Top 10 Tech Companies Hiring OPT Students

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

The top 10 tech companies hiring OPT students include TikTok, ECS Limited, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, spanning technology and software, education, consulting and professional services, and media and entertainment. Migrate Mate is tracking 1,371 live OPT jobs across these employers as of October 22, 2026, updated daily. At employers like these, OPT authorization lets F-1 graduates work in roles directly tied to their field of study for up to 12 months, with STEM-eligible students qualifying for an additional 24-month extension.

Which tech companies hire the most OPT students?

Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    TikTok

    TikTok

    Social MediaSoftwareContent

    TikTok has 292 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any tech company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Software Engineering. TikTok operates a short-form video platform used by creators and advertisers across more than 150 countries.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics205
    • Software Engineering124
    • Project & Program Management121
    • Marketing83
    • Warehouse & Logistics76

    +631 roles across other teams

    Open roles at TikTok292 open
    Product Operations Manager
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Creator Strategy Manager
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Mid-Market Account Manager
    New York · On-site
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    Senior Product Operation Manager
    San Jose, California · On-site
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    Project Manager Graduate
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    See all 292+ TikTok OPT jobs
  2. 02
    ECS Limited

    ECS Limited

    IT ServicesConsultingGovernment

    ECS Limited has 146 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Engineering (Non-Software). ECS Limited provides IT, engineering, and mission support services primarily to U.S. federal government agencies.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management249
    • Engineering (Non-Software)184
    • Civil & Structural Engineering121
    • Construction56
    • Business Development34

    +61 roles across other teams

    Open roles at ECS Limited146 open
    Environmental Staff Project Manager
    Albany, New York · On-site
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    CMT Senior PM
    North Charleston, South Carolina · On-site
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    Environmental Senior Project Manager
    Louisville, Kentucky · On-site
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    Building Enclosure Project Associate I
    Charlottesville, Virginia · On-site
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    Environmental Assistant Staff Project Manager
    Richmond, Virginia · On-site
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    See all 146+ ECS Limited OPT jobs
  3. 03
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE

    Cloud InfrastructureHardwareNetworking

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE has 143 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides servers, storage, networking, and hybrid cloud solutions to enterprise customers worldwide.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering83
    • Engineering (Non-Software)68
    • Project & Program Management46
    • QA & Test Engineering32
    • Warehouse & Logistics31

    +296 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE143 open
    Supply Chain Specialist
    San Juan, PR · On-site
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    Technology Consultant Graduate
    Spring, Texas · On-site
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    Financial Analyst I
    Spring, Texas · Hybrid
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    Graduate HR Operations Advisor I
    Spring, Texas · Hybrid
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    HPC/AI BU District Service Manager
    Denver, Colorado · Remote
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    See all 143+ Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE OPT jobs
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  5. 04
    Inspira Health Network

    Inspira Health Network

    HealthcareClinicalOperations

    Inspira Health Network has 129 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Nursing and Healthcare Administration. Inspira Health Network operates hospitals, urgent care, and outpatient facilities across southern New Jersey.

    Open roles by team

    • Nursing242
    • Healthcare Administration126
    • Allied Health18
    • Science & Research5
    • Physical & Occupational Therapy2

    +9 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Inspira Health Network129 open
    Patient Flow RN
    Mullica Hill, New Jersey · On-site
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    Registered Nurse
    Vineland, New Jersey · On-site
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    Assistant Nurse Manager
    Mullica Hill, New Jersey · On-site
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    LPN - Employee Health & Wellness
    Bridgeton, New Jersey · On-site
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    Manager - Employee Health & Wellness
    Vineland, New Jersey · On-site
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    See all 129+ Inspira Health Network OPT jobs
  6. 05
    Rivian

    Rivian

    Electric VehiclesHardwareEngineering

    Rivian has 128 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering. Rivian designs and manufactures electric adventure vehicles and commercial delivery vans.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)128
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering60
    • Project & Program Management57
    • Manufacturing Operations48
    • Data Science & Analytics30

    +224 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Rivian128 open
    Sr. Diagnostic Engineer
    Hayward, California · On-site
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    Sr. Technical Program Manager
    Tustin, California · On-site
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    Senior Inventory Analyst
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Senior Autonomy Systems Validation Engineer
    Wittmann, Arizona · On-site
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    Senior Process Engineer
    Normal, Illinois · On-site
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    See all 128+ Rivian OPT jobs
  7. 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.

  8. 06
    BDO

    BDO

    ConsultingAuditAdvisory

    BDO has 123 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Finance and Accounting. BDO is a professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services to clients across multiple industries.

    Open roles by team

    • Finance113
    • Accounting113
    • Tax102
    • Audit59
    • Compliance & Legal53

    +170 roles across other teams

    Open roles at BDO123 open
    Software Engineer I, AI
    Grand Rapids, Michigan · On-site
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    Assurance Experienced Associate, Technology Risk Assurance
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Federal Contracts & Pricing Senior Associate
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Assurance Senior, Asset Management
    Minneapolis, Minnesota · On-site
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    Senior Analyst, Tax Equity
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    See all 123+ BDO OPT jobs
  9. 07
    Qualcomm

    Qualcomm

    SemiconductorsWireless TechEngineering

    Qualcomm has 107 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Qualcomm develops semiconductor and wireless technology solutions powering smartphones, automotive systems, and IoT devices.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering99
    • Engineering (Non-Software)94
    • Data Science & Analytics37
    • Electrical Engineering36
    • AI & Machine Learning29

    +68 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Qualcomm107 open
    Physical AI Model Optimization Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Staff Security Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Computer Vision Engineer
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    Engineer, Staff
    San Diego, California · On-site
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    CPU Performance Modeling Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    See all 107+ Qualcomm OPT jobs
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  11. 08
    4P Consulting Inc.

    4P Consulting Inc.

    IT ConsultingStaffingTechnology

    4P Consulting Inc. has 104 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Data Science & Analytics. 4P Consulting Inc. is a technology and business consulting firm providing staffing and project solutions to enterprise clients.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)71
    • Data Science & Analytics50
    • Project & Program Management37
    • Science & Research23
    • Electrical Engineering22

    +206 roles across other teams

    Open roles at 4P Consulting Inc.104 open
    Transmission Analyst I
    Birmingham, Alabama · On-site
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    Environmental Specialist I
    Calera, Alabama · On-site
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    GIS Analyst I / UAS Pilot
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Transaction Support Analyst
    Atlanta, Georgia · Hybrid
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    Reporting Support Analyst
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    See all 104+ 4P Consulting Inc. OPT jobs
  12. 09
    Uber

    Uber

    TechnologyLogisticsSoftware

    Uber has 102 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Data Science & Analytics and Project & Program Management. Uber operates a global platform for ride-hailing, freight logistics, and food delivery through its technology marketplace.

    Open roles by team

    • Data Science & Analytics57
    • Project & Program Management56
    • Business Development53
    • Sales43
    • Software Engineering36

    +239 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Uber102 open
    Software Engineer
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Software Engineer II
    Sunnyvale, California · On-site
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    Program Manager
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Client Partner
    Miami, Florida · On-site
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    Partner Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    See all 102+ Uber OPT jobs
  13. 10
    Fortinet

    Fortinet

    CybersecurityNetworkingSoftware

    Fortinet has 97 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Account Management. Fortinet develops cybersecurity hardware and software solutions including firewalls, endpoint protection, and network security tools.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales57
    • Account Management50
    • Enterprise Sales30
    • Business Development26
    • Customer Success25

    +170 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Fortinet97 open
    Software Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Named Regional Account Manager
    Detroit, Michigan · On-site
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    Staff Software Engineer
    Santa Clara, California · On-site
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    Regional Account Manager
    Richmond, Virginia · On-site
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    Renewals Representative
    Sunnyvale, California · On-site
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    See all 97+ Fortinet OPT jobs

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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Tech Companies OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies hire the most OPT students?

TikTok has the most, with 292 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by ECS Limited (146) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE (143). Across the 10 tech companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 1,371 live OPT jobs, updated daily.

Who is eligible for OPT?

OPT is available to F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school. Eligible students may apply for up to 12 months of work authorization in a role directly related to their field of study. STEM graduates may qualify for a 24-month extension. Authorization is granted by USCIS through Form I-765, not by the employer.

How much does F-1 OPT cost?

F-1 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 OPT through a top employer?

To get OPT authorization, an F-1 student works with their Designated School Official to request a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation, then files Form I-765 with USCIS to obtain an Employment Authorization Document. Once the EAD arrives and the authorized start date is reached, the student can begin working. The employer does not file any paperwork; they simply hire the student and confirm the role is related to the student's field of study.