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Platform Engineering Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build management experience while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
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NexHealth’s mission is to accelerate innovation in healthcare. The industry still runs on outdated systems, with manual workflows and siloed data holding back progress. We’re building the infrastructure to change that—modern, open APIs that make it easier for developers to build great patient and provider experiences. With real-time integrations into electronic health records (EHRs), NexHealth is powering a more connected, accessible, and modern healthcare system.
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Funding: $177M Series C
Employees: 190
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to help build and scale our foundational platforms – platforms the healthcare database of the future that no one has yet built. Your team will tackle some of the most complex and high-impact technical challenges in healthcare: how to ingest, store, and serve intrinsically graph-like data at global scale, and how to ensure that entities only see the data dimensions they are authorized to access. You’ll think from first principles, prototype and productionize novel solutions, and develop a truly heterogeneous data lake that stores the world’s multi-modal healthcare data. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about solving hard, unsolved challenges. No prior experience in health tech is required.
What You’ll Do
- Hire and develop world-class engineers to build an exceptional team
- Support engineers’ career growth through clear feedback, mentorship, and leadership development
- Establish and uphold high technical standards through sound processes (e.g., architecture reviews, testing) and strong engineering culture
- Partner with engineering and product leadership to define and execute long-term platform roadmaps
- Drive execution and collaborate across teams to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives
What You’ll Bring
- Proven track record (4+ years) leading high-performing engineering teams that thrive on innovation.
- 10+ years of total industry experience in software engineering
- Exceptional people leadership skills with experience coaching and developing engineers.
- Deep experience delivering large-scale, foundational infrastructure systems. Strong judgment balancing engineering velocity with long-term technical quality.
- Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across Product, Sales, and Customer Success.
- Demonstrated success defining and driving technical and organizational roadmaps.
- BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
What We Look For
- A builder mindset with a history of scaling teams and systems in fast-paced environments.
- Strong ownership and initiative in ambiguous, evolving contexts.
- Bias for action and data-driven decision making.
- First-principles thinking applied to both technical and organizational challenges.
- Deep care for people development and team health.
- Alignment with NexHealth’s core values and mission.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $176,000 – $220,000 USD per year (based on experience and location)
- Equity: Competitive stock options
Benefits Include
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision (up to 100% covered)
- 401K and commuter benefits
- Flexible PTO
- High-impact work that directly improves the healthcare experience for millions
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
NexHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.
About NexHealth
NexHealth’s mission is to accelerate innovation in healthcare. The industry still runs on outdated systems, with manual workflows and siloed data holding back progress. We’re building the infrastructure to change that—modern, open APIs that make it easier for developers to build great patient and provider experiences. With real-time integrations into electronic health records (EHRs), NexHealth is powering a more connected, accessible, and modern healthcare system.
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Funding: $177M Series C
Employees: 190
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to help build and scale our foundational platforms – platforms the healthcare database of the future that no one has yet built. Your team will tackle some of the most complex and high-impact technical challenges in healthcare: how to ingest, store, and serve intrinsically graph-like data at global scale, and how to ensure that entities only see the data dimensions they are authorized to access. You’ll think from first principles, prototype and productionize novel solutions, and develop a truly heterogeneous data lake that stores the world’s multi-modal healthcare data. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about solving hard, unsolved challenges. No prior experience in health tech is required.
What You’ll Do
- Hire and develop world-class engineers to build an exceptional team
- Support engineers’ career growth through clear feedback, mentorship, and leadership development
- Establish and uphold high technical standards through sound processes (e.g., architecture reviews, testing) and strong engineering culture
- Partner with engineering and product leadership to define and execute long-term platform roadmaps
- Drive execution and collaborate across teams to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives
What You’ll Bring
- Proven track record (4+ years) leading high-performing engineering teams that thrive on innovation.
- 10+ years of total industry experience in software engineering
- Exceptional people leadership skills with experience coaching and developing engineers.
- Deep experience delivering large-scale, foundational infrastructure systems. Strong judgment balancing engineering velocity with long-term technical quality.
- Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across Product, Sales, and Customer Success.
- Demonstrated success defining and driving technical and organizational roadmaps.
- BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
What We Look For
- A builder mindset with a history of scaling teams and systems in fast-paced environments.
- Strong ownership and initiative in ambiguous, evolving contexts.
- Bias for action and data-driven decision making.
- First-principles thinking applied to both technical and organizational challenges.
- Deep care for people development and team health.
- Alignment with NexHealth’s core values and mission.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: $176,000 – $220,000 USD per year (based on experience and location)
- Equity: Competitive stock options
Benefits Include
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision (up to 100% covered)
- 401K and commuter benefits
- Flexible PTO
- High-impact work that directly improves the healthcare experience for millions
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
NexHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Platform Engineering Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your transcript and confirm your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM OPT Designated Degree Program List. Computer Science (11.07xx) and Information Systems (11.01xx) typically qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees sometimes don't map cleanly.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Before investing time in an application, confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify using the E-Verify employer search tool. Platform Engineering Manager roles at staffing firms or small consultancies are common offenders for non-enrollment, which would block your STEM OPT extension entirely.
Frame your I-983 around managerial STEM outcomes
USCIS scrutinizes I-983 training plans for manager-level roles because the STEM connection must be direct, not supervisory. Document specific technical responsibilities like infrastructure architecture decisions, toolchain evaluation, and platform reliability metrics, not just people management.
Target companies with existing H-1B LCA filings
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications with DOL for engineering roles already understand visa sponsorship workflows. Use Migrate Mate to filter Platform Engineering Manager listings by verified employer sponsorship history, so your job search targets companies already set up to support your transition.
Align your offer start date with cap-gap timing
If your H-1B petition is filed before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. Negotiate your Platform Engineering Manager start date to land before your OPT end date so cap-gap coverage applies without a gap in employment.
Request the OFLC Wage Search prevailing wage tier early
Platform Engineering Manager roles often sit at DOL wage Level III or IV depending on team size and scope. Ask your employer's HR team to run the OFLC Wage Search before the offer is finalized so the LCA wage aligns with your actual responsibilities and avoids an RFE during H-1B adjudication.
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Find Platform Engineering Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Platform Engineering Manager role qualify for STEM OPT?
It can, but qualification depends on your degree, not your job title. Your degree must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List under an eligible CIP code, and the Platform Engineering Manager role must directly apply that STEM knowledge. Roles where management is incidental to technical work typically qualify; roles where technical work is incidental to management face more scrutiny from USCIS.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a management role?
Your I-983 must connect your day-to-day responsibilities to your STEM degree, not just your team size. List specific technical goals: platform architecture decisions, reliability engineering targets, infrastructure tooling evaluations, and measurable performance outcomes. USCIS reviewers look for concrete technical learning objectives. A plan that reads like a job description for a general manager without STEM-specific milestones is likely to draw scrutiny.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool available through the Department of Homeland Security to look up your employer by name or location before accepting an offer. Enrollment is required for any employer hiring STEM OPT students, and failing to verify this before your OPT end date can leave you without valid work authorization. Don't rely on the employer's self-report alone.
Can cap-gap protect my work authorization while I wait for H-1B approval?
Yes, if your H-1B petition is filed with USCIS before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. As a Platform Engineering Manager, your continuous employment during cap-gap is contingent on maintaining the same employer and the same role. Any change in employer or job duties during cap-gap requires immediate DSO consultation.
Where can I find Platform Engineering Manager jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Platform Engineering Manager roles filtered for employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated OPT or H-1B filings. Employers on the platform have demonstrated LCA filing activity through DOL records, which is a practical signal that they understand the E-Verify and training plan requirements your STEM OPT extension depends on.
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