Solution Engineer Jobs for OPT Students
Solution Engineer roles sit at the intersection of technical depth and client-facing communication, making them a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with engineering or computer science backgrounds. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT-eligible, giving you up to three years of work authorization to build experience with enterprise software sales cycles.
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Unit is a market leader in embedded finance. We offer ready-to-launch financial services - like banking and capital - and serve millions of end-users across ~100 customers, including Wix, Honeybook, Relay, and more.
We’re repeat founders with technical backgrounds, working hard to build a successful company that we’re proud to work at. Our product moves $40b+ annually and processes 12m+ API calls daily. We’ve raised $160m+ from top investors including Insight, Accel, and 60+ angels.
THE ROLE
We’re hiring a Solutions Engineer to join our Operations team and support a range of client-facing responsibilities. The role is based in New York City.
As a Solutions Engineer, you will:
- Serve in a cross-functional role, working closely with the Product and Engineering teams to guide new clients through the technical implementation process
- Support the Sales team with presenting the technical aspects of Unit’s product to potential clients
- Communicate new product features to clients and relay client feature requests to the Product and Engineering teams
- Analyze client needs to proactively deliver product recommendations, including by creating new prototypes, support materials, guides, and other documentation
This role is highly entrepreneurial, and the successful candidate will make an immediate and continuous impact on the satisfaction and success of our clients. For the right person, it’s a rare opportunity to help build an industry-defining company from the ground up.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 3 years of experience in a customer-facing engineering role (e.g., Solutions Engineer, Implementation Engineer, Technical Account Management, etc.)
- At least 2 years of experience in financial services, fintech, or SaaS (familiarity with the payments or lending space a plus)
- At least general software engineering skills and experience explaining and integrating with APIs
- You are able to work with a great deal of autonomy and limited supervision
- You’re a quick learner, organized, and comfortable in fast-moving environments
- You have a consultative mindset and are skilled at anticipating, identifying, and analyzing customer needs
- You are enthusiastic about fintech and creating the future of financial infrastructure
LIFE AT UNIT
Working at Unit means joining a global team on a mission to create a more equitable financial ecosystem. We’re a fast-growing team of individuals who are passionate about their work, see the big picture and always seek to empower our clients and their end-customers.
ABOUT UNIT
Unit is a market leader in embedded finance. We offer ready-to-launch financial services - like banking and capital - and serve millions of end-users across ~100 customers, including Wix, Honeybook, Relay, and more.
We’re repeat founders with technical backgrounds, working hard to build a successful company that we’re proud to work at. Our product moves $40b+ annually and processes 12m+ API calls daily. We’ve raised $160m+ from top investors including Insight, Accel, and 60+ angels.
THE ROLE
We’re hiring a Solutions Engineer to join our Operations team and support a range of client-facing responsibilities. The role is based in New York City.
As a Solutions Engineer, you will:
- Serve in a cross-functional role, working closely with the Product and Engineering teams to guide new clients through the technical implementation process
- Support the Sales team with presenting the technical aspects of Unit’s product to potential clients
- Communicate new product features to clients and relay client feature requests to the Product and Engineering teams
- Analyze client needs to proactively deliver product recommendations, including by creating new prototypes, support materials, guides, and other documentation
This role is highly entrepreneurial, and the successful candidate will make an immediate and continuous impact on the satisfaction and success of our clients. For the right person, it’s a rare opportunity to help build an industry-defining company from the ground up.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 3 years of experience in a customer-facing engineering role (e.g., Solutions Engineer, Implementation Engineer, Technical Account Management, etc.)
- At least 2 years of experience in financial services, fintech, or SaaS (familiarity with the payments or lending space a plus)
- At least general software engineering skills and experience explaining and integrating with APIs
- You are able to work with a great deal of autonomy and limited supervision
- You’re a quick learner, organized, and comfortable in fast-moving environments
- You have a consultative mindset and are skilled at anticipating, identifying, and analyzing customer needs
- You are enthusiastic about fintech and creating the future of financial infrastructure
LIFE AT UNIT
Working at Unit means joining a global team on a mission to create a more equitable financial ecosystem. We’re a fast-growing team of individuals who are passionate about their work, see the big picture and always seek to empower our clients and their end-customers.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Solution Engineer
Lead with your technical credentials
Solution Engineers are evaluated on both coding ability and communication skills. Highlight your degree field prominently on your resume, it signals STEM OPT eligibility and reassures hiring managers that sponsorship timelines work in their favor.
Target SaaS and enterprise software companies
Companies selling complex software to business clients hire Solution Engineers at scale and have established visa sponsorship processes. These employers already understand OPT timelines and are far more likely to support H-1B sponsorship after your authorization period ends.
Demonstrate product fluency before the interview
Research the company's core product deeply before any interview. Solution Engineers are expected to run live demos from day one. Showing you already understand the product's technical architecture signals low onboarding risk, which reduces hesitation around OPT hiring.
Build a portfolio of technical presentations
Record yourself delivering a mock product demo or technical walkthrough. Solution Engineer hiring often includes a demo round, and having evidence of your presentation skills before that stage helps you stand out, especially when competing against candidates without OPT considerations.
Apply to companies with dedicated immigration support
Larger technology firms typically have in-house immigration counsel or retained law firms that handle OPT-to-H-1B transitions routinely. Prioritize these employers early in your search to maximize your chances of a smooth sponsorship path after your OPT period ends.
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Do Solution Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Solution Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension because the position typically falls under CIP codes tied to computer science, information systems, or engineering. Your degree field must match an approved STEM CIP code, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm your specific degree code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How do I find Solution Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers willing to sponsor F-1 OPT and visa candidates, so you're not wasting time applying to postings that screen out international students. Solution Engineer roles from SaaS companies and enterprise software firms appear regularly. Browsing by role on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers already familiar with OPT work authorization.
Can I work as a Solution Engineer on OPT if my degree is in a non-engineering field?
It depends on your specific degree and the employer's job description. If your degree is in business, economics, or a non-STEM field, you can still work on standard 12-month OPT, but you won't qualify for the STEM extension. Some employers also require that your degree aligns with the technical nature of the role, so a mismatch can create complications during onboarding or visa sponsorship discussions.
What happens to my Solution Engineer job if my OPT expires before H-1B approval?
If your employer files an H-1B petition by April 1 and USCIS receives it before your OPT expires, your work authorization automatically extends by up to 240 days while the petition is pending. You can continue working as a Solution Engineer during this cap-gap period. Your employer's HR or immigration counsel should initiate the H-1B process well before the cap season deadline to avoid any gap in authorization.
Is the Solution Engineer role classified as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Solution Engineer positions at most technology companies are structured around bachelor's-level requirements in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, which generally satisfies the specialty occupation standard for H-1B petitions. However, USCIS evaluates each petition individually. Roles where the technical requirement is ambiguous or where the employer accepts any degree field can face scrutiny, so the job description's degree requirement language matters significantly.
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