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SentiLink provides innovative identity and risk solutions, empowering institutions and individuals to transact with confidence. We’re building the future of identity verification in the United States, replacing a clunky, ineffective, and expensive status quo with solutions that are 10x faster, smarter, and more accurate. We’ve seen tremendous traction and are growing extremely quickly. Our real-time APIs have helped verify hundreds of millions of identities, starting with financial services and rapidly expanding into new markets. SentiLink is backed by world-class investors including Craft Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, NYCA, and Max Levchin. We’ve earned recognition from TechCrunch, CNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Business Insider, PYMNTS, American Banker, LendIt, and have been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 list every year since 2023. Last but not least, we’ve even made history - we were the first company to go live with the eCBSV and testified before the United States House of Representatives on the future of identity. SentiLink supports a variety of ways to work, ranging from fully remote to in-office. We operate as a digital-first company with strong collaboration across the U.S. and India. We maintain physical offices in Austin, San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago in the U.S., and in Gurugram (Delhi) and Bengaluru in India. If you’re located near one of these offices, we would love for you to spend time in the office regularly. Some roles are hybrid or in-office by design. For example, our engineering team in India works primarily from our Gurugram office.
ROLE
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Platform team at SentiLink, you will own the data infrastructure components that support the SentiLink suite of products. You will work with product, engineering, and data science teams across the company to build, enhance, and modify the data platform that powers our fraud detection products. You have outstanding programming skills and are proficient in our technology stack and pick up new technologies quickly as we evolve. This is a remote, US-based role.
TECHNOLOGIES
Python, Golang, PostgreSQL (RDS), OpenSearch, Redshift, EMR, Spark, Docker, Lambda, AWS technologies
Responsibilities
- Build, expand, and optimize data infrastructure in order to create the most accurate dataset of identities and their relationships
- Develop and operate secure, scalable, and reliable data ingestion and ETL/ELT pipelines that meet product requirements
- Design and maintain a data observability framework to ensure our data meets strict quality and freshness standards
- Optimize data storage layer and build/maintain interfaces to enable scalable and fast data access to our data stores
- Collaborate with product teams (squads) supporting their data platform needs for smooth delivery of existing and new products
- Participate in call rotation for production issues, along with the rest of engineering
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to our evolving engineering best practices
- Drive innovation by actively participating in our hackathons and doing proof of concepts
- Develop functional subject matter expertise within various areas of identity fraud domain
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering or related field
- Proficient in Python or Golang and related technologies and frameworks
- Expertise in building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines at scale leveraging distributed data processing technologies like Spark, Hadoop, Kafka or similar technologies
- Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or GCP
- Deep understanding of different database technologies including but not limited to RDBMS (e.g. Postgres), NoSQL (OpenSearch, vector DB), Columnar data stores etc. and experience with writing efficient queries and optimization techniques
- Experience building enterprise grade, scalable, containerized data services and frameworks on Kubernetes or similar platforms
- Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps practices
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, interpersonal skills and a sense of humor (enjoy the journey)
- Self-organized and ability to work independently and with ambiguity
- Experience working in a Scrum / Agile development environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Spark/EMR
- Built streaming applications
- Experience with AWS technologies such as EKS, SQS/SNS, EMR, Redshift, S3 etc.
- Prior experience working in a fintech startup
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must live in the United States.
COMPENSATION
- $170,000/year - $240,000/year + equity + benefits
Note: This salary range may be inclusive of multiple career levels, and the actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, and qualifications.
PERKS
- Employer paid group health insurance for you and your dependents
- 401(k) plan with employer match (or equivalent for non US-based roles)
- Flexible paid time off
- Regular company-wide in-person events
- Home office stipend, and more!
CORPORATE VALUES
- Follow Through
- Deep Understanding
- Whatever It Takes
- Do Something Smart
INTRODUCTION
SentiLink provides innovative identity and risk solutions, empowering institutions and individuals to transact with confidence. We’re building the future of identity verification in the United States, replacing a clunky, ineffective, and expensive status quo with solutions that are 10x faster, smarter, and more accurate. We’ve seen tremendous traction and are growing extremely quickly. Our real-time APIs have helped verify hundreds of millions of identities, starting with financial services and rapidly expanding into new markets. SentiLink is backed by world-class investors including Craft Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, NYCA, and Max Levchin. We’ve earned recognition from TechCrunch, CNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Business Insider, PYMNTS, American Banker, LendIt, and have been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 list every year since 2023. Last but not least, we’ve even made history - we were the first company to go live with the eCBSV and testified before the United States House of Representatives on the future of identity. SentiLink supports a variety of ways to work, ranging from fully remote to in-office. We operate as a digital-first company with strong collaboration across the U.S. and India. We maintain physical offices in Austin, San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago in the U.S., and in Gurugram (Delhi) and Bengaluru in India. If you’re located near one of these offices, we would love for you to spend time in the office regularly. Some roles are hybrid or in-office by design. For example, our engineering team in India works primarily from our Gurugram office.
ROLE
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Platform team at SentiLink, you will own the data infrastructure components that support the SentiLink suite of products. You will work with product, engineering, and data science teams across the company to build, enhance, and modify the data platform that powers our fraud detection products. You have outstanding programming skills and are proficient in our technology stack and pick up new technologies quickly as we evolve. This is a remote, US-based role.
TECHNOLOGIES
Python, Golang, PostgreSQL (RDS), OpenSearch, Redshift, EMR, Spark, Docker, Lambda, AWS technologies
Responsibilities
- Build, expand, and optimize data infrastructure in order to create the most accurate dataset of identities and their relationships
- Develop and operate secure, scalable, and reliable data ingestion and ETL/ELT pipelines that meet product requirements
- Design and maintain a data observability framework to ensure our data meets strict quality and freshness standards
- Optimize data storage layer and build/maintain interfaces to enable scalable and fast data access to our data stores
- Collaborate with product teams (squads) supporting their data platform needs for smooth delivery of existing and new products
- Participate in call rotation for production issues, along with the rest of engineering
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to our evolving engineering best practices
- Drive innovation by actively participating in our hackathons and doing proof of concepts
- Develop functional subject matter expertise within various areas of identity fraud domain
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering or related field
- Proficient in Python or Golang and related technologies and frameworks
- Expertise in building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines at scale leveraging distributed data processing technologies like Spark, Hadoop, Kafka or similar technologies
- Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or GCP
- Deep understanding of different database technologies including but not limited to RDBMS (e.g. Postgres), NoSQL (OpenSearch, vector DB), Columnar data stores etc. and experience with writing efficient queries and optimization techniques
- Experience building enterprise grade, scalable, containerized data services and frameworks on Kubernetes or similar platforms
- Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps practices
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, interpersonal skills and a sense of humor (enjoy the journey)
- Self-organized and ability to work independently and with ambiguity
- Experience working in a Scrum / Agile development environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Spark/EMR
- Built streaming applications
- Experience with AWS technologies such as EKS, SQS/SNS, EMR, Redshift, S3 etc.
- Prior experience working in a fintech startup
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must live in the United States.
COMPENSATION
- $170,000/year - $240,000/year + equity + benefits
Note: This salary range may be inclusive of multiple career levels, and the actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, and qualifications.
PERKS
- Employer paid group health insurance for you and your dependents
- 401(k) plan with employer match (or equivalent for non US-based roles)
- Flexible paid time off
- Regular company-wide in-person events
- Home office stipend, and more!
CORPORATE VALUES
- Follow Through
- Deep Understanding
- Whatever It Takes
- Do Something Smart
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding 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.
How to find Software Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find Software Engineer jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international talent with sponsoring employers. Focus on tech companies, startups, and Fortune 500 firms that commonly sponsor H-1B, L-1, and O-1 visas for software engineers. Filter searches by visa sponsorship availability and target companies with established immigration programs for the best opportunities.
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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