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Distinguished Systems Developer - SQL Engine
Intersystems Corporation · 🇺🇸 Boston, MA
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 53 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 6 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 Intersystems Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Developer Support Engineer II” (Computer Systems Analysts) in MA: $103k–$159k, median $106k. Most were filed at wage level II (50%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% 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 — Intersystems Corporation
The US Department of Labor certified 53 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 6 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
At InterSystems , we’re redefining the future of analytics and intelligent data platforms. Our high-performance, hyper-capacity engine supports a multi-model storage layer —blending structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data—to power a new generation of AI-native and real-time workloads . We believe in technical craftsmanship , deep collaboration , and a culture where ambitious people can build bold systems. The SQL Engine group is the nerve center of our product—where query processing meets distributed intelligence . We consider engineering a science, an art, and a craft, and we cultivate an environment where the most talented minds can thrive, innovate, and make a lasting impact. This is your chance to design the core foundations of a data platform trusted by the world's most mission critical systems and AI research teams. What You’ll Do As a Distinguished Developer in the SQL Engine group, you'll help build the next-generation query processing stack , optimizing across both traditional analytics and emerging AI-driven workloads. You’ll contribute to: • Query parsing, validation, and transformation • Logical/physical optimization over multi-model data (row, columnar, stream, document, vector) • Plan generation and adaptive execution strategies • Code generation and vectorized execution • Compiler-accelerated storage access patterns for AI workflows • Collaborative integration with our multi-model storage engine You’ll design data processing abstractions and execution engines that enable AI-native features like fast vector search, graph traversal, and probabilistic joins—all within a familiar SQL interface. Your Impact • Architect and implement query optimization and execution components that scale across petabytes • Design tooling and frameworks that make AI and analytics convergence seamless • Collaborate with platform and storage teams to leverage multi-model indexing and caching strategies • Contribute to building programmable, intelligent data pipelines that drive downstream ML model performance • Mentor engineers, guide technical debates, and influence long-term system direction • Champion a culture of quality, rigor, and innovation What We’re Looking For • 10+ years of experience in systems-level or database internals engineering • Proven expertise in SQL query engines , optimizers , execution runtimes , or data compiler toolchains • Experience with multi-model data systems (SQL + JSON, vector search, graph traversal) • Expert in at least one systems programming languages, or LLVM-based codegen environments • Strong grasp of relational algebra , compiler construction , and data-intensive workloads • Familiarity with AI infrastructure or ML inference pipelines is a strong plus • Experience using AI-assisted tools (e.g. copilots, summarisation tools, or chatbots) with an ability to critically evaluate and verify AI-generated outputs • Demonstrated ability to learn, evaluate, adapt to, propose and implement AI-augmented workflows in order to continually enhance your own, and the team’s productivity • Passion for designing software that balances performance, correctness, and usability • PHD degree or published research experience is highly advantageous. Our Engineering Culture • Innovation is expected : Engineers propose, prototype, and lead from the front • Excellence over ego : Code is debated, ideas are tested, and the best ones win • Long-term vision : We optimize for architectural clarity and product longevity • Cross-domain thinking : We solve storage, processing, and AI problems together • Sane pace, deep focus : We value craft, creativity, and time to do both well Ready to Build What’s Next? If you dream of working on deep query systems , love systems-level programming , and