OPT Technical Solutions Consultant Jobs
Technical Solutions Consultant jobs on OPT sit at the intersection of engineering and client-facing work, making them attractive to STEM OPT holders who can extend to 24 additional months. Employers in this space regularly sponsor H-1B visas, and your technical degree directly supports the specialty occupation requirement.
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INTRODUCTION
gTech Ads is responsible for all support and media and technical services for customers big and small across our entire Ad products stack. We help our customers get the most out of our Ad and Publisher products and guide them when they need help. We provide a range of services from enabling better self-help and in-product support, to providing better support through interactions, setting up accounts and implementing ad campaigns, and providing media solutions for customers' business and marketing needs and providing complex technical and measurement solutions along with consultative support for our large customers. These solutions range from bespoke and customized ones for our customers to scalable support for millions of customers worldwide. Based on the evolving needs of our ads customers, we partner with Sales, Product and Engineering teams within Google to develop better solutions, tools, and services to improve our products and enhance our client experience. As a cross-functional and global team, we ensure our customers get the best return on investment with Google and we remain a trusted partner.
gTech Ads Sellside takes a customer-centric, creative and collaborative approach to provide foundational services and forward-looking business solutions to key advertisers and publisher customers. Through technical implementations, optimizations and key solutions, gTech Ads Sellside's product/solution will help customers attain their business goals while building long-term capabilities.
Android is Google’s mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a superpower for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc.) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide consultation by delivering solutions, and conducting technical troubleshooting. Advocate new product features and ensure the prompt and proper resolution of technical challenges.
- Guarantee the technical aspects of client integration (both new and ongoing) by providing necessary documentation and technical guidance.
- Present in front of internal stakeholders and customers. Analyze and optimize the development of existing clients to ensure their success with the Google suite of products for partners.
- Work with complex data sets. Conduct analyses that include data gathering and requirements specification, exploratory data analysis model development.
- Provide guidance to and work closely with sales and partners to provide inputs on data management and workflows. Assist clients in the adoption of new products via upgrades and migrations to develop their long-term success and improve product offerings.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with project management.
- Experience with web technologies.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- Experience working with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
- Customer-facing experience in product implementations, technical solutions consulting, or technical sales.
- Experience with XML and HTTP protocols.
COMPENSATION
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $102,000-$145,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Technical Solutions Consultant
Lead with your technical credentials
Technical Solutions Consultants need a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field to qualify as a specialty occupation. Mention your degree field upfront in your resume summary so hiring managers immediately see the H-1B sponsorship case is straightforward.
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas in the past are far more likely to do it again. Search OFLC disclosure data for Technical Solutions Consultant LCA filings to identify employers who have already built the infrastructure and willingness to sponsor.
Clarify your OPT timeline in early conversations
If you're on STEM OPT, you have up to 36 months of work authorization total. Telling hiring managers your exact end date early removes uncertainty and gives them a realistic window to file an H-1B petition before your authorization expires.
Emphasize cross-functional value in your pitch
Technical Solutions Consultants bridge engineering teams and clients, a combination that is genuinely hard to hire for. Framing yourself as someone who reduces handoff friction and accelerates implementation makes the sponsorship investment easier for employers to justify.
Prioritize enterprise software and SaaS employers
Enterprise software companies and SaaS vendors hire Technical Solutions Consultants at scale and sponsor H-1B visas routinely. These employers have dedicated immigration counsel, established processes, and predictable headcount planning, all of which make your sponsorship path significantly smoother.
Get your E-Verify paperwork right from day one
OPT employment requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM extensions. Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer and make sure your I-983 training plan accurately reflects the technical and consulting duties in your actual role.
Technical Solutions Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Solutions Consultant role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you hold a STEM-designated degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field, and the role involves applying that technical knowledge directly, it will generally qualify. The job title alone does not determine eligibility. What matters is that your daily responsibilities align with your STEM degree field. Consulting roles with a heavy client-management focus and minimal technical application can face scrutiny, so document the technical components of the role carefully on your I-983.
What types of employers hire Technical Solutions Consultants and sponsor OPT students?
Enterprise software companies, cloud infrastructure providers, and SaaS platforms are the most active hirers for this role and tend to have established OPT and H-1B sponsorship processes. Consulting firms that serve large enterprise clients also hire at volume. You can find verified OPT-friendly employers in this role on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for companies open to sponsoring international candidates.
How do I demonstrate that my role qualifies as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
A specialty occupation requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. For Technical Solutions Consultants, this typically means showing the role demands applied knowledge of software systems, network architecture, APIs, or a comparable technical domain. Your offer letter, job description, and employer documentation should all reflect these technical requirements explicitly. Vague descriptions like 'solving customer problems' without specifying the technical discipline can weaken the petition.
Can I work as an independent contractor or through a staffing agency on OPT as a Technical Solutions Consultant?
You can work through a staffing agency, but the arrangement needs to meet OPT employment requirements. You must have a bona fide employer-employee relationship with a clear end client and a defined role. Self-employment and pure independent contracting with no employer of record are not permitted on OPT. On STEM OPT, your I-983 training plan must be signed by the actual company where you perform the work, not just the staffing agency.
How much time do I realistically have to secure H-1B sponsorship while on OPT?
On standard OPT, you have 12 months. On STEM OPT extension, you have up to 24 additional months, giving a potential total of 36 months of post-graduation work authorization. H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date, so your timeline depends on where you are in that annual cycle. Starting your job search early and identifying employers with H-1B filing history significantly improves your odds of securing sponsorship before your OPT expires.