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Full Stack Product Engineer roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in tech, with strong demand from startups and growth-stage companies comfortable with F-1 work authorization. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives employers a genuine long-term hiring runway.
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We're Topaz Labs, an AI tech company that builds one-click image and video quality software with deep learning. Over 1M photographers and designers trust us with their work, including on teams at Google, Nvidia, and NASA, and more. We've processed over 1 billion images, achieved 1000% revenue growth in the last 4 years, and we're only getting started.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to help us craft our core desktop software apps. You will help build either Topaz Photo AI or Topaz Video AI, and own a significant part of the experience depending on whether you prefer frontend, backend, or full stack. You will have a large immediate impact every week on real people who love our software.
About us
- Rocketship growth and opportunity for impact ($3M → $45M revenue in five years)
- Over 1 million customers (including companies like Apple, NASA, Netflix) have used us for over 1 billion photos. Our tech has been covered by Fast Company, The Verge, Engadget, Mashable, BBC, and more
- World-class team that releases weekly, obsesses about the customer experience, and promotes from within
- Profitable company with infinite runway
ABOUT YOU
- 2+ years experience in C++ or JavaScript
- You've built customer-facing products and you have a strong sense of user experience
- Proven ability to quickly learn and be effective in new technologies
- You exhibit an unusually strong work ethic
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- Preferred: experience in Qt (C++ and QML) for desktop, image/video processing, interest in photography
The top "soft skills" we're looking for in our next Software Engineer are shipping mentality and work ethic. This is a mission-critical role that will give you a masterclass in how a world-class engineering team builds an app that's the best in the world at what it does.
We offer strong base salary plus significant ownership that scales with the company's growth. We also offer 100% covered medical/dental/vision for employees, 15 days annual PTO plus holidays, and 401k matching. This is a full-time onsite role in Dallas, TX, and we will ask you to relocate if you're not in the area.
INTRODUCTION
We're Topaz Labs, an AI tech company that builds one-click image and video quality software with deep learning. Over 1M photographers and designers trust us with their work, including on teams at Google, Nvidia, and NASA, and more. We've processed over 1 billion images, achieved 1000% revenue growth in the last 4 years, and we're only getting started.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to help us craft our core desktop software apps. You will help build either Topaz Photo AI or Topaz Video AI, and own a significant part of the experience depending on whether you prefer frontend, backend, or full stack. You will have a large immediate impact every week on real people who love our software.
About us
- Rocketship growth and opportunity for impact ($3M → $45M revenue in five years)
- Over 1 million customers (including companies like Apple, NASA, Netflix) have used us for over 1 billion photos. Our tech has been covered by Fast Company, The Verge, Engadget, Mashable, BBC, and more
- World-class team that releases weekly, obsesses about the customer experience, and promotes from within
- Profitable company with infinite runway
ABOUT YOU
- 2+ years experience in C++ or JavaScript
- You've built customer-facing products and you have a strong sense of user experience
- Proven ability to quickly learn and be effective in new technologies
- You exhibit an unusually strong work ethic
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- Preferred: experience in Qt (C++ and QML) for desktop, image/video processing, interest in photography
The top "soft skills" we're looking for in our next Software Engineer are shipping mentality and work ethic. This is a mission-critical role that will give you a masterclass in how a world-class engineering team builds an app that's the best in the world at what it does.
We offer strong base salary plus significant ownership that scales with the company's growth. We also offer 100% covered medical/dental/vision for employees, 15 days annual PTO plus holidays, and 401k matching. This is a full-time onsite role in Dallas, TX, and we will ask you to relocate if you're not in the area.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Full Stack Product Engineer
Lead with your full-stack breadth upfront
Recruiters skim dozens of applications. List your frontend and backend technologies clearly in your resume summary. Engineers who can own a feature end-to-end are exactly what product-focused teams want, and that clarity speeds up screening.
Target companies already comfortable with OPT
Startups that have hired international engineers before rarely hesitate on OPT. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers actively sponsoring F-1 candidates, so you spend time applying where your authorization status is a non-issue from day one.
Frame your STEM OPT extension as a hiring advantage
Full Stack Product Engineer roles fall squarely within STEM-eligible fields. Mention in your cover letter that STEM OPT extends your authorization to 36 months. Employers see a longer runway before any H-1B visa decision is required, which reduces their perceived risk.
Showcase shipped products, not just technical skills
Product engineers are judged on impact, not just code. Include metrics where possible: user growth, latency improvements, or feature adoption rates. Employers hiring for a product engineering role want proof you can move fast and deliver something real.
Clarify your OPT authorization proactively in applications
State your OPT status and STEM extension eligibility in your cover letter or application notes. Avoiding the topic creates friction. Employers who see the details upfront can assess sponsorship willingness early, saving both sides time in the process.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates full ownership
Side projects or past work where you built both the API and the UI show genuine full-stack capability. Document your architectural decisions briefly. Hiring managers at product companies want engineers who can reason about the whole system, not just execute tickets.
Full Stack Product Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Full Stack Product Engineer on OPT?
Yes. Full Stack Product Engineer is a STEM-eligible role, which means your F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in this position for up to 12 months initially. If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total authorization.
Do Full Stack Product Engineer employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly mid-size and growth-stage tech companies that hire product engineers for long-term team roles. Sponsorship willingness varies by company size and hiring capacity. Startups under 25 employees sometimes cannot commit to sponsorship timelines. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers who have a documented track record of sponsoring F-1 and H-1B candidates in engineering roles, which significantly narrows your search.
Does my degree need to be in computer science to qualify for STEM OPT extension in this role?
Not necessarily. The STEM extension eligibility depends on your degree field, not the job title. Degrees in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, mathematics, and several related disciplines qualify. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree CIP code appears on the STEM OPT designated degree program list. The Full Stack Product Engineer role itself aligns well with most engineering and computing degree fields.
What technologies should I prioritize to stay competitive for Full Stack Product Engineer roles on OPT?
Product engineering teams commonly use React or Vue on the frontend paired with Node.js, Python, or Go on the backend, often deployed on AWS or Google Cloud. Familiarity with PostgreSQL or MongoDB, REST or GraphQL API design, and CI/CD pipelines is consistently valued. Beyond the stack, demonstrating that you can contribute across the product lifecycle, from API design through deployment, matters more than any single framework choice.
How early should I start applying for Full Stack Product Engineer roles before my OPT start date?
Start applying three to four months before your intended start date. Hiring timelines for engineering roles often run four to eight weeks from first contact to offer, and companies frequently prefer candidates who can start within 30 to 60 days of an offer. Applying too early can create misalignment on start dates. Migrate Mate surfaces OPT-friendly job listings so you can time your search to your actual authorization window.