STEM OPT Customer Solutions Engineer Jobs

Customer Solutions Engineer roles sit at the intersection of technical depth and client-facing communication, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT graduates in computer science, engineering, or information systems. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role ties directly to your STEM degree.

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Overview

Open Jobs91+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type58% On-site
Median Salary$136K
Top LocationRemote
Most JobsSmarsh

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Google
Customer and Product Solutions Engineer
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Customer and Product Solutions Engineer
Google
San Francisco, California
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Success
Project & Program Management
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Technical Program Management
Project Management
$127,000/yr - $183,000/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Snowflake
Cloud Partner Solutions Engineer
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Cloud Partner Solutions Engineer
Snowflake
Illinois
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Technical Program Management
Business Development
$165,000/yr - $288,750/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Ahead
Senior Client Solutions Engineer
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Senior Client Solutions Engineer
Ahead
Atlanta, Georgia
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Success
Sales
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
$250,000/yr - $300,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Artech, LLC
Client Solution Engineer
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Client Solution Engineer
Artech, LLC
Seattle, Washington
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
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Solution Engineer
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Solution Engineer
Appian
Remote
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
IT Support
Customer Support
$50,000/yr - $125,000/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Customer Solutions Engineer

Verify your CIP code matches the role

Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the STEM-designated list USCIS maintains. Customer Solutions Engineer roles typically map to computer science or engineering CIP codes, but your DSO must confirm the match before your extension is approved.

Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting

Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID before signing an offer. A company can intend to enroll but not yet be active in the E-Verify system, which makes your STEM OPT extension filing invalid from day one.

Frame your technical skills on the application

Customer Solutions Engineer job descriptions vary widely. Target postings that list a required bachelor's degree in a STEM field, not just preferred, since the specialty occupation language in your I-983 training plan must reflect a genuine degree requirement.

Draft your I-983 training plan before the offer stage

Prepare a draft training plan outlining how the Customer Solutions Engineer role applies your STEM coursework in practice. Bringing a near-complete I-983 to final offer negotiations signals readiness and reduces the back-and-forth that delays your extension start date.

Search for employers using Migrate Mate

Filter your Customer Solutions Engineer job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with active E-Verify enrollment and a history of hiring OPT students in technical roles. This saves you from applying to companies that can't legally support your STEM OPT extension.

Research prevailing wages before negotiating

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Customer Solutions Engineer roles in your target metro. If your employer later files an H-1B on your behalf, your offer must meet the DOL wage level tied to your job duties and location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Customer Solutions Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

It can qualify, but the specific job duties and your degree field both matter. Your degree must appear on USCIS's STEM-designated degree list, and the Customer Solutions Engineer role must directly apply that STEM knowledge. Roles that blend technical troubleshooting, integration work, and product implementation with an engineering or computer science foundation typically meet the requirement. Your DSO reviews the fit before approving your I-983 training plan.

What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?

Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. Enrollment intent is not enough. Ask your recruiter or HR contact for the company's E-Verify employer identification number and verify the status directly through E-Verify before your extension is filed. If the employer loses E-Verify status after your extension starts, you must notify your DSO within five business days.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Customer Solutions Engineer position?

Your I-983 must describe how the day-to-day work of a Customer Solutions Engineer directly applies your STEM degree. That means mapping specific job tasks, such as technical onboarding, API integration support, or product configuration, to learning objectives tied to your coursework. Both you and your employer sign the plan. USCIS does not approve or review the I-983 directly, but your DSO must authorize it and it must be on file throughout your extension period.

How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm waiting on H-1B selection?

If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. If you're selected in the H-1B lottery, your status transitions on October 1. During cap-gap, your Customer Solutions Engineer role and employer must remain unchanged. A job change or employer switch during cap-gap terminates the protection.

Where can I find Customer Solutions Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT?

Migrate Mate lists Customer Solutions Engineer roles from employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment, so you're not filtering manually through postings that can't support your extension. You can search by role type and location, and each listing reflects the employer's actual work authorization track record. Starting your search there reduces the risk of investing time in companies that aren't set up to hire STEM OPT students.

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