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Lead Software Engineer
Humana INC · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 130 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Humana INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles34 certified filings for “Senior Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in KY: $124k–$136k, median $131k. Most were filed at wage level IV (86%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Humana INC
The US Department of Labor certified 260 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 130 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Become a part of our caring community The Lead Software Engineer codes software applications based on business requirements. The Lead Software Engineer works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. The Lead Software Engineer standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software. Oversee testing and debugging and develops fixes. Research complaints and make necessary adjustments and/or recommendations to resolve complex software related issues. Advise executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercise independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job responsibilities and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, Uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action. Use your skills to make an impact Key Responsibilities • MVP and Product Ownership: Own AI products from initial concept through MVP, pilot, and production readiness. Define the product and technical approach, make pragmatic scope decisions, and take direct responsibility for delivering solutions that create measurable value for clinicians, members, and internal teams. • Rapid Prototyping and Iteration: Build and launch proofs of concept and working MVPs quickly. Use feedback, experimentation, and real-world usage data to validate assumptions, refine requirements, and continuously improve product capabilities. • Clinical and Product Partnership: Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, clinicians, and data stakeholders to understand care delivery workflows and translate them into well-scoped, AI features. • Technical Decision-Making and Delivery: Make and clearly communicate foundational architecture and technology decisions while balancing speed, scalability, maintainability, and operational risk. Establish lightweight engineering practices that enable rapid delivery without compromising quality. • HIPAA Compliance and Responsible AI: Ensure all AI systems are designed, deployed, and monitored in compliance with HIPAA and Humana's Responsible AI standards, including participation in AIRB and Responsible AI Council review processes where applicable. Required Qualifications • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • 8+ years of software engineering experience • Deep, hands-on experience building with large language models and orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, or equivalent) • Strong proficiency in Python, Typescript and modern ML tooling (Hugging Face, PyTorch, or similar) • Proven experience designing and deploying RAG pipelines and vector search systems in production • Working knowledge of model fine-tuning approaches (LoRA, RLHF, instruction tuning, or equivalent) • Experience designing and building multi-agent AI systems, including agent orchestration, tool use, and sandboxed execution environments • Demonstrated ownership of complex AI systems end-to-end, from architecture through production operation • Understanding of HIPAA requirements and secure handling of protected health information (PHI) • Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences • Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools and LLM coding harnesses (Claude Code, Pi Agent, Cursor, Codex, or similar) • Experience collaborating with Product Management to shape product direction, gather requirements, and lead the design and development of scalable, customer-focused applications. • Experience rapidly building prototypes using agent coding harnesses (claude code, codex, etc) Preferred Qualifications • Experience in healthcare, clinical informatics, or other high