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Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Pathai INC · 🇺🇸 Boston, MA (Hybrid)
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 13 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 5 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 Pathai INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Staff Software Engineer” (Software Developers) in MA: $178k–$178k, median $178k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 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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The US Department of Labor certified 13 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 5 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
PathAI's mission is to improve patient outcomes with AI-powered pathology. Our platform promises substantial improvements to the accuracy of diagnosis and the efficacy of treatment of diseases like cancer, leveraging modern approaches in machine learning and artificial intelligence. We have a track record of success in deploying AI algorithms for histopathology in translational research, pathology labs and clinical trials. Rigorous science and careful analysis is critical to the success of everything we do. Our team, composed of diverse employees with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, is passionate about solving challenging problems and making a huge impact on patient outcomes. At PathAI, we are constantly evaluating our tech stack and our current tools consist of: • Languages & Frameworks : Python, JavaScript, Django / DRF, FastAPI, Vue • Platform : EKS (Kubernetes), S3, RDS / PostgreSQL, SQS, MSK (Kafka) • Tooling : GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Docker, Datadog The Opportunity We’re looking for a backend focused Senior Software Engineer to join our Integrations team. You will design, build, and maintain critical APIs and data pipelines that enable seamless clinical workflows and real-time data exchange across external systems and our core product. • You will drive the architecture of our application platform, considering the team and our future product roadmap. • You will collaborate with product, design, machine learning, and infrastructure teams. • You will drive and uphold high engineering standards, bringing consistency to the codebases you encounter and ensuring software is adequately reviewed, tested, and integrated. • You will foster a culture of continuous learning by mentoring teammates and sharing technical knowledge. • You will champion code quality for both your individual contributions and the broader team's output. • You will contribute to a SaaS platform used ensuring reliability, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards. • You will collaborate with clinical, QA, and regulatory teams to ensure software changes meet validation expectations and support inspection readiness. Who You Are: (Required) • You have a BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or closely related technical field. • You have 5+ years of full life cycle development experience. • You have demonstrated the ability to take on complex tasks, learn quickly and work in a proactive manner. • You have demonstrated experience and skills in designing and building Python-based (FastAPI or Django) applications. • You have a demonstrated foundation in data structures, algorithms, and OO design. • You have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with a distributed team and to work autonomously on projects; You have demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment. • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to attend client-facing meetings and explain technical concepts to non-experts. • You have demonstrated cloud platform experience (AWS) Preferred: • You have an advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or closely related technical field • You have experience working in the healthtech industry, including working with HL7, HL7 FHIR, or DICOM • You have experience with modern frontend JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or equivalent for building responsive, user-friendly interfaces. • You have hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, e.g. GitLab CI • You have demonstrated knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes • You have knowledge of some IaC framework • You have experience deploying and monitoring VPNs • You have excellent organizational skills