Top 10 Companies Hiring Staff Engineers on OPT
The top 10 companies hiring Staff Engineers on OPT include Burns & McDonnell, CVS Health, and Amazon.com, spanning employers across consulting and professional services, media and entertainment, and manufacturing. Migrate Mate is tracking 333 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 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
Burns & McDonnell
EngineeringInfrastructureConsultingBurns & McDonnell has 136 live OPT openings for staff engineers, the most of any company on this list. Burns & McDonnell is an engineering, architecture, and construction firm serving energy, industrial, and infrastructure clients.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)266
- Civil & Structural Engineering149
- Electrical Engineering67
- Project & Program Management28
- Mechanical Engineering24
+27 roles across other teams
Open roles at Burns & McDonnell136 openSee all 136+ Burns & McDonnell OPT jobsApplyStaff Electrical EngineerVancouver, Washington · On-siteApplyStaff Structural EngineerRaleigh, North Carolina · On-siteApplyStaff Geotechnical EngineerChicago, Illinois · On-siteApplyStaff Cables EngineerSouthfield, Michigan · On-siteApplyStaff Civil EngineerAustin, Texas · On-site - 02
CVS Health
HealthcarePharmacyTechnologyCVS Health has 3 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
- Software Engineering25
- Cloud & DevOps13
- Data Science & Analytics13
- Technical Program Management3
Open roles at CVS Health3 openSee all CVS Health OPT jobsApplySenior Software Development EngineerHartford, Connecticut · On-siteApplySenior Development Engineer IMinnesota · On-siteApplySenior STIBO Software DeveloperBoston, Massachusetts · On-site - 03
Amazon.com
CloudE-CommerceEngineeringAmazon.com has 9 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)14
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering6
- Electrical Engineering5
- Project & Program Management4
- Civil & Structural Engineering3
+8 roles across other teams
Open roles at Amazon.com9 openSee all Amazon.com OPT jobsApplyMember of Technical Staff – Mechanical EngineerSan Francisco, California · On-siteApplySenior Product Design Electrical EngineerHerndon, Virginia · On-siteApplySenior Safety EngineerBellevue, Washington · On-siteApplySenior Automation EngineerByhalia, Mississippi · On-siteApplySenior Structural EngineerSeattle, Washington · On-site Unlock every OPT job from these sponsors
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NVIDIA
AISemiconductorsComputingNVIDIA has 23 live OPT openings for staff engineers. NVIDIA designs GPUs and accelerated computing platforms used in artificial intelligence, data centers, and gaming.
Open roles by team
- Data Science & Analytics23
- Engineering (Non-Software)20
- Software Engineering19
- Electrical Engineering9
- AI & Machine Learning8
+12 roles across other teams
Open roles at NVIDIA23 openSee all NVIDIA OPT jobsApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · HybridApplySenior Verification EngineerSanta Clara, California · HybridApplySenior Circuit Design EngineerSanta Clara, California · HybridApplySenior Mixed Signal Design EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-siteApplySenior Compiler EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site - 05
Micron Technology
MemorySemiconductorsManufacturingMicron Technology has 49 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Micron Technology manufactures DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products for computing and mobile markets.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)86
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering47
- Electrical Engineering20
- Manufacturing Operations19
- Project & Program Management15
+27 roles across other teams
Open roles at Micron Technology49 openSee all 49+ Micron Technology OPT jobsApplyStaff EngineerRichardson, Texas · On-siteApplyStaff Pathfinding Device Integration EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyStaff Design Reliability Verification EngineerBoise, Idaho · On-siteApplyStaff Engineer, SSD Hardware PCIELongmont, Colorado · On-siteApplyStaff Equipment Development EngineerBoise, Idaho · 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
Rivian
EVsManufacturingSoftwareRivian has 18 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Rivian designs and manufactures electric trucks, vans, and the software and battery systems that power them.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)24
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering14
- Software Engineering12
- Data Science & Analytics10
- Electrical Engineering6
+15 roles across other teams
Open roles at Rivian18 openSee all Rivian OPT jobsApplyStaff Tooling EngineerNormal, Illinois · On-siteApplyStaff Embedded Software EngineerPalo Alto, California · On-siteApplyStaff SI/PI EngineerPalo Alto, California · On-siteApplyStaff Structural Simulation EngineerIrvine, California · On-siteApplyStaff Mechanical Design EngineerTustin, California · On-site - 07
GEICO
InsuranceTechnologyDataGEICO has 19 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 Engineering23
- Data Science & Analytics11
- QA & Test Engineering8
- Cybersecurity8
- Cloud & DevOps7
+28 roles across other teams
Open roles at GEICO19 openSee all GEICO OPT jobsApplyEndpoint Automation Staff EngineerPalo Alto, California · On-siteApplySenior Engineer - DataBethesda, Maryland · On-siteApplySenior Engineer, Workday Talent ManagementNew York, New York · On-siteApplyWorkday Talent Tech Senior EngineerRichardson, Texas · On-siteApplySenior Software EngineerPalo Alto, California · On-site See OPT jobs from all 10 sponsors and thousands more
Find 1,700+ OPT jobs for staff engineers- 08
Capital One
FinanceTechnologyDataCapital One has 1 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
- AI & Machine Learning7
- Software Engineering4
- Audit1
Open roles at Capital One1 openSee all Capital One OPT jobsApplySenior Associate, Data ScientistPlano, Texas · On-site - 09
Form Energy
Energy StorageManufacturingEngineeringForm Energy has 7 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Form Energy develops long-duration energy storage systems designed to enable renewable power grids at grid scale.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)12
- Mechanical Engineering5
- Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering5
- Project & Program Management4
- Manufacturing Operations3
+4 roles across other teams
Open roles at Form Energy7 openSee all Form Energy OPT jobsApplyStaff Process EngineerWeirton, West Virginia · On-siteApplySenior Electrical EngineerSomerville, Massachusetts · On-siteApplySenior Mechanical Design EngineerBerkeley, California · On-siteApplySenior Test EngineerBerkeley, California · On-siteApplySenior Manufacturing EngineerSomerville, Massachusetts · On-site - 10
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Civil EngineeringEnvironmentalConsultingLangan Engineering and Environmental Services has 68 live OPT openings for staff engineers. Langan provides land development engineering and environmental consulting services for real estate and infrastructure projects.
Open roles by team
- Engineering (Non-Software)128
- Civil & Structural Engineering119
- Science & Research17
- Environmental Engineering14
- Compliance & Legal2
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services68 openSee all 68+ Langan Engineering and Environmental Services OPT jobsApplyStaff Geotechnical EngineerPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · On-siteApplySenior Staff Traffic EngineerDetroit, Michigan · On-siteApplyStaff Civil EngineerColumbus, Ohio · On-siteApplySenior Staff Civil EngineerDenver, Colorado · On-siteApplySenior Staff Geotechnical EngineerOrlando, Florida · 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 Staff Engineers?
Burns & McDonnell has the most, with 136 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by CVS Health (3) and Amazon.com (9). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 333 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.