transition path. Semiconductor and hardware companies with established immigration programs file H-1B cap-subject petitions annually in March for October starts. Australian citizens working as Verification Engineers have access to the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and allows biennial renewals. Your employer's legal team will guide the specific filing, but knowing the timeline helps you plan your OPT accordingly.
How can I find Verification Engineer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Verification Engineer roles filtered for OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not manually screening job descriptions for authorization language. Searching there saves significant time compared to general job boards where sponsorship willingness is rarely stated upfront. Filter by STEM-eligible roles to surface positions where the 24-month extension pathway is most likely.
Can I work as a contract or staffing agency Verification Engineer on OPT?
Contract arrangements are permitted under standard OPT, but the work must directly relate to your degree. The more important constraint applies to STEM OPT: your employer must be a qualifying E-Verify employer who signs your training plan. Staffing agencies that place you at a third-party client site create compliance complexity because USCIS scrutinizes whether the agency or the client is the actual employer of record.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my Verification Engineer job ends before the authorization period expires?
F-1 OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment within the 12-month authorization period. STEM OPT reduces this to 150 cumulative days across the combined 36-month period. If your Verification Engineer role ends, you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and actively pursue reemployment in a qualifying role. Exceeding the unemployment limit puts your F-1 status at risk.