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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, drawing on computer science, engineering, and applied math degrees. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before your extension start date.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Commure, we're building the AI Operating System for healthcare, the foundation that defines how care is delivered, documented, and financed. Our platform spans the full care journey: Ambient AI and Dictation eliminating documentation burden at the point of care, intelligent Agents automating patient and revenue workflows, and autonomous RCM processing billions in claims, all on a single AI-native platform integrated with 60+ EHRs.
Healthcare carries a $1 trillion administrative burden and we're at the center of transforming it. Today, 500,000+ clinicians across 500+ healthcare organizations nationwide trust Commure to handle $25B+ in annual claims and support over 200 million patient interactions. Our latest $70M raise at a $7B valuation reflects the confidence the market has placed in this mission.
Our team works directly alongside clinicians, not through layers of process, which means the gap between what you build and its impact on patient care is immediate. We move fast, deploy daily, and take full ownership from early thinking to production. If you're energized by hard problems, high stakes, and a team that holds itself to a high bar, you'll find your people here.
The future of healthcare is being built right now. Come deliver this transformation.
About the Role
As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer at Commure, you'll play a crucial role in collaborating directly with healthcare clients, understanding their needs, and actively participating in the design and implementation of customized solutions. This immersive experience offers you the chance to be at the heart of healthcare technology, contributing to projects that enhance patient access, affordability, and care quality.
In this highly visible position, you'll provide essential technical support, tackle various challenges, and maintain vital documentation. Additionally, by keeping pace with evolving healthcare technology trends, you'll contribute innovative ideas and solutions. Your contributions will be instrumental in advancing our mission to revolutionize healthcare through technology.
What You’ll Do
- Be willing to travel up to 35% of the time to client site, build on site, and demo.
- Participate in the implementation process, aiding in the integration of our solutions into client settings.
- Provide technical assistance and contribute to problem-solving during deployment and integration phases.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare clients to understand their technology needs, compliance requirements, and patient care goals.
- Support our development and engineering teams in crafting tailored solutions for the healthcare industry.
- Help identify and address technical challenges encountered during project implementation.
- Assist in creating and updating technical documentation to streamline client onboarding and system maintenance.
- Keep informed about the latest trends in healthcare technology and regulations to help propose relevant solutions.
- Visit new places and meet interesting people in the heart of healthcare.
What You Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of full-stack engineering principles and system design.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Javascript, React, and SQL.
- Experience building 0-1 products.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.
- Eagerness to collaborate and ability to engage confidently with clients.
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, client-focused healthcare environment.
Please be aware that all official communication from us will come exclusively from email addresses ending in @getathelas.com, @commure.com or @augmedix.com. Any emails from other domains are not affiliated with our organization.
Employees will act in accordance with the organization’s information security policies, to include but not limited to protecting assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference nor execute particular security processes or activities. Employees will report to the information security office any confirmed or potential events or other risks to the organization. Employees will be required to attest to these requirements upon hire and on an annual basis.
Compensation Range: $165K - $230K
At Commure, we're building the AI Operating System for healthcare, the foundation that defines how care is delivered, documented, and financed. Our platform spans the full care journey: Ambient AI and Dictation eliminating documentation burden at the point of care, intelligent Agents automating patient and revenue workflows, and autonomous RCM processing billions in claims, all on a single AI-native platform integrated with 60+ EHRs.
Healthcare carries a $1 trillion administrative burden and we're at the center of transforming it. Today, 500,000+ clinicians across 500+ healthcare organizations nationwide trust Commure to handle $25B+ in annual claims and support over 200 million patient interactions. Our latest $70M raise at a $7B valuation reflects the confidence the market has placed in this mission.
Our team works directly alongside clinicians, not through layers of process, which means the gap between what you build and its impact on patient care is immediate. We move fast, deploy daily, and take full ownership from early thinking to production. If you're energized by hard problems, high stakes, and a team that holds itself to a high bar, you'll find your people here.
The future of healthcare is being built right now. Come deliver this transformation.
About the Role
As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer at Commure, you'll play a crucial role in collaborating directly with healthcare clients, understanding their needs, and actively participating in the design and implementation of customized solutions. This immersive experience offers you the chance to be at the heart of healthcare technology, contributing to projects that enhance patient access, affordability, and care quality.
In this highly visible position, you'll provide essential technical support, tackle various challenges, and maintain vital documentation. Additionally, by keeping pace with evolving healthcare technology trends, you'll contribute innovative ideas and solutions. Your contributions will be instrumental in advancing our mission to revolutionize healthcare through technology.
What You’ll Do
- Be willing to travel up to 35% of the time to client site, build on site, and demo.
- Participate in the implementation process, aiding in the integration of our solutions into client settings.
- Provide technical assistance and contribute to problem-solving during deployment and integration phases.
- Work collaboratively with healthcare clients to understand their technology needs, compliance requirements, and patient care goals.
- Support our development and engineering teams in crafting tailored solutions for the healthcare industry.
- Help identify and address technical challenges encountered during project implementation.
- Assist in creating and updating technical documentation to streamline client onboarding and system maintenance.
- Keep informed about the latest trends in healthcare technology and regulations to help propose relevant solutions.
- Visit new places and meet interesting people in the heart of healthcare.
What You Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of full-stack engineering principles and system design.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Javascript, React, and SQL.
- Experience building 0-1 products.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.
- Eagerness to collaborate and ability to engage confidently with clients.
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, client-focused healthcare environment.
Please be aware that all official communication from us will come exclusively from email addresses ending in @getathelas.com, @commure.com or @augmedix.com. Any emails from other domains are not affiliated with our organization.
Employees will act in accordance with the organization’s information security policies, to include but not limited to protecting assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference nor execute particular security processes or activities. Employees will report to the information security office any confirmed or potential events or other risks to the organization. Employees will be required to attest to these requirements upon hire and on an annual basis.
Compensation Range: $165K - $230K
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches engineering
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by ICE. Forward Deployed Engineer roles typically align with computer science, computer engineering, or systems engineering codes. A mismatch disqualifies you regardless of your job duties.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter for the company's E-Verify Employer ID or have HR confirm enrollment in writing. USCIS requires your employer to be enrolled before your STEM OPT extension begins, not just before onboarding. Don't wait until the offer stage to check.
Build a training plan around engineering deliverables
Your I-983 training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For forward deployed roles, frame objectives around systems integration, technical implementation, or applied software engineering rather than generic customer-facing tasks, which can draw DSO scrutiny.
Target companies with active federal contracts
Federal contractors are legally required to use E-Verify for all employees on covered contracts, making them reliable STEM OPT sponsors. Searching for forward deployed roles at defense, infrastructure, or government technology firms narrows your list to inherently compliant employers.
Search STEM OPT roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by E-Verify enrollment on Migrate Mate to surface Senior Forward Deployed Engineer openings at confirmed STEM OPT sponsors. Migrate Mate flags employers verified through E-Verify, removing the manual confirmation step you'd otherwise need to do with each recruiter.
Plan your cap-gap window around offer timing
If your OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending for October 1, cap-gap extends your authorization automatically. For forward deployed roles with intensive onboarding periods, aligning your offer start date to account for this 60-day window prevents gaps in billable assignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your underlying degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code recognized by ICE. The role itself must also connect directly to your field of study. Forward deployed engineering work typically aligns with computer science, systems engineering, or software engineering degrees, all of which qualify.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for this role?
Your I-983 must list specific learning goals tied to your STEM degree, not just job duties. For Senior Forward Deployed Engineer positions, document objectives like deploying and integrating software systems, applying engineering methodologies in production environments, or building technical expertise in customer infrastructure. Generic goals like 'improve communication skills' don't satisfy USCIS training plan standards.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask HR directly for the company's E-Verify Employer ID number, or request written confirmation that the specific hiring entity is enrolled. Enrollment must be active before your STEM OPT extension start date. Some large companies enroll subsidiaries separately, so confirm at the entity level, not just the parent company.
Where can I find Senior Forward Deployed Engineer jobs that sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by E-Verify enrollment, so you can search specifically for Senior Forward Deployed Engineer roles at employers already verified to support STEM OPT. This removes the step of manually confirming compliance with each recruiter and surfaces only the employers whose enrollment is already confirmed.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery?
If your OPT expires between April 1 and September 30 while a timely-filed H-1B cap-subject petition is pending, cap-gap extends your authorization through September 30. For forward deployed roles with project-based assignments, this matters because a status gap mid-project can disrupt your deployment schedule and billing. USCIS issues an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap extension.