CPT Data Engineer Jobs

Data Engineer CPT roles let F-1 students apply pipeline design, SQL, and cloud infrastructure skills to real production environments while earning academic credit. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must directly align with your enrolled program, typically computer science, data science, or information systems.

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Data Migration and Analytics Co-Op
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Data Migration and Analytics Co-Op
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Overland Park, Kansas
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Business Analysis
Data Science
Data Analytics
$26 - $32/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Lead Data Engineer
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Lead Data Engineer
Bradesco Bank
Coral Gables, Florida
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
None

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QPU Build Co-Op – Optics & Data Analysis
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QPU Build Co-Op – Optics & Data Analysis
QuEra Computing
Boston, Massachusetts
Laboratory Research
Data Science & Analytics
Specialized Engineering
Data Science
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Data Scientist Intern
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Data Scientist Intern
Ardian
New York, New York
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
$75k - $85k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Data Engineer Internship
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Data Engineer Internship
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Data Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Data Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the position is directly tied to your enrolled program. Roles involving ETL pipeline development, data modeling, SQL query optimization, or cloud infrastructure work typically satisfy the integral curriculum requirement for computer science and data science programs. Your DSO will review the offer letter against your academic plan to confirm eligibility before issuing authorization.

Can I do CPT for a Data Engineer contract or freelance project?

CPT can cover contract arrangements, but the position must have a definable start and end date tied to your academic term, and your employer must be a clearly identified legal entity, not an informal project. Your DSO will need a formal offer letter or statement of work on company letterhead. Self-directed freelance work without an identified employer generally does not qualify.

How do I find Data Engineer employers who are open to hiring CPT students?

Use Migrate Mate to search Data Engineer roles filtered by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This narrows your list to companies that have already navigated work authorization for international employees, which signals that their HR teams understand CPT documentation requirements and won't be caught off guard by your authorization paperwork.

Does using 12 months of full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?

Yes. USCIS rules state that 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count toward that threshold regardless of how many semesters you use it. If you're planning to stay in the U.S. after graduation, structuring CPT as part-time protects your OPT eligibility.

What should a CPT authorization request for a Data Engineer role include?

Your DSO typically needs an offer letter naming the employer, your specific job title and duties, your exact start and end dates, and your weekly hours. For Data Engineer roles, the duties section should reference specific technical responsibilities, pipeline development, data warehouse management, cloud platform work, rather than generic language, since vague descriptions often trigger DSO follow-up requests and delay authorization.