CPT Development Engineer Jobs

Development Engineer jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply engineering coursework directly to product design, prototyping, and systems testing roles. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position as integral to your degree program, and your I-20 must be updated before your start date.

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Overview

Open Jobs70+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type77% On-site
Median Salary$54K
Top LocationSan Jose, CA
Most JobsAmazon

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Republic Finance
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Intern
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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Intern
Republic Finance
Plano, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
IT Support & Systems Administration
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Intel Federal
Density Fill Development Engineer Intern
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Density Fill Development Engineer Intern
Intel Federal
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$92,800 - $125,500/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Zscaler
Staff Software Development Engineer - DevSecOps
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Staff Software Development Engineer - DevSecOps
Zscaler
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
$185,000/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Amazon
Software Development Engineer Intern/Co-op
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Software Development Engineer Intern/Co-op
Amazon
Sunnyvale, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Advantest
AI/ML App Development Engineer Intern
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AI/ML App Development Engineer Intern
Advantest
South Plainfield, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Development Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Development Engineer internship qualify for CPT?

Yes, if your school can document that the internship is an integral part of your curriculum, either as a required course credit or an elective your degree program formally recognizes. Job titles like Development Engineer, Systems Development Engineer, or Product Development Intern all qualify as long as the work aligns with your field of study and your DSO approves it.

Can I work full-time as a Development Engineer on CPT?

Full-time CPT, defined as 20 or more hours per week, is permitted but has a significant consequence: 12 months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, does not count against OPT. Most F-1 students in development engineering roles choose part-time CPT during the academic year to protect their post-graduation options.

What does a Development Engineer employer need to know about CPT?

The employer doesn't file anything with USCIS or DOL for CPT. Authorization is entirely school-side. What HR does need to provide is a formal offer letter stating your title, start date, work location, and hours. Some employers also need to confirm they're comfortable with an I-20 as your work authorization document, since CPT doesn't generate a separate EAD card.

How do I find Development Engineer jobs where employers understand CPT?

Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with existing work authorization filing history for engineering roles. Employers who have filed LCAs for development engineers before are more likely to have HR processes in place for F-1 students. Filtering by that signal cuts down on time spent educating hiring managers about CPT eligibility from scratch.

Can I do CPT at a startup that has never sponsored a visa?

Yes. CPT doesn't require the employer to sponsor a visa or file with USCIS, so a startup with no prior sponsorship history can still authorize your CPT work. The only requirements are a valid offer letter and your DSO's approval. The risk to evaluate is whether that startup will qualify for STEM OPT or H-1B visa sponsorship after graduation if you want to stay long-term.