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Engineering is one of the strongest fields for OPT students, combining consistently high employer demand with STEM OPT eligibility across nearly all engineering disciplines. Mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and software engineering graduates all qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving them up to three years to establish themselves with an employer and work toward H-1B visa sponsorship.
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At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners vets and service providers alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank pet lovers who are dedicated to us! Chewy is seeking a Database Engineer II to join the PREF Analytics team and serve as the technical owner of the team's cloud data platform and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable AWS-based data solutions that support forecasting, replenishment, procurement, and planning initiatives across the PREF org. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cloud infrastructure, database engineering, workflow orchestration, and data platform automation. This role will lead the migration of analytical models to AWS while establishing reliable, production-ready engineering frameworks that enable scalable data processing and analytics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure supporting analytical applications and data platforms.
Build, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, dbt, and Snowflake.
Develop, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot Apache Airflow workflows for production data pipelines.
Administer and support Snowflake, Oracle, AWS, and Gatekeeper environments, ensuring platform reliability and performance.
Build and maintain dbt models, testing frameworks, and deployment processes to support trusted analytical datasets.
Configure and manage production job scheduling, orchestration, monitoring, alerting, and recovery processes.
Establish engineering best practices for data pipelines, workflow scheduling, and infrastructure management.
Partner with analysts and program managers to productionize analytical models and automate manual business processes.
Optimize database performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high availability of critical data assets.
Develop reusable engineering frameworks that improve scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or data engineering.
Strong experience with AWS services (S3, SageMaker, Airflow, Secrets Manager, and networking concepts).
Experience developing and maintaining Apache Airflow DAGs and production scheduling environments.
Hands-on experience with dbt, including model development, testing, documentation, and deployment.
Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
Experience supporting Snowflake and Oracle databases in production environments.
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and production-grade data architectures.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting supply chain, forecasting, replenishment, procurement, or planning systems.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
Experience supporting enterprise scheduling and orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
* Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native architectures.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this role is $102,500 - $189,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com. To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
INTRODUCTION
At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners vets and service providers alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank pet lovers who are dedicated to us! Chewy is seeking a Database Engineer II to join the PREF Analytics team and serve as the technical owner of the team's cloud data platform and infrastructure. This role will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable AWS-based data solutions that support forecasting, replenishment, procurement, and planning initiatives across the PREF org. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in cloud infrastructure, database engineering, workflow orchestration, and data platform automation. This role will lead the migration of analytical models to AWS while establishing reliable, production-ready engineering frameworks that enable scalable data processing and analytics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure supporting analytical applications and data platforms.
Build, maintain, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, dbt, and Snowflake.
Develop, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot Apache Airflow workflows for production data pipelines.
Administer and support Snowflake, Oracle, AWS, and Gatekeeper environments, ensuring platform reliability and performance.
Build and maintain dbt models, testing frameworks, and deployment processes to support trusted analytical datasets.
Configure and manage production job scheduling, orchestration, monitoring, alerting, and recovery processes.
Establish engineering best practices for data pipelines, workflow scheduling, and infrastructure management.
Partner with analysts and program managers to productionize analytical models and automate manual business processes.
Optimize database performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high availability of critical data assets.
Develop reusable engineering frameworks that improve scalability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in database engineering, cloud infrastructure, or data engineering.
Strong experience with AWS services (S3, SageMaker, Airflow, Secrets Manager, and networking concepts).
Experience developing and maintaining Apache Airflow DAGs and production scheduling environments.
Hands-on experience with dbt, including model development, testing, documentation, and deployment.
Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
Experience supporting Snowflake and Oracle databases in production environments.
Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and production-grade data architectures.
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting supply chain, forecasting, replenishment, procurement, or planning systems.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
Experience supporting enterprise scheduling and orchestration platforms.
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
* Experience modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native architectures.
COMPENSATION
The base salary range for this role is $102,500 - $189,000.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com. Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com. To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
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Most engineering degrees qualify for STEM OPT extension
Civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and computer engineering degrees are all STEM-classified, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension at an E-Verify employer. That gives you up to three years of work authorization and multiple shots at the H-1B lottery.
Target E-Verify employers from the beginning of your search
E-Verify enrollment is required for STEM OPT, and many engineering employers, particularly in defense, aerospace, and technology, are already enrolled. Filtering for E-Verify employers early saves you from starting over later if your first role doesn’t qualify.
Engineering licensing requirements vary by field and role
Some engineering roles, particularly in civil and structural engineering, require or eventually lead to Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. Understanding the licensing path in your specific discipline helps you choose roles that build toward your long-term career goals.
Security clearance requirements can limit some government-adjacent roles
Defense contractors and government engineering roles sometimes require security clearances that aren’t available to non-citizens. Checking clearance requirements before applying saves time and focuses your search on roles that are actually accessible during your OPT window.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early, since engineering is a strong sponsorship category
Engineering is consistently one of the most active H-1B sponsorship categories. Companies in technology, aerospace, manufacturing, and energy regularly sponsor for engineering roles. Asking about sponsorship history upfront is a reasonable question that experienced employers will have a direct answer to.
Use your university’s industry partnerships during your search
Engineering programs often have formal recruiting partnerships with employers who hire their graduates. Career fairs, recruiting events, and faculty connections are all worth using. These channels often connect you with employers who already have experience hiring international engineering graduates.
Engineering OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Which engineering specializations have the most employers experienced with OPT hiring?
Software engineering has the highest volume of roles with strong OPT hiring activity, followed by electrical engineering in semiconductor and consumer electronics, mechanical engineering in automotive and manufacturing, and chemical engineering in pharmaceuticals and materials. Civil and structural engineering firms are also active hirers, particularly for graduates from U.S. programs who are pursuing PE licensure. Any engineering discipline with clear technical degree requirements is well-positioned for both OPT employment and eventual H-1B sponsorship.
Do all engineering degrees qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
The large majority of engineering degrees including computer, electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, biomedical, industrial, and aerospace engineering are STEM-designated. You can verify your specific degree program on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list, and your DSO can confirm eligibility. If your degree qualifies, applying for the 24-month extension before your standard OPT expires keeps your authorization continuous.
Are there engineering roles in government or national labs that hire OPT students?
Some government agencies and national laboratories hire OPT students, but roles requiring security clearances are typically limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Research positions at federally funded research institutions, university labs, and some civilian agency roles can be open to OPT students. Checking the specific position requirements before applying saves time and helps you focus on the most accessible opportunities.
How does OPT experience help my H-1B petition as an engineer?
Documented engineering work experience during OPT strengthens your H-1B petition by demonstrating that you are actively applying your degree in a specialty occupation. Employers who have seen your work over one to three years also have a much stronger motivation and ability to make the case for sponsorship than those hiring you fresh. Building a strong performance record during OPT is one of the most effective things you can do to secure long-term sponsorship.
Can I change engineering employers during my STEM OPT?
Yes, you can change employers on STEM OPT as long as the new role is in your field of study and the new employer is E-Verify enrolled. You need to report the change to your DSO and update your I-983 training plan with the new employer before starting. Staying proactive about paperwork when changing roles protects your status and ensures your STEM OPT extension remains valid.