OPT Salesforce Engineer Jobs
Salesforce Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with a background in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Employers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for this role, and STEM OPT extension eligibility means you can work for up to three years without lottery pressure.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Purpose:
The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for independently developing and consistently redesigning/refactoring a product to adapt to our customers and Associates' needs. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team with engineers of all experience levels who help each other build and grow technical and leadership skills while creating, deploying, and supporting production applications. In addition, Sr. Software Engineers may be involved in product and tool selection, configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring as well as mentoring less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- 50% Delivery and Execution - Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software, with a clear understanding of the value the software is to provide; Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm; Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; Develops test suites (functional, destructive, etc.) to enable success, rapid deployment of code to production; Takes a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens
- 20% Learns and Grows - Learns through successful and failed experiment when tackling new problems; Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
- 20% Plans and Aligns - Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful; Works the Product Team to ensure user stories are valuable, developer ready, easy to understand and testable; Delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations; Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
- 10% Supports and Enables - Helps grow junior engineers by providing guidance on modern software development frameworks, and leading technical discussions
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position typically reports to Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with front end technology such as HTML, CSS, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Salesforce Apex), Relational or noSQL database technology, Salesforce Object Model, SOQL, SOSL, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns
- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot)
- Experience with Ad Tech automation of ad sales and campaign activation processes using Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication, including Salesforce security model (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules)
- Experience with creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests
- Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques
- Experience with version control system (Git-based)
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Global Perspective
- Manages Ambiguity
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Cultivates Innovation
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Drives Results
- Interpersonal Savvy
Apply End Date: 06/12/2026
Position Purpose:
The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for independently developing and consistently redesigning/refactoring a product to adapt to our customers and Associates' needs. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team with engineers of all experience levels who help each other build and grow technical and leadership skills while creating, deploying, and supporting production applications. In addition, Sr. Software Engineers may be involved in product and tool selection, configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring as well as mentoring less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- 50% Delivery and Execution - Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software, with a clear understanding of the value the software is to provide; Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm; Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; Develops test suites (functional, destructive, etc.) to enable success, rapid deployment of code to production; Takes a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens
- 20% Learns and Grows - Learns through successful and failed experiment when tackling new problems; Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
- 20% Plans and Aligns - Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful; Works the Product Team to ensure user stories are valuable, developer ready, easy to understand and testable; Delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations; Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
- 10% Supports and Enables - Helps grow junior engineers by providing guidance on modern software development frameworks, and leading technical discussions
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position typically reports to Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with front end technology such as HTML, CSS, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Salesforce Apex), Relational or noSQL database technology, Salesforce Object Model, SOQL, SOSL, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns
- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot)
- Experience with Ad Tech automation of ad sales and campaign activation processes using Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication, including Salesforce security model (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules)
- Experience with creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests
- Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques
- Experience with version control system (Git-based)
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Global Perspective
- Manages Ambiguity
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Cultivates Innovation
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Drives Results
- Interpersonal Savvy
Apply End Date: 06/12/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Salesforce Engineer
Target Salesforce consulting firms first
Consulting firms like Accenture, Deloitte, and Cognizant hire Salesforce Engineers in high volume and have established immigration pipelines. They process far more OPT and H-1B cases annually than most product companies, making sponsorship conversations more routine.
Earn a Salesforce certification before applying
Holding a Salesforce Certified Administrator or Platform Developer credential signals job-ready skills to hiring managers. Certified candidates move through technical screens faster and are seen as lower hiring risk, which matters when an employer is weighing sponsorship costs.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Salesforce Engineer roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related CIP-code field. Verify your program's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Address sponsorship early, not after the offer
Raise your OPT status in the first or second interview round rather than at the offer stage. Employers appreciate transparency, and it filters out companies that won't sponsor before you invest time in a lengthy process.
Highlight Apex, Lightning, and integration experience specifically
Salesforce Engineers who can demonstrate hands-on experience with Apex code, Lightning Web Components, and REST or SOAP API integrations are harder to replace. Specialized technical depth strengthens your case for sponsorship because the role becomes more difficult to fill locally.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Salesforce Engineer roles at companies with a verified track record of sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by sponsorship history saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late that a company won't sponsor.
Salesforce Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Salesforce Engineer positions are typically classified under software development or information systems occupations, which qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The key requirement is that your underlying degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code. Confirm this with your DSO before your initial 12-month OPT expires, since the extension application must be filed while your current OPT is still valid.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor Salesforce Engineers on OPT?
Large Salesforce consulting partners and enterprise technology firms sponsor the most Salesforce Engineers. Companies that have built entire practice areas around Salesforce implementation depend on a pipeline of qualified engineers and sponsor OPT and H-1B candidates regularly. Smaller companies can also sponsor, but their immigration infrastructure is less established. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with a documented history of sponsoring candidates in this role.
Does Salesforce Engineer work qualify for a STEM OPT employer training plan?
Yes. The role involves applying STEM knowledge directly to software engineering tasks, which satisfies the practical training requirement. Your employer will need to complete a Form I-983 training plan outlining learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the work relates to your degree. Most technology employers are familiar with this requirement, but it is worth confirming during the offer negotiation phase.
Can I work as a Salesforce Engineer through a staffing agency or consulting firm on OPT?
Yes, but with an important caveat. Under STEM OPT rules, you must have a bona fide employer-employee relationship with the company that signs your I-983 training plan. If you are placed by a staffing agency at a third-party client site, the end client must act as your employer of record for OPT purposes. Arrangements where the staffing agency signs the I-983 but exercises no actual oversight over your daily work have faced increased USCIS scrutiny.
How much lead time do I need to apply for the STEM OPT extension as a Salesforce Engineer?
File at least 90 days before your initial OPT end date. USCIS recommends submitting even earlier given current processing volumes. Your school's DSO needs time to issue a new Form I-20 before you can file, so start that process 30 to 45 days before you plan to submit. If your extension application is filed on time and pending, you receive an automatic 180-day cap-gap period to remain authorized.