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Software engineering — also referred to as software development — is one of the most actively sponsored job categories in the U.S., with the majority of positions offering H-1B sponsorship. Most roles require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and STEM degree holders benefit from extended OPT periods while pursuing long-term sponsorship. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Experity is a mission-driven team transforming on-demand healthcare across the U.S., empowering urgent care clinics with industry-leading software that makes care faster, easier, and more patient-focused. Joining us means doing meaningful work that directly improves the healthcare experience for millions—from helping families access care quickly to ensuring clinics run smoothly behind the scenes. If you want to make a real impact alongside innovative, dedicated teammates while contributing to a trusted platform that’s becoming the operating system for on-demand care, Experity is the place to grow your career.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Experity, Great Work Starts With Great People—and We Go The Extra Mile To Support Our Team With a Culture Of Care, Growth, And Celebration
- Day-One Benefits: Health, dental/orthodontia, and vision coverage the moment you start.
- Ownership & Impact: Be part of our success with a synthetic ownership program after one year.
- Robust Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program for everything from mental wellness to financial coaching.
- Recharge & Reconnect: Generous PTO, team events, family picnics, and holiday parties.
- Career Growth: Development programs designed to help you thrive and grow.
- Competitive Compensation: Including quarterly bonuses and 401(k) matching to invest in your future.
Position Type: Full-time
Compensation: $107,750 - $141,675, based on experience
Location: Hybrid: Experity offers team members the flexibility to work remotely while staying connected in person. This position requires you to live within a commutable distance from one of our offices and be available to work onsite as needed for collaboration and team engagement/collaboration.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Software Engineer will design and deliver scalable, cloud-native applications that power Experity’s Touchless EMR and AI Scribe platforms, building modern frontend and backend solutions using React/Next.js, Node.js, and Python within a microservices architecture. This role contributes to AI-driven product capabilities, including integrations with large language models (LLMs) and emerging agentic architectures, while collaborating closely with Product and QA to deliver high-quality, production-ready software. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, experience working across multiple languages and technologies, a cloud-native mindset, and the adaptability to ramp quickly and contribute meaningfully in a rapidly evolving technical environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, cloud-native applications across frontend and backend systems
- Build modern user interfaces using React and/or Next.js
- Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js and/or Python within a microservices architecture
- Contribute to the design and implementation of AI-driven features, including integrations with large language models (LLMs) and emerging agentic architectures
- Design, build, and deploy containerized services using Docker and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decisions that support scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and QA to refine requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following modern engineering best practices
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering standards
- Mentor and support other engineers as needed
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies and team planning
- Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
TRAVEL
Less than 10%
Experience
- 5+ years of professional software development experience building scalable, production-grade applications
- Strong experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with React (required) and modern frontend frameworks (Next.js strongly preferred)
- Backend development experience using Node.js and/or Python
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
- Experience designing and building microservices-based architectures
- Experience developing and deploying cloud-native applications (AWS preferred)
- Experience working with containerization technologies (Docker)
- Experience with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda or similar patterns)
- Strong experience working with relational databases (MS SQL and/or Postgres preferred)
- Solid understanding of modern software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean architecture
- Experience working across multiple programming languages and technology stacks
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
PREFERRED
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with LLM integrations, AI-driven features, or agentic architectures strongly preferred
- Experience with AWS cloud ecosystem
- Experience with Next.js
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Broader cloud-native experience including CI/CD pipelines and distributed systems
- Experience working across multiple database technologies
- Experience contributing to architectural decisions in evolving systems
- Exposure to emerging AI/LLM implementations in production environments
- Experience working in rapidly evolving technical environments
Every Team Member Exhibits Our Core Values
- Team First
- Lift Others Up
- Share Openly
- Set and Crush Goals
- Delight the Client
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Software Engineer
Target Companies with Active Sponsorship Programs
Look for companies that explicitly mention visa sponsorship in job postings or have dedicated immigration teams. Large tech companies, consulting firms, and research institutions are most likely to sponsor across multiple visa categories.
Start Your Job Search 6–9 Months Early
Visa sponsorship adds processing time to any offer. Starting your search early gives employers enough runway for interviews, offer negotiation, and legal preparation — regardless of which visa type applies to you.
Use OPT & STEM OPT to Prove Your Value
CS is STEM-eligible, giving you up to 3 years of work authorization (12 months of OPT plus a 24-month STEM extension). Employers can evaluate you on real work before committing to sponsorship.
Lead with Technical Skills, Not Visa Status
Focus on system design, algorithms, and engineering experience in interviews. Most large tech companies expect to sponsor - save visa logistics for the offer stage.
Specialize in High-Demand Areas
Distributed systems, ML infrastructure, security engineering, and platform roles tend to have stronger sponsorship demand than generic full-stack positions.
Consider Cap-Exempt Tech Roles
University research labs, federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), and national labs are H-1B cap-exempt - no lottery required, and you can file any time of year.
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What degree do I need to get sponsored as a software engineer?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field is the standard requirement for H-1B sponsorship. Equivalent experience can sometimes substitute (generally 3 years of progressive experience per year of missing education), but having a directly relevant degree makes the H-1B petition significantly stronger.
Can self-taught software engineers get visa sponsorship?
It's possible but more challenging. H-1B requires the position to be a specialty occupation needing a bachelor's degree, and USCIS evaluates whether the applicant has degree equivalency through a combination of education and experience. Bootcamp certificates alone don't substitute for a degree, but a strong portfolio combined with years of relevant work experience may qualify through an education equivalency evaluation.
What are H-1B approval rates like for software engineers?
Software engineering consistently has strong H-1B approval rates, and it's one of the most commonly sponsored occupations. The role clearly meets specialty occupation criteria, and employer demand remains high. The main bottleneck is the lottery - getting selected is the harder part, not getting the petition approved once filed.
Do big tech companies sponsor more than startups?
Large tech companies generally have more established sponsorship programs, dedicated immigration legal teams, and higher petition volumes. Startups can and do sponsor, but smaller companies may be less familiar with the process or more risk-averse about the costs and timelines. That said, some startups are very willing to sponsor for the right candidate - they just may need more guidance on the process.
Can I work on open-source projects or freelance while on an H-1B?
H-1B is employer-specific - you can only work for the sponsoring employer in the role described in your petition. Contributing to unpaid open-source projects is generally considered permissible since it's not compensated employment, but freelance work for pay is not allowed unless the freelance client files a separate H-1B petition for you.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Software Engineer jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage", the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level. For example, a software engineer in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search Page.
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