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Data Integration Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. You'll work on ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and API integrations while maintaining full work authorization for up to 36 months total.
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We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.
We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
We're Lear For You.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a member of the IT Central Foundry Center of Excellence (COE), the Foundry Data Integrations Engineer will be responsible for highly skilled, technical work focused on Foundry Data Ingestions. This role is accountable for designing, building, and supporting enterprise data integrations and ingestion pipelines within Palantir Foundry to ensure reliable, scalable, and production-ready data across Lear’s global manufacturing, supply chain, and administrative environments.
Responsibilities
- Designing, building, and maintaining Palantir Foundry ingestion pipelines, data connections, and source-to-prepared datasets
- Developing, optimizing, and maintaining SQL statements for extraction, transformation, aggregation, validation, and performance-efficient ingestion
- Integrating data from file-based sources including Excel spreadsheets, CSV files, and PDF documents
- Integrating relational databases including DB2, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Progress, Oracle, and MariaDB
- Building and supporting API-based integrations using REST and JSON
- Supporting event-driven integrations including webhooks and trigger-based ingestion patterns
- Monitoring ingestion health, pipeline execution, data freshness, and schema changes
- Troubleshooting ingestion failures, connectivity issues, and data quality problems
- Documenting integration logic, data flows, and operational procedures
- Partnering with engineering, finance, operations, and IT teams to onboard new data sources and support digital transformation initiatives
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- 1+ year of experience working with Palantir Foundry
- 2+ years of experience in data engineering or ETL roles with heavy SQL usage
- Strong proficiency in SQL including complex joins, aggregations, and performance tuning
- Hands-on experience integrating Excel files, PDFs, APIs, and relational databases
- Experience working with DB2, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Progress, Oracle, and/or MariaDB
- Experience working with REST APIs and structured JSON data
- Familiarity with webhooks and event-driven integration patterns
- Experience with Python and Spark SQL
- Familiarity with Git-based workflows, agile development practices, and production support models
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
INTRODUCTION
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.
We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
We're Lear For You.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a member of the IT Central Foundry Center of Excellence (COE), the Foundry Data Integrations Engineer will be responsible for highly skilled, technical work focused on Foundry Data Ingestions. This role is accountable for designing, building, and supporting enterprise data integrations and ingestion pipelines within Palantir Foundry to ensure reliable, scalable, and production-ready data across Lear’s global manufacturing, supply chain, and administrative environments.
Responsibilities
- Designing, building, and maintaining Palantir Foundry ingestion pipelines, data connections, and source-to-prepared datasets
- Developing, optimizing, and maintaining SQL statements for extraction, transformation, aggregation, validation, and performance-efficient ingestion
- Integrating data from file-based sources including Excel spreadsheets, CSV files, and PDF documents
- Integrating relational databases including DB2, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Progress, Oracle, and MariaDB
- Building and supporting API-based integrations using REST and JSON
- Supporting event-driven integrations including webhooks and trigger-based ingestion patterns
- Monitoring ingestion health, pipeline execution, data freshness, and schema changes
- Troubleshooting ingestion failures, connectivity issues, and data quality problems
- Documenting integration logic, data flows, and operational procedures
- Partnering with engineering, finance, operations, and IT teams to onboard new data sources and support digital transformation initiatives
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- 1+ year of experience working with Palantir Foundry
- 2+ years of experience in data engineering or ETL roles with heavy SQL usage
- Strong proficiency in SQL including complex joins, aggregations, and performance tuning
- Hands-on experience integrating Excel files, PDFs, APIs, and relational databases
- Experience working with DB2, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Progress, Oracle, and/or MariaDB
- Experience working with REST APIs and structured JSON data
- Familiarity with webhooks and event-driven integration patterns
- Experience with Python and Spark SQL
- Familiarity with Git-based workflows, agile development practices, and production support models
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Integration Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM category. Data Integration Engineer roles most commonly align with CIP codes under computer science, information systems, or software engineering. Your DSO confirms eligibility before endorsing your I-20.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
STEM OPT authorization requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension begins. Search E-Verify's employer search tool to confirm enrollment. Accepting an offer from a non-enrolled employer makes you ineligible for the 24-month extension entirely.
Build your I-983 training plan around data deliverables
Data Integration Engineer roles need a training plan that ties specific ETL, pipeline, or database projects to your STEM degree. List concrete learning objectives, not generic job duties. A vague I-983 is the most common reason USCIS flags STEM OPT training plans during review.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for data engineering roles. LCA filings show which companies have a documented track record of sponsoring STEM talent, narrowing your list before you invest time in applications.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Before signing an offer, look up the prevailing wage for Data Integration Engineer in your metro area using OFLC Wage Search. Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL wage level tied to your experience. A below-prevailing-wage offer creates problems if you later pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
Time your OPT extension request around the 90-day window
File your STEM OPT extension application with USCIS no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT expires and no later than your expiration date. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization, which can disrupt active projects and complicate your employment start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Integration Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or data science. The role itself must directly apply knowledge from your STEM degree. Your DSO will confirm that your CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List before endorsing your I-20 for the extension.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Data Integration Engineer position?
Your I-983 must describe specific goals tied to your STEM degree, not a list of daily tasks. For a Data Integration Engineer, that means identifying learning objectives around ETL design, database architecture, API development, or data quality frameworks. Both you and your employer must sign the plan, and your DSO reviews it before submitting. USCIS can request it during any review period, so specificity matters.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
Ask your recruiter or hiring manager directly, since E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for all STEM OPT employers under SEVP regulations. You can also search E-Verify's employer search function to confirm enrollment independently. An employer who hasn't enrolled cannot sponsor your STEM OPT extension, regardless of how the offer letter is worded.
What happens to my STEM OPT work authorization if my H-1B petition is selected in the cap?
If your H-1B is selected and your employer files the petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. USCIS automatically covers the gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation on October 1. You can continue working as a Data Integration Engineer throughout that period without interruption, as long as you remain with the same employer.
Where can I find Data Integration Engineer jobs with employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Data Integration Engineer roles by employers with documented LCA filing history, so you're not spending time on companies that have never sponsored work authorization. Search by job title and location on Migrate Mate to see which employers have an active track record before you apply. This is faster than cross-referencing DOL disclosure data manually.