OPT Technical Solutions Engineer Jobs
Technical Solutions Engineer jobs are among the more OPT-friendly roles in tech because they sit at the intersection of engineering and customer-facing work, making them attractive to a wide range of employers. Many companies file H-1B visa or E-3 visa petitions for TSEs after OPT, giving you a realistic path to long-term status.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Technical Solutions Engineer
Target companies with dedicated customer engineering teams
Enterprise software companies, cloud platforms, and SaaS firms run large technical solutions teams and sponsor work visas regularly. Focus your search on organizations with established pre-sales or post-sales engineering functions, where TSE hiring is recurring rather than one-off.
Lead with technical depth, not just communication skills
Hiring managers assume TSEs can talk to customers. What differentiates candidates is hands-on product knowledge. Demonstrate API experience, integration work, or scripting skills in your resume and interviews to show you can handle the technical half of the role independently.
Get your OPT authorization in place before you start applying
TSE hiring moves fast, especially at growth-stage companies. Having your EAD in hand lets you start within two weeks of an offer, which matters to employers. Delays in authorization can cost you an offer if a company needs someone to start immediately.
Clarify the visa sponsorship timeline during the offer stage
Ask whether the company has sponsored TSEs before and what their typical H-1B visa timeline looks like. Knowing this before you accept lets you plan around the OPT expiration date and assess whether STEM OPT extension gives you enough runway to reach the next lottery cycle.
Treat certifications as a sponsorship signal, not just a resume line
AWS, GCP, Azure, or Salesforce certifications show employers you can ramp quickly on their stack. Certified candidates reduce onboarding risk, which makes it easier for hiring managers to justify the cost and process of sponsoring a work visa down the line.
Document your OPT employment to protect STEM extension eligibility
If you plan to apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and you must file Form I-983. Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer, and keep all employment records current throughout your initial OPT period.
Technical Solutions Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Technical Solutions Engineer on OPT?
Yes. TSE roles qualify under OPT because they directly apply the engineering or computer science degree most candidates hold. The role involves technical implementation, troubleshooting, and systems integration, all of which align with standard STEM degree fields. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may also qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months.
Do Technical Solutions Engineer employers typically sponsor visas?
Many do, particularly enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS companies that run large technical solutions or solutions engineering teams. These companies hire TSEs at scale and have established visa sponsorship processes. Smaller companies may be willing but lack the infrastructure, so it is worth asking directly about their sponsorship history. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly and visa-sponsoring employers so you can focus your search effectively.
Does a TSE role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering, and the TSE role meaningfully applies that field, you should qualify. Your DSO will make the final determination. The role itself is inherently technical, so most TSE positions support a strong STEM OPT extension case.
What is the difference between a Technical Solutions Engineer and a Software Engineer for OPT purposes?
Both can qualify for OPT and STEM OPT extension under the same degree fields, so there is no material difference in work authorization terms. The practical distinction is that TSE roles blend technical implementation with customer-facing responsibilities, while software engineering is typically internal. Some students find TSE roles easier to land because fewer candidates apply relative to pure engineering positions, making them strategically valuable during OPT.
How do I find Technical Solutions Engineer jobs that are open to OPT students?
The challenge is that most job postings do not explicitly state OPT eligibility, so you often waste time applying to roles where sponsorship is off the table. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, surfacing TSE and other tech roles from employers who are open to OPT candidates and have a history of visa sponsorship. Filtering by employer type and role function saves significant time compared to general job searches.