STEM OPT Data Engineer Jobs
Data Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you work for up to 36 months total on F-1 authorization as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Your 24-month extension kicks in after the initial 12-month OPT period, giving you a long runway to build production-grade pipelines and transition to long-term sponsorship.
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American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. seeks Senior Analysts, Data Science to review existing data systems designs based on analyzed data to help streamline data reporting processes.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and 3 years of experience with analyzing customer data to identify trends and develop business strategies. Experience must include 1 year of experience with each of the following:
- developing data-driven strategic initiatives to enhance business performance
- analyzing complex financial datasets and performing data mining to identify commercial trends
- creating, maintaining, and optimizing business intelligence systems, dashboards, and reporting frameworks using MS Excel
- data visualization tools, including MS Excel and PowerBI
- process automation using Power Automate to streamline recurring analytics and reporting workflows
- preparing and maintaining technical documentation of data pipelines, methodologies, and analytical logic for auditability and knowledge sharing
- utilizing data analysis tools, including Google Big Query, Hive, MySQL Server, Numpy, Pandas, PySpark, Python, Spark, and SQL
Telecommuting is available up to 2 days per week.
LOCATION
Job Location: New York, NY
COMPENSATION
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider a number of job-related factors, including experience and location.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
INTRODUCTION
American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. seeks Senior Analysts, Data Science to review existing data systems designs based on analyzed data to help streamline data reporting processes.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and 3 years of experience with analyzing customer data to identify trends and develop business strategies. Experience must include 1 year of experience with each of the following:
- developing data-driven strategic initiatives to enhance business performance
- analyzing complex financial datasets and performing data mining to identify commercial trends
- creating, maintaining, and optimizing business intelligence systems, dashboards, and reporting frameworks using MS Excel
- data visualization tools, including MS Excel and PowerBI
- process automation using Power Automate to streamline recurring analytics and reporting workflows
- preparing and maintaining technical documentation of data pipelines, methodologies, and analytical logic for auditability and knowledge sharing
- utilizing data analysis tools, including Google Big Query, Hive, MySQL Server, Numpy, Pandas, PySpark, Python, Spark, and SQL
Telecommuting is available up to 2 days per week.
LOCATION
Job Location: New York, NY
COMPENSATION
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider a number of job-related factors, including experience and location.
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code, not just the field name on your diploma. Cross-check your school's recorded CIP code against USCIS's official STEM Designated Degree Program List before you accept any offer.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Your STEM OPT extension is void if your employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment through the official E-Verify employer search before signing an offer, not after. Many startups and smaller data teams aren't enrolled yet.
Target companies with active LCA filings for data roles
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Data Engineer or Data Analyst roles have already navigated DOL wage and compliance requirements. That track record signals they understand the full STEM OPT-to-H-1B visa pipeline and won't treat your authorization as a blocker.
Build your I-983 training plan around real deliverables
Your I-983 must map STEM learning objectives to specific job duties, not generic descriptions. Draft it around concrete deliverables like pipeline architecture, data modeling work, or ML infrastructure so your DSO can certify it without revision cycles.
Use Migrate Mate to identify E-Verify employers hiring data engineers
Search Migrate Mate to find Data Engineer roles at employers with verified sponsorship history. The platform surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and employer so you can target companies already familiar with STEM OPT workflows before you apply.
Time your H-1B registration to cover your OPT end date
If USCIS selects your H-1B registration before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. Missing the registration window means a gap in authorization even if you have a valid offer and an enrolled employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree's CIP code appears on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, and statistics are common qualifying fields for Data Engineer roles. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility; your recorded degree CIP code does. Confirm the code with your DSO before submitting your extension application.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer that hires you under a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Enrollment must be in place before your extension start date. You can confirm enrollment through the official E-Verify employer search tool. If your employer loses enrollment or is debarred during your extension period, you must stop working and report the change to your DSO within five business days.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Data Engineer position?
Your I-983 must connect specific STEM learning objectives to actual job duties. For a Data Engineer role, that means documenting work on tasks like building ETL pipelines, designing data warehouses, implementing data quality frameworks, or developing ML infrastructure. Generic descriptions like 'working with data' won't satisfy USCIS review standards. Your employer's supervisor must sign the plan, and your DSO certifies it before your extension is approved.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm a Data Engineer on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf and USCIS selects it in the lottery before your STEM OPT authorization expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can keep working as a Data Engineer during that window without any interruption. If your petition isn't selected or your employer misses the filing deadline, cap-gap doesn't apply and your work authorization ends with your STEM OPT.
How do I find Data Engineer jobs at employers who support STEM OPT?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Data Engineer roles at employers with documented Labor Condition Application filing history. LCA data from DOL shows which companies have already gone through the wage attestation and compliance process for similar roles, which is a reliable signal that they're set up to support STEM OPT extensions and eventual H-1B sponsorship. Filter results to E-Verify-enrolled employers before you apply.