CPT Back End Developer Jobs
Back end developer CPT roles let F-1 students build server-side systems, APIs, and databases while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize each position as an integral part of your curriculum before you start, and your I-20 must reflect the CPT dates. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) keeps your full 12-month OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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Eulerity is a rapidly growing technology company revolutionizing marketing automation for small businesses and franchises with our industry-leading proprietary software. We were founded by leaders from Google, Facebook and Yahoo! with more than 20 years of digital advertising, engineering and marketing experience.
YOUR ROLE
- Take an active role in developing, testing, and maintaining our backend services — leveraging AI agents to accelerate and improve your work
- Implementing new features, starting from design to deployment
- Help come up with new features and product ideas, using AI tooling to prototype and iterate quickly
- Collaborate with other teams on features and releases
- Assist with the preparation of documentation, training, and support of various systems
ABOUT YOU
- You have at least 1 year of hands-on experience working with AI agents (e.g. Claude, Copilot, Cursor, or similar coding agents) to build, debug, and improve software
- Experience with LLMs, AI agent frameworks, or AI-assisted product development (you've actually used these, not just read about them)
- At least 1 year of experience building backend solutions with Java
- You have a strong willingness to continuously learn, experiment with, and deepen your knowledge of AI tools and how they can be applied to real engineering challenges
- You understand how to use agents and LLMs to find the right resources, generate and review code, and solve problems more effectively
- You enjoy coming up with creative solutions to complex problems
- Comfortable working with third-party APIs
- Able to work in conjunction with other team members
REQUIREMENTS
- Currently a student graduating in Dec 2026 or later
- Based in the NYC tri-state area
- Able to commit minimum 30 hours per week
BENEFITS
- Pay $17-$19/hour
- Mentorship with regular peer review sessions
- Free lunch and unlimited snacks
- Full GitHub Copilot access with frontier LLMs and coding agents from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI — keeping you equipped with the best AI tooling available
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
- The internship will run from May until August with potential to extend based on candidate performance + availability
- Hybrid work flexibility provided with in-office expectations at least twice per week
INTRODUCTION
Eulerity is a rapidly growing technology company revolutionizing marketing automation for small businesses and franchises with our industry-leading proprietary software. We were founded by leaders from Google, Facebook and Yahoo! with more than 20 years of digital advertising, engineering and marketing experience.
YOUR ROLE
- Take an active role in developing, testing, and maintaining our backend services — leveraging AI agents to accelerate and improve your work
- Implementing new features, starting from design to deployment
- Help come up with new features and product ideas, using AI tooling to prototype and iterate quickly
- Collaborate with other teams on features and releases
- Assist with the preparation of documentation, training, and support of various systems
ABOUT YOU
- You have at least 1 year of hands-on experience working with AI agents (e.g. Claude, Copilot, Cursor, or similar coding agents) to build, debug, and improve software
- Experience with LLMs, AI agent frameworks, or AI-assisted product development (you've actually used these, not just read about them)
- At least 1 year of experience building backend solutions with Java
- You have a strong willingness to continuously learn, experiment with, and deepen your knowledge of AI tools and how they can be applied to real engineering challenges
- You understand how to use agents and LLMs to find the right resources, generate and review code, and solve problems more effectively
- You enjoy coming up with creative solutions to complex problems
- Comfortable working with third-party APIs
- Able to work in conjunction with other team members
REQUIREMENTS
- Currently a student graduating in Dec 2026 or later
- Based in the NYC tri-state area
- Able to commit minimum 30 hours per week
BENEFITS
- Pay $17-$19/hour
- Mentorship with regular peer review sessions
- Free lunch and unlimited snacks
- Full GitHub Copilot access with frontier LLMs and coding agents from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI — keeping you equipped with the best AI tooling available
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
- The internship will run from May until August with potential to extend based on candidate performance + availability
- Hybrid work flexibility provided with in-office expectations at least twice per week
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Get Access To All JobsBack End Developer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a back end developer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position is directly tied to your enrolled coursework. Back end development work involving APIs, server architecture, database management, or distributed systems aligns with computer science and software engineering curricula. Your DSO will evaluate the specific job description against your program requirements, so bring a detailed offer letter or job scope document to your authorization meeting.
Can I do CPT as a back end developer before I have a full-time job offer?
CPT requires an actual offer letter or employer agreement specifying your start date, end date, hours, and job duties before your DSO can update your I-20 and issue authorization. You can't authorize CPT speculatively. Many F-1 students line up a part-time back end role with a startup or research lab mid-semester to avoid the full-time CPT trap that eliminates OPT eligibility.
How do I find back end developer employers who are comfortable with CPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented LCA filing history for software developer roles. Companies that have already navigated DOL labor condition applications have internal HR processes for work authorization paperwork, which makes the CPT onboarding conversation much smoother than approaching employers with no prior sponsorship experience.
Does CPT as a back end developer count toward my H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
CPT work experience can strengthen your H-1B visa petition by demonstrating you've applied your degree in a qualifying specialty occupation. Back end development typically maps to software developer SOC codes, which USCIS recognizes as specialty occupations. Document your CPT roles carefully, including job descriptions and employer letters, since that history supports your H-1B visa filing after graduation.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my back end developer role changes scope mid-term?
A material change in job duties, hours, or work location requires a new CPT authorization from your DSO and an updated I-20. Working in an unauthorized capacity, even briefly, creates an F-1 status violation. Notify your DSO immediately if your employer shifts your responsibilities significantly, such as moving you from backend infrastructure work to a product management or sales engineering function.