Top 10 Companies Hiring STEM OPT Students

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated August 26, 2026 · 4 min read

The top 10 companies hiring STEM OPT students include Amazon.com, Apple, and Jobot, spanning electronics and hardware, technology and software, consulting and professional services, staffing and recruiting, and media and entertainment. Migrate Mate is tracking 4,159 live STEM OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 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 1,250 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Amazon operates e-commerce, cloud computing through AWS, and logistics and fulfillment services.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering1,004
    • Engineering (Non-Software)822
    • Data Science & Analytics730
    • Project & Program Management458
    • AI & Machine Learning362

    +2,200 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Amazon.com1,250 open
    Air Quality Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Senior Applied Scientist
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Software Development Engineer II
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Applied Scientist
    Culver City, California · On-site
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    Regional Environmental Engineer
    New Florence, Missouri · On-site
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  2. 02
    Apple

    Apple

    ElectronicsHardwareSoftware

    Apple has 1,147 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Software Engineering. Apple designs consumer electronics, software, and services including iPhone, Mac, and iCloud.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)1,321
    • Software Engineering675
    • Electrical Engineering506
    • Data Science & Analytics498
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering382

    +1,248 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Apple1,147 open
    Software Development Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Software Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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    Battery Management Systems - Electrical Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Quality Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Camera Mechanical Design Engineer
    Cupertino, California · On-site
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  3. 03
    Jobot

    Jobot

    StaffingRecruitingTechnology

    Jobot has 381 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)327
    • Project & Program Management191
    • Civil & Structural Engineering166
    • Manufacturing Operations98
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering82

    +548 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Jobot381 open
    Metallurgical Engineer
    Greensburg, Louisiana · On-site
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    Oncology CRA
    Washington, Washington DC · Remote
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    Cell Culture Technician
    St Louis, Missouri · On-site
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    Physician (M.D./DO)
    Taunton, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Physician
    North Attleborough Town, Massachusetts · On-site
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  5. 04
    Burns & McDonnell

    Burns & McDonnell

    EngineeringConstructionConsulting

    Burns & McDonnell has 247 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)453
    • Civil & Structural Engineering169
    • Electrical Engineering124
    • Project & Program Management90
    • Mechanical Engineering46

    +128 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Burns & McDonnell247 open
    Transmission Planning Consultant
    Brea, California · On-site
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    Consultant – Grid Systems
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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    Staff Civil Engineer
    San Juan, PR · On-site
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    Environmental Engineer
    Denver, Colorado · On-site
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    Staff Electrical Engineer
    Fort Worth, Texas · On-site
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  6. 05
    Kimley-Horn

    Kimley-Horn

    ConsultingEngineeringPlanning

    Kimley-Horn has 233 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)431
    • Civil & Structural Engineering411
    • Project & Program Management46
    • Electrical Engineering24
    • Data Science & Analytics15

    +35 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Kimley-Horn233 open
    Civil Analyst
    Pearland, Texas · On-site
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    Civil Engineering Analyst
    Alpharetta, Georgia · On-site
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    Structural Analyst
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Electrical Engineering Analyst
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Environmental Science Analyst
    Cary, North Carolina · 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
    HDR

    HDR

    EngineeringConsultingInfrastructure

    HDR has 214 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)352
    • Civil & Structural Engineering272
    • Project & Program Management54
    • Electrical Engineering51
    • Environmental Engineering24

    +52 roles across other teams

    Open roles at HDR214 open
    Substation EIT/Designer
    Billings, Montana · On-site
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    Water Resources Engineer
    Des Moines, Iowa · On-site
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    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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  9. 07
    WSP

    WSP

    EngineeringConsultingInfrastructure

    WSP has 198 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)340
    • Civil & Structural Engineering223
    • Science & Research52
    • Electrical Engineering49
    • Project & Program Management32

    +109 roles across other teams

    Open roles at WSP198 open
    Early Career Highway Engineer
    Valhalla, New York · On-site
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    Electrical Engineer
    Baltimore, Maryland · On-site
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    Bridge Engineer-In-Training
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Early Professional, Electrical Engineering
    Hailey, Idaho · On-site
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    Mid-Level Structural Engineer
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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  11. 08
    CVS Health

    CVS Health

    Health ServicesConsultingOperations

    CVS Health has 175 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Compliance & Legal and Healthcare Administration. CVS Health operates pharmacy retail, pharmacy benefits management, and health services.

    Open roles by team

    • Compliance & Legal198
    • Healthcare Administration133
    • Data Science & Analytics118
    • Business Analysis96
    • Science & Research62

    +134 roles across other teams

    Open roles at CVS Health175 open
    Software Development Engineer
    Scottsdale, Arizona · On-site
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    Senior Software Development Engineer
    Texas · On-site
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    Data Science Analyst
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Senior Machine Learning Engineer
    New York, New York · On-site
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    IT Operations Analyst
    Windsor, Connecticut · On-site
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  12. 09
    TikTok

    TikTok

    MediaSoftwareData

    TikTok has 158 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 & Analytics231
    • Software Engineering142
    • AI & Machine Learning83
    • Recruiting & Talent Acquisition30
    • Cloud & DevOps17

    +162 roles across other teams

    Open roles at TikTok158 open
    Solutions Engineer
    New York · On-site
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    Product Strategy and Operation Manager, Creator and Affiliates
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Junior Solutions Engineer
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Product Operations Manager
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Research Scientist/Software Engineer
    San Jose, California · On-site
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  13. 10
    Google

    Google

    TechnologyCloudSoftware

    Google has 156 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Data Science & Analytics. Google builds search, cloud infrastructure, advertising platforms, and consumer hardware.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering148
    • Data Science & Analytics68
    • Engineering (Non-Software)68
    • AI & Machine Learning39
    • Technical Program Management35

    +251 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Google156 open
    Product Solutions Lead
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Global Product Solutions Associate
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Research Scientist
    Boulder, Colorado · On-site
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    Network Implementation Engineer
    Papillion, Nebraska · On-site
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    Global Product Solutions Lead
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    See all 156+ Google 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 1,250 live STEM OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Apple (1,147) and Jobot (381). Across the 10 companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 4,159 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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