CPT Data Engineering Manager Jobs

Data Engineering Manager roles involve leading teams that build and maintain large-scale data pipelines, warehouses, and infrastructure systems. CPT authorization for this position requires your DSO to confirm the work directly integrates with your enrolled program, typically a graduate degree in data science, computer science, or information systems.

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Open Jobs8+
Work Type88% On-site
Top LocationIrvine, CA
Most JobsSkyworks Solutions

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Data Engineering Intern
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Data Engineering Intern
HDR
Omaha, Nebraska
Data Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Data Engineering Intern
apexanalytix
Greensboro, North Carolina
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Cloud Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Data Engineering Internship
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Data Engineering Internship
Perpay Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
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Master's

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Data Engineering Intern
Skyworks Solutions
Irvine, California
Data Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
Cloud Engineering
$22 - $47/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Data Engineering Project Intern
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Data Engineering Project Intern
TikTok
San Jose, California
Data Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
$45 - $60/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Data Engineering Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Data Engineering Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if your school's DSO confirms the position is an integral part of your curriculum. Graduate programs in data science, computer science, or information systems typically have enough curricular overlap with pipeline architecture, distributed systems, and team management to support CPT authorization. You'll need a written offer letter and a program-specific justification for your DSO to approve it.

Can I do CPT as a Data Engineering Manager if the role is fully remote?

Remote work doesn't disqualify you from CPT, but your CPT authorization is tied to your school's location for SEVIS reporting purposes. Your DSO will authorize the role based on your enrollment status, not your physical work location. Confirm with your DSO how your school handles remote CPT positions, since some institutions require documentation of where you'll physically work.

How do I find Data Engineering Manager employers who have hired CPT or F-1 students before?

Migrate Mate is the most direct way to identify employers with verified DOL filing history for data engineering roles. Past LCA filings indicate the employer understands work-authorization requirements and has sponsored candidates in similar positions. Employers with that history are significantly easier to work with on CPT paperwork than those encountering it for the first time.

What happens to my CPT if the Data Engineering Manager role changes significantly after I start?

If your responsibilities shift substantially, such as moving from hands-on pipeline engineering to pure people management, your DSO may need to reassess whether the updated role still qualifies as an integral part of your curriculum. Notify your DSO proactively if your scope changes. Continuing work under CPT that no longer aligns with your authorized position puts your F-1 status at risk.

Does accepting a full-time Data Engineering Manager CPT role affect my OPT eligibility?

Full-time CPT totaling 12 or more cumulative months eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including STEM OPT. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT regardless of duration. If this is a full-time engagement, factor the loss of post-graduation OPT into your longer-term visa planning before accepting.