CPT R D Engineer Jobs
R&D Engineer roles in product development, materials science, and applied research qualify for CPT when your program requires hands-on experimentation as part of your coursework. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position individually, and the work must directly integrate with your enrolled curriculum, not run alongside it.
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Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 Months
Date: Sept 8 - Dec 18, 2026
Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA
Education Recommendations:
Currently a candidate for a Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with an accredited school in the US.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML models and algorithms to analyze and interpret complex data.
- Design and implement machine learning models to improve a wide range of applications, including search, forecasting, text mining, and more.
- Develop and implement agentic-based systems for a wide range of applications, including anomaly detection, root-cause analysis, and more.
- Optimize existing machine learning models and pipelines for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency.
Key Skills And Experience
- Machine learning, optimization algorithms, and deep-learning techniques.
- Machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Search engines and vector databases, along with their underlying algorithms.
- Big data frameworks and technologies such as Spark, Kafka, and Cassandra.
- Excellent communication skills and is a team player.
Job Description
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 Months
Date: Sept 8 - Dec 18, 2026
Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA
Education Recommendations:
Currently a candidate for a Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field with an accredited school in the US.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- Design, develop, and deploy advanced AI/ML models and algorithms to analyze and interpret complex data.
- Design and implement machine learning models to improve a wide range of applications, including search, forecasting, text mining, and more.
- Develop and implement agentic-based systems for a wide range of applications, including anomaly detection, root-cause analysis, and more.
- Optimize existing machine learning models and pipelines for performance, scalability, and resource efficiency.
Key Skills And Experience
- Machine learning, optimization algorithms, and deep-learning techniques.
- Machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- Search engines and vector databases, along with their underlying algorithms.
- Big data frameworks and technologies such as Spark, Kafka, and Cassandra.
- Excellent communication skills and is a team player.
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Get Access To All JobsR D Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does R&D Engineer work qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the research and development work directly integrates with your enrolled curriculum. Your DSO will require a written explanation of how the role connects to your specific coursework or degree requirements. Roles involving applied research, prototype development, or technical experimentation in your field of study typically qualify, provided your program formally incorporates practical training as a component of the curriculum.
Can I work part-time as an R&D Engineer on CPT while taking classes?
Yes. CPT can be authorized as part-time, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, allowing you to work alongside your enrolled coursework. R&D Engineer positions structured around a specific project or lab rotation often accommodate part-time schedules. Your DSO authorizes the hours on your I-20, and you can't exceed what's listed without a new authorization.
How does full-time CPT in an R&D role affect my future OPT eligibility?
Twelve or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT. If you're pursuing a multi-semester R&D co-op or internship, structure it carefully with your DSO before accepting. Many students in engineering programs opt for alternating part-time and full-time semesters to preserve their OPT for post-graduation H-1B visa cap-gap coverage.
What documentation do R&D employers need to onboard a CPT student?
Your employer needs your CPT-authorized I-20, which lists the employer name, work start date, end date, and whether it's part-time or full-time. The employer name on the I-20 must exactly match the hiring entity. R&D positions at companies with subcontracting arrangements sometimes create mismatches here, so confirm the legal employer name before your DSO submits the authorization.
Where can I find R&D Engineer roles open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you search R&D and engineering roles filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history, which signals prior experience sponsoring international students. Not all R&D employers advertise CPT eligibility directly, so targeting those with an established international hiring track record significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through due to authorization confusion.