Top 10 Companies Hiring Staff Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Staff Engineers on OPT include NVIDIA, CVS Health, and Apple, spanning employers across consulting and professional services, media and entertainment, and manufacturing. Migrate Mate is tracking 359 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. For F-1 students on OPT, a Staff Engineer role at any of these employers is authorized through your EAD, no employer filing required, so long as the work relates to your field of study.
Which companies hire the most Staff Engineers on OPT?
Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily
- 01
NVIDIA
AISemiconductorsComputingNVIDIA has 32 live OPT openings for staff engineers, the most of any company on this list. NVIDIA designs GPUs and accelerated computing platforms used in artificial intelligence, data centers, and gaming.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics38
- Software Engineering35
- Engineering (Non-Software)18
- AI & Machine Learning11
- Electrical Engineering7
+15 roles across other teams
Open roles at NVIDIA32 openSee all 32+ NVIDIA OPT jobsApplySenior Automation and Tools Development EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Deep Learning Software EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySenior Signal and Power Integrity EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior AI Compiler EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySenior Deep Learning Compiler EngineerAustin, Texas · On-site - 02
CVS Health
HealthcarePharmacyTechnologyCVS Health has 34 live OPT openings for staff engineers. CVS Health operates pharmacy retail, health insurance, and pharmacy benefit management services across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics64
- Science & Research62
- Healthcare Administration31
- Nursing19
- Software Engineering6
+9 roles across other teams
Open roles at CVS Health34 openSee all 34+ CVS Health OPT jobsApplyStaff Software Development EngineerIrving, Texas · HybridApplySenior Software Development EngineerTexas · On-siteApplySenior Machine Learning EngineerNew York, New York · On-siteApplySenior Data ScientistVirginia · On-siteApplySenior Data Scientist - Clinical InformaticsMaryland · On-site - 03
Apple
Consumer ElectronicsSoftwareHardwareApple has 25 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Apple designs consumer electronics, operating systems, and cloud services including iPhone, Mac, and the App Store.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics35
- Software Engineering28
- AI & Machine Learning28
- QA & Test Engineering11
- Cloud & DevOps8
+15 roles across other teams
Open roles at Apple25 openSee all Apple OPT jobsApplyStaff / Sr. Machine Learning EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area, California · On-siteApplySenior Software Development Engineer in TestCupertino, California · On-siteApplySenior ML EngineerCupertino, California · On-siteApplySenior Machine Learning EngineerAustin, Texas · On-siteApplySenior Privacy EngineerCupertino, California · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
Find 1,900+ OPT jobs for staff engineers- 04
Burns & McDonnell
EngineeringInfrastructureConsultingBurns & McDonnell has 129 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Burns & McDonnell is an engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving energy, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)252
- Civil & Structural Engineering130
- Electrical Engineering61
- Mechanical Engineering25
- Project & Program Management20
+36 roles across other teams
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell129 openSee all 129+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyStaff Civil EngineerSan Juan, PR · On-siteApplyStaff Electrical EngineerFort Worth, Texas · On-siteApplyStaff Pipeline EngineerChattanooga, Tennessee · On-siteApplyStaff Pipeline Facilities EngineerCharlotte, North Carolina · On-siteApplyStaff Mechanical EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-site - 05
Amazon.com
CloudE-CommerceEngineeringAmazon.com has 12 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Amazon operates e-commerce marketplaces, cloud computing through AWS, digital streaming, and logistics infrastructure.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)16
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering8
- Software Engineering7
- Project & Program Management6
- Technical Program Management4
+16 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amazon.com12 openSee all Amazon.com OPT jobsApplyMember of Technical Staff – Mechanical EngineerSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySenior Front-End Mobile EngineerArlington, Virginia · On-siteApplySenior Software Development EngineerNew York, New York · On-siteApplySenior Automation EngineerTallahassee, Florida · On-siteApplySenior Process EngineerFort Worth, Texas · 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
Google
CloudSearchEngineeringGoogle has 10 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising technology, and consumer hardware and software products.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)12
- Software Engineering7
- Electrical Engineering5
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering5
- Data Science & Analytics4
+4 roles across other teams
Open roles at Google10 openSee all Google OPT jobsApplySenior Hardware Electrical EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplySenior Hardware Performance Test EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplySenior Power Electrical EngineerMountain View, California · On-siteApplySenior Research EngineerNew York, New York · HybridApplySenior Manufacturing EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-site - 07
GEICO
InsuranceTechnologyDataGEICO has 18 live OPT openings for staff engineers. GEICO provides auto, home, and business insurance products and operates large-scale technology and data platforms.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering25
- Cloud & DevOps14
- Data Science & Analytics10
- QA & Test Engineering8
- Cybersecurity8
+20 roles across other teams
Open roles at GEICO18 openSee all GEICO OPT jobsApplyStaff EngineerBethesda, Maryland · RemoteApplyEndpoint Automation Staff EngineerPalo Alto, California · On-siteApplySenior Engineer - Applied AISeattle, Washington · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerBethesda, Maryland · On-siteApplySenior Engineer, Interactive Voice ResponseDallas, Texas · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,900+ OPT jobs for staff engineers- 08
Capital One
FinanceTechnologyDataCapital One has 2 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Capital One provides consumer banking, credit cards, auto financing, and enterprise technology and data platforms.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics30
- Software Engineering3
- Audit1
- Cloud & DevOps1
Open roles at Capital One2 openSee all Capital One OPT jobsApplySenior Lead Software EngineerMcLean, Virginia · On-siteApplySenior Associate, Data ScientistNew York, New York · On-site - 09
General Motors
AutomotiveEVsManufacturingGeneral Motors has 20 live OPT openings for staff engineers. General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles, electric powertrains, and autonomous vehicle technology globally.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering21
- Data Science & Analytics13
- Engineering (Non-Software)12
- Technical Program Management12
- Mechanical Engineering4
+12 roles across other teams
Open roles at General Motors20 openSee all General Motors OPT jobsApplySenior ML/AI EngineerNew York · HybridApplySenior ML Accelerator EngineerAustin, Texas · HybridApplySenior ISP EngineerSan Francisco, California · HybridApplySenior Systems EngineerMountain View, California · HybridApplySenior Machine Learning Perception EngineerSunnyvale, California · Hybrid - 10
Walmart
RetailE-CommerceEngineeringWalmart has 77 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Walmart operates retail stores, e-commerce platforms, and supply chain and technology infrastructure across the United States.
Open roles by team
- Software Engineering129
- Cloud & DevOps89
- Technical Program Management63
- Data Science & Analytics35
- Cybersecurity23
+45 roles across other teams
Open roles at Walmart77 openSee all 77+ Walmart OPT jobsApplyStaff Software Engineer - FrontendBentonville, Arkansas · On-siteApplyStaff Software EngineerBentonville, Arkansas · On-siteApplyStaff, Application Security EngineerBentonville, Arkansas · On-siteApplyStaff, Software EngineerSunnyvale, California · On-siteApplyStaff Software Engineer, Information SecurityBentonville, Arkansas · 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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Find 1,900+ OPT jobs for staff engineersOPT Employers for Staff Engineers: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor the most OPT visas for Staff Engineers?
NVIDIA has the most, with 32 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by CVS Health (34) and Apple (25). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 359 live OPT jobs, updated daily.
Who is eligible for OPT?
F-1 students who have completed at least one full academic year at a U.S. college or university are eligible to apply for OPT. Standard post-completion OPT authorizes up to 12 months of work after graduation, and students who graduated in a qualifying STEM field may apply for a 24-month extension. The work must be directly related to the student's field of study.
Do staff engineers qualify for F-1 OPT as a specialty occupation?
Yes. Staff engineers 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?
OPT authorization runs through your school, not your employer. Request a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation from your Designated School Official, then file Form I-765 with USCIS on your own to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once your EAD arrives and your authorized start date begins, you can start work at any employer whose role relates to your field of study, the employer does not file anything.