CPT Platform Engineering Lead Jobs

Platform Engineering Lead jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply infrastructure, CI/CD, and cloud architecture skills in a role your DSO must confirm ties directly to your degree program. CPT authorization covers full-time or part-time work, but your I-20 must reflect the specific employer and dates before you start.

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Work Type60% On-site
Top LocationSan Jose, CA
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Agentic Mixed-Signal Verification Platform Co-Op
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Agentic Mixed-Signal Verification Platform Co-Op
Skyworks Solutions
Irvine, California
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$22 - $47/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Intern - Platform Development
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Intern - Platform Development
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
St. Louis, Missouri
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support & Systems Administration
DevOps
IT Support
Cloud Engineering
Systems Administration
Hybrid
High School
1,001-5,000

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Open Platform Product Project Intern
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Open Platform Product Project Intern
TikTok
San Jose, California
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
$35 - $35/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Platform Engineer Intern
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Platform Engineer Intern
Akuna Capital
Chicago, Illinois
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$145k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Platform Intern
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Platform Intern
Etched
San Jose, California
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Platform Engineering Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Platform Engineering Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?

CPT eligibility depends on whether the role is an integral part of your degree curriculum, not the job title itself. A Platform Engineering Lead position that directly applies skills from courses in cloud infrastructure, systems design, or DevOps practices will typically satisfy the academic integration requirement. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your program's curriculum and the employer's job description.

Can I work full-time as a Platform Engineering Lead on CPT without affecting my OPT?

Full-time CPT of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, which matters because OPT is often the bridge to H-1B visa sponsorship. Structuring CPT as part-time, or limiting full-time CPT to under 12 months, preserves your full OPT period. Coordinate timing carefully with your DSO before accepting a full-time Platform Engineering Lead offer.

What documents does my employer need to provide for my CPT I-20 update?

Your DSO needs a formal offer letter stating the employer's legal name, the worksite address, your specific job duties tied to your curriculum, and the exact start and end dates of the CPT period. Platform Engineering Lead offers often include vague role descriptions, so request that the recruiter revise the letter to reference infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline, or cloud platform responsibilities explicitly.

How do I find Platform Engineering Lead jobs with employers open to CPT?

Migrate Mate shows employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for platform and infrastructure engineering roles, giving you a concrete signal that a company has sponsored work authorization before. That filing history is one of the strongest indicators that an employer understands and is willing to support F-1 work authorization requirements, including CPT.

Does CPT experience as a Platform Engineering Lead count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility?

USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not on how you gained experience. CPT work experience in a Platform Engineering Lead role can support your resume and help demonstrate progressively responsible duties, but the H-1B petition stands or falls on the job's degree requirement, not your prior authorization type.