Software Systems Engineer Jobs for OPT Students
Software Systems Engineer jobs are among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech, with strong demand from employers already familiar with F-1 work authorization. STEM OPT extensions apply, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Most roles require a background in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
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Get Access To All JobsWhy PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Software Systems Engineer II in San Diego, CA to implement data quality and validation measures to ensure accuracy and integrity of the data stored in Snowflake.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a Master’s in Information Technology, Information Systems or related field or equivalent
- Three (3) years of experience developing high scale and distributed systems and implementing functions, stored procedures, complex SQL, and performance tuning
- Conducting data mining and extract to transform and load data using databases with large-scale and complex datasets
- Assessing queries and visualizations for ad-hoc requests and ongoing reporting
- Optimizing ongoing processes to reduce data processing time and monthly expenditures and convert full data load to incremental
- Troubleshooting systems to reconcile revenues, taxes, and product profitability in the data-warehouse against heterogeneous source systems
- Utilizing MySQL and Oracle databases, Powercenter Informatica for ETL, Unix for scripting, and AWS for on demand cloud computing
- Integrating enhancements and performing regression and integration testing to migrate code to all environments, capturing evidence, and maintaining track on Microsoft Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $150,528.00 – $225,100.00/year
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
Sony is an EOE.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Software Systems Engineer II in San Diego, CA to implement data quality and validation measures to ensure accuracy and integrity of the data stored in Snowflake.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires a Master’s in Information Technology, Information Systems or related field or equivalent
- Three (3) years of experience developing high scale and distributed systems and implementing functions, stored procedures, complex SQL, and performance tuning
- Conducting data mining and extract to transform and load data using databases with large-scale and complex datasets
- Assessing queries and visualizations for ad-hoc requests and ongoing reporting
- Optimizing ongoing processes to reduce data processing time and monthly expenditures and convert full data load to incremental
- Troubleshooting systems to reconcile revenues, taxes, and product profitability in the data-warehouse against heterogeneous source systems
- Utilizing MySQL and Oracle databases, Powercenter Informatica for ETL, Unix for scripting, and AWS for on demand cloud computing
- Integrating enhancements and performing regression and integration testing to migrate code to all environments, capturing evidence, and maintaining track on Microsoft Office
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $150,528.00 – $225,100.00/year
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
Sony is an EOE.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Software Systems Engineer
Lead with systems-level experience
Hiring managers for this role want evidence you can design and integrate complex systems, not just write application code. Highlight projects where you worked across hardware, software, or networked components. Specificity about scale and architecture matters.
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
Software Systems Engineering degrees in CS, ECE, or computer engineering typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your degree CIP code with your DSO before applying, so you can accurately represent your authorization timeline to employers.
Address authorization directly in your cover letter
Don't leave employers guessing about your status. State clearly that you have OPT work authorization and, if eligible, that you qualify for a STEM extension. Framing it as a three-year runway removes the main objection before the interview.
Emphasize cross-functional technical fluency
Software Systems Engineers routinely work with firmware, embedded systems, networking, or hardware integration teams. Candidates who can communicate across those boundaries are harder to find. Showcase any experience bridging software and physical or networked infrastructure.
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Can I work as a Software Systems Engineer on OPT?
Yes, Software Systems Engineer is a qualifying role for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and systems engineering all typically support this job title. Your DSO can confirm the connection between your specific degree and the role before you accept an offer.
Does a Software Systems Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
In most cases, yes. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering, you're eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Combined with your initial 12-month OPT, this gives you up to 36 months of work authorization before needing H-1B or another status.
How do I find Software Systems Engineer jobs where employers are open to OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to work with candidates on OPT and STEM OPT. Searching there is more efficient than sifting through general listings where sponsorship willingness is rarely disclosed upfront. You can browse Software Systems Engineer roles and see which employers are already familiar with F-1 work authorization.
What happens to my OPT if my Software Systems Engineer job ends before my EAD expires?
F-1 OPT allows a cumulative unemployment limit of 90 days during the initial 12-month period, and an additional 60 days during the STEM extension. If your role ends, that unemployment clock starts immediately. You can continue job searching within those limits, but exceeding them means you fall out of valid F-1 status. Notify your DSO as soon as your employment situation changes.
Do Software Systems Engineer roles at defense contractors or government agencies create OPT complications?
They can. Some positions at defense contractors or government agencies require security clearances, and non-U.S. citizens are generally ineligible for most clearance levels. This effectively disqualifies OPT students from a subset of systems engineering roles. When reviewing job listings, watch for language like 'clearance required,' 'U.S. persons only,' or 'must be a U.S. citizen.' Commercial and private-sector employers typically have no such restrictions.
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