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Cloud Developer jobs are among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech, with high employer demand for AWS, Azure, and GCP skills. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT roles, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Roles in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and platform engineering are common entry points for F-1 students.
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This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Join HPE’s team and help shape the virtualization stack powering hybrid cloud solutions for the world’s largest enterprises. As a Cloud Developer, you won’t just manage VMs — you’ll scale, optimize, and evolve the platform itself. Through high-performance, scalable, and fault-tolerant virtual compute, network and storage, your work will directly influence the direction of HPE’s virtualization software and solutions, used across global enterprise environments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- You will be responsible for software development of storage and networking capabilities for virtualization infrastructure.
- You will design, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot software systems.
- You will analyze feature specifications, deliver and integrate features, and develop test plans and documentation with senior engineers' guidance.
- You will partner with architects and engineering leadership to develop and deliver competitive roadmaps.
- You will assist customer issues as needed, provide RCA insights and help ensure technical standards and documentation requirements are met.
- You will stay updated on industry trends and technology changes to help drive innovation into the business.
- You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and operational teams to understand customer needs and recommend solutions.
- You will learn about operational challenges faced by engineering teams and assist in developing risk-mitigating strategies to address them.
ABOUT YOU
- You have expertise in Java, Groovy, C++, and/or other object-oriented languages. Ruby or Python experience is a plus.
- You have experience in virtualization or container infrastructure technologies such as KVM, libvirt, QEMU, Kubernetes, Docker and Podman.
- You have experience developing for compute, storage or networking products and solutions.
- You have experience developing for and debugging in Linux kernel/OS environments.
- You have experience with storage infrastructure technologies such as Ceph, LVM, NFS, iSCSI, FC, NVMeoF, GFS2 or similar.
- You are familiar with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle), version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
- You have eagerness to learn and apply cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
- You have strong communication skills and a willingness to listen and learn from more experienced engineers, architects, and senior leaders.
- You take ownership of projects and mistakes, possess problem-solving skills, and have tremendous self-drive.
- You thrive in Agile-based software development lifecycles with dynamic roadmaps and iterative delivery.
- You hold yourself and others accountable to high standards of software quality and promote shift-left improvements accordingly.
- You know distributed system architecture and clustering design principles.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ Years of experience developing software and delivering solutions at scale.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing or completed a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, CompTIA Security+).
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Release Management, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Job
Engineering
Job Level
TCP_03
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 126,500 - 240,500 in Colorado // 120,500 - 276,500 in Texas. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
The estimated job application period closure is April 27 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
INTRODUCTION
This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Join HPE’s team and help shape the virtualization stack powering hybrid cloud solutions for the world’s largest enterprises. As a Cloud Developer, you won’t just manage VMs — you’ll scale, optimize, and evolve the platform itself. Through high-performance, scalable, and fault-tolerant virtual compute, network and storage, your work will directly influence the direction of HPE’s virtualization software and solutions, used across global enterprise environments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- You will be responsible for software development of storage and networking capabilities for virtualization infrastructure.
- You will design, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot software systems.
- You will analyze feature specifications, deliver and integrate features, and develop test plans and documentation with senior engineers' guidance.
- You will partner with architects and engineering leadership to develop and deliver competitive roadmaps.
- You will assist customer issues as needed, provide RCA insights and help ensure technical standards and documentation requirements are met.
- You will stay updated on industry trends and technology changes to help drive innovation into the business.
- You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and operational teams to understand customer needs and recommend solutions.
- You will learn about operational challenges faced by engineering teams and assist in developing risk-mitigating strategies to address them.
ABOUT YOU
- You have expertise in Java, Groovy, C++, and/or other object-oriented languages. Ruby or Python experience is a plus.
- You have experience in virtualization or container infrastructure technologies such as KVM, libvirt, QEMU, Kubernetes, Docker and Podman.
- You have experience developing for compute, storage or networking products and solutions.
- You have experience developing for and debugging in Linux kernel/OS environments.
- You have experience with storage infrastructure technologies such as Ceph, LVM, NFS, iSCSI, FC, NVMeoF, GFS2 or similar.
- You are familiar with build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle), version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
- You have eagerness to learn and apply cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
- You have strong communication skills and a willingness to listen and learn from more experienced engineers, architects, and senior leaders.
- You take ownership of projects and mistakes, possess problem-solving skills, and have tremendous self-drive.
- You thrive in Agile-based software development lifecycles with dynamic roadmaps and iterative delivery.
- You hold yourself and others accountable to high standards of software quality and promote shift-left improvements accordingly.
- You know distributed system architecture and clustering design principles.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4+ Years of experience developing software and delivering solutions at scale.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Pursuing or completed a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, CompTIA Security+).
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Release Management, Security-First Mindset, User Experience (UX)
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Job
Engineering
Job Level
TCP_03
The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 126,500 - 240,500 in Colorado // 120,500 - 276,500 in Texas. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
The estimated job application period closure is April 27 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.
HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities. HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer
It has come to HPE’s attention that there has been an increase in recruitment fraud whereby scammers impersonate HPE or HPE-authorized recruiting agencies and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.
Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. The credentials of any hiring agency that claims to be working with HPE for recruitment of talent should be verified by candidates and candidates shall be solely responsible to conduct such verification. Any candidate/individual who relies on the erroneous representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and HPE disclaims liability for any damages or claims that may result from any such communication.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Developer
Lead with your cloud certifications
AWS Certified Developer, Google Associate Cloud Engineer, and Azure Developer Associate certifications signal job-readiness to hiring managers. Many OPT students use these credentials to compensate for limited U.S. work experience and stand out in competitive applicant pools.
Target companies with active cloud practices
Large enterprises modernizing legacy infrastructure and cloud-native startups both hire aggressively for cloud roles. These employers typically have established OPT and H-1B sponsorship pipelines, making them more comfortable navigating your work authorization timeline than smaller firms.
Disclose your OPT timeline proactively
Tell recruiters early how many months of OPT you have remaining and whether you qualify for STEM OPT extension. This prevents surprises late in the hiring process and signals that you understand your own situation, which experienced hiring managers appreciate.
Highlight specific cloud platforms in your resume
Generalist cloud experience is less compelling than demonstrated depth on one major platform. List AWS, Azure, or GCP services you have hands-on experience with, including specific tools like Lambda, Kubernetes, or Terraform, so recruiters can match you to open roles quickly.
Frame side projects as production-grade experience
Cloud Developer roles are highly skills-based, so personal projects deploying real infrastructure carry weight. Document architecture decisions, cost optimization choices, and scalability considerations in your portfolio so interviewers can assess your thinking beyond coursework.
Apply to OPT-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Filtering by OPT sponsorship willingness saves significant time. Migrate Mate surfaces Cloud Developer roles from employers already open to sponsoring international candidates, so you spend less time screening and more time applying to positions where your authorization status is not a barrier.
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Does a Cloud Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Cloud Developer positions typically fall under CIP codes related to computer science, information technology, or computer engineering, all of which qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your specific degree field determines eligibility, not the job title alone, so verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How much time do I need on OPT before an employer will start the H-1B process?
Most employers begin the H-1B process when you have roughly six to eight months of OPT remaining, since USCIS filing typically opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you have the STEM OPT extension, you have more runway and can time a sponsorship conversation more comfortably. Raising this conversation early, rather than waiting until your OPT is nearly expired, gives both sides more flexibility.
What cloud skills are cloud employers most willing to sponsor for?
Employers filing the most H-1B petitions for cloud roles consistently cite AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline experience as differentiating skills. Roles focused on cloud security, cost optimization, and multi-cloud architecture are also in high demand. Depth on one major platform combined with infrastructure-as-code experience tends to generate the strongest interest from sponsoring employers.
Can I work as a Cloud Developer contractor or freelancer on OPT?
Yes, but with restrictions. On standard OPT, self-employment is permitted if you own a business and are actively using your degree in that capacity. On STEM OPT extension, self-employment is not permitted and you must work for an E-Verify employer. Contracting through a staffing agency for a client company is generally acceptable, but confirm the arrangement meets DSO requirements before starting.
Where can I find Cloud Developer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on F-1 OPT and lists Cloud Developer roles from employers with a documented history of sponsoring work visas. Every listing is filtered for sponsorship willingness, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already indicated openness to candidates on work authorization rather than hoping a standard job posting includes that information.
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