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Medidata follows a hybrid office policy in which employees who are hired for an in-person position are expected to work on site a certain number of days per week in accordance with Company policy.
About our Company:
Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com. Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors, and follow us at @Medidata.
About the Team:
As an AWS WorkSpaces Engineer, you will be the primary architect and administrator of our cloud desktop infrastructure. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of AWS WorkSpaces—from large-scale deployment and image management to high-level escalation support. Your goal is to deliver a seamless, high-performance virtual desktop experience while driving cost efficiencies and technical excellence across the organization. You will provide seamless Tier 1 to Tier 3 support to resolve immediate end-user challenges while simultaneously engineering the robust AWS infrastructure that prevents those issues from recurring. You will own the "Day 1" onboarding experience and the "Day 2" optimization of our global AWS WorkSpaces environment, ensuring a high-performance, cost-effective, and secure workspace for every employee. Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities:
- Deployment of AWS Workspaces in various AWS accounts
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting configuration issues with AWS Workspaces which are not operating as expected
- Distinguish between application, operating system, network, and hardware problems
- Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences
- Must have knowledge of Active Directory management (AWS hosted Active Directory a plus!), maintenance, and Group Policy Object creations
- Experience creating Windows images, Linux/Ubuntu deployments, and troubleshooting both OS platforms
- Collaborate with AWS CloudsOps engineering teams to evaluate and develop scalable AWS solutions to better access resources in AWS accounts
- Must have excellent verbal and writing skills to create and maintain AWS Workspace documentations for the extended team
- Be able to modify and improve existing AWS infrastructure
- Provide users with support on technical, operational, and user/account-related issues, on the phone, via email/ticketing system and/or in person
- Ability to work independently on projects and deliver on or before deadlines
- Attend meetings with various stakeholders to ensure requirements are assessed and deliverables are on target
- Continuously evaluate ways to provide Amazon Workspaces as a cost-effective and efficient offering
- Educate the wider team on best practices and ensure high levels of service are being provided
- Coordinate issue resolution efforts with other departments to ensure timely and efficient resolutions are met and customer satisfaction is upheld
- Maintain proper tracking of problem resolution and conduct trend analysis for reference and management reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems
- Experience: 3-4yrs supporting AWS Workspaces or VDI environments
Preferred Candidates should have a minimum of one of the certifications below:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Your Competencies:
- Must have thorough understanding of AWS Cloud infrastructure
- Have thorough understanding of AWS Workspaces and deployment on a mass scale
- Ability to review, understand and extract data from Nuvens Workspace Manager or equivalent endpoint management solution
- Prior experience of administering Windows and Active Directory is essential
- Reproduce technical problems, diagnose causes, identify temporary solutions and communicate status updates to AWS Users
- Inform and instruct the wider team on new products, features and best practices
- Manage and assist in the development and revisions of Training Presentations, Quick Reference Guides and Other Support Materials
- Strong Customer Service skills, both telephone and email, with excellent oral and written communications
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while adhering to tight deadlines
- Deliver high quality of work keeping in frame support metrics like Customer Satisfaction, Turnaround Times, timely follow ups etc.
- Be able to prioritize work based on business and customer demands
- AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, or AWS SysOps Administrator certifications very much preferred
- Previous AWS console and Synchronet Click administration is a big plus
- Leverage tools to provide cost savings year on year availability for out of hours support if/when required
As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on a number of factors including function, level, candidate expertise and experience, and geographic location. Pay ranges for candidates in locations other than New York City, may differ based on the local market data in that region.
The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the NYC Metro Area is $79,500 - $106,000.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
LI-Hybrid
Inclusion statement
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at 3DS are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. 3DS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and above), disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 3DS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state laws and local ordinances. We are committed to fair employment practices and will evaluate all candidates based on their qualifications, regardless of past arrest or conviction history.
Salary Pay Transparency
Compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $79,500 and $106,000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.
Location: Hybrid, Iselin, NJ
Medidata follows a hybrid office policy in which employees who are hired for an in-person position are expected to work on site a certain number of days per week in accordance with Company policy.
About our Company:
Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systèmes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com. Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors, and follow us at @Medidata.
About the Team:
As an AWS WorkSpaces Engineer, you will be the primary architect and administrator of our cloud desktop infrastructure. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle of AWS WorkSpaces—from large-scale deployment and image management to high-level escalation support. Your goal is to deliver a seamless, high-performance virtual desktop experience while driving cost efficiencies and technical excellence across the organization. You will provide seamless Tier 1 to Tier 3 support to resolve immediate end-user challenges while simultaneously engineering the robust AWS infrastructure that prevents those issues from recurring. You will own the "Day 1" onboarding experience and the "Day 2" optimization of our global AWS WorkSpaces environment, ensuring a high-performance, cost-effective, and secure workspace for every employee. Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities:
- Deployment of AWS Workspaces in various AWS accounts
- Diagnosing, troubleshooting configuration issues with AWS Workspaces which are not operating as expected
- Distinguish between application, operating system, network, and hardware problems
- Ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences
- Must have knowledge of Active Directory management (AWS hosted Active Directory a plus!), maintenance, and Group Policy Object creations
- Experience creating Windows images, Linux/Ubuntu deployments, and troubleshooting both OS platforms
- Collaborate with AWS CloudsOps engineering teams to evaluate and develop scalable AWS solutions to better access resources in AWS accounts
- Must have excellent verbal and writing skills to create and maintain AWS Workspace documentations for the extended team
- Be able to modify and improve existing AWS infrastructure
- Provide users with support on technical, operational, and user/account-related issues, on the phone, via email/ticketing system and/or in person
- Ability to work independently on projects and deliver on or before deadlines
- Attend meetings with various stakeholders to ensure requirements are assessed and deliverables are on target
- Continuously evaluate ways to provide Amazon Workspaces as a cost-effective and efficient offering
- Educate the wider team on best practices and ensure high levels of service are being provided
- Coordinate issue resolution efforts with other departments to ensure timely and efficient resolutions are met and customer satisfaction is upheld
- Maintain proper tracking of problem resolution and conduct trend analysis for reference and management reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems
- Experience: 3-4yrs supporting AWS Workspaces or VDI environments
Preferred Candidates should have a minimum of one of the certifications below:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Your Competencies:
- Must have thorough understanding of AWS Cloud infrastructure
- Have thorough understanding of AWS Workspaces and deployment on a mass scale
- Ability to review, understand and extract data from Nuvens Workspace Manager or equivalent endpoint management solution
- Prior experience of administering Windows and Active Directory is essential
- Reproduce technical problems, diagnose causes, identify temporary solutions and communicate status updates to AWS Users
- Inform and instruct the wider team on new products, features and best practices
- Manage and assist in the development and revisions of Training Presentations, Quick Reference Guides and Other Support Materials
- Strong Customer Service skills, both telephone and email, with excellent oral and written communications
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while adhering to tight deadlines
- Deliver high quality of work keeping in frame support metrics like Customer Satisfaction, Turnaround Times, timely follow ups etc.
- Be able to prioritize work based on business and customer demands
- AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, or AWS SysOps Administrator certifications very much preferred
- Previous AWS console and Synchronet Click administration is a big plus
- Leverage tools to provide cost savings year on year availability for out of hours support if/when required
As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on a number of factors including function, level, candidate expertise and experience, and geographic location. Pay ranges for candidates in locations other than New York City, may differ based on the local market data in that region.
The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the NYC Metro Area is $79,500 - $106,000.
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
LI-Hybrid
Inclusion statement
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at 3DS are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. 3DS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and above), disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 3DS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state laws and local ordinances. We are committed to fair employment practices and will evaluate all candidates based on their qualifications, regardless of past arrest or conviction history.
Salary Pay Transparency
Compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $79,500 and $106,000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Aws Engineer
Target STEM OPT-eligible degree fields
AWS Engineer roles typically require degrees in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering, all of which qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree CIP code with your DSO before applying to maximize your authorization window.
Filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Prioritize companies with a documented history of H-1B filings for cloud and infrastructure roles. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which employers have sponsored AWS-related positions before, which is a reliable signal of genuine sponsorship intent rather than vague policy.
Emphasize AWS certifications on your resume
Holding an AWS Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer certification signals job-ready cloud expertise. Certified candidates are easier for employers to justify sponsoring because the credential reduces perceived risk and shortens onboarding timelines significantly.
Apply before your OPT start date whenever possible
Many hiring managers are unfamiliar with OPT timelines. Starting conversations early gives you space to explain your work authorization clearly, correct misconceptions about cost, and secure an offer before your authorization window creates urgency for either side.
Clarify OPT unemployment day limits during job searches
F-1 OPT students are limited to 90 unemployment days, or 150 during the STEM extension period. Tracking this carefully and staying active in your search protects your status and signals to employers that you understand your own authorization situation thoroughly.
Highlight infrastructure-as-code and automation skills explicitly
AWS Engineers who demonstrate proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK are in significantly higher demand among sponsors. These skills reduce the employer's training investment, which makes H-1B sponsorship a more straightforward business decision for hiring managers and HR teams.
Aws Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an AWS Engineer on F-1 OPT?
Yes. AWS Engineer roles fall squarely within cloud computing and software engineering, which are directly related fields for degrees in computer science, information systems, and related STEM disciplines. Your DSO must authorize your OPT, and your employment must be in a field related to your degree. Most AWS Engineer positions meet that standard without difficulty.
Do AWS Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They do in most cases. The role needs to match a qualifying STEM CIP code from your degree, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Computer science and electrical engineering degrees are the most common qualifying fields. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying, since the extension depends on the degree, not the job title.
How do I find AWS Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers with verified sponsorship histories. General job boards don't surface sponsorship intent reliably. On Migrate Mate, you can browse AWS Engineer roles posted by companies that have already filed H-1B petitions for cloud infrastructure positions, which significantly reduces wasted applications.
Will employers view my OPT status as a disadvantage for AWS roles?
It depends on the employer. Large tech companies and cloud-native firms, including major hyperscaler partners and consulting firms, routinely hire OPT candidates for AWS roles because the talent pool is competitive and the H-1B sponsorship process is familiar to their legal teams. Smaller companies may hesitate. Targeting employers with prior sponsorship records makes the difference.
What happens to my AWS Engineer job if my H-1B isn't selected in the lottery?
If you're on a STEM OPT extension when the lottery runs and you aren't selected, your employer can choose to keep you through the remainder of your authorized OPT period. Some employers also explore cap-exempt H-1B options through nonprofit or university partnerships, or alternative visa categories like the O-1A for candidates with demonstrable cloud engineering achievements.