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Cloud Software Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and distributed systems coursework directly on the job. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before your start date, and the role must connect to your degree program. Part-time CPT runs up to 20 hours per week during the semester; full-time CPT is available during breaks.
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As a Sr. Software Engineer you will be part of the EveryDay Labs team within Newsela. Your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on student outcomes helping school districts reduce absenteeism and increase learning time for students who need it most. You’ll have the opportunity to work on both complex, existing systems and build new products from the ground up, giving you meaningful ownership and visibility into how your work drives impact. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team where clean code, thoughtful design, and continuous improvement are core to how we work. You’ll engage in an environment that values constructive feedback, strong engineering practices, and shared problem solving, while also having the space to take initiative and make a tangible difference across our product, team, and the communities we serve.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, build, and maintain components of our software platform that support attendance analytics, process management, and family communication tools
- Maintain and improve our student and attendance data systems, ensuring they remain performant and scalable as they grow to support tens of millions of records
- Develop new features that enhance product capabilities and drive meaningful outcomes for schools and students
- Automate operational and monitoring processes to support system reliability and scalability
- Optimize and enhance our AWS infrastructure to improve performance, efficiency, and system resilience
- Contribute to technical discussions and help shape practical, scalable solutions, balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate product needs into technical solutions and deliver high-quality outcomes
About You
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong foundation in building scalable backend systems
- Advanced proficiency in our core stack (or similar technologies), including:
- Experience working with AWS infrastructure, including tools such as Terraform, ECS, RDS/Aurora, SES, and messaging systems like SQS/SNS
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, maintaining strong attention to detail and delivering high-quality work on time
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, trade-offs, and decisions to a range of stakeholders
- Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
- Experience collaborating across teams to drive alignment, communicate progress, and deliver against shared goals
- Experience operating in environments with broad scope and ambiguity, with the ability to work across multiple areas of the stack
- Experience with education or education technology a plus
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.
Why You’ll Love Working At Newsela
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
- Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
- Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
- Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
- Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 10 company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
- Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
- Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.
About Newsela
Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student. We deliver integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes. Our suite of products supports knowledge and skill development, writing practice, daily instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making across K–12 classrooms. Grounded in learning science research, Newsela’s solutions integrate content, assessment, and analytics to help educators track progress, understand student outcomes, and deliver high-impact instruction that supports every learner.
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.
Base Compensation Range $130,000—$157,500 USD
Why You'll Love This Role
As a Sr. Software Engineer you will be part of the EveryDay Labs team within Newsela. Your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on student outcomes helping school districts reduce absenteeism and increase learning time for students who need it most. You’ll have the opportunity to work on both complex, existing systems and build new products from the ground up, giving you meaningful ownership and visibility into how your work drives impact. In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team where clean code, thoughtful design, and continuous improvement are core to how we work. You’ll engage in an environment that values constructive feedback, strong engineering practices, and shared problem solving, while also having the space to take initiative and make a tangible difference across our product, team, and the communities we serve.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, build, and maintain components of our software platform that support attendance analytics, process management, and family communication tools
- Maintain and improve our student and attendance data systems, ensuring they remain performant and scalable as they grow to support tens of millions of records
- Develop new features that enhance product capabilities and drive meaningful outcomes for schools and students
- Automate operational and monitoring processes to support system reliability and scalability
- Optimize and enhance our AWS infrastructure to improve performance, efficiency, and system resilience
- Contribute to technical discussions and help shape practical, scalable solutions, balancing speed, quality, and long-term maintainability
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate product needs into technical solutions and deliver high-quality outcomes
About You
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong foundation in building scalable backend systems
- Advanced proficiency in our core stack (or similar technologies), including:
- Experience working with AWS infrastructure, including tools such as Terraform, ECS, RDS/Aurora, SES, and messaging systems like SQS/SNS
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, maintaining strong attention to detail and delivering high-quality work on time
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts, trade-offs, and decisions to a range of stakeholders
- Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
- Experience collaborating across teams to drive alignment, communicate progress, and deliver against shared goals
- Experience operating in environments with broad scope and ambiguity, with the ability to work across multiple areas of the stack
- Experience with education or education technology a plus
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.
Why You’ll Love Working At Newsela
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
- Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
- Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
- Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
- Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 10 company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
- Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
- Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.
About Newsela
Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student. We deliver integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes. Our suite of products supports knowledge and skill development, writing practice, daily instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making across K–12 classrooms. Grounded in learning science research, Newsela’s solutions integrate content, assessment, and analytics to help educators track progress, understand student outcomes, and deliver high-impact instruction that supports every learner.
Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.
Base Compensation Range $130,000—$157,500 USD
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Get Access To All JobsCloud Software Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Software Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes coursework in cloud computing, distributed systems, or software engineering and the job duties directly reflect that curriculum. Your DSO evaluates the connection between the specific role and your enrolled courses. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure, DevOps pipelines, or platform engineering on major providers typically have a clear curricular link for computer science and related programs.
Can I do CPT at a cloud-focused startup versus a large tech company?
CPT eligibility depends on the role's curricular alignment and your employer's willingness to complete any paperwork your school requires, not on company size. Startups can be strong CPT employers if the engineering work maps to your coursework. The practical difference is that larger companies often have established international student onboarding processes, while startups may need more guidance on what CPT authorization requires from them.
How do I find Cloud Software Engineer CPT jobs that are actually open to F-1 students?
Migrate Mate lists Cloud Software Engineer positions from employers with documented work authorization history, which filters out companies unlikely to accommodate CPT. When you apply, confirm in your outreach that you're on CPT and not requesting employer H-1B visa sponsorship, since CPT requires no employer filing with USCIS. This distinction often removes the hesitation companies have around hiring international students.
Does full-time CPT as a Cloud Software Engineer affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, has no effect on OPT. If you're considering a full-time CPT role for one or more semesters, discuss the OPT impact with your DSO before accepting. Many students in cloud engineering roles opt for part-time CPT during the academic year to preserve post-graduation OPT.
What documentation does a Cloud Software Engineer CPT employer need from me?
Your employer needs a copy of your updated I-20 showing CPT authorization for their specific company and position, your EAD is not required for CPT. They'll also need your I-94 for I-9 verification. Some employers request a letter from your DSO confirming the employment dates and full- or part-time status. Prepare these documents before your start date and confirm with HR exactly what their I-9 process requires.