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IT Engineer jobs are among the most OPT-friendly roles in the U.S. job market. Employers across tech, finance, and healthcare regularly sponsor F-1 students, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension applies to most IT engineering positions. Strong demand means shorter hiring timelines than many other fields.
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We are seeking a motivated IT Support Engineer to provide hands-on end user and platform support in a highly adaptive, rapidly evolving environment at Generate Biomedicines. As an integral member of the Enterprise IT team, you will play a key role in providing end user technical support, performing scheduled and on-demand maintenance, end point and platform configuration management, and associated monitoring. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with and support both technical and business stakeholders across organizational lines. This role is primarily based in our Somerville, MA with rotational visits to our Andover, MA location.
Here's how you will contribute:
- Be a point of contact to staff and provide end user support
- Respond to and triage IT events and requests within the end user and lab environments within structured workflows
- Properly troubleshoot and escalate tickets while collaborating towards resolution both within and beyond the Enterprise IT team
- Critically intake, analyze, and process information provided, and problem solve root causes of tactical support issues
- Recognize and suggest potential forward looking solutions for increased workflow efficiency and automation
- Participate in and add to recurring sprint meetings with lab staff and the Enterprise IT team
- Provide asset management and inventory support
- Image, configure, and deploy, and maintain hardware and lab instruments within prescribed frameworks as part of onboarding, continual support, and offboarding
- Write, searching, and follow technical process documentation
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- 4 years of collective IT experience, with 2 years of direct support experience in Tier 1/Tier 2 roles
- Confident ability delivering timely break/fix on a variety of devices, platforms, and SaaS components at both the end user and infrastructure levels
- Well-developed scripting knowledge and experience
- ITSM ticketing service and structured change control experience
- Ability to navigate and understand intricacies and interdependencies surrounding directory management and access provisioning at the local and platform levels
- Solid understanding of basic network connectivity and protocols
- Strong communication skills to help bridge the gap between scientists, IT, and administration
- Troubleshooting acumen within Windows and Mac operating systems, Entra & Active Directory environments, associated log analysis, and associated security protocols
- Demonstrated comfort leveraging and supporting LLMs and agentic tools / processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree(s) in associated technology and / or information security disciplines
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft 365, CompTIA A+:, CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST), Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP), ITIL Foundation, or similar
- Previous working experience supporting a lab/scientific research environment
- Previous working experience supporting a highly regulated technical environment
About Generate Biomedicines
We are a clinical-stage generative biology company pioneering the AI revolution in drug design and development. We are advancing a new approach to drug creation—one grounded in the ability to design proteins with defined biological intent. By integrating machine learning with large-scale experimentation, this approach aims to reduce the uncertainty, time, and cost associated with developing protein-based medicines.
Founded in 2018, we are advancing a growing pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs across multiple disease areas and protein modalities. By unifying computational design and clinical development within a single operating model, we translate this approach into clinical-stage programs and are leading a shift from traditional drug discovery toward systematic drug generation.
At Generate:Biomedicines, we collaborate across disciplines in new ways to invent and innovate. We bring diverse perspectives to a shared goal of delivering better medicines to patients in need, faster, guided by our values and leadership behaviors.
Generate:Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color,
The Role:
We are seeking a motivated IT Support Engineer to provide hands-on end user and platform support in a highly adaptive, rapidly evolving environment at Generate Biomedicines. As an integral member of the Enterprise IT team, you will play a key role in providing end user technical support, performing scheduled and on-demand maintenance, end point and platform configuration management, and associated monitoring. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with and support both technical and business stakeholders across organizational lines. This role is primarily based in our Somerville, MA with rotational visits to our Andover, MA location.
Here's how you will contribute:
- Be a point of contact to staff and provide end user support
- Respond to and triage IT events and requests within the end user and lab environments within structured workflows
- Properly troubleshoot and escalate tickets while collaborating towards resolution both within and beyond the Enterprise IT team
- Critically intake, analyze, and process information provided, and problem solve root causes of tactical support issues
- Recognize and suggest potential forward looking solutions for increased workflow efficiency and automation
- Participate in and add to recurring sprint meetings with lab staff and the Enterprise IT team
- Provide asset management and inventory support
- Image, configure, and deploy, and maintain hardware and lab instruments within prescribed frameworks as part of onboarding, continual support, and offboarding
- Write, searching, and follow technical process documentation
The Ideal Candidate will have:
- 4 years of collective IT experience, with 2 years of direct support experience in Tier 1/Tier 2 roles
- Confident ability delivering timely break/fix on a variety of devices, platforms, and SaaS components at both the end user and infrastructure levels
- Well-developed scripting knowledge and experience
- ITSM ticketing service and structured change control experience
- Ability to navigate and understand intricacies and interdependencies surrounding directory management and access provisioning at the local and platform levels
- Solid understanding of basic network connectivity and protocols
- Strong communication skills to help bridge the gap between scientists, IT, and administration
- Troubleshooting acumen within Windows and Mac operating systems, Entra & Active Directory environments, associated log analysis, and associated security protocols
- Demonstrated comfort leveraging and supporting LLMs and agentic tools / processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree(s) in associated technology and / or information security disciplines
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft 365, CompTIA A+:, CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST), Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP), ITIL Foundation, or similar
- Previous working experience supporting a lab/scientific research environment
- Previous working experience supporting a highly regulated technical environment
About Generate Biomedicines
We are a clinical-stage generative biology company pioneering the AI revolution in drug design and development. We are advancing a new approach to drug creation—one grounded in the ability to design proteins with defined biological intent. By integrating machine learning with large-scale experimentation, this approach aims to reduce the uncertainty, time, and cost associated with developing protein-based medicines.
Founded in 2018, we are advancing a growing pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs across multiple disease areas and protein modalities. By unifying computational design and clinical development within a single operating model, we translate this approach into clinical-stage programs and are leading a shift from traditional drug discovery toward systematic drug generation.
At Generate:Biomedicines, we collaborate across disciplines in new ways to invent and innovate. We bring diverse perspectives to a shared goal of delivering better medicines to patients in need, faster, guided by our values and leadership behaviors.
Generate:Biomedicines is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color,
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an IT Engineer
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
IT Engineer positions typically fall under CIP codes 11 or 14, which qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Verify your degree CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to ensure you can maximize your work authorization period.
Target E-Verify employers from the start
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Filter your job search to E-Verify employers early. Accepting an offer from a non-E-Verify company locks you into the standard 12-month OPT with no extension option.
Apply before your OPT start date
Most IT hiring cycles run 4 to 8 weeks from application to offer. Start applying 3 months before your OPT begins so you have an active role lined up. Late applications risk an employment gap that could affect your status.
Prioritize companies with H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have previously sponsored H-1B visas are far more likely to extend support after your OPT ends. Check public H-1B disclosure data to identify employers with consistent IT sponsorship records before investing time in applications.
Get your training plan signed before your STEM extension filing
STEM OPT requires a signed Form I-983 training plan outlining your learning goals and employer obligations. Prepare this document with your manager early. Missing it delays your extension filing and can create an unauthorized employment gap.
IT Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an IT Engineer on F-1 OPT?
Yes. IT Engineer roles are squarely within the scope of F-1 OPT authorization, provided the position is directly related to your degree field. Most IT engineering jobs align with computer science, information technology, or engineering degree programs, all of which qualify. If your degree CIP code falls under categories 11 or 14, you also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total work authorization.
Do IT Engineer employers usually sponsor OPT students?
Many do, particularly mid-size and large technology companies, financial services firms, and healthcare organizations with dedicated IT teams. IT engineering is one of the more sponsorship-friendly fields because demand consistently outpaces the domestic talent supply. That said, smaller companies or staffing agencies may decline due to E-Verify enrollment requirements. Migrate Mate lists IT Engineer roles specifically vetted for OPT and visa sponsorship compatibility, making it easier to find employers already open to F-1 candidates.
Does an IT Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just your job title. If your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems, and your IT Engineer role is related to that field, you almost certainly qualify for the 24-month extension. Your DSO will confirm eligibility based on your degree CIP code. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which is a separate requirement you need to verify before accepting any offer.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B?
This is one of the most important timelines to manage as an IT Engineer on OPT. If your STEM OPT extension is still active when your employer files an H-1B petition by the April 1 cap-subject deadline, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that keeps you authorized until October 1. Without STEM extension, your options narrow significantly. Start H-1B conversations with your employer well before your OPT expiration so there is enough runway to file in time.
Can I work for multiple employers or as a contractor on OPT?
Yes, OPT allows multiple concurrent employers as long as each position is related to your degree field and you work at least 20 hours per week in total. Contract and consulting roles are permitted under standard OPT. However, STEM OPT extension is more restrictive: each employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and must sign a separate Form I-983 training plan. Self-employment is technically allowed on standard OPT but not recommended under STEM OPT due to training plan requirements.