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DevOps Lead roles on OPT require employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa or provide STEM OPT extension support, since most positions involve managing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines at a senior level. STEM OPT students in computer science or engineering fields typically qualify, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build toward long-term sponsorship.
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At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
DevOps Engineer - Engineering Tools and Services
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Job category: University
Job ID: 135699-en_US
Job Summary
NetApp’s Engineering Tools and Services (ETS) organization is responsible for deployment and operation of collaborative development tools. We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our globally distributed team that supports a range of tools to serve the needs and improve the efficiency of our developers at NetApp.
Responsibilities
As a DevOps engineer, you can expect your day-to-day responsibilities to include:
- Support services, tools, modules, and applications to improve the quality of life for software development engineers and operations engineers
- Work across different tools and programs such as source code management, project/defect tracking, code security/signing, binary artifact repositories/mirrors and collaboration tools supporting developers across NetApp
- Promote our DevOps best practices by collaborating with developers/managers during various phases of development
- Implement tooling and integrations that improve security posture of platform and our customers/teams
- Managing stakeholders and external interfaces
- Incident management and root cause analysis
- Collaborate across time zones (San Jose, RTP, Bengaluru) teams, and business functions as needed for team projects
Job Requirements
You will need to have hands-on experience, or certifications, in the following:
- Experience working on Linux based infrastructure
- Programming experience: Python, Go, Java, Bash shell scripting
- Administrative experience with any DevOps tools
- Working knowledge of databases – MySQL/PostgreSQL/Mongo
- Experience working with tools like JFrog Artifactory
- Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence
- Source code management tools such as GitHub/Bitbucket
- Log ingest and dashboarding tools like Splunk, logscale
- Understanding of Secure Development Lifecycle and system security best practices
- Awareness of critical concepts in DevOps and Agile principles
- Excellent troubleshooting
Education
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience is required.
Compensation
The target salary range for this position is 113,050 - 168,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSUs), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
Own Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
DevOps Engineer - Engineering Tools and Services
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Job category: University
Job ID: 135699-en_US
Job Summary
NetApp’s Engineering Tools and Services (ETS) organization is responsible for deployment and operation of collaborative development tools. We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our globally distributed team that supports a range of tools to serve the needs and improve the efficiency of our developers at NetApp.
Responsibilities
As a DevOps engineer, you can expect your day-to-day responsibilities to include:
- Support services, tools, modules, and applications to improve the quality of life for software development engineers and operations engineers
- Work across different tools and programs such as source code management, project/defect tracking, code security/signing, binary artifact repositories/mirrors and collaboration tools supporting developers across NetApp
- Promote our DevOps best practices by collaborating with developers/managers during various phases of development
- Implement tooling and integrations that improve security posture of platform and our customers/teams
- Managing stakeholders and external interfaces
- Incident management and root cause analysis
- Collaborate across time zones (San Jose, RTP, Bengaluru) teams, and business functions as needed for team projects
Job Requirements
You will need to have hands-on experience, or certifications, in the following:
- Experience working on Linux based infrastructure
- Programming experience: Python, Go, Java, Bash shell scripting
- Administrative experience with any DevOps tools
- Working knowledge of databases – MySQL/PostgreSQL/Mongo
- Experience working with tools like JFrog Artifactory
- Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence
- Source code management tools such as GitHub/Bitbucket
- Log ingest and dashboarding tools like Splunk, logscale
- Understanding of Secure Development Lifecycle and system security best practices
- Awareness of critical concepts in DevOps and Agile principles
- Excellent troubleshooting
Education
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience is required.
Compensation
The target salary range for this position is 113,050 - 168,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSUs), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Devops Lead
Target STEM-designated degree holders
DevOps Lead roles typically fall under CIP codes for computer science, information systems, or engineering. Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension before applying, since three years of authorization significantly improves your sponsorship negotiation position with employers.
Demonstrate infrastructure ownership, not just tooling
Employers sponsoring a Lead-level role need to justify the petition cost. Show you own systems end-to-end: architecture decisions, incident response, and team mentorship. Tooling lists alone won't differentiate you from junior candidates at the sponsorship conversation stage.
Start the H-1B conversation during the offer stage
Don't wait until your OPT expires to raise H-1B visa. Ask during offer negotiation whether the company has sponsored H-1B before and has an immigration attorney on retainer. Companies with established processes move faster and make better sponsors.
Prioritize employers with cloud contracts
Companies holding government or enterprise cloud contracts, particularly AWS or Azure partners, have recurring demand for DevOps Leads and stronger financial incentives to retain and sponsor skilled engineers. These employers are more likely to absorb sponsorship costs as part of retention.
Report all employment promptly through your DSO
OPT requires timely reporting of employer changes, unemployment gaps, and job title shifts to your Designated School Official. A role change from DevOps Engineer to DevOps Lead counts as a material update and should be reported within the required timeframe to stay in status.
Use your STEM OPT period to build a sponsorship track record
Hiring managers sponsoring a Lead are betting on long-term value. Use your STEM extension years to lead a measurable infrastructure project, reduce incident rates, or cut deployment time. Concrete outcomes make the H-1B petition narrative significantly easier to write.
Devops Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a DevOps Lead on OPT?
Yes, if your OPT is authorized and your employer is set up to employ you legally. The role must be directly related to your degree field. Most DevOps Lead positions align with computer science, information systems, or engineering degrees, which also qualify for the STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three additional years of authorization beyond the initial 12 months.
Does a DevOps Lead role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It typically does, provided your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, software engineering, or information technology. The job itself must also be directly related to that degree. DevOps Lead responsibilities, including infrastructure engineering, automation, and systems reliability, generally satisfy that requirement, but your DSO makes the final determination when approving the extension application.
How do I find DevOps Lead jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists DevOps Lead roles from employers open to OPT work authorization. Filtering by visa sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process, which is a common and costly mistake for OPT candidates in competitive technical roles.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I move from DevOps Engineer to DevOps Lead at the same company?
A promotion within the same employer generally does not require a new OPT authorization, but you must report the change to your DSO if your job title or responsibilities shift materially. If the new role is still related to your degree field, you remain in compliance. Keep documentation of the promotion and confirm the update is reflected in your SEVIS record through your school's international student office.
Will my DevOps Lead experience on OPT strengthen an H-1B petition?
Yes, substantially. H-1B petitions for Lead-level roles benefit from demonstrated specialization and seniority. If you've managed infrastructure at scale, led a team, or driven measurable outcomes during your OPT period, those specifics strengthen the specialty occupation argument in the petition. USCIS scrutinizes vague or generalist job descriptions, so concrete technical scope and leadership evidence make a meaningful difference.