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Software applications engineers develop, test, and maintain software systems that solve business problems. For visa sponsorship, these roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a computer science, software engineering, or related technical degree, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and other skilled worker visas. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Our mission is to SAVE AND IMPROVE LIVES BY EMPOWERING HEALTHCARE CONSUMERS. Come be part of remarkable.
Overview:
How you can make a difference
HealthEquity has a vision that by 2030 we will make HSAs as wide-spread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth and build health savings for life. Through our innovative technology and superior service delivery, our members gain valuable insights to better save and spend their healthcare dollars. People are our greatest asset. We firmly believe that our team members drive the success of this company. We hire passionate contributors who enjoy the thrill of pioneering their positions to their full potential. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position, and where our purple culture drives a remarkable experience.
The Senior AI Engineer is the dedicated architect and lead developer for our internal AI engineering platform, a strategic capability within IT Engineering. This role designs and builds the cloud-native application and the AI/LLM services that power our in-house AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, closing a gap where architecture and AI development had no dedicated owner. Today, this work is split across infrastructure-focused engineers whose mandate is Azure and cloud administration rather than direct application and AI development — which limits delivery velocity and creates key-person risk. Working collaboratively with IT Engineering leadership, Security and Compliance, and business teams adopting AI, this position will establish reusable patterns, frameworks, and guardrails that let the broader organization build AI safely — while remaining hands-on: writing application and integration code, building and integrating LLM/AI services, and taking our AI initiatives from architecture through production.
What you’ll be doing
- Designing and developing AI/LLM-powered capabilities for internal business problems — including retrieval-augmented generation, orchestration, prompt and model integration — using Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI / Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search).
- Using agentic coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as part of day-to-day development to accelerate delivery and model best practices for AI-assisted engineering.
- Establishing reusable patterns, frameworks, and guardrails for building AI applications — LLMOps/MLOps, evaluation, observability, and cost control — that other IT Engineering teams can adopt.
- Partnering with Security and Compliance to ensure all AI and cloud application work is secure-by-design and meets HealthEquity's HIPAA and data-protection standards.
- Serving as the technical point of contact and hands-on developer accelerating AI solution delivery across the organization.
- Identifying opportunities where internally built AI tools can reduce reliance on third-party software, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Contributing to the ongoing infrastructure and architecture of our AI engineering capability as a secure, scalable, cloud-native application on Microsoft Azure.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (IT, security, and business stakeholders) to ensure our AI capabilities meet business needs and align with organizational goals.
- Working with business units to gather requirements and translate them into AI-powered solutions.
- Monitoring and optimizing the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our AI and cloud services.
- Providing updates and recommendations to IT Engineering leadership on AI platform direction, adoption, and opportunities for improvement.
- Recommending improvements to engineering processes, standards, and tooling to increase the safety and efficiency of AI development across the organization.
- Mentoring and supporting other engineers as they adopt AI-assisted development practices and our platform's engineering patterns.
- Performing additional duties as assigned or identified to support team objectives.
What you will need to be successful
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technology field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software or cloud application engineering, including recent hands-on AI/ML development.
- Hands-on experience building AI/ML and LLM-based applications, including the Azure AI portfolio (Azure OpenAI / Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search), retrieval-augmented generation, orchestration frameworks, prompt engineering, and model integration and evaluation.
- Hands-on experience using agentic coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as part of day-to-day development.
Technical Skills:
- Strong software development skills for cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure (e.g., App Service, Functions, containers/AKS, API Management, storage and data services).
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C#/.NET) and modern engineering practices: CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, automated testing, and observability.
- Familiarity with MLOps/LLMOps and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Solid grounding in secure application design, identity (Microsoft Entra ID), API security, and data protection appropriate to a HIPAA-regulated environment.
Other Skills:
- Architectural judgment — able to evaluate trade-offs (model selection, cost, latency, accuracy, safety) and design sound approaches in an ambiguous, fast-changing domain.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner across Engineering, Security, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
- Microsoft/Azure AI certifications are a plus but not required.
Location:
This is a remote position.
Salary Range:
$104500.00 To $136000.00 / year
Benefits & Perks:
The actual compensation offer is determined based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. This position will be eligible for performance-based incentives and restricted stock units as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- HSA contribution and match
- Dependent care FSA match
- Uncapped paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) match
- Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs
- Ongoing education & tuition assistance
- Gym and fitness reimbursement
- Wellness program incentives
Onboarding & Travel
This is a remote role, with an in-person onboarding training component. New team members must participate in Trailhead, HealthEquity’s immersive onboarding experience. Trailhead is designed to foster meaningful connections, support your integration into the organization, and equip you with a strong understanding of our business. Trailhead participation is a key expectation of this role. Trailhead is held onsite at our headquarters once per quarter. HealthEquity covers all required travel and accommodations.
This role may begin with a virtual, self-paced onboarding experience, followed by a mandatory onsite Trailhead session at a later date.
HealthEquity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to team members with qualifying disabilities. Should you be selected for this role and require an accommodation, we will put you in touch with our Benefits Team so you can begin the accommodation request process.
Why work with HealthEquity:
HealthEquity has a vision that by 2030 we will make HSAs as wide-spread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position. You belong at HealthEquity!
HealthEquity, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an employer where no matter your background or identity – you feel welcome and included. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. HealthEquity is a drug-free workplace. For more information about our EEO policy, or about HealthEquity’s applicant disability accommodation, drug-free workplace, background check, and E-Verify policies, please visit our Careers page.
HealthEquity uses Microsoft Copilot to transcribe screening interviews between candidates and their direct Talent Partner for note taking and interview summaries. By scheduling a screening interview with us, you consent to Microsoft Copilot’s AI technology recording and transcribing your interview with your Talent Partner. This information will be reviewed for accuracy and then used by HealthEquity to summarize the interview, ensure accuracy, and facilitate our hiring process. We take privacy seriously. You have the option to opt out. If you wish to opt out of this Microsoft Copilot transcription, please notify your Talent Partner in advance of the interview. If we do not receive an opt-out request from you, we will assume that you consent to the use of Microsoft Copilot.
At HealthEquity, our goal is to save and improve lives by empowering healthcare consumers. This shared purpose inspires everything we do, including how we approach hiring. Our process is designed to get to know the real you: your skills, experiences, and potential to make a difference. We value honesty, originality, and the courage to do the right thing, even when it is not the easiest path. Showing up as your authentic self reflects these values and helps us build something truly remarkable together.
As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at HealthEquity. Using AI to support resume writing, research, or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills. For other key parts of our interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to HealthEquity.
HealthEquity is committed to your privacy as an applicant for employment. For information on our privacy policies and practices, please visit HealthEquity Privacy.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to SAVE AND IMPROVE LIVES BY EMPOWERING HEALTHCARE CONSUMERS. Come be part of remarkable.
Overview:
How you can make a difference
HealthEquity has a vision that by 2030 we will make HSAs as wide-spread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth and build health savings for life. Through our innovative technology and superior service delivery, our members gain valuable insights to better save and spend their healthcare dollars. People are our greatest asset. We firmly believe that our team members drive the success of this company. We hire passionate contributors who enjoy the thrill of pioneering their positions to their full potential. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position, and where our purple culture drives a remarkable experience.
The Senior AI Engineer is the dedicated architect and lead developer for our internal AI engineering platform, a strategic capability within IT Engineering. This role designs and builds the cloud-native application and the AI/LLM services that power our in-house AI solutions on Microsoft Azure, closing a gap where architecture and AI development had no dedicated owner. Today, this work is split across infrastructure-focused engineers whose mandate is Azure and cloud administration rather than direct application and AI development — which limits delivery velocity and creates key-person risk. Working collaboratively with IT Engineering leadership, Security and Compliance, and business teams adopting AI, this position will establish reusable patterns, frameworks, and guardrails that let the broader organization build AI safely — while remaining hands-on: writing application and integration code, building and integrating LLM/AI services, and taking our AI initiatives from architecture through production.
What you’ll be doing
- Designing and developing AI/LLM-powered capabilities for internal business problems — including retrieval-augmented generation, orchestration, prompt and model integration — using Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI / Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search).
- Using agentic coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as part of day-to-day development to accelerate delivery and model best practices for AI-assisted engineering.
- Establishing reusable patterns, frameworks, and guardrails for building AI applications — LLMOps/MLOps, evaluation, observability, and cost control — that other IT Engineering teams can adopt.
- Partnering with Security and Compliance to ensure all AI and cloud application work is secure-by-design and meets HealthEquity's HIPAA and data-protection standards.
- Serving as the technical point of contact and hands-on developer accelerating AI solution delivery across the organization.
- Identifying opportunities where internally built AI tools can reduce reliance on third-party software, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Contributing to the ongoing infrastructure and architecture of our AI engineering capability as a secure, scalable, cloud-native application on Microsoft Azure.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (IT, security, and business stakeholders) to ensure our AI capabilities meet business needs and align with organizational goals.
- Working with business units to gather requirements and translate them into AI-powered solutions.
- Monitoring and optimizing the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our AI and cloud services.
- Providing updates and recommendations to IT Engineering leadership on AI platform direction, adoption, and opportunities for improvement.
- Recommending improvements to engineering processes, standards, and tooling to increase the safety and efficiency of AI development across the organization.
- Mentoring and supporting other engineers as they adopt AI-assisted development practices and our platform's engineering patterns.
- Performing additional duties as assigned or identified to support team objectives.
What you will need to be successful
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technology field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software or cloud application engineering, including recent hands-on AI/ML development.
- Hands-on experience building AI/ML and LLM-based applications, including the Azure AI portfolio (Azure OpenAI / Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Search), retrieval-augmented generation, orchestration frameworks, prompt engineering, and model integration and evaluation.
- Hands-on experience using agentic coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) as part of day-to-day development.
Technical Skills:
- Strong software development skills for cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure (e.g., App Service, Functions, containers/AKS, API Management, storage and data services).
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C#/.NET) and modern engineering practices: CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, automated testing, and observability.
- Familiarity with MLOps/LLMOps and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Solid grounding in secure application design, identity (Microsoft Entra ID), API security, and data protection appropriate to a HIPAA-regulated environment.
Other Skills:
- Architectural judgment — able to evaluate trade-offs (model selection, cost, latency, accuracy, safety) and design sound approaches in an ambiguous, fast-changing domain.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner across Engineering, Security, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
- Microsoft/Azure AI certifications are a plus but not required.
Location:
This is a remote position.
Salary Range:
$104500.00 To $136000.00 / year
Benefits & Perks:
The actual compensation offer is determined based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. This position will be eligible for performance-based incentives and restricted stock units as part of the total compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- HSA contribution and match
- Dependent care FSA match
- Uncapped paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) match
- Personal and healthcare financial literacy programs
- Ongoing education & tuition assistance
- Gym and fitness reimbursement
- Wellness program incentives
Onboarding & Travel
This is a remote role, with an in-person onboarding training component. New team members must participate in Trailhead, HealthEquity’s immersive onboarding experience. Trailhead is designed to foster meaningful connections, support your integration into the organization, and equip you with a strong understanding of our business. Trailhead participation is a key expectation of this role. Trailhead is held onsite at our headquarters once per quarter. HealthEquity covers all required travel and accommodations.
This role may begin with a virtual, self-paced onboarding experience, followed by a mandatory onsite Trailhead session at a later date.
HealthEquity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to team members with qualifying disabilities. Should you be selected for this role and require an accommodation, we will put you in touch with our Benefits Team so you can begin the accommodation request process.
Why work with HealthEquity:
HealthEquity has a vision that by 2030 we will make HSAs as wide-spread and popular as retirement accounts. We are passionate about providing a solution that allows American families to connect health and wealth. Join us and discover a work experience where the person is valued more than the position. You belong at HealthEquity!
HealthEquity, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an employer where no matter your background or identity – you feel welcome and included. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. HealthEquity is a drug-free workplace. For more information about our EEO policy, or about HealthEquity’s applicant disability accommodation, drug-free workplace, background check, and E-Verify policies, please visit our Careers page.
HealthEquity uses Microsoft Copilot to transcribe screening interviews between candidates and their direct Talent Partner for note taking and interview summaries. By scheduling a screening interview with us, you consent to Microsoft Copilot’s AI technology recording and transcribing your interview with your Talent Partner. This information will be reviewed for accuracy and then used by HealthEquity to summarize the interview, ensure accuracy, and facilitate our hiring process. We take privacy seriously. You have the option to opt out. If you wish to opt out of this Microsoft Copilot transcription, please notify your Talent Partner in advance of the interview. If we do not receive an opt-out request from you, we will assume that you consent to the use of Microsoft Copilot.
At HealthEquity, our goal is to save and improve lives by empowering healthcare consumers. This shared purpose inspires everything we do, including how we approach hiring. Our process is designed to get to know the real you: your skills, experiences, and potential to make a difference. We value honesty, originality, and the courage to do the right thing, even when it is not the easiest path. Showing up as your authentic self reflects these values and helps us build something truly remarkable together.
As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at HealthEquity. Using AI to support resume writing, research, or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills. For other key parts of our interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to HealthEquity.
HealthEquity is committed to your privacy as an applicant for employment. For information on our privacy policies and practices, please visit HealthEquity Privacy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Software Applications Engineer
Target enterprise software companies
Large enterprise software firms like Oracle, SAP, and Salesforce regularly sponsor visas for applications engineers. They have established sponsorship programs and understand the specialty occupation requirements for technical roles.
Emphasize system integration experience
Applications engineers who can integrate complex software systems are highly valued. Highlight experience with APIs, middleware, and enterprise architecture in your applications to strengthen your sponsorship case.
Consider consulting firms as entry points
IT consulting companies often hire applications engineers for client projects and are familiar with visa sponsorship. They can provide a pathway to permanent roles with their enterprise clients later.
Document your technical problem-solving skills
USCIS looks for evidence that your role requires specialized knowledge. Prepare examples of complex technical challenges you've solved and how your degree directly applies to applications engineering work.
Research industry-specific applications
Healthcare, finance, and manufacturing have specialized software needs. Applications engineers with domain expertise in these industries often face less competition and stronger sponsorship prospects from sector-specific employers.
Build experience with cloud platforms
Cloud-native applications engineering is in high demand. AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud certifications can make you more attractive to sponsors and demonstrate specialized skills beyond basic programming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a software applications engineer?
You need a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a closely related field. Computer engineering and electrical engineering with software focus also typically qualify. USCIS requires the degree field to directly relate to applications development and systems integration work. Alternative combinations like mathematics with extensive programming coursework may qualify but face more scrutiny.
Do software applications engineers get approved for H-1B visas?
Yes, software applications engineers have strong approval rates because the role clearly requires specialized technical knowledge. USCIS recognizes that developing, integrating, and maintaining business software systems requires a computer science or engineering education. The key is demonstrating that your specific role involves complex technical problem-solving rather than routine coding tasks that any programmer could handle.
Can I get sponsored without a computer science degree?
Possibly, but it's more challenging. USCIS may accept degrees in mathematics, engineering, or information systems if coupled with relevant coursework and work experience. The three-for-one rule allows three years of progressive software engineering experience to substitute for one year of education. However, having the directly related degree makes the specialty occupation argument much stronger and reduces approval risk.
What's the difference between applications engineer and software developer for sponsorship?
Both roles typically qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship, but applications engineers focus on integrating and configuring existing software systems rather than building new applications from scratch. USCIS treats both as specialty occupations requiring technical degrees. Applications engineers may have slightly easier approval because the role often involves more complex system architecture and integration challenges that clearly require specialized knowledge.
Which companies sponsor applications engineers most often?
Enterprise software companies like Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, and Salesforce are frequent sponsors because they need engineers to implement their products at client sites. Large consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, and IBM also sponsor for client-facing roles. Technology departments at Fortune 500 companies across industries regularly sponsor applications engineers to maintain their internal software systems and integrate new business applications.
How to find Software Applications Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Software Applications Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international talent with sponsoring employers. Focus on tech companies, software firms, and startups that commonly hire for these roles and offer H-1B, TN visa, or O-1 visas. Filter specifically for application development, mobile app engineering, and enterprise software positions where sponsorship is more readily available.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Software Applications Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.