CPT Devops Lead Jobs

DevOps Lead roles on CPT sit at the intersection of systems architecture and team management, which means your DSO authorization must reflect both the technical and supervisory components of the work. Your I-20 curriculum description needs to connect CI/CD pipeline oversight, infrastructure-as-code, and cross-functional coordination directly to your enrolled program.

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Overview

Open Jobs124+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type72% On-site
Median Salary$82K
Top LocationSan Jose, CA
Most JobsMicrosoft

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Sales, Marketing, Business Development Operations Intern
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Sales, Marketing, Business Development Operations Intern
MUFG
Dallas, Texas
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Marketing
Customer Service & Support
Business Development
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Elekta
DevOps Engineering Intern
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DevOps Engineering Intern
Elekta
San Jose, California
Cloud & DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
IT Support & Systems Administration
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Automation QA
IT Support
$28/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Doubleverify Inc.
DevOps RnD Intern
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Doubleverify Inc.
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DevOps RnD Intern
Doubleverify Inc.
Ghent-Belgium
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
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Rakuten Global
Intern - DevOps Engineer
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Intern - DevOps Engineer
Rakuten Global
New York, New York
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
$30/hr - $35/hr
On-Site
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Sb Energy Devco (Us)
Data Engineering & AI Enablement Intern 2026
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Data Engineering & AI Enablement Intern 2026
Sb Energy Devco (Us)
Redwood City, California
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Cloud Engineering
$52,000 - $62,400/yr
Hybrid
Associate's

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Devops Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a DevOps Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?

Yes, if the work is directly tied to your enrolled program's curriculum. DevOps Lead roles typically involve infrastructure engineering, CI/CD pipeline management, and cross-functional team coordination, all of which can satisfy the integral curriculum requirement for graduate-level computer science, information systems, or engineering programs. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your specific I-20 program description and the employer's job duties.

Can I do part-time CPT for a DevOps Lead position while finishing coursework?

Yes. Part-time CPT is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session and has no impact on your future OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT, used for 12 months or more, eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so most F-1 students in leadership-track roles prefer part-time CPT during the semester and full-time only during official breaks.

How do I explain CPT to a DevOps team hiring manager unfamiliar with F-1 work authorization?

CPT is school-authorized work authorization, not an employer-sponsored visa. The employer doesn't file anything with USCIS and has no legal exposure in the way H-1B visa sponsorship creates. You work on your existing F-1 status, and your updated I-20 with CPT authorization is the only documentation the employer needs to verify your work eligibility through E-Verify or Form I-9.

What happens to my CPT authorization if the DevOps Lead role changes scope mid-engagement?

CPT is authorized for a specific employer, start date, end date, and job description. If your duties shift significantly, such as moving from individual contributor work to full team leadership, your DSO may need to issue a revised I-20 reflecting the updated scope. Working outside your authorized CPT terms puts your F-1 status at risk, so notify your DSO before the role changes, not after.

Where can I find DevOps Lead jobs that are open to CPT students?

Migrate Mate lets you search for DevOps and infrastructure roles filtered by employers with work authorization filing history, which helps identify companies already familiar with F-1 employment. Since CPT doesn't require employer sponsorship, your focus should be on finding hiring managers who understand F-1 status and won't confuse CPT with H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage.