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User Researcher roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in human-computer interaction, psychology, cognitive science, or UX design. Your 12-month OPT window (29 months with a STEM extension) gives you enough runway to build a portfolio and transition into H-1B visa sponsorship at established product companies.
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The Life Time Technology team is at the forefront of the evolution of Life Time into a digital-first company, transforming existing experiences and creating brand new ones both online and in our clubs. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment with the latest technologies and have a passion for health and fitness – we should meet. Work is a team effort, and we are a highly motivated, highly collaborative team; we always win or lose together. We invest in our team members and ensure they have the tools and opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. We offer an incredible benefits package, generous club discounts, and a fully subsidized Signature Life Time Membership. Want to Love Your Life? Join our team.
Position Summary
The EUC Analyst supports end users, partners, and vendors by troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues and delivering timely resolutions. The role manages and packages applications to keep them functional, updated, and compatible, and assists with maintaining the Software Catalog. The analyst manages monthly patching of Microsoft operating systems and third-party applications and reports on update deployments, software utilization, and other needs. This role also contributes to documentation on support techniques, procedures, and processes to the knowledge base and works with support teams to ensure proper software management practices are followed. In addition, the analyst helps implement data protections such as multi-factor authentication, supports compliance with SOX, PCI, and HIPAA, and assists with reporting on the protection status of Windows hardware.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with supporting and maintaining end user computing capabilities and services in conjunction and alignment with business needs and working with vendors. Perform on-call duties as required.
- Assist with packaging 3rd party software and 3rd party software updates. Assist with deployment of software and software updates and monitoring/reporting of deployments.
- Promote usage and understanding with knowledge documentation displaying process and procedures when utilizing software or systems.
- Collaborate across various teams for the production environment and foster an environment of enabling frictionless change wherever possible.
- Maintain clear lines of communication with business and IT support teams on all aspects related to organization stability and resilience.
- Reporting on current work, project work, and other activities weekly and monthly.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- The position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science (or related area) with at least three years of professional computing experience (or equivalent education and/or experience).
- Experience in supporting End User Computing (EUC) environments (including Microsoft InTune, PowerShell, Administrative tools, and third-party patching), leveraging ITSM tools to manage and track work, mitigate security risks, deploying hardware and software, and coordinating with technology vendors.
- Experience supporting End User Computing, support queues, security and risk mitigation, hardware and software deployment and vendors.
- Experience working on technology projects and initiatives, preferably in a large organization.
- Experience designing and delivering end-user technology solutions.
- Experience with scripting via Microsoft PowerShell.
- Experience with Service Now (or similar ITSM tool).
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
- ITIL Foundation
- MS Azure Certifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High-level knowledge of managing end user systems required, including both Windows and Mac devices, audio-visual technology, printers, and mobile devices such as iPads.
- High-level knowledge of managing third party software and related patching required.
- Knowledge of best practices for security and life cycle management for end user assets.
- Ability to build and leverage effective relationships and influence decisions and behaviors through partnering.
- Experience working under pressure.
- Experience working with teams with wildly different goals and objectives.
- Proven communication skills for all customers and leadership.
PAY
This is a salaried position starting at $70,000.00 (or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $97,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
INTRODUCTION
The Life Time Technology team is at the forefront of the evolution of Life Time into a digital-first company, transforming existing experiences and creating brand new ones both online and in our clubs. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment with the latest technologies and have a passion for health and fitness – we should meet. Work is a team effort, and we are a highly motivated, highly collaborative team; we always win or lose together. We invest in our team members and ensure they have the tools and opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. We offer an incredible benefits package, generous club discounts, and a fully subsidized Signature Life Time Membership. Want to Love Your Life? Join our team.
Position Summary
The EUC Analyst supports end users, partners, and vendors by troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues and delivering timely resolutions. The role manages and packages applications to keep them functional, updated, and compatible, and assists with maintaining the Software Catalog. The analyst manages monthly patching of Microsoft operating systems and third-party applications and reports on update deployments, software utilization, and other needs. This role also contributes to documentation on support techniques, procedures, and processes to the knowledge base and works with support teams to ensure proper software management practices are followed. In addition, the analyst helps implement data protections such as multi-factor authentication, supports compliance with SOX, PCI, and HIPAA, and assists with reporting on the protection status of Windows hardware.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with supporting and maintaining end user computing capabilities and services in conjunction and alignment with business needs and working with vendors. Perform on-call duties as required.
- Assist with packaging 3rd party software and 3rd party software updates. Assist with deployment of software and software updates and monitoring/reporting of deployments.
- Promote usage and understanding with knowledge documentation displaying process and procedures when utilizing software or systems.
- Collaborate across various teams for the production environment and foster an environment of enabling frictionless change wherever possible.
- Maintain clear lines of communication with business and IT support teams on all aspects related to organization stability and resilience.
- Reporting on current work, project work, and other activities weekly and monthly.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- The position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science (or related area) with at least three years of professional computing experience (or equivalent education and/or experience).
- Experience in supporting End User Computing (EUC) environments (including Microsoft InTune, PowerShell, Administrative tools, and third-party patching), leveraging ITSM tools to manage and track work, mitigate security risks, deploying hardware and software, and coordinating with technology vendors.
- Experience supporting End User Computing, support queues, security and risk mitigation, hardware and software deployment and vendors.
- Experience working on technology projects and initiatives, preferably in a large organization.
- Experience designing and delivering end-user technology solutions.
- Experience with scripting via Microsoft PowerShell.
- Experience with Service Now (or similar ITSM tool).
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
- ITIL Foundation
- MS Azure Certifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High-level knowledge of managing end user systems required, including both Windows and Mac devices, audio-visual technology, printers, and mobile devices such as iPads.
- High-level knowledge of managing third party software and related patching required.
- Knowledge of best practices for security and life cycle management for end user assets.
- Ability to build and leverage effective relationships and influence decisions and behaviors through partnering.
- Experience working under pressure.
- Experience working with teams with wildly different goals and objectives.
- Proven communication skills for all customers and leadership.
PAY
This is a salaried position starting at $70,000.00 (or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $97,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.
BENEFITS
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in User Researcher
Target product companies over agencies
Product companies like tech firms and fintech startups are far more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than research agencies or consultancies. Focus your search on in-house UX and research teams where your role has long-term headcount value.
Frame your research methods as specialty occupation evidence
H-1B eligibility requires a specialty occupation. Emphasize your degree-specific methods: conjoint analysis, eye-tracking studies, usability testing protocols. Generic research experience is harder to defend than methodology tied directly to your academic training.
Build a portfolio that shows business impact
Hiring managers and visa sponsors both want evidence your work drives decisions. Document how your research changed product direction, reduced churn, or improved conversion. Quantified outcomes make you a stronger candidate and a more defensible sponsorship case.
Start sponsorship conversations before your OPT clock runs out
Raise H-1B sponsorship during the offer stage, not after you've started. If you wait until month ten of OPT, there may not be enough time to file before your authorization expires. Early clarity protects both you and your employer.
Prioritize STEM-designated programs for the extension
A STEM OPT extension gives you 24 additional months of work authorization, nearly tripling your runway. Degrees in human-computer interaction, cognitive science, or information science often qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before graduation.
Treat contract and internship roles strategically
Contract User Researcher roles can build your U.S. portfolio quickly, but they rarely lead to sponsorship. Use them to gain experience and references, then pivot to full-time positions at companies with established immigration programs before your OPT expires.
User Researcher OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do User Researcher roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
User Researcher positions generally qualify as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as human-computer interaction, psychology, cognitive science, or UX design. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field are harder to defend. The stronger your job description ties research responsibilities to a specific discipline, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Can I work as a User Researcher on OPT without my employer needing to do anything special?
Yes. During your OPT period, your employer does not file any immigration petition on your behalf. You work on your EAD card, and your employer simply verifies your work authorization through Form I-9. However, if you want to stay beyond your OPT window, your employer will need to sponsor an H-1B or another visa, which requires their active participation.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor User Researchers for an H-1B?
Large technology companies, enterprise software firms, and funded product startups are the most consistent sponsors. Companies with dedicated UX or design research teams and existing immigration programs are your best targets. You can browse User Researcher roles at OPT-friendly employers directly on Migrate Mate, which filters for companies that actively support international candidates.
Does my degree field affect whether I can work as a User Researcher on OPT?
Your OPT work must be directly related to your degree field. A degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, information science, or cognitive science maps cleanly to User Researcher roles. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your DSO may flag the position as outside your authorized scope. Review the relationship between your CIP code and the job description before accepting an offer.
How does the STEM OPT extension work for User Researchers?
If your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code, you can apply for a 24-month extension after your initial 12-month OPT. Human-computer interaction, cognitive science, and some information science programs qualify. During the extension, your employer must enroll in E-Verify and submit a formal training plan using Form I-983. This gives you up to 36 months total to build experience and secure H-1B sponsorship.