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IC design engineer jobs on OPT are available across semiconductor companies, fabless startups, and defense contractors. Most roles require STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers typically sponsor H-1B visa after OPT, making this one of the stronger visa pathways in hardware engineering.
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About the role:
We are looking for a highly analytical and strategically minded Incentive Compensation (IC) Business Partner to support our Field & Sales Incentive Compensation team in the Ecosystems Operations Function. This role sits at the intersection of data, strategy, and operations providing critical analytical support, actionable insights, and governance to ensure effective design, execution, and monitoring of incentive compensation programs.
Who you’ll work with:
Field & Sales Incentive Compensation team in the Ecosystems Operations Function
What you’ll do:
The ideal candidate brings strong data modelling capabilities, a structured problem-solving approach, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations. This role also serves as a key liaison between Incentive Compensation, Sales Operations, CRM, and data management teams, with the flexibility to support adjacent functions such as roster and alignment when needed.
Incentive Compensation Strategy & Analytics
- Provide analytical support for IC plan design, scenario modeling, and performance forecasting
- Translate business objectives into measurable compensation structures and KPIs
- Conduct advanced modeling to assess plan effectiveness, risk, and financial impact
- Deliver strategic insights and recommendations based on performance trends and field behavior
Plan Design, Monitoring & Health Checks
- Support IC plan design and contest design with robust analytics and benchmarking
- Develop and execute ongoing health check analytics to evaluate plan performance
- Monitor plan outcomes and recommend adjustments to optimize effectiveness
- Identify outliers, risks, and unintended consequences through data analysis
Data Management & Quality Assurance
- Act as the primary conduit between Incentive Compensation and data/IT teams
- Ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all IC-related data sources
- Perform rigorous QC/validation of data inputs and payroll outputs
- Support payroll file validation to ensure accurate and timely compensation payouts
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate closely with Sales Operations, CRM, and Roster & Alignment teams
- Provide analytical support that is transferable across Ecosystem Operations functions
- Translate data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
- Support ad hoc business analyses and leadership requests
Vendor Management & Governance
- Manage relationships with external IC vendors and data partners
- Oversee vendor deliverables, timelines, and service quality
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Pharmaceutical Marketing, or related field
- Masters Degree Required
- 2–4 years of experience in sales analytics, reporting, forecasting, or Incentive compensation
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1–2 years of experience in pharmaceutical or consulting environments preferred
- Strong expertise in data modeling, advanced analytics, and quantitative problem-solving
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $108,000 to $141,800 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
Make your mark for patients
About the role:
We are looking for a highly analytical and strategically minded Incentive Compensation (IC) Business Partner to support our Field & Sales Incentive Compensation team in the Ecosystems Operations Function. This role sits at the intersection of data, strategy, and operations providing critical analytical support, actionable insights, and governance to ensure effective design, execution, and monitoring of incentive compensation programs.
Who you’ll work with:
Field & Sales Incentive Compensation team in the Ecosystems Operations Function
What you’ll do:
The ideal candidate brings strong data modelling capabilities, a structured problem-solving approach, and the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations. This role also serves as a key liaison between Incentive Compensation, Sales Operations, CRM, and data management teams, with the flexibility to support adjacent functions such as roster and alignment when needed.
Incentive Compensation Strategy & Analytics
- Provide analytical support for IC plan design, scenario modeling, and performance forecasting
- Translate business objectives into measurable compensation structures and KPIs
- Conduct advanced modeling to assess plan effectiveness, risk, and financial impact
- Deliver strategic insights and recommendations based on performance trends and field behavior
Plan Design, Monitoring & Health Checks
- Support IC plan design and contest design with robust analytics and benchmarking
- Develop and execute ongoing health check analytics to evaluate plan performance
- Monitor plan outcomes and recommend adjustments to optimize effectiveness
- Identify outliers, risks, and unintended consequences through data analysis
Data Management & Quality Assurance
- Act as the primary conduit between Incentive Compensation and data/IT teams
- Ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of all IC-related data sources
- Perform rigorous QC/validation of data inputs and payroll outputs
- Support payroll file validation to ensure accurate and timely compensation payouts
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate closely with Sales Operations, CRM, and Roster & Alignment teams
- Provide analytical support that is transferable across Ecosystem Operations functions
- Translate data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
- Support ad hoc business analyses and leadership requests
Vendor Management & Governance
- Manage relationships with external IC vendors and data partners
- Oversee vendor deliverables, timelines, and service quality
Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Pharmaceutical Marketing, or related field
- Masters Degree Required
- 2–4 years of experience in sales analytics, reporting, forecasting, or Incentive compensation
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1–2 years of experience in pharmaceutical or consulting environments preferred
- Strong expertise in data modeling, advanced analytics, and quantitative problem-solving
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
This positions reasonably anticipated base salary range is $108,000 to $141,800 per year. The actual salary offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9,000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us?
At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless explicitly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. UCB invites you to voluntarily self-identify during the application process. Provision of self-identification information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your application for employment, your employment with UCB, or otherwise subject you to any adverse treatment. Any information you provide will be considered confidential and will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders, and regulations.
Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on US-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com for application to US based roles. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Ic Design Engineer
Target fabless semiconductor companies
Fabless companies like Qualcomm, AMD, and Broadcom hire IC design engineers at scale and have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship pipelines. Their recruiting teams are familiar with F-1 work authorization requirements, which reduces friction during the hiring process.
Highlight your EDA tool proficiency
Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics experience signals immediate productivity to hiring managers. List specific tools by name on your resume alongside the process nodes you have worked with. Sponsors want engineers who can contribute from day one without extensive onboarding.
Apply before your OPT start date
IC design roles have long interview cycles involving multiple technical rounds. Start applying three to four months before your OPT begins so you can accept an offer and start without authorization gaps. Waiting until graduation compresses your timeline significantly.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and related programs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirming this eligibility early reassures sponsors that you have three years of runway, which makes the investment in hiring and H-1B sponsorship worthwhile for them.
Pursue tape-out experience before graduating
Even a small chip tape-out through a university program or research project is a meaningful differentiator. Sponsors hiring for IC design roles prioritize candidates who have seen a design through to physical implementation, not just completed coursework in digital or analog circuits.
Research employer H-1B filing history
Check whether a company has sponsored IC design engineers for H-1B visas in recent years before investing time in their interview process. Consistent H-1B filing history signals genuine sponsorship intent, not just openness to OPT. This protects your time during a constrained work authorization window.
Ic Design Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do IC design engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. IC design engineering falls under electrical engineering, computer engineering, and related STEM fields that qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Combined with your initial 12-month OPT period, you get up to three years of work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support the extension, which most large semiconductor companies already are.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for IC design engineers?
H-1B sponsorship is relatively common in this field because IC design is classified as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline. Semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and fabless chip designers regularly sponsor engineers for H-1B status after OPT. You can browse OPT-friendly IC design roles on Migrate Mate to identify which employers have active hiring pipelines.
Can I work on ITAR-controlled projects as an F-1 OPT student?
It depends on the project and the employer's export control compliance program. Many defense and aerospace companies require engineers to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents for ITAR-restricted work. Some commercial semiconductor roles involve no export control restrictions. Be direct with recruiters about your visa status early so both sides can assess whether the specific role is accessible to you.
What types of employers hire IC design engineers on OPT?
Fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers, defense electronics firms, automotive chip suppliers, and consumer electronics companies all hire IC design engineers. Startups working on custom silicon for AI accelerators and networking have also been active hiring markets. Roles span analog, digital, mixed-signal, RF, and physical design, so the specific team structure matters when evaluating sponsorship practices.
What should I do if my OPT expires before the H-1B lottery result?
If you are selected in the H-1B lottery with an October 1 start date but your OPT expires before then, a cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization. Your OPT EAD remains valid through September 30 of the lottery year if your employer files the H-1B petition before your OPT expires. Confirm your employer's timeline and work with your DSO to document the extension correctly.