Top 10 Telecom Companies Hiring OPT Students

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

The top 10 telecom companies hiring OPT students include Verizon, Qualcomm, and T-Mobile, spanning telecommunications, media and entertainment, and electronics and hardware. Migrate Mate is tracking 406 live OPT jobs across these employers as of August 26, 2026, updated daily. At companies like these, OPT authorization lets F-1 graduates work in roles directly tied to their field of study for up to 12 months, with no employer filing required.

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Which telecom companies hire the most OPT students?

Ranked by live OPT openings on Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Verizon

    Verizon

    Wireless NetworksTelecomTechnology

    Verizon has 142 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any telecom company on this list. Its openings concentrate in Business Development and Sales. Verizon operates one of the largest wireless and wireline communications networks in the United States.

    Open roles by team

    • Business Development122
    • Sales99
    • Account Management99
    • Inside Sales76
    • Customer Success31

    +184 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Verizon142 open
    Lead-Inside Sales
    Temple Terrace, Florida · Hybrid
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    Senior Account Manager
    Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Hybrid
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    Business Sales Account Manager
    Providence, Rhode Island · Hybrid
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    Acct Manager-SMB Business Sales
    Manchester, New Hampshire · Hybrid
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    Architect - Sales Engineer
    Lone Tree, Colorado · Hybrid
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  2. 02
    Qualcomm

    Qualcomm

    SemiconductorsWireless TechEngineering

    Qualcomm has 102 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Engineering (Non-Software). Qualcomm designs semiconductor and wireless technology products used in smartphones and connected devices.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering100
    • Engineering (Non-Software)86
    • Data Science & Analytics36
    • Electrical Engineering34
    • AI & Machine Learning27

    +68 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Qualcomm102 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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  3. 03
    T-Mobile

    T-Mobile

    WirelessTelecomTechnology

    T-Mobile has 54 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Project & Program Management and Compliance & Legal. T-Mobile provides wireless voice, messaging, and data services to consumers and businesses nationwide.

    Open roles by team

    • Project & Program Management45
    • Compliance & Legal17
    • Technical Program Management17
    • Data Science & Analytics12
    • Software Engineering11

    +116 roles across other teams

    Open roles at T-Mobile54 open
    Sr Field Technician
    Bothell, Washington · On-site
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    Associate Software Engineer
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Sr Engineer, Software
    Atlanta, Georgia · Hybrid
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    Assoc Engineer, Data
    Overland Park, Kansas · On-site
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    Solutions Engineer
    Fort Washington, Pennsylvania · Hybrid
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  5. 04
    AST SpaceMobile

    AST SpaceMobile

    SatelliteBroadbandEngineering

    AST SpaceMobile has 32 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Manufacturing Operations. AST SpaceMobile is building a space-based broadband cellular network designed to provide global mobile coverage.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)36
    • Manufacturing Operations16
    • Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering16
    • Project & Program Management10
    • Mechanical Engineering10

    +48 roles across other teams

    Open roles at AST SpaceMobile32 open
    Automation Developer
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Dynamic Scheduler DSP Algorithm Engineer
    Lanham, Maryland · On-site
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    Manufacturing Engineer
    Midland, Texas · On-site
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    NetSuite Manufacturing Functional Consultant
    Midland, Texas · On-site
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    Mechanisms Launch Engineer
    Titusville, Florida · On-site
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  6. 05
    Viasat

    Viasat

    SatelliteBroadbandDefense

    Viasat has 18 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Engineering (Non-Software) and Project & Program Management. Viasat provides satellite broadband services and secure networking solutions for consumers, aviation, and government.

    Open roles by team

    • Engineering (Non-Software)12
    • Project & Program Management6
    • Electrical Engineering6
    • Consulting & Strategy5
    • Software Engineering5

    +37 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Viasat18 open
    Hardware Design Engineer
    Tempe, Arizona · On-site
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    Device Platform Product Manager
    Carlsbad, California · On-site
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    Corporate Accounting Processor
    Carlsbad, California · On-site
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    RF Engineering Technician
    Carlsbad, California · On-site
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    Strategy Lead
    Oregon · Remote
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  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
    Cox Automotive

    Cox Automotive

    Automotive TechSoftwareData

    Cox Automotive has 16 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Cloud & DevOps. Cox Automotive offers software, data, and digital marketing solutions for automotive dealers and manufacturers.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering17
    • Cloud & DevOps9
    • Project & Program Management9
    • Product Management7
    • Technical Program Management7

    +16 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Cox Automotive16 open
    Senior Software Engineer
    Carmel, Indiana · On-site
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    Sr Product Manager
    Irvine, California · On-site
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    Software Engineer II
    Carmel, Indiana · On-site
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    Senior Product Manager, Data Engineering & Data Products
    Carmel, Indiana · On-site
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    Senior Product Manager
    Burlington, Vermont · On-site
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  9. 07
    Bandwidth Inc.

    Bandwidth Inc.

    Cloud CommsAPIsEnterprise

    Bandwidth Inc. has 13 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Software Engineering and Business Development. Bandwidth Inc. provides cloud communications software and direct-to-carrier services for enterprise businesses globally.

    Open roles by team

    • Software Engineering6
    • Business Development6
    • Data Science & Analytics5
    • AI & Machine Learning4
    • Cloud & DevOps3

    +17 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Bandwidth Inc.13 open
    Product Support Analyst
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Product Manager
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    NetSuite Application Developer
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Technical Support Analyst
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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    Field Marketing and ABM Manager
    Raleigh, North Carolina · On-site
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  11. 08
    Granite Telecommunications

    Granite Telecommunications

    Business TelecomInternetNetworking

    Granite Telecommunications has 10 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Sales and Business Development. Granite Telecommunications delivers voice, data, and internet services to multi-location businesses and government clients.

    Open roles by team

    • Sales8
    • Business Development8
    • Inside Sales5
    • Customer Success4
    • Account Management4

    +5 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Granite Telecommunications10 open
    Relationship Development Associate
    West Palm Beach, Florida · On-site
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    Premier Account Manager
    Quincy, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Sales Associate
    West Palm Beach, Florida · On-site
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    Technical Coordinator
    Quincy, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Wireless Sales Associate
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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  12. 09
    Cable One

    Cable One

    BroadbandCableOperations

    Cable One has 10 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Technical Program Management and Customer Service & Support. Cable One delivers broadband internet, cable television, and phone services to residential and business customers.

    Open roles by team

    • Technical Program Management7
    • Customer Service & Support5
    • Sales4
    • Customer Support3
    • Business Operations3

    +20 roles across other teams

    Open roles at Cable One10 open
    Advanced Tech
    Safford, Arizona · On-site
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    Safety Specialist
    Phoenix, Arizona · Hybrid
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    Accountant II
    Remote · Remote
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    Sales Engineer II
    Remote · Remote
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    Outbound Business Account Representative
    Phoenix, Arizona · On-site
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  13. 10
    RingCentral

    RingCentral

    Cloud CommsSaaSEnterprise

    RingCentral has 9 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate. Its openings concentrate in Warehouse & Logistics and Project & Program Management. RingCentral provides cloud-based business communications including video, messaging, and phone solutions.

    Open roles by team

    • Warehouse & Logistics6
    • Project & Program Management5
    • Technical Program Management4
    • Consulting & Strategy3
    • AI & Machine Learning3

    +24 roles across other teams

    Open roles at RingCentral9 open
    Professional Services Contact Center Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Account Executive
    Denver, Colorado · On-site
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    Founding AI Forward Deployed Engineer
    Remote · Remote
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    Senior Manager, Strategic Transformation Programs
    Belmont, California · Hybrid
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    ML/AI Engineer
    Belmont, California · Hybrid
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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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Telecom OPT Employers: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies hire the most OPT students?

Verizon has the most, with 142 live OPT jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by Qualcomm (102) and T-Mobile (54). Across the 10 telecom companies on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 406 live OPT jobs, updated daily.

Who is eligible for OPT?

F-1 students who have been enrolled full-time for at least one full academic year are eligible for OPT. Authorization lasts up to 12 months and must be used in a role directly related to the student's field of study. Students in STEM-designated programs can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after the initial period. The student, not the employer, applies through their Designated School Official and USCIS.

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?

OPT authorization is obtained by the student, not the employer. Start by contacting your Designated School Official at least three months before your intended start date to request a new I-20 recommending OPT. Then file Form I-765 with USCIS to receive your Employment Authorization Document. Once your EAD arrives and your authorized start date is reached, you can begin working in any role tied to your field of study. The employer does not file anything on your behalf.

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