STEM OPT Cloud Operations Engineer Jobs

Cloud Operations Engineer roles in infrastructure management, site reliability, and cloud platform support qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field. The 24-month STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify and to co-sign your I-983 training plan before your initial OPT expires.

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Open Jobs399+
Work Type76% On-site
Top LocationAustin, TX
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Landis+Gyr
Sr Analyst, Cloud Services
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Landis+Gyr
New 4h ago
Sr Analyst, Cloud Services
Landis+Gyr
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
Data Analytics
IT Support
Cloud Engineering
$84k - $101k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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NTT DATA
Principal Cloud Services Architect
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NTT DATA
New 19h ago
Principal Cloud Services Architect
NTT DATA
Austin, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$111k - $207k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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ByteDance
Cloud Platform Engineer
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ByteDance
Added 2d ago
Cloud Platform Engineer
ByteDance
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
$162k - $388k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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University of Texas at Austin
Full Stack Cloud Architect / Systems Engineering Lead
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University of Texas at Austin
Added 3d ago
Full Stack Cloud Architect / Systems Engineering Lead
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
$104k - $174k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Sysco
Cloud Operations Specialist
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Sysco
Added 4d ago
Cloud Operations Specialist
Sysco
Houston, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
IT Support
Hybrid
Associate's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Cloud Operations Engineer

Verify your CIP code before applying

Cloud Operations Engineer roles typically align with CIP codes in computer science, computer engineering, or information systems. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before your initial OPT ends to make sure your extension application is filed on the correct basis.

Filter job postings by E-Verify status

STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved. Ask recruiters directly whether the hiring entity is E-Verify enrolled, since parent companies and subsidiaries are registered separately and the job posting rarely specifies which legal entity you'd join.

Use Migrate Mate to target employers with cloud hiring history

Search Migrate Mate for Cloud Operations Engineer roles filtered by employers who have sponsored STEM OPT students before. Seeing which companies have actively filed training plans in your field saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship is unlikely to move forward.

Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wage

Your I-983 training plan must reflect bona fide employment at a wage comparable to similarly situated U.S. workers. Pull the prevailing wage for cloud operations roles in your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search to check whether your offer clears that threshold before you sign.

Negotiate your start date around your 90-day filing window

You must file your STEM OPT extension application with USCIS up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. If your job offer lands inside that window, align your start date so the I-765 is filed before expiration and your 180-day cap-gap period covers any gap between authorization dates.

Prepare your I-983 training plan before the offer stage

Many employers slow down STEM OPT onboarding because they haven't seen an I-983 before. Draft a completed template showing cloud operations learning objectives tied to your STEM degree field so your hiring manager and HR team can co-sign quickly without delaying your start date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Cloud Operations Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or systems engineering. The role itself doesn't need to carry a specific title, but your I-983 training plan must connect the practical training objectives to your STEM degree field. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your degree's CIP code, not your job title.

What does E-Verify enrollment mean for my Cloud Operations Engineer job search?

STEM OPT regulations require your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before USCIS approves your extension. Enrollment is at the employer entity level, so a large technology company may have some subsidiaries or business units enrolled and others not. Ask HR to confirm the specific legal entity that will employ you is actively enrolled in E-Verify before you accept an offer.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Cloud Operations Engineer role?

Your I-983 must describe the specific skills, knowledge, and cloud operations competencies you'll develop and explain how they connect to your STEM degree. For this role, that typically includes infrastructure automation, incident response workflows, cloud platform administration, and monitoring tooling. Your employer co-signs the form and must conduct a self-evaluation at 12 months and a final evaluation at the end of your extension period.

How does cap-gap protection work if my STEM OPT extension is pending when initial OPT expires?

If you file a timely STEM OPT extension application before your initial OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization for up to 180 days while USCIS adjudicates. You can continue working as a Cloud Operations Engineer during this period. Your I-94 reflects the cap-gap extension, and your employer's E-Verify case should be run against that updated record.

Where can I find Cloud Operations Engineer jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?

Migrate Mate lets you browse Cloud Operations Engineer roles filtered for employers with a track record of hiring STEM OPT students. Working with employers who have gone through the I-983 and E-Verify process before shortens onboarding time and lowers the risk that HR delays or unfamiliarity with the extension process will affect your start date or authorization.