OPT Reliability Engineer Jobs
Reliability Engineer roles are strong options for F-1 OPT students, with most positions qualifying under the STEM OPT extension due to their engineering classification. Employers in manufacturing, energy, and tech actively hire for these roles and are generally familiar with OPT work authorization timelines.
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What makes us Qlik?
A Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Leader for 15 years in a row, Qlik transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio leverages pervasive data quality and advanced AI/ML capabilities that lead to better decisions, faster.
We excel in integration and governance solutions that work with diverse data sources, and our real-time analytics uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.
The Site Reliability Engineer Role
Join our dynamic team at Qlik as a Site Reliability Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the security, stability, and scalability of our Qlik and Talend Cloud services. This exciting role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and scale challenges as we expand to support millions of transactions across our cloud environment.
What makes this role interesting?
- Exciting Challenges: Take on the responsibility of maintaining the reliability and availability of our cloud platforms, tackling complex problems and driving improvements to enhance performance and scalability.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with our Engineering organization, collaborating with Architecture, Platforms, and Domains teams to design and develop new infrastructure features and optimize cloud-related practices.
- Innovative Solutions: Design and develop effective tooling, alerts, and responses to identify and address reliability risks, utilizing your expertise in cloud technology and backend systems.
- Professional Growth: Act as a resource for fellow engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise in cloud engineering, production service operations, incident management, and troubleshooting.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest industry trends and technologies, contributing to the adoption of best practices and driving continuous improvement within our cloud environment.
Here’s how you’ll be making an impact:
- Reliability and Scalability: Ensure high reliability and availability of our cloud platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new infrastructure features and optimize performance.
- Cloud Optimization: Define and evangelize cloud-related optimizations and best practices, driving improvements in reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Problem Solving: Analyze complex issues at the infrastructure, systems, network, and application levels, making recommendations and decisions to resolve them effectively.
- Knowledge Sharing: Share your expertise with fellow engineers, providing guidance on cloud technologies, automation, security, and best practices.
- On-Call Support: Participate in on-call duties to maintain the availability and performance of our cloud infrastructure, providing regular updates on project status and activities.
We’re looking for a teammate with:
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science or a relevant field.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and multitask effectively.
- Strong analytical skills for solving complex problems and driving innovative solutions.
- 3+ years’ experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Crossplane, Ansible, or similar.
- 3+ years’ experience working alongside a production system running on Kubernetes.
- 3+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, preferably with AWS and Azure.
- 3+ years of professional experience with operating and/or building microservices.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Go) and software engineering concepts.
- Experience with CI/CD, cloud and microservice autoscaling.
- Experience with networking security and secret-management tools (e.g. Vault, AWS SSM).
- Proficiency with observability tooling such as Prometheus, Open Telemetry, distributed tracing, and SIEM such as Splunk.
- Experience with Helm including but not limited to managing helm charts as well as creating custom charts from existing ones or building new.
- Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
- Curiosity and desire to learn.
- Ability to take a rotating on-call shift.
- Knowledge of infrastructure security review and compliance frameworks.
- Experience working with database concepts and tooling such as MongoDB.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with development teams and provide expert guidance on implementing reliability best practices, ensuring systems are robust, scalable, and highly available.
- Where applicable, experience with or interest in learning other tools such as Temporal, Clik House, Fire Hydrant, Grafana, Solace, Gloo, Isito, and other cloud native related tools.
- Certifications such as CKD, CKS, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, AWS Certified Security Specialty, all considered assets.
- Ability to obtain sufficient clearance status to work on IL5 systems with Qlik support.
The location for this role is:
Anywhere in the US, preferably on the East Coast
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Apply now and help change how the world transforms complex data landscapes into actionable insights and turns complex data challenges into new opportunities!
More about Qlik and who we are:
Find out more about ‘Life at Qlik’ on social: Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X/Twitter, and to see all other opportunities to join us and our values, check out our Careers Page.
What else do we offer?
- Named in Newsweek’s ‘Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025’.
- Genuine career progression pathways and mentoring programs.
- Culture of innovation, technology, collaboration, and openness.
- Flexible, diverse, and international work environment.
Giving back is a huge part of our culture. Alongside an extra “change the world” day plus another for personal development, we also highly encourage participation in our Corporate Responsibility Employee Programs.
Salary and Benefits: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000 USD MIN – $165,000 MAX per year. This position is eligible for 5% premium for joining the on-call rotation schedule. Final compensation offered by Qlik will be based on factors such as the candidate’s location, job-related skills, education, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
This position is eligible for comprehensive benefits, including - but not limited to - medical, dental, and vision coverage life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, paid parental/maternity leave, participation in a 401(k) program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
Application Window: The application window is 60 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The posting will be removed before the application window closes if the position is filled.
For positions in Massachusetts: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Qlik is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For United States applicants and employees, go to the US Department of Labor’s website to review the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, including the “Know Your Rights” and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” posters.
If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability, please submit your request via email to accessibilityta@qlik.com. Any information you provide will be treated according to Qlik’s Recruitment Privacy Notice. Qlik may only respond to emails related to accommodation requests.
Qlik's recruitment team uses AI-enabled tools to help assess and evaluate candidates' qualifications. Any hiring decision will involve a human review, and you will not be subject to decisions based solely on automated means.
Qlik is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Qlik via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Qlik. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Qlik as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Reliability Engineer roles almost universally qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mention this upfront in applications. It gives employers three years of work authorization total, which removes a major hesitation around hiring OPT candidates.
Target industries with established OPT hiring
Manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, and aerospace hire Reliability Engineers at scale and tend to have HR teams familiar with OPT. These sectors file STEM OPT paperwork routinely, so authorization processes are less likely to stall your start date.
Align your degree field to the job posting
STEM OPT requires your job to be directly related to your degree. For Reliability Engineers, degrees in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering are strong matches. Confirm alignment before applying to avoid authorization issues later.
Highlight reliability tools and certifications
Familiarity with tools like FMEA, RCM, or CMMS platforms signals job-readiness and reduces onboarding costs. Employers weighing OPT candidates against permanent residents factor in ramp-up time, so demonstrable technical skills help close that gap quickly.
Ask about DSO reporting requirements early
Reliability Engineer roles sometimes involve shift changes, contractor arrangements, or site transfers that affect your OPT reporting obligations. Clarify employment structure before accepting an offer so your DSO can confirm the arrangement meets OPT compliance requirements.
Start your H-1B conversation before OPT expires
Reliability Engineers are consistently included in H-1B visa specialty occupation approvals. Raise the visa sponsorship conversation with your manager at least 12 months before your OPT end date so the employer has time to prepare the petition for the April filing window.
Reliability Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Reliability Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Reliability Engineering falls under mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering classifications, all of which appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. If your degree is in one of these fields and the role is directly related to it, you're eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension through your DSO before your initial OPT period ends.
How do I find Reliability Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-eligible candidates, so you're not wasting time on postings from employers who won't work with F-1 students. Search for Reliability Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers already set up to handle OPT work authorization, including STEM extension paperwork.
Is Reliability Engineering considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Reliability Engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for reliability roles in manufacturing, energy, and tech. This makes the transition from OPT to H-1B sponsorship more straightforward compared to roles with looser degree requirements.
Can I work as a Reliability Engineer for a contractor or at a client site on OPT?
Yes, but the arrangement requires careful structuring. On OPT, your employer of record must be the entity signing your offer letter and managing your work, not the end client. Third-party placement arrangements are permissible as long as you have a formal employment relationship with a single sponsoring company. Confirm the structure with your DSO before accepting any contract role.
What happens if my Reliability Engineer role changes scope while I'm on OPT?
Material changes to your job duties, employer, or work location must be reported to your DSO within 10 days. If your role shifts significantly, such as moving from equipment maintenance to a general operations function, your DSO needs to assess whether the updated role still qualifies as directly related to your degree field to maintain valid OPT status.