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Cloud Engineer jobs are among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech. Employers filing H-1B visa petitions consistently list cloud infrastructure positions in their top sponsored titles, and the specialty occupation standard is well-established for this role. STEM OPT extension eligibility gives you up to three years of authorized work, which meaningfully reduces the risk employers associate with sponsorship timelines.
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As an Engineer 1 on the Cloud Engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of critical infrastructure and platforms used by Nordstrom’s engineering teams across AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI clouds. This position also requires participation in an on-call rotation to provide timely support for critical systems.
This role is ideal for early-career engineers who are enthusiastic about cloud technologies, security, automation, and operational excellence.
In this hybrid role, candidates must be available to work onsite at Nordstrom's headquarters in Seattle, WA, a minimum of 4 days/week.
A day in the life...
- Implement and champion cloud technologies within our organization which adhere to engineering and security standards.
- Build secure tooling to allow the self-service of AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI offerings by application teams.
- Work closely with both development and operations teams with a demonstrated commitment to their success.
- Operational support to operate clouds at enterprise scale.
- Project work.
On-Call Rotation:
- Participate in a shared on-call rotation to provide operational support for critical cloud services and platforms.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience working with AWS, GCP, or Azure, with knowledge of security, networking, and IAM best practices.
- Proficiency in Python with the ability to write clean, reusable, and testable code.
- Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools for automating deployments and infrastructure management.
- Familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, and alerting tools such as New Relic.
- A proactive approach to monitoring, maintaining, and improving system performance and availability.
- Desire to learn Systems and Security Engineering.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong collaboration and organization skills and comfort working on team projects.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
© 2022 Nordstrom, Inc
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$104,500.00 - $162,500.00 Annual
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_15_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf
INTRODUCTION
As an Engineer 1 on the Cloud Engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of critical infrastructure and platforms used by Nordstrom’s engineering teams across AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI clouds. This position also requires participation in an on-call rotation to provide timely support for critical systems.
This role is ideal for early-career engineers who are enthusiastic about cloud technologies, security, automation, and operational excellence.
In this hybrid role, candidates must be available to work onsite at Nordstrom's headquarters in Seattle, WA, a minimum of 4 days/week.
A day in the life...
- Implement and champion cloud technologies within our organization which adhere to engineering and security standards.
- Build secure tooling to allow the self-service of AWS, GCP, Azure, and OCI offerings by application teams.
- Work closely with both development and operations teams with a demonstrated commitment to their success.
- Operational support to operate clouds at enterprise scale.
- Project work.
On-Call Rotation:
- Participate in a shared on-call rotation to provide operational support for critical cloud services and platforms.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience working with AWS, GCP, or Azure, with knowledge of security, networking, and IAM best practices.
- Proficiency in Python with the ability to write clean, reusable, and testable code.
- Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools for automating deployments and infrastructure management.
- Familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, and alerting tools such as New Relic.
- A proactive approach to monitoring, maintaining, and improving system performance and availability.
- Desire to learn Systems and Security Engineering.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong collaboration and organization skills and comfort working on team projects.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent field required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
© 2022 Nordstrom, Inc
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$104,500.00 - $162,500.00 Annual
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_15_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Cloud Engineer
Target employers with active cloud infrastructure teams
Companies running production workloads on AWS, Azure, or GCP are far more likely to sponsor than those with minimal cloud footprints. H-1B visa LCA disclosure data shows cloud engineer roles concentrated at tech, finance, and enterprise SaaS employers.
Lead with your STEM OPT extension eligibility
Most CS and engineering degrees qualify for the 24-month STEM extension, giving employers three full years of OPT authorization. Frame this early in conversations so hiring managers understand the sponsorship runway before they raise concerns about timing.
Get certified on at least one major cloud platform
AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional, or Azure Administrator certifications signal job-ready skills and remove the ambiguity around whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Certified candidates routinely clear recruiter screens faster than non-certified peers.
Emphasize infrastructure-as-code experience in applications
Terraform, Pulumi, and AWS CDK experience directly supports the specialty occupation argument for H-1B filings. Employers and immigration attorneys find it easier to justify sponsorship when the role clearly requires specialized technical knowledge beyond general IT skills.
Apply to mid-size companies alongside large enterprises
Mid-size SaaS companies and cloud-native startups often have faster hiring cycles and less rigid HR gatekeeping around OPT. Many have sponsored H-1Bs before and are open to doing it again for strong candidates with the right cloud stack experience.
Raise OPT timing during the offer stage, not the application stage
Avoid volunteering your visa status in cover letters or early screens. Once an employer is interested and moving toward an offer, walk them through your exact authorization dates and what the H-1B cap-gap covers. Specificity reduces perceived risk significantly.
Cloud Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Cloud Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in almost every case. Cloud Engineer positions are grounded in computer science, electrical engineering, or information technology, all of which appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. If your degree is in one of those fields, you can apply for the 24-month extension before your initial 12-month OPT expires, giving you three years of total work authorization.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for Cloud Engineers?
Cloud Engineer is one of the more frequently sponsored roles in the H-1B program. DOL LCA disclosure data consistently shows cloud infrastructure and DevOps titles among top petitioned positions at major tech employers. The specialty occupation standard is well-established because the role requires a specific technical degree and advanced cloud platform knowledge, which makes USCIS approval more predictable than it is for generalist IT titles.
Where can I find Cloud Engineer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa-sponsoring employers, so you're not wasting applications on companies that won't hire on OPT or won't sponsor H-1B afterward. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers with a documented sponsorship history, which is a much more efficient approach than sending cold applications and hoping the recruiter doesn't screen you out at the first mention of your visa status.
Can I work as a Cloud Engineer on OPT while waiting for my H-1B lottery result?
Yes, and the cap-gap rule protects your status during the wait. If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, your work authorization automatically extends through September 30 of the fiscal year even if your OPT end date falls earlier. If you're selected in the lottery, your H-1B status begins October 1. If you're not selected, you'll need to leave or find another status, so it's worth understanding your contingency options before the results come out.
Does my specific cloud specialization affect my chances of getting sponsored?
It can matter at the margins. Roles focused on cloud security, platform engineering, and site reliability engineering tend to have stronger specialty occupation arguments because they require narrower and more advanced expertise. General cloud support or cloud administrator roles can face more scrutiny in H-1B adjudication if the job description is broad or lists a bachelor's degree in any field as sufficient. Framing your experience around specific platforms, tools, and technical depth strengthens both your application and any future immigration filing.