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Software Consultant jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, information systems, or engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM occupations, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas, giving you a realistic path beyond your initial OPT period.
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KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Logistics Software Consultant II offers support and guidance to new employees during the early employment period. Completes detailed preparation of the solution concept selected in the design phase as the basis for the order execution. Develops control engineering solutions based on the requirements of our customers using information technology.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for clear customer communication / clarification of details
- Creates interface document
- Creates specification sheet
- Creates internal documents for project-executing departments
- Creates test plans (factory tests, internal and customer-specific acceptance tests)
- Responsible for factory acceptance testing and internal testing
- Creates development requests
- Coordinates and participates in planning meetings (with mechanical engineer, hardware engineer, electrics engineer)
- Supports project-implementing departments (Planning, Development, Commissioning, etc.)
- Responsible for continuous updating of customer specific SW-documents during order execution; Integration of change requests
- Verifies the layout for feasibility of the software processes
- Supports Project Management project initiatives and timelines
- Communicates deviations from the original scope of supply to project stakeholders
- Coordinates customer projects with software suppliers
- Supports new employees
- Improves planning documents through necessary periodic updates and revisions
- Obtaining information from Project Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Software Development, Sales, Affiliates and all KNAPP employees involved in the order execution
- Independent agreement of the information technology solution with the customer (host protocol and requirement specification document) in coordination with project management and project planning
- Acceptance and assessment of factory test and internal acceptance tests
- Creating development requests
- Offering support and guidance to new employees during the early employment period (Mentoring)
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reliability and ability to work under pressure
- Able to complete tasks in high quality and in time, also in stressful situations
- Ensure performance targets are consistently met and commitments are kept
- Ability to focus on goals when blockers arise
- Positive and confident attitude towards the company and the role responsibilities within the team
- Willingness and ability to improve skills and to learn new things to remain current and innovative in skill set
- Ability to take criticism and use it in a constructive way
- Ability to manage conflicts and work with stakeholders to resolve challenges collaterally
- Ability to recognize, troubleshoot and in the end resolve system failures and problems
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Engineering degree (Information Technology, Logistics), or equivalent work experience
- Intermediate level of understanding of system components of KNAPP-Group (function, software, hardware)
- Intermediate level of understanding of complex processes in the workflow of our customers
- Intermediate level of understanding of requirements for integration of the KNAPP system into the customer environment
- Ability to plan and hold meetings (with planning team and with customers)
- Intermediate level of computer skills (MS Office, KNAPP-internal tools)
- Language skills (English mandatory, another language beneficial)
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Overtime (occasional) as required by work.
- Travel is required (up to 30%)
- Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily Austria and other parts of Europe as well as Canada)
- Willing to travel often and work flexible hours based on the project (e.g. night shift or weekends)
- Authorization to work in the U.S
- Passport or ability to obtain passport
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times
- Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
WHO WE ARE
KNAPP brings new technology to warehouse automation.
The KNAPP Group is a global provider of intelligent automation solutions for intralogistics and manufacturing, specializing in the sectors healthcare, fashion/apparel, general retail, food retail, industry and service. We live and breathe automation. We – more than 8,000 employees of the KNAPP Group in over 60 locations worldwide, shaping the future-oriented industry of intralogistics are dedicated to making complexity simple.
One of the KNAPP’s primary goals is to use continuous innovation to drive warehouse automation forward, always with the specific needs of the customers in mind. KNAPP Group’s unrelenting development activity is evident in everything from automated order picking systems and continuing refinement of container handling technology to its state-of-the-art, industry leading software solutions.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
The Logistics Software Consultant II offers support and guidance to new employees during the early employment period. Completes detailed preparation of the solution concept selected in the design phase as the basis for the order execution. Develops control engineering solutions based on the requirements of our customers using information technology.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for clear customer communication / clarification of details
- Creates interface document
- Creates specification sheet
- Creates internal documents for project-executing departments
- Creates test plans (factory tests, internal and customer-specific acceptance tests)
- Responsible for factory acceptance testing and internal testing
- Creates development requests
- Coordinates and participates in planning meetings (with mechanical engineer, hardware engineer, electrics engineer)
- Supports project-implementing departments (Planning, Development, Commissioning, etc.)
- Responsible for continuous updating of customer specific SW-documents during order execution; Integration of change requests
- Verifies the layout for feasibility of the software processes
- Supports Project Management project initiatives and timelines
- Communicates deviations from the original scope of supply to project stakeholders
- Coordinates customer projects with software suppliers
- Supports new employees
- Improves planning documents through necessary periodic updates and revisions
- Obtaining information from Project Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Software Development, Sales, Affiliates and all KNAPP employees involved in the order execution
- Independent agreement of the information technology solution with the customer (host protocol and requirement specification document) in coordination with project management and project planning
- Acceptance and assessment of factory test and internal acceptance tests
- Creating development requests
- Offering support and guidance to new employees during the early employment period (Mentoring)
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reliability and ability to work under pressure
- Able to complete tasks in high quality and in time, also in stressful situations
- Ensure performance targets are consistently met and commitments are kept
- Ability to focus on goals when blockers arise
- Positive and confident attitude towards the company and the role responsibilities within the team
- Willingness and ability to improve skills and to learn new things to remain current and innovative in skill set
- Ability to take criticism and use it in a constructive way
- Ability to manage conflicts and work with stakeholders to resolve challenges collaterally
- Ability to recognize, troubleshoot and in the end resolve system failures and problems
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Engineering degree (Information Technology, Logistics), or equivalent work experience
- Intermediate level of understanding of system components of KNAPP-Group (function, software, hardware)
- Intermediate level of understanding of complex processes in the workflow of our customers
- Intermediate level of understanding of requirements for integration of the KNAPP system into the customer environment
- Ability to plan and hold meetings (with planning team and with customers)
- Intermediate level of computer skills (MS Office, KNAPP-internal tools)
- Language skills (English mandatory, another language beneficial)
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Overtime (occasional) as required by work.
- Travel is required (up to 30%)
- Ability to travel by air both domestically (US) and internationally (primarily Austria and other parts of Europe as well as Canada)
- Willing to travel often and work flexible hours based on the project (e.g. night shift or weekends)
- Authorization to work in the U.S
- Passport or ability to obtain passport
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times
- Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm’s length, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law.
Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Software Consultant
Verify your degree field supports the role
Software Consultant positions typically require a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Confirm your degree aligns with the job description before applying, since USCIS evaluates degree-to-role fit when authorizing OPT employment.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility early
Most Software Consultant roles at accredited employers qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check that your degree program is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List before your initial OPT period ends to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment during outreach
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Raise this early in conversations with hiring managers or recruiters, not after receiving an offer, so you can confirm eligibility without creating awkwardness at the offer stage.
Target consulting firms with established OPT processes
Large consulting firms and technology-focused staffing companies often have dedicated HR teams experienced with OPT work authorization and I-983 training plan requirements. These employers are less likely to withdraw offers due to authorization complexity or unfamiliarity with the process.
Understand how consulting structures affect your OPT
Some Software Consultant roles place you at client sites rather than the employer's office. Your OPT authorization is tied to your primary employer, not the client. Make sure your employment authorization documents reflect the correct legal employer entity before starting work.
Track your OPT end date against H-1B lottery timing
H-1B registration opens in March each year, with an October 1 start date for selected petitions. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're not selected, you'll need a cap-gap extension or alternative visa. Plan your job search timeline accordingly.
Software Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Consultant job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Software Consultant roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or a related STEM field on the Department of Homeland Security's designated list. The employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and willing to sign the I-983 training plan. Confirm both conditions with the employer before accepting an offer.
Can I work as a Software Consultant on OPT at a client site?
Yes, but your OPT authorization is tied to your direct employer, not the end client where you're placed. The employer of record who signed your offer letter is responsible for your I-983 training plan and E-Verify enrollment. Make sure your employment documents accurately reflect the legal employer, since working under an incorrect entity can create compliance issues with your DSO and USCIS.
How do I find Software Consultant jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists Software Consultant roles from employers with a verified history of OPT and H-1B sponsorship, so you can filter out positions that won't support your work authorization. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process, often after multiple interview rounds.
What should I include in my I-983 training plan for a Software Consultant role?
Your I-983 training plan should describe the technical skills you'll develop, the specific projects you'll work on, and how the work connects to your STEM degree. For Software Consultant roles, this typically includes systems analysis, software implementation, client-facing technical problem solving, and relevant technologies used on the job. Your employer's HR or immigration team usually prepares this, but reviewing it for accuracy is your responsibility.
What happens to my OPT status if I'm between consulting contracts?
F-1 OPT regulations allow up to 90 days of unemployment during standard OPT and up to 150 days during the STEM OPT extension. If you're between consulting engagements through the same employer, you're generally still considered employed. If your employer relationship ends entirely, the unemployment clock starts. Notify your DSO promptly if your employment situation changes to keep your SEVIS record accurate.