CPT Data Contributor Jobs

Data Contributor roles involve collecting, cleaning, annotating, and structuring datasets that fuel machine learning pipelines and analytics systems, work that maps directly to coursework in data science, statistics, and information systems. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the position must connect to your enrolled degree program.

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Open Jobs170+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type67% On-site
Median Salary$100K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsWhatnot

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Q Squared Solutions
Clinical Data Assistant
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Clinical Data Assistant
Q Squared Solutions
Valencia, California
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$34,700 - $72,300/yr
On-Site
High School

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Infosys
Snowflake and Pyspark data engineer
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Snowflake and Pyspark data engineer
Infosys
Jersey City, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$82,419/yr - $126,600/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Nature's Sunshine Products
Front End Data & Analytics Intern
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Front End Data & Analytics Intern
Nature's Sunshine Products
Lehi, Utah
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analysis
Data Science
Data Analytics
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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TikTok
Content Strategy & Data Creator Education Project Intern
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Content Strategy & Data Creator Education Project Intern
TikTok
Los Angeles, California
Content & Communications
Marketing
Data Science & Analytics
Content Marketing
$23.75/hr - $23.75/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Ascendion
Helicopter Ops Data Technician
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Helicopter Ops Data Technician
Ascendion
Austin, Texas
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Specialized Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
$30,000/yr - $50,000/yr
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None

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Data Contributor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Data Contributor role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the work is an integral part of your degree program and your school's DSO approves it. Data Contributor duties such as dataset annotation, quality labeling, and structured data entry typically connect to coursework in data science, computer science, or information systems. Your offer letter must describe those specific duties so your DSO can confirm the academic link.

Can I work as a Data Contributor part-time on CPT while taking classes?

Yes. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not affect your OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT, more than 20 hours per week for 12 months or more, eliminates OPT eligibility entirely. Most Data Contributor roles structured around academic semesters fit the part-time threshold, but confirm the hours in your offer letter before your DSO issues the updated I-20.

What should my offer letter include for CPT approval in a Data Contributor role?

Your DSO needs the employer's legal name and address, your exact job title, a description of your day-to-day duties, your scheduled hours per week, and the precise start and end dates. For Data Contributor positions, the duty description should reference specific tasks like data labeling, schema validation, or annotation pipeline work, because generic descriptions like 'data entry' may not satisfy your program's CPT curriculum requirement.

How do I find employers who will hire F-1 students for Data Contributor roles on CPT?

Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers that have filed Labor Condition Applications for data-related roles. LCA filings indicate the employer already understands DOL wage and compliance requirements, which correlates with a smoother CPT onboarding process. Filtering by job title and location on Migrate Mate narrows results to companies actively seeking candidates with data skills.

Does CPT for a Data Contributor role affect my future H-1B eligibility?

CPT itself does not affect H-1B eligibility. What matters is whether the Data Contributor role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, meaning it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Data science, statistics, and computer science degrees typically support that classification. If you plan to pursue H-1B sponsorship after graduation, confirm the role's degree requirement language with your employer before accepting the offer.

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