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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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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.
- Experience with Debugging and Troubleshooting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Applied Science, or a related field.
- Experience with stakeholder management.
- Experience with Product Roadmaps.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Technical Solutions Consultant, you will be responsible for the technical relationship of our largest advertising clients and/or product partners. You will lead cross-functional teams in Engineering, Sales and Product Management to leverage emerging technologies for our external clients/partners. From concept design and testing to data analysis and support, you will oversee the technical execution and business operations of Google's online advertising platforms and/or product partnerships.
You will be able to balance business and partner needs with technical constraints, develop innovative, cutting edge solutions and act as a partner and consultant to those you are working with. You will also be able to build tools and automate products, oversee the technical execution and business operations of Google's partnerships, as well as develop product strategy and prioritize projects and resources.
In this role, you will serve as a primary technical point of contact and account manager for Home Hardware and Software partnerships, empowering partners to successfully integrate with Google Home platform services and devices. You will leverage deep understanding of product functionality and integration acumen to provide expert guidance on design, development, and integration of Google's Home products to impact millions of end users - translating partner use cases into actionable recommendations. You will create comprehensive resources, including partner onboarding and integration processes and materials, program roadmaps, and reports, and contribute to product planning where appropriate. You will work closely with our Product and Engineering teams to ensure partner needs are heard/actioned.
The Google Home team focuses on hardware, software and services offerings for the home, ranging from thermostats to smart displays. The Home team researches, designs, and develops new technologies and hardware to make users’ homes more helpful. Our mission is the helpful home: to create a home that cares for the people inside it and the world around it.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Understand partner use cases and offer insights and recommendations on development integration, acting as a subject matter expert.
- Drive partners and internal teams toward successful, on-time launches.
- Manage program launch timelines, mitigate risks, and communicate with cross-functional teams and partners.
- Communicate technical feedback from partners to the Product and Software Engineering teams.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of experience troubleshooting technical issues for internal/external partners or customers.
- Experience with Debugging and Troubleshooting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or Applied Science, or a related field.
- Experience with stakeholder management.
- Experience with Product Roadmaps.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Technical Solutions Consultant, you will be responsible for the technical relationship of our largest advertising clients and/or product partners. You will lead cross-functional teams in Engineering, Sales and Product Management to leverage emerging technologies for our external clients/partners. From concept design and testing to data analysis and support, you will oversee the technical execution and business operations of Google's online advertising platforms and/or product partnerships.
You will be able to balance business and partner needs with technical constraints, develop innovative, cutting edge solutions and act as a partner and consultant to those you are working with. You will also be able to build tools and automate products, oversee the technical execution and business operations of Google's partnerships, as well as develop product strategy and prioritize projects and resources.
In this role, you will serve as a primary technical point of contact and account manager for Home Hardware and Software partnerships, empowering partners to successfully integrate with Google Home platform services and devices. You will leverage deep understanding of product functionality and integration acumen to provide expert guidance on design, development, and integration of Google's Home products to impact millions of end users - translating partner use cases into actionable recommendations. You will create comprehensive resources, including partner onboarding and integration processes and materials, program roadmaps, and reports, and contribute to product planning where appropriate. You will work closely with our Product and Engineering teams to ensure partner needs are heard/actioned.
The Google Home team focuses on hardware, software and services offerings for the home, ranging from thermostats to smart displays. The Home team researches, designs, and develops new technologies and hardware to make users’ homes more helpful. Our mission is the helpful home: to create a home that cares for the people inside it and the world around it.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Understand partner use cases and offer insights and recommendations on development integration, acting as a subject matter expert.
- Drive partners and internal teams toward successful, on-time launches.
- Manage program launch timelines, mitigate risks, and communicate with cross-functional teams and partners.
- Communicate technical feedback from partners to the Product and Software Engineering teams.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
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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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.