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Staff DevOps Engineer roles are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in computer science, systems engineering, or software engineering. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas for strong performers.
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At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
DevOps Engineer - Engineering Tools and Services
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Job category: University
Job ID: 135699-en_US
Job Summary
NetApp’s Engineering Tools and Services (ETS) organization is responsible for deployment and operation of collaborative development tools. We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our globally distributed team that supports a range of tools to serve the needs and improve the efficiency of our developers at NetApp.
Responsibilities
As a DevOps engineer, you can expect your day-to-day responsibilities to include:
- Support services, tools, modules, and applications to improve the quality of life for software development engineers and operations engineers
- Work across different tools and programs such as source code management, project/defect tracking, code security/signing, binary artifact repositories/mirrors and collaboration tools supporting developers across NetApp
- Promote our DevOps best practices by collaborating with developers/managers during various phases of development
- Implement tooling and integrations that improve security posture of platform and our customers/teams
- Managing stakeholders and external interfaces
- Incident management and root cause analysis
- Collaborate across time zones (San Jose, RTP, Bengaluru) teams, and business functions as needed for team projects
Job Requirements
You will need to have hands-on experience, or certifications, in the following:
- Experience working on Linux based infrastructure
- Programming experience: Python, Go, Java, Bash shell scripting
- Administrative experience with any DevOps tools
- Working knowledge of databases – MySQL/PostgreSQL/Mongo
- Experience working with tools like JFrog Artifactory
- Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence
- Source code management tools such as GitHub/Bitbucket
- Log ingest and dashboarding tools like Splunk, logscale
- Understanding of Secure Development Lifecycle and system security best practices
- Awareness of critical concepts in DevOps and Agile principles
- Excellent troubleshooting
Education
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience is required.
Compensation
The target salary range for this position is 113,050 - 168,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSUs), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
Own Every Moment at NetApp
At NetApp, your ideas power innovation. We lead in intelligent data infrastructure—delivering unified storage, integrated data services, and solutions that help organizations unlock the full potential of their data, from AI to multicloud.
Ready to innovate and contribute to our path to $10B? Here, you'll collaborate with passionate teams, tackle real-world challenges, and see your impact in how customers transform and grow. If you're ready to bring curiosity, creativity, and drive to every moment, NetApp is where your journey begins. Join teams that innovate to elevate, drive results, and excel together across every function.
DevOps Engineer - Engineering Tools and Services
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Job category: University
Job ID: 135699-en_US
Job Summary
NetApp’s Engineering Tools and Services (ETS) organization is responsible for deployment and operation of collaborative development tools. We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our globally distributed team that supports a range of tools to serve the needs and improve the efficiency of our developers at NetApp.
Responsibilities
As a DevOps engineer, you can expect your day-to-day responsibilities to include:
- Support services, tools, modules, and applications to improve the quality of life for software development engineers and operations engineers
- Work across different tools and programs such as source code management, project/defect tracking, code security/signing, binary artifact repositories/mirrors and collaboration tools supporting developers across NetApp
- Promote our DevOps best practices by collaborating with developers/managers during various phases of development
- Implement tooling and integrations that improve security posture of platform and our customers/teams
- Managing stakeholders and external interfaces
- Incident management and root cause analysis
- Collaborate across time zones (San Jose, RTP, Bengaluru) teams, and business functions as needed for team projects
Job Requirements
You will need to have hands-on experience, or certifications, in the following:
- Experience working on Linux based infrastructure
- Programming experience: Python, Go, Java, Bash shell scripting
- Administrative experience with any DevOps tools
- Working knowledge of databases – MySQL/PostgreSQL/Mongo
- Experience working with tools like JFrog Artifactory
- Experience with Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence
- Source code management tools such as GitHub/Bitbucket
- Log ingest and dashboarding tools like Splunk, logscale
- Understanding of Secure Development Lifecycle and system security best practices
- Awareness of critical concepts in DevOps and Agile principles
- Excellent troubleshooting
Education
Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience is required.
Compensation
The target salary range for this position is 113,050 - 168,300 USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSUs), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.
At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.
Why You'll Thrive at NetApp
At NetApp, you won't wait for the perfect moment—you'll make it. The early planning, the extra thought, the bold idea that turns good into great: That's how our people operate and how we continue to push the boundaries of data infrastructure.
NetApp is the trusted partner for organizations transforming data into opportunity. As the only enterprise-grade storage service natively embedded in Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, we empower customers to run everything from traditional workloads to enterprise AI with unmatched performance, resilience, and security.
Our culture
We celebrate mold breakers, bold thinkers, and problem solvers. We reward initiative, impact, and ownership. We provide flexibility so you can balance professional ambition with your personal life. Here, differences are not just welcomed—they drive everything we do.
If you're ready to innovate, rise to the challenge, and own every moment - make your next move your best one. Apply now.
Submitting an Application
To ensure a streamlined and fair hiring process for all candidates, our team only reviews applications submitted through our company website. This practice allows us to track, assess, and respond to applicants efficiently. Emailing our employees, recruiters, or Human Resources personnel directly will not influence your application.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, some stages of our hiring process may use artificial intelligence tools to help evaluate applications and candidate selection. These tools support—rather than replace—human decision-making.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Staff Devops Engineer
Target STEM OPT-eligible roles specifically
Staff DevOps Engineer positions at technology companies almost universally fall under STEM OPT CIP codes 11.0101 or 14.0901. Confirm your degree field qualifies before applying so you can accurately represent your 36-month authorization window to employers.
Lead with infrastructure impact in your resume
Hiring managers at the staff level want evidence of scope. Quantify the systems you've managed: cluster sizes, uptime improvements, deployment frequency gains. Concrete metrics signal senior-level experience and reduce employer hesitation around OPT sponsorship timelines.
Prioritize companies with active H-1B filing history
Companies that regularly file H-1B petitions are structurally prepared to transition OPT workers. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify a company's H-1B filing pattern before investing heavily in their application process.
Address your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
At the staff level, employers think long-term. Briefly clarify that STEM OPT provides 36 months and that H-1B sponsorship is a standard next step. Treating it as routine reduces the perceived risk for hiring managers unfamiliar with OPT.
Focus on platform engineering and SRE-adjacent titles
Staff DevOps roles increasingly overlap with Site Reliability Engineering and Platform Engineering. These adjacent titles appear frequently at H-1B-sponsoring employers like Google, Meta, and Amazon, widening your pool of OPT-friendly opportunities significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Browsing general job boards wastes time on roles that won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces Staff DevOps Engineer positions from employers with documented sponsorship history, so your applications go to companies already prepared to support OPT workers.
Staff Devops Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff DevOps Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Staff DevOps Engineer positions typically fall under STEM CIP codes for computer science (11.0101) or computer engineering (14.0901), which are both on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your degree must be in a qualifying STEM field, and the role must be directly related to that field of study for your DSO to authorize the 24-month STEM extension on top of your initial 12 months.
How much OPT time do I realistically need to land and complete a Staff DevOps Engineer role?
With STEM OPT, you have up to 36 months total. Staff-level roles typically have longer hiring cycles than entry-level positions, sometimes eight to twelve weeks from first interview to offer. Starting your search three to six months before your current OPT expires is a practical buffer. If you secure the role and the employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT ends, you can remain authorized through cap-gap protections while the petition is pending.
What types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Staff DevOps Engineers?
Large technology companies including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta are among the most consistent H-1B filers for DevOps and infrastructure roles at the staff level. Mid-size SaaS companies and financial technology firms also sponsor frequently. You can verify any employer's filing history through the Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data before applying. Migrate Mate also filters job listings by sponsorship track record, saving you significant research time.
Can I work as a contractor or on a short-term engagement as an F-1 OPT student in this role?
OPT work authorization requires that your employment be directly related to your degree field, but it does not require a permanent full-time position. Contract, consulting, and fixed-term roles are permitted as long as they are paid, substantive, and field-relevant. However, most employers willing to invest in H-1B sponsorship for staff-level engineers prefer direct employment relationships, so contract roles may not lead to long-term visa support the way full-time roles typically do.
What should I do if my OPT expires before an H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT authorization expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, or until the petition is adjudicated, whichever comes first. If the petition is filed on time and you remain in the same job, there is no gap in your ability to work. Your DSO can issue an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap extension, which serves as proof of continued authorization alongside your EAD.