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Principal Solutions Engineer roles sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and enterprise sales, making them strong candidates for OPT sponsorship. Most employers file H-1B visa petitions for this title. Your 12-month OPT window, extendable to 36 months with a STEM extension, gives you meaningful runway to prove your value.
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Your role at Dynatrace
The Anaplan Solution Architect will serve as the strategic solution leader for enterprise planning initiatives, helping business teams transform planning processes into scalable, connected planning solutions. You will partner with the Marketing Operations Team to understand business objectives, define application architecture, and deliver scalable, efficient, and insightful solutions. As the platform grows within Dynatrace, this role will have the opportunity to expand into other business functions and applications.
What You’ll Do:
- Leading the end-to-end design and delivery of sophisticated Anaplan planning solutions that address complex business challenges.
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional peers to gather requirements, understand pain points, and propose tailored Anaplan solutions.
- Developing comprehensive Anaplan multi-dimensional models that optimize processes, enhance functionality, and align with best practices.
- Overseeing and guiding the integration of Anaplan with other systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Leading by example and setting high standards for solution architecture, quality, and adherence to project timelines.
- Serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to both the team and stakeholders across Dynatrace.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, and project managers, to ensure seamless project execution.
- Staying up-to-date with the latest Anaplan features and industry trends, incorporating them into solution designs and team skill development.
This is a remote eligible position. Candidates who live within a 45 mile radius of Boston, MA; Detroit, MI; and Denver, CO will be required to work hybrid (2 days per week) out of our Dynatrace office. Candidates are required to work EST hours for this position.
What will help you succeed
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Anaplan solutions, including substantial exposure to solution architecture.
- An Anaplan Certified Model Builder certification is required, with additional certifications such as Anaplan Certified Solution Architect, are highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Requirements:
- Advanced proficiency in Anaplan functionalities, including modules, lists, dashboards, complex calculations, and data integrations.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into effective Anaplan models and solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
- A strategic mindset, with the ability to align tactical efforts with broader business goals.
- Experience working with Agile methodologies and an understanding of project management concepts.
- Familiarity with other EPM tools, data visualization platforms, or business intelligence solutions is a plus.
- A results-driven attitude, self-motivation, and a passion for continuous learning.
- Experience building Anaplan (or similar EPM) models for marketing budget planning, allocation, and spend forecasting.
- Experience with SQL and PowerBI.
Why you will love being a Dynatracer
- A one-product software company creating real value for the largest enterprises and millions of end customers globally, striving for a world where software works perfectly.
- Working with the latest technologies and at the forefront of innovation in tech on scale; but also, in other areas like marketing, design, or research.
- A team that thinks outside the box, welcomes unconventional ideas, and pushes boundaries.
- An environment that fosters innovation, enables creative collaboration, and allows you to grow.
- A globally unique and tailor-made career development program recognizing your potential, promoting your strengths, and supporting you in achieving your career goals.
- A truly international mindset that is being shaped by the diverse personalities, expertise, and backgrounds of our global team.
- A relocation team that is eager to help you start your journey to a new country, always there to support and by your side.
- Attractive compensation packages and stock purchase options with numerous benefits and advantages.
Compensation and Rewards
DOE, salary $145K - $175K, plus Health, Dental, Life, STD, LTD, 401K, PTO. Total compensation may vary depending on candidate experience/education and location.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We offer competitive compensation, company-sponsored premium benefits, medical, dental, vacation/holidays, company matching 401(k) Plan, etc. Dynatrace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, creed, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If your disability makes it difficult for you to use this site, please contact careers@dynatrace.com. Dynatrace participates in E-Verify, participant information in English and Spanish. Right to work information in English and Spanish. EEO is the Law. To be considered for this position, please upload your resume/CV.
Note to Recruiters and Agencies: Thank you for your interest in Dynatrace. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes —do not forward them via our website or directly to Dynatrace employees. Dynatrace will not pay fees for unsolicited resumes, and any resumes received this way will be considered the property of Dynatrace.
Benefits and work-life perks
We offer best-in-class core rewards, including paid time off, financial security benefits, retirement savings plans, and health insurance. Beyond that, you’ll get other benefits and work-life perks designed to make your ride with us even more rewarding.
Mental health support
Our Employee Assistance Program, powered by Telus Health, offers support for you and your family members.
Wellness Days
Four company-designated extra paid days off for you to recharge batteries.
Flexibility
Our hybrid working model and flexible working hours offer you the flexibility you need.
AI-driven workflows
Use AI as your daily teammate to automate tasks and focus on what matters.
Learn & develop
Company-wide learning perks, designated team's learning days, and more.
Volunteering day
A day of paid volunteer time to support a community or cause you care about.
Regular team events
We host Global Culture Parties, Family & Friends at Work Day, Global Breakfasts, Green Weeks, Pride Month, and beyond!
International vibe
Most of our offices and teams are proudly multicultural. English is our shared language, but we embrace and learn from each other's cultures.
Rewards vary depending on your employment type. Some benefits and perks also differ by location — explore your city to see what’s available there.
About Dynatrace
Dynatrace (NYSE: DT) is the leading AI-powered observability and security platform. We're advancing observability for today's digital businesses, helping transform modern digital ecosystems' complexity into powerful business assets.
Our AI-driven insights cut through the noise, allowing customers to focus on what truly matters by automating manual tasks and resolving issues with pinpoint accuracy. Dynatrace offers simplicity, clarity, and reliability at scale to ensure teams can make informed decisions, minimize downtime, and drive their business forward with confidence.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Principal Solutions Engineer
Target employers with a STEM OPT track record
Large enterprise software and cloud infrastructure companies sponsor solutions engineers consistently. Search OFLC disclosure data for H-1B visa filings under this job title to identify which employers have an active sponsorship history before you apply.
Frame your degree as a technical differentiator
Principal Solutions Engineers typically need a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Emphasize how your technical degree directly supports your ability to architect solutions, not just present them, during interviews.
Apply before your OPT clock runs short
Employers sponsoring a Principal Solutions Engineer need lead time to file an LCA and H-1B petition. Start your search at least six months before your OPT expires so the transition timeline works for both sides.
Negotiate the sponsorship conversation early
Bring up OPT status and sponsorship intent during recruiter screening, not after an offer. Employers with established immigration programs expect this conversation and will not withdraw interest from a qualified candidate who asks directly.
Lean into your pre-sales and technical proof-of-concept experience
Demonstrable experience running technical evaluations, building demos, or closing enterprise deals with engineering support is what separates candidates at the principal level. Quantify outcomes: deals influenced, proof-of-concept conversion rates, or accounts expanded.
Use your STEM OPT extension strategically
If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field, apply for the 24-month extension before your initial OPT expires. This gives you up to three H-1B lottery cycles, significantly improving your odds of securing long-term sponsorship.
Principal Solutions Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Principal Solutions Engineers in the United States?
Yes. F-1 students authorized for OPT can work as Principal Solutions Engineers without any additional employer filing during the OPT period. The role qualifies because it directly relates to technical and engineering degree fields. If your degree is in a STEM discipline, you may also be eligible for a 24-month extension beyond your initial 12-month authorization.
Do Principal Solutions Engineer roles typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Principal Solutions Engineer is a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines, which means it meets the degree requirement threshold for H-1B eligibility. Enterprise software, cloud, and infrastructure companies routinely sponsor this title. The senior level of the role also makes a stronger case to USCIS than entry-level equivalents, since the complexity and specialization are well documented.
What degree fields support an OPT authorization for this role?
Computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information systems, and applied mathematics are the most common qualifying fields. Some employers have successfully supported Principal Solutions Engineers with degrees in physics or mechanical engineering where the work involves technical systems design. Your degree must have a direct connection to the job duties, which is typically straightforward for this title.
How do I find Principal Solutions Engineer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship willingness, so you can browse Principal Solutions Engineer openings from employers who have already indicated they work with OPT and H-1B candidates. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
Does the 60-day grace period apply if I lose a Principal Solutions Engineer job while on OPT?
Yes. If your employment ends before your OPT authorization expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new position, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. Any new role must still fall within your authorized field of study. Staying within the solutions engineering or technical pre-sales space generally satisfies this requirement.