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Technical Sales Representative jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor your work authorization before or shortly after your OPT period ends. Most roles fall under specialty occupation standards, making them viable for H-1B visa sponsorship. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your degree field, so confirm your classification with your DSO early.
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Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The Customer Engineering organization serves as the primary technical interface for our global customers and helps ensure that Micron solutions are seamlessly integrated into next-generation technology platforms. Our team coordinates deep engineering engagements, technical product qualifications, and architecture reviews to secure design wins and grow market share. We are dedicated to providing world-class technical support that accelerates revenue and builds long-term strategic partnerships with our customers.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Technical Sales Development Representative (TSDR) plays a vital role in achieving the technical achievements needed to launch products. You will be an important member of our field engineering team. In this position, you will oversee many end-to-end technical tasks, including sophisticated product sample deployments, lifecycle management, addressing technical questions, and other customer interactions. You should adopt an "automation-first" approach to actively find ways to improve processes and apply AI-based workflows in daily operations when possible.
This role can lead to a full-time FAE career for individuals who achieve the right results. It also requires demonstrating the right skills and behaviors.
Example Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the entire process of technical product samples, beginning with configuration and continuing through international shipment tracking to final customer validation
- Coordinate and track technical product processes across multiple customer accounts
- Serve as a point of contact for technical product inquiries for some customers and partners to resolve standard questions and raise complex engineering issues for deeper analysis
- Maintain and update technical product documentation, qualification statuses, and project data within internal systems as well as, in certain instances, customer-facing web portals
- Orchestrate the communication and execution of product change notices and lifecycle events to guarantee customers are informed of transitions and last-time-buy windows
- Oversee regional loaner pools of hardware samples and actively manage inventory levels, reservations, and utilization reporting
- In some instances, manage technical approvals and documentation for manufacturing or factory-level modifications following customer qualification of a product
- Drive and track the status of technical failure analyses and return authorizations to maintain clear visibility
- Enter and maintain customer-specific configuration rules to enforce precise hardware supply constraints and engineering recipes
- Manage custom hardware labeling and packaging requests to ensure strict compliance including unique customer specifications
- Provide support to Field Application Engineers during active design cycles and qualifications by handling overall operational logistics and arranging the necessary technical materials
- Prepare technical data and status updates for quarterly customer reviews and subsequently capture and drive follow-up engineering actions
- Continuously identify and recommend opportunities to automate manual workflows and improve process efficiency with internal digital tools
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or science field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science)
- You should have 3 or more years of professional experience in the semiconductor industry or a related field. Roles can include field application engineer, systems engineer, or hardware test engineer. Recent graduates with relevant co-op or internship experience may also qualify.
- General knowledge of hardware engineering workflows to effectively support Field Application Engineers and recognize operational obstacles
- High technical literacy or equivalent experience with the capacity to continuously adapt to frequently changing technology, product roadmaps and lifecycle dates
- Basic understanding of memory or storage technologies and the related platform technologies (e.g. CPU, GPU, NPU, PMIC…) to assist with technical product questions and configuration requests
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to coordinate between customers and internal teams such as Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
- Strong analytical approach and ability to proactively identify process bottlenecks for automation or workflow improvement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated skill in advancing technical partner enablement by overseeing worldwide training programs, certification efforts, and engineering support platforms
- Previous experience in an engineering role involving hardware system fixing and board-level building principles
- Proven experience navigating the unique semiconductor supply requirements and technical qualification nuances across diverse business segments such as Data Center, AI, Mobile or Automotive
- Experience identifying process bottlenecks and implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve team productivity
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Computer systems architecture and Technical Competence, appropriate to their segment/products (e.g. Data Center DRAM/LP/Storage, Automotive, Mobile etc…)
- Problem Solving
- Technical Triage & Coordination
- CRM System Proficiency
- Engineering Process Literacy
- Workflow Management
- Collaboration Across Multiple Functions
- Process Optimization
- Detail Orientation
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
INTRODUCTION
Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
The Customer Engineering organization serves as the primary technical interface for our global customers and helps ensure that Micron solutions are seamlessly integrated into next-generation technology platforms. Our team coordinates deep engineering engagements, technical product qualifications, and architecture reviews to secure design wins and grow market share. We are dedicated to providing world-class technical support that accelerates revenue and builds long-term strategic partnerships with our customers.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Technical Sales Development Representative (TSDR) plays a vital role in achieving the technical achievements needed to launch products. You will be an important member of our field engineering team. In this position, you will oversee many end-to-end technical tasks, including sophisticated product sample deployments, lifecycle management, addressing technical questions, and other customer interactions. You should adopt an "automation-first" approach to actively find ways to improve processes and apply AI-based workflows in daily operations when possible.
This role can lead to a full-time FAE career for individuals who achieve the right results. It also requires demonstrating the right skills and behaviors.
Example Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the entire process of technical product samples, beginning with configuration and continuing through international shipment tracking to final customer validation
- Coordinate and track technical product processes across multiple customer accounts
- Serve as a point of contact for technical product inquiries for some customers and partners to resolve standard questions and raise complex engineering issues for deeper analysis
- Maintain and update technical product documentation, qualification statuses, and project data within internal systems as well as, in certain instances, customer-facing web portals
- Orchestrate the communication and execution of product change notices and lifecycle events to guarantee customers are informed of transitions and last-time-buy windows
- Oversee regional loaner pools of hardware samples and actively manage inventory levels, reservations, and utilization reporting
- In some instances, manage technical approvals and documentation for manufacturing or factory-level modifications following customer qualification of a product
- Drive and track the status of technical failure analyses and return authorizations to maintain clear visibility
- Enter and maintain customer-specific configuration rules to enforce precise hardware supply constraints and engineering recipes
- Manage custom hardware labeling and packaging requests to ensure strict compliance including unique customer specifications
- Provide support to Field Application Engineers during active design cycles and qualifications by handling overall operational logistics and arranging the necessary technical materials
- Prepare technical data and status updates for quarterly customer reviews and subsequently capture and drive follow-up engineering actions
- Continuously identify and recommend opportunities to automate manual workflows and improve process efficiency with internal digital tools
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or science field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science)
- You should have 3 or more years of professional experience in the semiconductor industry or a related field. Roles can include field application engineer, systems engineer, or hardware test engineer. Recent graduates with relevant co-op or internship experience may also qualify.
- General knowledge of hardware engineering workflows to effectively support Field Application Engineers and recognize operational obstacles
- High technical literacy or equivalent experience with the capacity to continuously adapt to frequently changing technology, product roadmaps and lifecycle dates
- Basic understanding of memory or storage technologies and the related platform technologies (e.g. CPU, GPU, NPU, PMIC…) to assist with technical product questions and configuration requests
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to coordinate between customers and internal teams such as Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
- Strong analytical approach and ability to proactively identify process bottlenecks for automation or workflow improvement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated skill in advancing technical partner enablement by overseeing worldwide training programs, certification efforts, and engineering support platforms
- Previous experience in an engineering role involving hardware system fixing and board-level building principles
- Proven experience navigating the unique semiconductor supply requirements and technical qualification nuances across diverse business segments such as Data Center, AI, Mobile or Automotive
- Experience identifying process bottlenecks and implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve team productivity
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Computer systems architecture and Technical Competence, appropriate to their segment/products (e.g. Data Center DRAM/LP/Storage, Automotive, Mobile etc…)
- Problem Solving
- Technical Triage & Coordination
- CRM System Proficiency
- Engineering Process Literacy
- Workflow Management
- Collaboration Across Multiple Functions
- Process Optimization
- Detail Orientation
As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits.
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron’s People Organization at hrsupport_na@micron.com or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.
Micron Foundation
Strong communities and education are vital to the success of both society and innovative companies. Every Micron site understands the complex needs of their local community. Whether it’s through strategic giving, sponsorships or deploying team member volunteers, we are making a difference.
Sustainability
Micron is committed to sustainable practices and supporting our global community. We are building and maintaining sustainable operations, products, and communities while focusing on opportunities and risks that are most important to our business success and stakeholders.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Technical Sales Representative
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Technical Sales Representative positions must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field to support H-1B visa sponsorship. Roles blending engineering or computer science knowledge with sales are strongest. Avoid positions where any degree field is accepted.
Prioritize companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw offers when your OPT expires. Ask recruiters directly whether the company has filed H-1B petitions for technical sales roles.
Leverage your technical background as a differentiator
Employers hiring for technical sales value candidates who can explain complex products credibly. Highlighting your engineering or STEM degree signals you can engage enterprise buyers, which also strengthens your specialty occupation argument for future visa sponsorship.
Clarify your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility upfront
Let hiring managers know your authorized work period and whether you qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. This gives employers a realistic sponsorship timeline and reduces uncertainty that might otherwise cause them to pass on your application.
Target mid-market and enterprise SaaS or hardware companies
Companies selling technical products to enterprise customers regularly sponsor international talent because the talent pool is competitive. These employers typically have immigration counsel on retainer and structured sponsorship pathways already in place for sales roles.
Negotiate a start date that aligns with your OPT authorization
Your OPT employment must begin within 90 days of your program end date or your authorized start date, whichever is later. Confirm your EAD card arrival timeline before accepting an offer, and build buffer time into any proposed start date.
Technical Sales Representative OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Technical Sales Representative jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Technical Sales Representative roles qualify for OPT as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. If your degree is in engineering, computer science, or a technical discipline and the role requires that knowledge, the connection is straightforward. Your DSO can confirm the relationship between the job and your field of study before you accept an offer.
Can I get STEM OPT extension as a Technical Sales Representative?
You may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in an approved STEM field and the employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The role itself does not need to carry a STEM title, but it must utilize your STEM degree in a meaningful way. Your DSO and employer will complete a formal training plan as part of the extension application.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Sales Representatives?
Some do, particularly technology companies selling complex software or hardware products where technical expertise is genuinely required. The key is whether the role can be classified as a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to sponsor. Migrate Mate lists Technical Sales Representative jobs from employers with verified sponsorship histories, which makes filtering for realistic opportunities significantly easier.
What happens if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files your H-1B cap-subject petition before April 1 of the filing year and your OPT remains valid through October 1, you are covered under cap-gap protection. This automatically extends your OPT authorization and F-1 status through the H-1B start date. If your OPT expires before cap-gap kicks in, you cannot legally work until the extension or new authorization is in place.
How should I explain my OPT status to a recruiter for a Technical Sales role?
Be direct and factual. Tell the recruiter your OPT authorization period, whether you have a STEM extension available, and the approximate timeline to H-1B eligibility. Framing it as a defined, manageable window with a clear path forward is more effective than hedging. Many technical sales employers have sponsored international candidates before and simply need to understand the timeline to plan accordingly.