Top 10 Companies Hiring Software Developers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Software Developers on OPT include Amazon.com, CVS Health, and Oracle, spanning technology and software, electronics and hardware, consulting and professional services, and media and entertainment. Migrate Mate is tracking 487 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students on OPT, roles at these employers must relate to the student's field of study, and no employer filing or petition is required to start work.
Which companies hire the most Software Developers on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
Amazon.com
E-CommerceSoftware EngCloud TechAmazon.com has 357 live OPT openings for software developers, the most of any company on this list. Amazon operates the world's largest e-commerce marketplace and a broad logistics and fulfillment network.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering664
- Cloud & DevOps277
- Technical Program Management129
- Data Science & Analytics123
- Cybersecurity31
+55 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amazon.com357 openSee all 357+ Amazon.com OPT jobsApplySoftware Dev Engineer IISeattle, Washington · On-siteApplySoftware Development Engineer IIAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySoftware Development EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerNew York, New York · On-siteApplySoftware Dev EngineerNew York, New York · On-site - 02
CVS Health
Health TechSoftware EngData EngCVS Health has 3 live OPT openings for software developers. CVS Health provides pharmacy, health benefits management, and retail health services across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering20
- Cloud & DevOps15
- Data Science & Analytics15
- Technical Program Management3
Open roles at CVS Health3 openSee all CVS Health OPT jobsApplySoftware EngineerDover, Delaware · On-siteApplySenior Software Development EngineerHartford, Connecticut · On-siteApplySenior STIBO Software DeveloperBoston, Massachusetts · On-site - 03
Oracle
Enterprise TechCloudSoftware EngOracle has 4 live OPT openings for software developers. Oracle develops enterprise database software, cloud infrastructure, and business application suites.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering34
- Cloud & DevOps28
- Data Science & Analytics1
- Technical Program Management1
Open roles at Oracle4 openSee all Oracle OPT jobsApplySoftware DeveloperAustin, Texas · HybridApplySenior Platform Software EngineerNashville, Tennessee · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerNashville, Tennessee · On-siteApplySenior Software DeveloperNashville, Tennessee · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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Roblox
GamingMedia TechSoftware EngRoblox has 3 live OPT openings for software developers. Roblox operates an online gaming and user-generated content platform primarily serving younger audiences.
Open roles by team
- Cloud & DevOps11
- Software Engineering10
- Data Science & Analytics1
Open roles at Roblox3 openSee all Roblox OPT jobsApplySoftware EngineerSan Mateo, California · HybridApplySenior Software EngineerSan Mateo, California · HybridApplyPrincipal Software EngineerSan Mateo, California · Hybrid - 05
Nuro
Autonomous TechRoboticsSoftware EngNuro has 21 live OPT openings for software developers. Nuro develops autonomous ground vehicles designed for local goods delivery.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering39
- Data Science & Analytics25
- Cloud & DevOps12
- AI & Machine Learning8
- Technical Program Management1
Open roles at Nuro21 openSee all Nuro OPT jobsApplySoftware Engineer, PerformanceMountain View, California · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer, AI Platform - InternMountain View, California · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer, AI PlatformMountain View, California · On-site - Editor’s note
How this list is ranked
These employers are ranked by how many roles open to OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. OPT is your own work authorization rather than something the employer files, so the practical question is whether the role fits your field of study and whether the team has hired people on OPT before.
- 06
NVIDIA
SemiconductorsAI ComputingSoftware EngNVIDIA has 9 live OPT openings for software developers. NVIDIA designs graphics processing units and accelerated computing platforms for AI, gaming, and data centers.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering19
- Data Science & Analytics10
- Engineering (Non-Software)2
- Cloud & DevOps1
- AI & Machine Learning1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at NVIDIA9 openSee all NVIDIA OPT jobsApplySystem Software EngineerDurham, North Carolina · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · HybridApplySoftware EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySoftware R&D Engineer, VLSI Physical DesignAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySoftware R&D EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site - 07
TikTok
Media TechSoftware EngData EngTikTok has 26 live OPT openings for software developers. TikTok operates a short-form video platform serving hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering53
- Data Science & Analytics12
- QA & Test Engineering8
- AI & Machine Learning7
- Cloud & DevOps4
+4 roles across other teams
Open roles at TikTok26 openSee all TikTok OPT jobsApplySoftware Engineer, Security - Insider RiskSan Jose, California · On-siteApplyBackend Software Engineer GraduateSan Jose, California · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer GraduateSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplySoftware EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer/Mobile Engineer GraduateSan Jose, California · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
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Walmart
Retail TechSoftware EngData EngWalmart has 31 live OPT openings for software developers. Walmart operates the largest retail chain in the United States, with a growing technology and e-commerce division.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering67
- Cloud & DevOps42
- Technical Program Management42
- Cybersecurity5
- Data Science & Analytics3
+2 roles across other teams
Open roles at Walmart31 openSee all 31+ Walmart OPT jobsApplyPrincipal, Software EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplyStaff Software EngineerBentonville, Arkansas · On-siteApplyStaff, Software EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplyPrincipal Software Engineer, Information SecurityBentonville, Arkansas · On-siteApplyStaff, Software Engineer - FrontendSunnyvale, California · On-site - 09
Google
CloudSoftware EngAI ResearchGoogle has 31 live OPT openings for software developers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising platforms, and consumer hardware.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering66
- AI & Machine Learning16
- Data Science & Analytics10
- Cloud & DevOps10
- Technical Program Management2
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Google31 openSee all 31+ Google OPT jobsApplySoftware Engineer III, AI/MLSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer III, AI/ML EngineerAtlanta, Georgia · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer IIIBoulder, Colorado · On-siteApplySoftware Engineer III, MobileBoulder, Colorado · HybridApplyAI Software DeveloperSan Jose, California · On-site - 10
Uber
Mobility TechSoftware EngData EngUber has 2 live OPT openings for software developers. Uber operates ride-hailing, food delivery, and freight logistics platforms across dozens of countries.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering25
- Data Science & Analytics11
- Technical Program Management4
- Compliance & Legal1
- Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles at Uber2 openSee all Uber OPT jobsApplySoftware Engineer IISunnyvale, California · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerSan Francisco, California · On-site
How OPT works
OPT is work authorization for F-1 students, not an employer-sponsored visa. The student applies through their school's international office (the DSO) and USCIS with Form I-765; the employer files nothing. The role must relate to the student's field of study. OPT gives up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension for eligible degrees.
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Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Software Developers?
Amazon.com has the most, with 357 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by CVS Health (3) and Oracle (4). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 487 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students are eligible for OPT if they are currently enrolled in or have recently completed a degree program at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-authorized U.S. school. OPT grants up to 12 months of work authorization, and the role must be directly related to the student's field of study. Students must apply through their Designated School Official and file Form I-765 with USCIS before their program end date.
Do software developers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Software developers typically hold a bachelor's degree in a specific field, which is exactly the specialty-occupation standard F-1 OPT is built around. What matters is that the employer classifies the role under a matching occupation code and that your degree lines up with it.
How do I get OPT through a top employer?
Securing OPT is a student-driven process, not an employer one. Start by requesting a new Form I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official, then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once you have an EAD in hand, you can begin working for any employer in a role related to your field of study. The employer does not file any paperwork, they simply verify your EAD and hire you.