Sports STEM OPT Jobs in California
Sports F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in California sit at the intersection of technology and athletics, with employers like Nike, Electronic Arts, and the Golden State Warriors organization hiring data scientists, sports analytics engineers, and performance technology specialists. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose are the most active hiring markets for STEM-designated sports roles.
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This is a fully remote role within the United States. We're looking for a frontend-leaning Software Engineer II who loves building intuitive, data-rich user experiences and wants their work to matter. At Turquoise Health, we're making healthcare pricing transparent and understandable, and the interfaces you build will be how hospitals, insurers, and everyday people actually make sense of that data. You’ll be a key member of a small, highly skilled engineering team, collaborating closely with the product team to shape the user experience from the component level up to the product decisions that influence them. While this is a full stack role and you'll touch backend systems, your primary impact will be in crafting the UI layer: turning complex healthcare pricing data into clean, interactive, and performant web experiences. We're a fast moving startup, so you'll move fast too, taking on varied problems, shipping real features, and collaborating directly with the people who use what you build.
Responsibilities:
- Development of Django-based websites using Python, Postgresql, etc.
- Build frontend data visualization components that enable users to explore and interpret complex healthcare pricing data
- Write effective, scalable code.
- Test and debug programs
- Improve functionality of existing systems
- Assess and prioritize feature requests
- Coordinate with other team members to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years work experience in Python, or strong experience in another programming language and some exposure to Python
- Proficiency in front-end technologies such as React, TypeScript and Vue.js
- Expertise in at least one popular Python web framework (preferably Django) or a similar popular web framework in another language (like Ruby or Rails)
- Good understanding of SQL and how to efficiently use databases to solve problems
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Desire to learn new technologies
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience/knowledge. We are happy to work with strong candidates with non-traditional educational backgrounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on open-source projects
- Experience using with git and GitHub
- Strong writing skills
BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay with equity options
- Stellar health care plan options (Medical, Dental & Vision), with FSA, DCFSA, & HSA options
- Company-sponsored disability & life insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) + 4% Matching
- Fully remote work + flexible working hours
- $750 work-from-home setup budget
- Paid biannual in-person company summits
- Quarterly $150 co-hanging stipend to meet up with coworkers
- Monthly $100 health and wellness benefit
- Generous paid family leave
- Annual $1,200 learning & development stipend
ABOUT TURQUOISE HEALTH
Turquoise Health is a Series C price transparency platform for finance leaders across healthcare. Backed by a16z, Oak HC/FT, Adams Street, Yosemite, Bessemer Venture Partners, and others, we power price transparency for 300+ enterprise organizations and are building the infrastructure for a more open, efficient healthcare marketplace. We're a remote-first, US-based team that values transparency, empathy, inclusivity, creativity, and ownership. We operate on US business hours and work with clients entirely based in the US. For this role, we are seeking US-based candidates.
We strongly encourage BIPOC, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ folks to apply for any open roles of interest. Healthcare affects all people differently, but it significantly affects those in underserved communities. With a robust, diverse team, we are stronger and better equipped to change the future of healthcare for all.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION EMAIL
Turquoise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact recruiting@turquoise.health
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$153K - $170K
INTRODUCTION
This is a fully remote role within the United States. We're looking for a frontend-leaning Software Engineer II who loves building intuitive, data-rich user experiences and wants their work to matter. At Turquoise Health, we're making healthcare pricing transparent and understandable, and the interfaces you build will be how hospitals, insurers, and everyday people actually make sense of that data. You’ll be a key member of a small, highly skilled engineering team, collaborating closely with the product team to shape the user experience from the component level up to the product decisions that influence them. While this is a full stack role and you'll touch backend systems, your primary impact will be in crafting the UI layer: turning complex healthcare pricing data into clean, interactive, and performant web experiences. We're a fast moving startup, so you'll move fast too, taking on varied problems, shipping real features, and collaborating directly with the people who use what you build.
Responsibilities:
- Development of Django-based websites using Python, Postgresql, etc.
- Build frontend data visualization components that enable users to explore and interpret complex healthcare pricing data
- Write effective, scalable code.
- Test and debug programs
- Improve functionality of existing systems
- Assess and prioritize feature requests
- Coordinate with other team members to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years work experience in Python, or strong experience in another programming language and some exposure to Python
- Proficiency in front-end technologies such as React, TypeScript and Vue.js
- Expertise in at least one popular Python web framework (preferably Django) or a similar popular web framework in another language (like Ruby or Rails)
- Good understanding of SQL and how to efficiently use databases to solve problems
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- Desire to learn new technologies
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience/knowledge. We are happy to work with strong candidates with non-traditional educational backgrounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on open-source projects
- Experience using with git and GitHub
- Strong writing skills
BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay with equity options
- Stellar health care plan options (Medical, Dental & Vision), with FSA, DCFSA, & HSA options
- Company-sponsored disability & life insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- 401(k) + 4% Matching
- Fully remote work + flexible working hours
- $750 work-from-home setup budget
- Paid biannual in-person company summits
- Quarterly $150 co-hanging stipend to meet up with coworkers
- Monthly $100 health and wellness benefit
- Generous paid family leave
- Annual $1,200 learning & development stipend
ABOUT TURQUOISE HEALTH
Turquoise Health is a Series C price transparency platform for finance leaders across healthcare. Backed by a16z, Oak HC/FT, Adams Street, Yosemite, Bessemer Venture Partners, and others, we power price transparency for 300+ enterprise organizations and are building the infrastructure for a more open, efficient healthcare marketplace. We're a remote-first, US-based team that values transparency, empathy, inclusivity, creativity, and ownership. We operate on US business hours and work with clients entirely based in the US. For this role, we are seeking US-based candidates.
We strongly encourage BIPOC, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ folks to apply for any open roles of interest. Healthcare affects all people differently, but it significantly affects those in underserved communities. With a robust, diverse team, we are stronger and better equipped to change the future of healthcare for all.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION EMAIL
Turquoise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact recruiting@turquoise.health
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$153K - $170K
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Search Sports Jobs in CaliforniaSports STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in California?
California sports organizations with active STEM OPT sponsorship histories include technology-focused branches of professional franchises, sports analytics firms, and sports media companies. Electronic Arts in Redwood City, Riot Games in Los Angeles, and Sportradar's U.S. operations have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM-classified roles. Smaller sports wearable and performance-tracking startups in the Bay Area also appear regularly in DOL disclosure data for OPT sponsorship.
Which cities in California have the most sports F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area account for the majority of sports F-1 STEM OPT opportunities in California. Los Angeles hosts professional franchises, esports organizations, and sports entertainment companies. The Bay Area concentrates sports technology startups, performance analytics firms, and companies serving the Golden State Warriors and San Jose Sharks organizations. San Diego adds opportunities through sports science and fitness technology employers near its university corridor.
What types of sports roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT sponsorship must be classified under an approved STEM CIP code and offered by an E-Verify enrolled employer. In sports, qualifying positions typically include sports data analyst, performance analytics engineer, computer vision engineer for broadcast technology, sports biomechanics researcher, and software developer for sports applications. Roles in coaching, scouting, or athlete development generally do not meet STEM OPT requirements unless they carry a significant quantitative or engineering component.
How do I find sports F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 STEM OPT eligible roles, showing which California sports employers are E-Verify enrolled and have LCA filing histories for STEM-classified positions. Searching by the Sports and Recreation industry tag on Migrate Mate surfaces data analytics, engineering, and technology roles at California-based sports organizations, saving you from manually cross-checking DOL disclosure files and E-Verify enrollment records on your own.
Are there California-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in the sports industry?
California's strict worker classification laws mean sports employers must carefully structure STEM OPT positions as direct W-2 employment, which aligns with the federal requirement that STEM OPT students cannot be self-employed or placed as independent contractors. California's concentration of venture-backed sports technology companies also means some smaller employers may not yet be E-Verify enrolled, a mandatory requirement for STEM OPT sponsorship that you should confirm with any prospective employer before accepting an offer.