CPT Product Software Engineer Jobs
Product Software Engineer roles sit squarely within computer science, software engineering, and information systems curricula, making them a natural fit for CPT authorization. Your DSO will need to confirm the role connects directly to your degree program. Full-time CPT is available but consumes OPT eligibility if used for 12 months or more.
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Culver City, California; (Hybrid)
REQ ID JR113988
Program Dates: September 8 or 14 – December 11, 2026
Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be available to work part-time (10-29 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.
Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences.
These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities.
Our internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, as well as individuals seeking to deepen their education through immersive, professional experience in the entertainment industry.
Insights, Research & Analytics team works in a consultative manner with Senior Executives and with Content, Strategy, and Marketing Leaders to deliver insights and tools that inspire creative development, content strategy, and marketing for our US TV studio. Our role is to deeply understand the TV Production process and deliver data driven tools that support and streamline creative workflows. The team is looking for a Product Management - Data Science Intern to support Tool and App development, with a focus on predictive models and GPTs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of dashboards and internal tools used by TV Production teams to streamline workflows, budgets, and predictive models
- Partner with data scientists and engineers to document product requirements and prioritization of features
- Write clear, structured technical documentation for data products, workflows, and systems
- Assist in prompt engineering and testing for AI-driven tools and workflows
- Evaluate datasets for quality, usability, and business relevance
- Help design and execute product UAT testing, including gathering user feedback and iterating on features
- Translate business needs into data product use cases and specifications
- Work with product managers and team members to generate user guides and instructions
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Interest in product management, data products, and media/entertainment
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar)
- Basic understanding of SQL and/or Python
- Strong written communication skills, especially for technical documentation
- Exposure to AI/LLMs or prompt engineering is a plus
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on data products, dashboards, or analytics projects
- Proactive self-starter, with the ability to work with ambiguity and seek clarity
- Interest in television production, streaming, or media analytics
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience building real-world data products in a major entertainment studio
- Exposure to how data science supports creative and production decisions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in data, product, and strategy
The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
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Does a Product Software Engineer role qualify for CPT?
Yes, if the role involves software development work that is an integral part of your degree curriculum. Your DSO will verify that the job description connects to an enrolled course or required practicum. Roles that blend engineering with product management may require a clearer breakdown of technical duties to satisfy your school's CPT eligibility criteria.
Can I do CPT full time as a Product Software Engineer?
Full-time CPT (20 or more hours per week) is permitted but carries a significant trade-off: 12 months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, meaning under 20 hours per week, has no effect on OPT. Most F-1 students in software engineering roles choose part-time CPT or limit full-time CPT to stay under the 12-month threshold.
What should I look for in employers to find CPT-ready Product Software Engineer jobs?
Look for employers who have previously hired F-1 students or filed Labor Condition Applications for software engineering roles, which signals familiarity with international hiring. Migrate Mate filters companies by LCA filing history so you can identify employers who have sponsored engineers in the past, saving time compared to asking recruiters cold.
How specific does my job title need to be for CPT authorization?
Your CPT authorization is tied to your degree program, not a standardized job title. Your DSO will evaluate whether the role's actual duties, not just the title, align with your coursework. If your offer letter says Product Software Engineer but the duties are predominantly product strategy, your DSO may require a revised description from your employer before approving CPT.
Will my employer need to file anything with USCIS for my CPT?
No. CPT authorization is issued entirely by your school through your DSO and appears on your I-20. USCIS is not involved in CPT approval. Your employer will verify your work authorization through standard I-9 completion, and your updated I-20 along with your F-1 visa serves as the documentation. No government filing fee or petition is required.