CPT Solutions Architect Jobs

Solutions Architect roles qualify for CPT when your program integrates cloud infrastructure, enterprise systems design, or software architecture into your curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the work must directly fulfill a degree requirement, not run parallel to it.

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Open Jobs6+
Work Type67% Hybrid
Top LocationPhiladelphia, PA
Most JobsGlobalPoint

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Guidewire Software
Services Solutions Technical Architect Intern
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Guidewire Software
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Services Solutions Technical Architect Intern
Guidewire Software
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Hybrid

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Guidewire Software, Inc.
Services Solutions Technical Architect Intern
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Services Solutions Technical Architect Intern
Guidewire Software, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Associate's

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Infineon Technologies
Intern- System Architect
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Intern- System Architect
Infineon Technologies
Livonia, Michigan
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tarkett Sports
Project Architect Intern
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Added 3mo ago
Project Architect Intern
Tarkett Sports
Junction City, Kansas
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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GlobalPoint
Solutions/Cloud Architect
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GlobalPoint
Added 4mo ago
Solutions/Cloud Architect
GlobalPoint
Richmond, Virginia
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
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Solutions Architect CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Solutions Architect internship qualify for CPT?

It qualifies if the work is an integral part of your established curriculum and your DSO authorizes it before you start. A Solutions Architect internship tied to a systems design capstone, a cloud architecture elective, or a graduate practicum requirement typically meets the standard. A general internship listed as optional co-curricular activity usually doesn't. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how your program defines integral.

Can I do full-time CPT as a Solutions Architect without affecting OPT?

Full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, which is a significant constraint for F-1 students planning to stay in the U.S. after graduation. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, doesn't affect OPT regardless of duration. Most Solutions Architect CPT roles are structured as part-time or limited-term to protect the student's post-graduation options.

What academic documentation do I need for CPT approval in a technical role?

Your DSO will ask for a letter from your academic advisor or department confirming that the Solutions Architect role fulfills a specific curricular requirement, along with a job offer letter stating your start date, employer name, and work location. For technical roles, some DSOs also request a job description to confirm the tasks align with your degree program's learning outcomes in areas like systems integration, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise architecture.

How do I find Solutions Architect employers that have hired CPT students before?

Migrate Mate lets you filter Solutions Architect roles by employer work authorization history, so you can prioritize companies that have already navigated the CPT and F-1 onboarding process. Employers with that experience are less likely to withdraw an offer when they see CPT on your I-20. You can also ask directly during the interview whether the company has employed F-1 students on practical training.

Does CPT for a Solutions Architect role count toward H-1B specialty occupation experience?

Work performed under CPT can be claimed as qualifying experience in a specialty occupation when your employer later files an H-1B visa petition, provided the role required a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Solutions Architect positions typically meet the specialty occupation threshold under USCIS standards. Keep pay stubs, performance reviews, and a detailed job description from the CPT period, your employer's immigration attorney will need them when drafting the H-1B visa petition.