CPT Cloud Platform Engineer Jobs

Cloud Platform Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply cloud infrastructure skills directly to degree requirements in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect to your academic program. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation.

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Overview

Open Jobs9+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type78% On-site
Median Salary$41K
Top LocationSan Jose, CA
Most JobsKIOXIA America, Inc.

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CCC Intelligent Solutions
Platform Engineering Intern (Cloud & Infrastructure)
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CCC Intelligent Solutions
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Platform Engineering Intern (Cloud & Infrastructure)
CCC Intelligent Solutions
Chicago, Illinois
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Automation QA
$41,600 - $89,440/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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TikTok
CPU Application Platform Engineer Intern
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CPU Application Platform Engineer Intern
TikTok
San Jose, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Software Engineering
Data Science
Cloud & DevOps
$60/hr
On-Site
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Privilege Underwriters
Platform Engineering- Summer Internship
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Privilege Underwriters
Added 6d ago
Platform Engineering- Summer Internship
Privilege Underwriters
Remote
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$62,400/yr
Remote (US)
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Bandwidth
Platform Engineering Intern
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Bandwidth
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Platform Engineering Intern
Bandwidth
Raleigh, North Carolina
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Hayden AI
Intern, Software Engineer - Platform
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Hayden AI
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Intern, Software Engineer - Platform
Hayden AI
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
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Bachelor's

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Cloud Platform Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Cloud Platform Engineer role qualify for CPT?

Yes, if the work is an integral part of your curriculum. Cloud platform engineering maps clearly to computer science, information systems, and electrical engineering programs through coursework in distributed systems, cloud architecture, or infrastructure automation. Your DSO makes the final determination, and you'll need to show how the specific job duties connect to your degree requirements before authorization is granted.

Can I do CPT at a cloud-focused startup instead of a large tech company?

Yes. CPT authorization is based on the academic connection between the role and your curriculum, not the employer's size or name recognition. Startups building on AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure qualify just as readily as large enterprises. Confirm the employer has a legal U.S. business entity and can provide a formal offer letter that details your responsibilities, start date, and hours per week.

How do I find Cloud Platform Engineer jobs that work with CPT timing?

Start your search on Migrate Mate, which shows employers with documented LCA filing history for cloud and infrastructure roles. Because CPT authorization must happen before your start date, target employers who list flexible start dates or rolling hiring cycles. Avoid roles with hard start dates that don't give your DSO enough processing time, which is typically two to four weeks minimum.

What job duties on a Cloud Platform Engineer offer letter satisfy CPT requirements?

Duties tied to O*NET-recognized competencies for this occupation work well: designing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, implementing CI/CD pipelines, managing Kubernetes or container orchestration, and automating deployment workflows. Vague descriptions like 'assist the engineering team' are harder for a DSO to authorize. Ask the employer to include technical responsibilities that map to specific tools and systems covered in your coursework.

Does full-time CPT as a Cloud Platform Engineer affect my STEM OPT later?

Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely, including the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, defined as under 20 hours per week, has no impact on OPT regardless of duration. If your Cloud Platform Engineer engagement is ongoing or project-based, structure it as part-time CPT to preserve your full OPT window after graduation.