STEM OPT Enterprise Systems Engineer Jobs

Enterprise Systems Engineer roles in cloud infrastructure, ERP platforms, and systems integration qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll file an I-983 training plan outlining engineering objectives tied to your STEM degree.

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Work Type90% On-site
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Enterprise BI Systems Analyst
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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Enterprise BI Systems Analyst
Medical College of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Business Analyst
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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CooperSurgical
Manager, Enterprise Systems
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Manager, Enterprise Systems
CooperSurgical
Trumbull, Connecticut
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
$129k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Cullerton Group
IT Architect 2
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Cullerton Group
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IT Architect 2
Cullerton Group
Peoria, Illinois
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
$93/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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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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Caterpillar
Solutions Architect Representative
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Caterpillar
Added 4d ago
Solutions Architect Representative
Caterpillar
Peoria, Illinois
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Project Management
$128k - $193k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Enterprise Systems Engineer

Verify your CIP code before applying

Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer Science, Systems Engineering, and Information Systems codes typically qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees sometimes don't. Confirm with your DSO before targeting STEM OPT roles.

Filter job postings by E-Verify status

Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before advancing to interviews. Federal contractors are required to use E-Verify, so roles at government-adjacent firms or defense primes often meet this requirement without extra confirmation steps.

Build your I-983 training plan around systems deliverables

Draft your I-983 training plan before your start date, mapping specific engineering objectives like system migrations, infrastructure audits, or ERP implementations to your STEM degree. Vague plans delay DSO approval and can push back your OPT extension start.

Target employers with active H-1B LCA filings

Use Migrate Mate to filter Enterprise Systems Engineer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated visa sponsorship for technical roles rather than learning the process alongside you.

Check prevailing wage tiers for your target metro

Run your SOC code for Enterprise Systems Engineers through the OFLC Wage Search to see Level I through Level IV prevailing wages in your target city. If an offer falls below Level I, that can create LCA complications for any future H-1B visa transition with that employer.

Time your extension application to avoid gaps

File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. If you file on time and your EAD expires while the application is pending, your employment authorization automatically continues for up to 180 days under the cap-gap provision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Enterprise Systems Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

It depends on your degree, not the job title. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Information Systems typically qualify. Confirm with your DSO before accepting an offer, since the extension is tied to your credential, not the employer's job description.

How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?

Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is an active E-Verify participant. Federal contractors are required to enroll, so roles at those firms are reliable. For other employers, you can also ask them to share their E-Verify company ID. Your DSO won't approve the I-983 training plan for an employer that isn't enrolled, so confirm this before signing an offer.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Enterprise Systems Engineer?

The I-983 requires you to describe how your day-to-day engineering work relates to your STEM degree. For Enterprise Systems Engineers, that means documenting specific projects like ERP migrations, systems architecture decisions, or infrastructure automation, and connecting each to learning objectives from your degree program. Generic descriptions get flagged. Your employer must sign the plan, and your DSO must authorize it before your extension starts.

What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery but my OPT expires first?

If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT EAD expires, the cap-gap provision extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working legally as an Enterprise Systems Engineer during this gap. USCIS automatically grants this extension, but your employer must file before your EAD lapses.

Where can I find Enterprise Systems Engineer jobs at E-Verify employers?

Migrate Mate filters Enterprise Systems Engineer roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and DOL LCA filing history, so you're not guessing about sponsorship eligibility. You can also cross-reference O*NET for the official SOC code used to classify Enterprise Systems Engineer positions, which helps when evaluating whether a job posting maps to your STEM degree for the I-983 training plan.