Top 10 Companies Hiring STEM OPT Students

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated October 22, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies hiring STEM OPT students include Amazon.com, Jobot, and Burns & McDonnell, spanning electronics and hardware, technology and software, consulting and professional services, staffing and recruiting, and media and entertainment. Migrate Mate is tracking 3,192 live STEM OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. Each employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is a federal requirement for hosting STEM OPT students, and each has signed Form I-983 training plans with past or current STEM OPT hires.

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Which companies hire the most STEM OPT students?

Ranked by live STEM OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Amazon.com

    Amazon.com

    TechnologyCloudOperations

    Amazon.com has 1,173 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing through AWS, and logistics and fulfillment services.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering942
    • Data Science & Analytics714
    • Engineering (Non-Software)683
    • Project & Program Management393
    • Cloud & DevOps386

    +2,045 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Amazon.com1,173 open
    Applied & Research Scientist
    Pasadena, California · On-site
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    Automation Engineer
    Suffolk, Virginia · On-site
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    Lab Engineer II
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Security Engineer I
    Arlington, Virginia · On-site
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    Software Dev Engineer II
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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  2. 02
    Jobot

    Jobot

    StaffingRecruitingTechnology

    Jobot has 384 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Jobot is a staffing and recruiting firm placing professionals across technology and engineering fields.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)337
    • Project & Program Management188
    • Civil & Structural Engineering161
    • Manufacturing Operations109
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering87

    +524 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Jobot384 open
    Process Engineer
    Jackson, Mississippi · On-site
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    Project Engineer
    Ladson, South Carolina · On-site
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    Safety Coordinator
    Scottsbluff, Nebraska · On-site
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    Quality Engineer
    Riverton, Connecticut · On-site
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    Application Engineer - Mobile Controls
    Salt Lake City, Utah · Remote
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    See all 384+ Jobot STEM OPT jobs
  3. 03
    Burns & McDonnell

    Burns & McDonnell

    EngineeringConstructionConsulting

    Burns & McDonnell has 261 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. Burns and McDonnell is an employee-owned engineering, construction, and architecture firm.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)490
    • Civil & Structural Engineering195
    • Electrical Engineering138
    • Project & Program Management102
    • Mechanical Engineering46

    +102 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Burns & McDonnell261 open
    Staff Electrical Engineer
    Vancouver, Washington · On-site
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    Drainage Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Staff Environmental Scientist
    Southfield, Michigan · On-site
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    Mechanical Engineer
    Palmdale, California · On-site
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    Staff Structural Engineer
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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  5. 04
    WSP

    WSP

    EngineeringConsultingInfrastructure

    WSP has 243 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. WSP is a professional services firm providing engineering and consulting for infrastructure and environment.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)439
    • Civil & Structural Engineering254
    • Electrical Engineering81
    • Project & Program Management42
    • Mechanical Engineering42

    +94 roles across other teams

    Open roles at WSP243 open
    Environmental Scientist Consultant
    San Antonio, Texas · On-site
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    Traffic Engineer
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Intermediate Electrical Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Mid-Level Electrical Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Associate Consultant, Building Automation Controls Engineer
    New York, New York · On-site
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  6. 05
    Kimley-Horn

    Kimley-Horn

    ConsultingEngineeringPlanning

    Kimley-Horn has 241 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. Kimley-Horn is a planning and design consulting firm focused on transportation and land development.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)451
    • Civil & Structural Engineering397
    • Project & Program Management52
    • Electrical Engineering38
    • Mechanical Engineering14

    +34 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Kimley-Horn241 open
    Mechanical Engineering Analyst
    Orlando, Florida · On-site
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    Land Survey Analyst
    Kansas City, Missouri · On-site
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    Mechanical Engineering Graduate
    Frisco, Texas · On-site
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    Electrical Analyst
    Warrenville, Illinois · On-site
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    Surveyor In Training
    Indianapolis, Indiana · On-site
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  7. Editor’s note

    How this list is ranked

    These employers are ranked by how many roles open to STEM OPT candidates they have live on Migrate Mate right now. STEM 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 STEM OPT before.

  8. 06
    Micron Technology

    Micron Technology

    SemiconductorsHardwareElectronics

    Micron Technology has 221 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Micron Technology manufactures memory and storage semiconductors including DRAM and NAND flash.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)355
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering213
    • Electrical Engineering83
    • Project & Program Management76
    • Data Science & Analytics73

    +264 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Micron Technology221 open
    Dry Etch Process Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Senior EUV Equipment Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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    Principal Technical Product Manager
    Longmont, Colorado · On-site
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    Process Engineer
    Manassas, Virginia · On-site
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    RDA OOC Engineer
    Boise, Idaho · On-site
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  9. 07
    HDR

    HDR

    EngineeringConsultingInfrastructure

    HDR has 177 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. HDR is an engineering and architecture firm specializing in infrastructure, transportation, and environmental projects.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)294
    • Civil & Structural Engineering221
    • Electrical Engineering47
    • Project & Program Management45
    • Environmental Engineering18

    +38 roles across other teams

    Open roles at HDR177 open
    Industrial Water/Wastewater Engineer
    Omaha, Nebraska · On-site
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    Coastal Coordinator/EI
    Lafayette, Louisiana · On-site
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    Drinking Water Project Manager
    Omaha, Nebraska · On-site
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    Site Civil Engineer
    Omaha, Nebraska · On-site
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    Site Civil Engineer / Project Manager
    Omaha, Nebraska · On-site
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  11. 08
    University of Miami

    University of Miami

    ResearchEngineeringTechnology

    University of Miami has 166 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Science & Research and Healthcare Administration. The University of Miami is a private research university conducting work in science, engineering, and medicine.

    Open roles by team

    • Science & Research454
    • Healthcare Administration60
    • Data Science & Analytics42
    • Nursing27
    • Project & Program Management24

    +83 roles across other teams

    Open roles at University of Miami166 open
    Clinical Research Coordinator 1
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Research Associate 2
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Manager, Research Support
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Research Analyst
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Senior Project Manager, IT
    Miami, Florida · Hybrid
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    See all 166+ University of Miami STEM OPT jobs
  12. 09
    TikTok

    TikTok

    MediaSoftwareData

    TikTok has 163 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Software Engineering. TikTok operates a short-form video platform and develops the underlying content recommendation technology.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics236
    • Software Engineering150
    • AI & Machine Learning86
    • Recruiting & Talent Acquisition29
    • Cloud & DevOps23

    +174 roles across other teams

    Open roles at TikTok163 open
    Product Operations Manager
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Identity Access Management Governance Specialist
    New York · On-site
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    Forward Deployed Engineer, Apps and API
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Research Engineer Graduate
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Sr. Research Engineer/Scientist
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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  13. 10
    Westwood Professional Services

    Westwood Professional Services

    EngineeringConsultingEnvironmental

    Westwood Professional Services has 163 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Civil & Structural Engineering. Westwood Professional Services delivers land development, energy, and environmental engineering.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)284
    • Civil & Structural Engineering255
    • Project & Program Management88
    • Electrical Engineering26
    • Environmental Engineering12

    +34 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Westwood Professional Services163 open
    Botanist/Ecologist
    Minnetonka, Minnesota · Hybrid
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    Substation Project Engineer
    Overland Park, Kansas · On-site
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    Geotechnical Staff Engineer
    Lansdale, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Geotechnical Project Engineer
    Lansdale, Pennsylvania · On-site
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    Geodesist
    Plano, Texas · On-site
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    See all 163+ Westwood Professional Services STEM OPT jobs

How STEM OPT works

STEM OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT for students with an eligible STEM degree. The student applies through their DSO and USCIS; the employer does not file a petition but must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a Form I-983 training plan. The role must relate to the STEM degree, and pay must be commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers.

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STEM OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies hire the most STEM OPT students?

Amazon.com has the most, with 1,173 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Jobot (384) and Burns & McDonnell (261). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 3,192 live STEM OPT jobs, updated daily.

Who is eligible for STEM OPT?

F-1 students are eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if they hold a degree in a qualifying STEM field listed under the Department of Homeland Security's CIP code list, are currently on a valid period of post-completion OPT, and have a job offer from an employer enrolled in E-Verify. The role must be directly related to the student's STEM-designated degree, and the employer must complete a Form I-983 training plan.

How much does F-1 STEM OPT cost?

F-1 STEM OPT is student work authorization, so there is no employer sponsorship fee. The student pays the USCIS filing fee for the work-authorization application, plus any costs their school charges. Fee amounts change from time to time, so check the current figure before you rely on it.

How do I get STEM OPT through a top employer?

To work at one of these employers on STEM OPT, the student asks their Designated School Official to recommend the STEM OPT extension in SEVIS, then files Form I-765 with USCIS, up to 90 days before the current OPT EAD expires. The employer does not file any petition; instead, the employer completes a Form I-983 training plan outlining the role, learning objectives, and compensation, which must be commensurate with what similarly situated U.S. workers earn. The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify.

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