TikTok OPT Eligible Jobs USA
TikTok hires OPT students across software engineering, data science, product, and trust and safety roles. Its parent company ByteDance operates at a scale that produces consistent OPT hiring volume, and TikTok's E-Verify enrollment makes it a viable employer for STEM OPT extension candidates pursuing the H-1B visa transition.
See All TikTok JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 375+ TikTok OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
Have you applied for this role?
See all 375+ TikTok OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new TikTok OPT Eligible Jobs USA.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
TikTok Shop's Supply Chain & Logistics is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee various aspects of building operations, maintenance, and compliance to create a safe, productive, and comfortable work environment for our employees.
The primary focus of this role is the on-site implementation, commissioning, and life-cycle O&M management of automated sorting systems. The ideal candidate should possess a strong electromechanical background, capable of resolving complex technical anomalies while maintaining a systematic operational mindset to preempt risks and collaborate on system-wide technical upgrades.
While daily execution at each site is led by an LSP, the Regional Operations Manager ensures alignment, standardization, and scalability across all sites. This role requires expert-level understanding of end-to-end sort center operations, strong people leadership, and the ability to influence both internal leaders and external partners to deliver results at scale.
LOCATION
Location: Fontana
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Regular
JOB CODE
Job Code: A215236
Responsibilities
- Lead the installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of sorting equipment (e.g., cross-belt, shoe, and swivel wheel sorters).
- Establish and optimize equipment maintenance systems; develop preventive maintenance plans to ensure Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) targets are met.
- Respond promptly to technical anomalies; develop a fault knowledge base and utilize data analysis for early risk warning and prevention.
- Drive equipment modifications and process optimizations based on electromechanical logic; collaborate with IT teams for seamless integration with WCS/WMS and other sorting systems.
- Manage third-party maintenance teams and coordinate with vendors for spare parts management and high-level technical support.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in installation, commissioning, and O&M of automated sorting equipment.
- Proficient in sorting equipment principles; familiar with PLC logic, sensor applications, and mechanical transmission systems.
- Understanding of sorting system (WCS/WMS) interaction logic; capable of troubleshooting complex hardware-software integration issues.
- Systematic thinking with the ability to derive systemic solutions from individual issues; strong risk identification and pre-warning capabilities.
- High sense of responsibility; respond promptly; excellent communication and multi-party coordination skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Holding middle/senior electrician certification or Mechanical Engineer title.
- Experience in "0-to-1" implementation projects for large-scale logistics or e-commerce fulfillment centers is a plus.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $97,200 - $151,200 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
BENEFITS
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
INTRODUCTION
TikTok Shop's Supply Chain & Logistics is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee various aspects of building operations, maintenance, and compliance to create a safe, productive, and comfortable work environment for our employees.
The primary focus of this role is the on-site implementation, commissioning, and life-cycle O&M management of automated sorting systems. The ideal candidate should possess a strong electromechanical background, capable of resolving complex technical anomalies while maintaining a systematic operational mindset to preempt risks and collaborate on system-wide technical upgrades.
While daily execution at each site is led by an LSP, the Regional Operations Manager ensures alignment, standardization, and scalability across all sites. This role requires expert-level understanding of end-to-end sort center operations, strong people leadership, and the ability to influence both internal leaders and external partners to deliver results at scale.
LOCATION
Location: Fontana
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Employment Type: Regular
JOB CODE
Job Code: A215236
Responsibilities
- Lead the installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing of sorting equipment (e.g., cross-belt, shoe, and swivel wheel sorters).
- Establish and optimize equipment maintenance systems; develop preventive maintenance plans to ensure Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) targets are met.
- Respond promptly to technical anomalies; develop a fault knowledge base and utilize data analysis for early risk warning and prevention.
- Drive equipment modifications and process optimizations based on electromechanical logic; collaborate with IT teams for seamless integration with WCS/WMS and other sorting systems.
- Manage third-party maintenance teams and coordinate with vendors for spare parts management and high-level technical support.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in installation, commissioning, and O&M of automated sorting equipment.
- Proficient in sorting equipment principles; familiar with PLC logic, sensor applications, and mechanical transmission systems.
- Understanding of sorting system (WCS/WMS) interaction logic; capable of troubleshooting complex hardware-software integration issues.
- Systematic thinking with the ability to derive systemic solutions from individual issues; strong risk identification and pre-warning capabilities.
- High sense of responsibility; respond promptly; excellent communication and multi-party coordination skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Holding middle/senior electrician certification or Mechanical Engineer title.
- Experience in "0-to-1" implementation projects for large-scale logistics or e-commerce fulfillment centers is a plus.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $97,200 - $151,200 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
BENEFITS
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY (UNINCORPORATED) CANDIDATES:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
ABOUT TIKTOK
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
WHY JOIN US
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Job Roles at TikTok
See all 375+ TikTok Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new TikTok roles.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TikTok OPT Eligible Jobs USA
Target teams with recurring OPT hiring
TikTok's engineering, machine learning, and ads-tech teams hire OPT students most consistently. Research which business units have posted roles tagged for recent graduates or student workers, then focus your applications there rather than applying broadly across the company.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
Your STEM OPT 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. TikTok is enrolled, but confirm this with your hiring contact or HR before signing an offer, since enrollment must be active at the time your DSO submits your extension request to USCIS.
Align your degree field to the job description
USCIS requires your STEM OPT role to be directly related to your degree's CIP code. For TikTok roles in software or data, match your degree field explicitly in your resume and cover letter so your DSO can authorize the extension without additional documentation from you.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels for your specific role and location before negotiating. TikTok's H-1B filings show wages at or above Level II and III for most engineering titles, which signals the salary range their HR teams typically work within for technical hires.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TikTok sponsorship history
Search TikTok on Migrate Mate to see its H-1B and E-3 filing history by role and location. This tells you which job titles TikTok has sponsored before, so you can prioritize applications for positions that already have a track record of transitioning from OPT to a full work visa.
Start the H-1B transition conversation early
TikTok's HR teams are experienced with OPT-to-H-1B transitions, but the H-1B lottery registration window opens in March for an October start date. Raise the sponsorship conversation with your manager or HR at least six months before your OPT expires to align timelines and avoid a gap in authorization.
TikTok OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does TikTok sponsor OPT visas?
TikTok doesn't sponsor OPT itself. OPT is work authorization USCIS grants directly to F-1 students. TikTok hires students who already hold an OPT EAD, and its E-Verify enrollment makes it eligible to employ students on the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The sponsorship question becomes relevant when TikTok files for your H-1B.
Which roles and departments at TikTok typically hire OPT students?
Software engineering, machine learning, data science, product management, and trust and safety are the teams that hire OPT students most consistently at TikTok. Roles requiring a STEM degree are best positioned for the 24-month extension. Use O*NET to confirm whether your specific job title carries a qualifying STEM CIP code before applying.
How do I know if my TikTok role qualifies for the STEM OPT extension?
Your role must be directly related to your degree's CIP code, and TikTok must remain enrolled in E-Verify throughout your extension period. Check your degree's CIP code against USCIS's designated STEM list, then cross-reference your TikTok job title using O*NET to confirm the occupation is classified within a qualifying STEM category.
How do I find open OPT-compatible roles at TikTok?
Search TikTok's careers page filtering for early career or new graduate roles, and use Migrate Mate to review TikTok's H-1B and E-3 visa filing history by job title. This helps you identify which specific roles TikTok has historically sponsored for work visas, giving you a clearer picture of where your OPT-to-H-1B transition is most viable.
What should I expect for timeline when transitioning from OPT to H-1B at TikTok?
The H-1B lottery registration window opens each March, with an October 1 start date for selected petitions. You'll need TikTok to agree to sponsor your H-1B petition before the registration deadline. USCIS premium processing can reduce adjudication to roughly 15 business days, but lottery selection is random and not guaranteed regardless of your qualifications or TikTok's willingness to sponsor.
How does TikTok hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. TikTok can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check TikTok's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.