CPT Site Reliability Engineer Jobs

Site Reliability Engineer roles in infrastructure automation, incident response, and distributed systems align directly with graduate programs in computer science, software engineering, and systems engineering. CPT authorization requires your DSO to verify the role is integral to your curriculum, so document how on-call workflows, SLO design, and CI/CD pipelines map to your coursework before you apply.

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Open Jobs54+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Site Civil BIM Coordinator
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Site Civil BIM Coordinator
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Kansas City, Missouri
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Drafting & CAD
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts
Rotating Shift Emergency Site Services Technicians
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Rotating Shift Emergency Site Services Technicians
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts
Durham, North Carolina
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High School

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Flextronics Automotive Usa, Inc.
Site Installation Technician (90% Travel)
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Site Installation Technician (90% Travel)
Flextronics Automotive Usa, Inc.
Fontana, California
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Assembly
$38,138 - $51,480/yr
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High School

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Audubon Companies
Site Night Watch
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Site Night Watch
Audubon Companies
Houston, Texas
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Security & Protective Services
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Tsg U.S.A., Inc.
Security Site Supervisor - West Palm Beach, FL
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Security Site Supervisor - West Palm Beach, FL
Tsg U.S.A., Inc.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Customer Service & Support
Security & Protective Services
$45,760/yr
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High School

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Site Reliability Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Site Reliability Engineer role qualify for CPT?

Yes, if your program includes coursework in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, software engineering, or computer networks. Your DSO evaluates CPT eligibility by verifying that the SRE duties, such as SLO design, incident response, and automation, are an integral part of your academic curriculum, not supplementary work experience.

Can I do CPT at a startup without a formal HR department?

Yes. CPT authorization depends on your school's approval, not the employer's size or HR infrastructure. You need a written offer letter with your start date, title, and employer address. Smaller engineering teams often move faster on offers, but confirm the company is legally authorized to employ workers in the U.S. before your DSO submits the I-20 update.

How do I find SRE employers who are already comfortable hiring F-1 students?

Look for employers with Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals they've already worked through DOL wage certification for international employees. Migrate Mate lets you search Site Reliability Engineer roles filtered by employers with that filing history, so you're targeting companies that have navigated this before rather than educating a recruiter from scratch.

Does full-time CPT as an SRE affect my OPT eligibility?

Yes, if the total duration of full-time CPT reaches 12 months or more, you lose eligibility for OPT. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count against OPT regardless of duration. If your SRE role runs through consecutive semesters at full-time hours, discuss the cumulative count with your DSO before accepting.

What O*NET occupation code applies to Site Reliability Engineer roles?

Site Reliability Engineer positions typically fall under SOC code 15-1244, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers, or 15-1299, Computer Occupations, All Other, depending on how the employer defines the role. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for both codes to verify which better matches your job description before your DSO documents curriculum integration.

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