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DevOps and cloud infrastructure roles are among the fastest-growing areas of technology hiring, and OPT students with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud platforms are actively recruited by technology companies, financial services firms, and IT consulting organizations. DevOps roles map cleanly to STEM degrees in computer science and related engineering fields, making the STEM OPT extension readily available for most candidates in this space.
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AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled DevOps / Cloud Engineer to join the team responsible for managing core network platform - OSS. In this role, you will design, deploy, and operate cloud and hybrid infrastructure, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and take ownership of running third-party vendor software in our environment. You will bridge the gap between infrastructure and application operations, ensuring our systems are scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-efficient.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
- Deploy, operate, and maintain cloud environments across multi-account and multi-region AWS architectures
- Deploy, configure, and operate vendor-supplied software within our cloud/hybrid environment, serving as the operational owner for these applications
- Coordinate with vendors on installation, upgrades, patching, and configuration changes, translating vendor requirements into infrastructure and deployment solutions
- Ensure vendor applications meet our availability, performance, and security standards through own monitoring and incident management processes
- Own the security, availability, and reliability of infrastructure, applying best practices for IAM, encryption, and vulnerability management
- Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines that automate testing, security scanning, and deployment workflows
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks to eliminate manual toil
- Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling to enable proactive issue detection and resolution
- Analyze cloud performance metrics and resource utilization to continuously optimize system efficiency and control costs
- Partner closely with internal and vendor teams to align on cloud infrastructure deployment and integration practices - bridging code and underlying infrastructure
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to teammates, driving engineering excellence
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
Experience:
A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or site reliability engineering roles.
- Public Cloud Expertise (AWS, Azure or GCP): Proven hands-on experience with public cloud services including compute, networking, databases, K8s, IAM, monitoring
- Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform or AWS CDK for building and managing infrastructure at scale
- CI/CD: Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD)
- Containerization & Orchestration: Solid experience with Docker and K8s for application deployment and management
- Hybrid & Multi-Environment Operations: Experience operating workloads across cloud and on-premises or hybrid environments
- Third-Party Software Operations: Experience deploying and managing vendor-provided applications in cloud environments, including coordination of upgrades, patching, and configuration
- Databases: Hands-on experience with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL/RDS) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis/Elasticache) databases
- Messaging & Queuing: Familiarity with message-driven systems such as SQS, RabbitMQ or Kafka
- Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS or Azure/GCP certification (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
- Skills in remote debugging and troubleshooting distributed systems
- Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
- Experience with observability platforms (e.g. Prometheus/Grafana, ELK)
- English proficiency at B2 level or above; able to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams
- Experience in software development is a plus
- Background in telecom, satellite, or other high-availability, mission-critical environments is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a bias toward automation and operational efficiency
- Collaborative and communicative — comfortable working in a globally distributed team
- Ownership mentality - take responsibility for end-to-end reliability of systems under your care
- Adaptable and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Meticulous attention to detail in documentation, change management, and operational procedures
Technology Stack:
- Cloud - AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS, DynamoDB, Elasticache, S3, Route53, VPC networking, IAM, CloudWatch)
- IaC - Terraform, AWS CDK
- Containers & Orchestration - Docker, K8s
- CI/CD - GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD (or similar)
- Messaging - SQS, Kafka
- Scripting - Python, Bash
- Databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis
- Monitoring & Observability - Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch
- Version Control - Git
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office or remote home-office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to participate in occasional after-hours incident response actions
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
INTRODUCTION
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled DevOps / Cloud Engineer to join the team responsible for managing core network platform - OSS. In this role, you will design, deploy, and operate cloud and hybrid infrastructure, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and take ownership of running third-party vendor software in our environment. You will bridge the gap between infrastructure and application operations, ensuring our systems are scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-efficient.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
- Deploy, operate, and maintain cloud environments across multi-account and multi-region AWS architectures
- Deploy, configure, and operate vendor-supplied software within our cloud/hybrid environment, serving as the operational owner for these applications
- Coordinate with vendors on installation, upgrades, patching, and configuration changes, translating vendor requirements into infrastructure and deployment solutions
- Ensure vendor applications meet our availability, performance, and security standards through own monitoring and incident management processes
- Own the security, availability, and reliability of infrastructure, applying best practices for IAM, encryption, and vulnerability management
- Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines that automate testing, security scanning, and deployment workflows
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks to eliminate manual toil
- Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling to enable proactive issue detection and resolution
- Analyze cloud performance metrics and resource utilization to continuously optimize system efficiency and control costs
- Partner closely with internal and vendor teams to align on cloud infrastructure deployment and integration practices - bridging code and underlying infrastructure
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to teammates, driving engineering excellence
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
Experience:
A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or site reliability engineering roles.
- Public Cloud Expertise (AWS, Azure or GCP): Proven hands-on experience with public cloud services including compute, networking, databases, K8s, IAM, monitoring
- Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform or AWS CDK for building and managing infrastructure at scale
- CI/CD: Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD)
- Containerization & Orchestration: Solid experience with Docker and K8s for application deployment and management
- Hybrid & Multi-Environment Operations: Experience operating workloads across cloud and on-premises or hybrid environments
- Third-Party Software Operations: Experience deploying and managing vendor-provided applications in cloud environments, including coordination of upgrades, patching, and configuration
- Databases: Hands-on experience with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL/RDS) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis/Elasticache) databases
- Messaging & Queuing: Familiarity with message-driven systems such as SQS, RabbitMQ or Kafka
- Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS or Azure/GCP certification (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
- Skills in remote debugging and troubleshooting distributed systems
- Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)
- Experience with observability platforms (e.g. Prometheus/Grafana, ELK)
- English proficiency at B2 level or above; able to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams
- Experience in software development is a plus
- Background in telecom, satellite, or other high-availability, mission-critical environments is a plus
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a bias toward automation and operational efficiency
- Collaborative and communicative — comfortable working in a globally distributed team
- Ownership mentality - take responsibility for end-to-end reliability of systems under your care
- Adaptable and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Meticulous attention to detail in documentation, change management, and operational procedures
Technology Stack:
- Cloud - AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS, DynamoDB, Elasticache, S3, Route53, VPC networking, IAM, CloudWatch)
- IaC - Terraform, AWS CDK
- Containers & Orchestration - Docker, K8s
- CI/CD - GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD (or similar)
- Messaging - SQS, Kafka
- Scripting - Python, Bash
- Databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis
- Monitoring & Observability - Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch
- Version Control - Git
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office or remote home-office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to participate in occasional after-hours incident response actions
This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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DevOps roles are strongly STEM-aligned and commonly sponsored for H-1B
DevOps engineering draws on computer science, information systems, and software engineering degrees, all STEM-classified. Technology companies that hire DevOps engineers are also among the most active H-1B visa sponsors, making this a strong field for both OPT and long-term status planning.
Confirm E-Verify status with any DevOps employer you consider
For STEM OPT eligibility, the employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Most large technology companies and cloud-focused employers are enrolled, but smaller startups may not be. Confirming this before accepting an offer protects your ability to extend your authorization.
Cloud certifications significantly strengthen DevOps applications
AWS, GCP, and Azure certifications signal practical cloud infrastructure skills that employers can evaluate immediately. Pursuing one certification during your OPT job search is a concrete way to differentiate yourself from candidates with similar academic backgrounds.
DevOps roles often require demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines
Employers hiring DevOps engineers want to see hands-on experience with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Building and documenting personal infrastructure projects demonstrates practical skills when professional experience is limited.
Staffing firms that place DevOps contractors can be useful, with some caveats
Some staffing firms specialize in placing OPT students in DevOps roles on client projects. These arrangements can work well for building experience, but confirm that the employer of record is E-Verify enrolled and that the role aligns with your degree before signing anything.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship history during the offer stage
DevOps engineering is a consistently sponsored H-1B category at technology companies. Asking about a company’s prior H-1B filing history, and their willingness to use premium processing, is a practical question that experienced employers will answer directly.
DevOps OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do DevOps jobs qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, DevOps roles are a direct application of computer science, software engineering, and related STEM degrees. As long as your employer is E-Verify enrolled and your role connects to your technical degree, DevOps positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The technical depth of DevOps work makes the field-of-study connection clear and easy to document on the I-983 training plan.
What DevOps skills are most valued by OPT employers?
Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform including AWS, Azure, or GCP is the most commonly required foundation. Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions, infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, and scripting in Python or Bash are the skills that appear most frequently in job descriptions. Building hands-on experience with these tools through projects or internships makes your candidacy concrete.
Which types of companies hire DevOps engineers on OPT most consistently?
Technology companies with large-scale infrastructure, financial services firms running cloud transformation programs, IT consulting companies implementing DevOps practices for enterprise clients, and healthcare technology organizations are among the most consistent OPT hirers in this space. Companies undergoing cloud migration or digital transformation have particularly high demand for DevOps talent and are motivated to hire and retain international candidates.
Is DevOps a good field for securing H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
DevOps is one of the stronger fields for H-1B sponsorship because the technical skills are specialized, the demand is high, and the talent pool is competitive. Employers who invest in a DevOps engineer during their OPT period have a strong incentive to sponsor H-1B to retain that person. Building depth in cloud platforms and automation tools during your OPT period increases both your value to your employer and your mobility in the broader job market.
Can I work as a DevOps contractor on STEM OPT?
During STEM OPT, you need a direct employer-employee relationship where your employer supervises your work rather than a client or end user. Working as a full-time employee of an IT consulting or staffing firm that places you at client sites is generally compliant as long as your direct employer maintains proper oversight. Independent contracting where you manage your own clients is not permitted on STEM OPT.
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