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Tradeweb is a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes. As financial markets become increasingly interconnected, our technology enables efficient, multi-asset trading on a global scale. We serve more than 3,000 clients in more than 85 countries, including many of the world’s largest banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurers, corporations, and wealth managers.
Creative collaboration and sharp client focus have helped fuel our organic growth. We facilitated average daily trading volume (ADV) of more than $2.8 trillion over the past four fiscal quarters, topping $3.3 trillion in ADV for the first quarter of 2026.
Since our IPO in 2019, Tradeweb has completed four acquisitions and doubled our revenues – and 2025 was our 26th consecutive year of record revenues.
Tradeweb plays a central role in modernizing market structure by developing innovative trading protocols, embedding analytics into execution, and building technology infrastructure that supports the convergence of traditional and digitally native financial markets. Tradeweb is a great place to work, recognized in 2025 by Forbes as one of America’s Best Companies and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Financial Services Companies to Work For.
Tradeweb Markets LLC ("Tradeweb") is proud to be an EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer.
Group Details
The Information Management team builds and maintains web-based applications as well as automated and ad-hoc reporting systems. These applications and reports are used by both internal teams (i.e. Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal and Senior Management groups) and external customers (Dealers and buy-side firms) globally across the US, Europe and Asia.
We are also responsible for developing and maintaining the billing system for all services charged for by the firm. The accuracy of all system information and reported data is paramount, as is the speed and availability of our applications and services.
Key products:
- GDB – Internal CRM system and data reporting.
- Dealer Resource Centre - serving platform activity reports and data to Dealer-side firms.
- Customer Resource Centre - serving platform activity, analysis tools and data to the Buy-side firms.
- InSite – web portal including publicly accessible reports and online data services.
Tradeweb Technology jobs are fully remote. The Tradeweb Technology hub is located in our Jersey City office which can be used for team meetings and collaboration efforts. There may be days where travel to the Jersey City office is recommended for organizational off-sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will require the candidate to become familiar with our department’s operational processes, the applications we build and the systems we maintain. Work will require a mix of customer-facing skills, hands-on coding/development work and testing/debugging. The candidate will pick up and respond to support requests from the business relating to our products and systems. Handling the support requests will require a variety of skills including the ability to:
- Differentiate between expected behavior, bugs and user error.
- Give accurate and timely responses to the business.
- To be protective over sensitive data and information.
- Work with our team on enhancements, bug fixes, issue tracking and code releases.
The candidate will also be expected to take ownership of the support role, identifying ways of handling common questions or issues more efficiently and to help develop a self-service approach with internal teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline
- Good working knowledge of SQL Server Stored Procedures.
- Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills.
- Naturally inquisitive with excellent investigative skills.
- Methodical approach to problem solving.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Computer Science degree, under grad or post grad.
- Read and interpret SQL Stored Procedures and other logic;
- Knowledge of Financial Services industry.
- Experience interacting with business users at all levels.
- Core working hours are 8am-5.30pm, however you will be required to provide support outside of these hours as required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tradeweb is committed to providing valuable and competitive benefits. In addition to working in our culture of innovation and collaboration, we offer:
- Health Insurance: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
- Hybrid Environment: Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: You may elect to set aside pre-tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members.
- Maven Family Building Benefit: Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post-partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provides a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement towards fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses.
- Building Wealth - 401(k) Savings Plan: Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute.
- The current pay range for this role if performed in the city of New York is currently $125K to $160K per year, based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, market data, geographic location, and internal guidelines.
- This role will also be eligible to participate in Tradeweb’s discretionary bonus program.
- This role is expected to remain open until 6/22/26.
OTHER BENEFIT PROGRAMS
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program
- ARAG Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Financial Wellness Tools
- Travel Assistance Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Corporate Gym Subsidies
- Wellness Perks
- Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
INTRODUCTION
Tradeweb is a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes. As financial markets become increasingly interconnected, our technology enables efficient, multi-asset trading on a global scale. We serve more than 3,000 clients in more than 85 countries, including many of the world’s largest banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurers, corporations, and wealth managers.
Creative collaboration and sharp client focus have helped fuel our organic growth. We facilitated average daily trading volume (ADV) of more than $2.8 trillion over the past four fiscal quarters, topping $3.3 trillion in ADV for the first quarter of 2026.
Since our IPO in 2019, Tradeweb has completed four acquisitions and doubled our revenues – and 2025 was our 26th consecutive year of record revenues.
Tradeweb plays a central role in modernizing market structure by developing innovative trading protocols, embedding analytics into execution, and building technology infrastructure that supports the convergence of traditional and digitally native financial markets. Tradeweb is a great place to work, recognized in 2025 by Forbes as one of America’s Best Companies and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Financial Services Companies to Work For.
Tradeweb Markets LLC ("Tradeweb") is proud to be an EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer.
Group Details
The Information Management team builds and maintains web-based applications as well as automated and ad-hoc reporting systems. These applications and reports are used by both internal teams (i.e. Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal and Senior Management groups) and external customers (Dealers and buy-side firms) globally across the US, Europe and Asia.
We are also responsible for developing and maintaining the billing system for all services charged for by the firm. The accuracy of all system information and reported data is paramount, as is the speed and availability of our applications and services.
Key products:
- GDB – Internal CRM system and data reporting.
- Dealer Resource Centre - serving platform activity reports and data to Dealer-side firms.
- Customer Resource Centre - serving platform activity, analysis tools and data to the Buy-side firms.
- InSite – web portal including publicly accessible reports and online data services.
Tradeweb Technology jobs are fully remote. The Tradeweb Technology hub is located in our Jersey City office which can be used for team meetings and collaboration efforts. There may be days where travel to the Jersey City office is recommended for organizational off-sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will require the candidate to become familiar with our department’s operational processes, the applications we build and the systems we maintain. Work will require a mix of customer-facing skills, hands-on coding/development work and testing/debugging. The candidate will pick up and respond to support requests from the business relating to our products and systems. Handling the support requests will require a variety of skills including the ability to:
- Differentiate between expected behavior, bugs and user error.
- Give accurate and timely responses to the business.
- To be protective over sensitive data and information.
- Work with our team on enhancements, bug fixes, issue tracking and code releases.
The candidate will also be expected to take ownership of the support role, identifying ways of handling common questions or issues more efficiently and to help develop a self-service approach with internal teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline
- Good working knowledge of SQL Server Stored Procedures.
- Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills.
- Naturally inquisitive with excellent investigative skills.
- Methodical approach to problem solving.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Computer Science degree, under grad or post grad.
- Read and interpret SQL Stored Procedures and other logic;
- Knowledge of Financial Services industry.
- Experience interacting with business users at all levels.
- Core working hours are 8am-5.30pm, however you will be required to provide support outside of these hours as required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tradeweb is committed to providing valuable and competitive benefits. In addition to working in our culture of innovation and collaboration, we offer:
- Health Insurance: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs
- Hybrid Environment: Our employees have the flexibility of working in the office and from home.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: You may elect to set aside pre-tax earnings to pay for eligible health care and dependent day care expenses for you and your eligible family members.
- Maven Family Building Benefit: Maven offers support for fertility and preconception; pregnancy and post-partum; adoption; surrogacy and pediatrics for children up to age 10. Tradeweb provides a $10,000 lifetime reimbursement towards fertility, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy expenses.
- Building Wealth - 401(k) Savings Plan: Employees are immediately eligible for the 401(k) plan. Participants may contribute up to 75% of eligible compensation into a traditional 401(k) and/or Roth 401(k). Tradeweb will match 100% of the first 4% of compensation that you contribute.
- The current pay range for this role if performed in the city of New York is currently $125K to $160K per year, based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of pay offered will be determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, market data, geographic location, and internal guidelines.
- This role will also be eligible to participate in Tradeweb’s discretionary bonus program.
- This role is expected to remain open until 6/22/26.
OTHER BENEFIT PROGRAMS
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Program
- ARAG Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Financial Wellness Tools
- Travel Assistance Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Corporate Gym Subsidies
- Wellness Perks
- Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Application Support Engineer
Lead with STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Application Support Engineer roles almost always fall under STEM-designated CIP codes, qualifying you for a 24-month OPT extension. Mention your STEM eligibility in your cover letter so employers know you offer more runway than a standard 12-month OPT student.
Target employers with a history of H-1B filings
Companies that sponsor H-1B visas for support engineers have already built the internal process. Prioritize mid-size and enterprise tech firms and managed service providers, where support engineering teams are large enough to justify consistent visa sponsorship year over year.
Frame your degree as directly relevant to the role
Application Support Engineer is a specialty occupation requiring a related degree. Emphasize coursework in databases, networking, or software systems on your resume so employers and immigration counsel can clearly connect your academic background to the job's technical requirements.
Get comfortable with ticketing and incident management tools
Hands-on experience with tools like ServiceNow or Jira signals immediate productivity to hiring managers. Certifications or project work demonstrating these skills reduce the perceived onboarding cost, which directly lowers resistance to OPT sponsorship among risk-averse employers.
Address OPT timing early in conversations
Many hiring managers conflate OPT with immediate H-1B cost. Clarify early that your OPT authorization covers employment for up to three years under STEM extension, giving the company a long window before any visa petition is required.
Build a track record through internships or contract roles
Application support is an experience-driven field. Even short-term roles resolving production issues or supporting enterprise software builds credibility fast. Employers are far more willing to sponsor candidates with proven support experience than those coming directly from coursework alone.
Application Support Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Support Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Application Support Engineer positions typically fall under computer science or information technology CIP codes that are STEM-designated. If your degree is in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or a related field, you're likely eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization after graduation.
Do Application Support Engineer employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Application support is a technical specialty occupation, and mid-size to large technology companies, financial services firms, and managed service providers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role. Employers who maintain large enterprise software environments often have established relationships with immigration counsel and repeat H-1B filing experience, making them more straightforward sponsorship prospects than smaller startups.
Where can I find Application Support Engineer jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-status candidates, so every listing on the platform is filtered for sponsorship openness. Browsing Application Support Engineer roles on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers already familiar with OPT work authorization rather than screening hundreds of postings that exclude international candidates.
Is Application Support Engineering considered a specialty occupation for visa purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats Application Support Engineer as a specialty occupation because the role typically requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. Your degree field needs to relate directly to the job duties, so documenting that connection clearly in your resume and any future H-1B petition is important.
Can I work as an Application Support Engineer on OPT before my employer files an H-1B?
Yes. Your OPT Employment Authorization Document authorizes full-time employment in a role related to your degree field without any additional petition from your employer. If your role qualifies for STEM OPT, you can work legally for up to 36 months while your employer builds the internal case for H-1B sponsorship ahead of the next lottery cycle.