STEM OPT Cloud Developer Jobs

Cloud Developer roles in infrastructure, DevOps, and platform engineering are among the strongest fits for STEM OPT students. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies if your degree is in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. Every employer who hires you must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal requirement for all STEM OPT positions.

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Overview

Open Jobs176+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type58% On-site
Median Salary$116K
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsDeloitte

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Cloud Developer II
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
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Cloud Developer II
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$105,500/yr - $213,500/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Juniper Networks
Cloud Developer III
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Cloud Developer III
Juniper Networks
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
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Hybrid
4+ yrs exp.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Cloud Developer III
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Cloud Developer III
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Spring, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$126,500/yr - $240,500/yr
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4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Wipro
Cloud Developer
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Cloud Developer
Wipro
Charlotte, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
$57,750/yr - $63,000/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Citi
Cloud Platform Developer
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Cloud Platform Developer
Citi
Irving, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$96,400/yr - $144,600/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cloud Developer

Verify your CIP code before applying

Pull your I-20 and confirm your degree's CIP code qualifies for the STEM OPT extension. Cloud Developer roles commonly align with CIP codes in computer science and information technology. If your code is missing or incorrect, contact your DSO to update it before your OPT expires.

Check E-Verify status before accepting offers

Any employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Search the official E-Verify employer search tool by company name before signing an offer. Remote roles complicate this further since the worksite employer, not just the hiring company, must be enrolled.

Research prevailing wages for cloud roles

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for Cloud Developer positions by job zone and metro area. Knowing the DOL wage tiers helps you evaluate whether an offer meets the level required for a future H-1B LCA, avoiding employers whose pay structure would create filing problems later.

Target employers with active cloud infrastructure teams

Employers building or maintaining cloud platforms on AWS, Azure, or GCP file the most LCAs for developer roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a history of sponsoring STEM workers in software and cloud infrastructure job categories.

File your I-983 training plan within ten days of starting

Your employer must sign a Form I-983 training plan before your STEM OPT extension begins. Cloud Developer plans should map specific job duties, such as CI/CD pipeline development or cloud architecture design, to your degree's STEM learning objectives. USCIS can revoke your extension if the training plan is incomplete or vague.

Start your extension application 90 days early

USCIS recommends filing your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. Cloud hiring cycles often run four to eight weeks, so delayed applications can create a gap between your offer date and your authorization start date, complicating your onboarding paperwork.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a Cloud Developer?

Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by DHS. Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, and related fields typically qualify. Check your I-20 to confirm your CIP code is on the list. If your degree is in a borderline field like management information systems, confirm with your DSO before assuming eligibility.

What does E-Verify enrollment mean for Cloud Developer employers, and how do I confirm it?

E-Verify is a federal web-based system employers use to verify work authorization electronically. For STEM OPT, your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved. You can confirm enrollment using the E-Verify employer search tool. For contract or staffing arrangements, the employer of record signing your I-983 must be enrolled, not just the end client.

What goes into a Form I-983 training plan for a Cloud Developer role?

The I-983 must connect your day-to-day job duties to your STEM degree's learning objectives. For a Cloud Developer, this means documenting tasks like cloud architecture design, infrastructure automation, containerization, or security implementation and mapping each to a specific competency from your degree program. USCIS reviews these plans, so vague descriptions like 'general software development' are not sufficient and can trigger an RFE or revocation.

How does cap-gap protection work if I'm on STEM OPT and my employer files an H-1B petition?

If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension that is reflected on your I-20. You can continue working as a Cloud Developer during this period without a new EAD card, as long as your employer's petition remains pending or approved.

Where can I find Cloud Developer jobs where employers are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?

Migrate Mate filters Cloud Developer roles by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and a track record of hiring STEM OPT students. Because E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement, searching on a platform that surfaces only compliant employers saves you from discovering a compliance gap after you've already accepted an offer and initiated your extension paperwork.

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