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Implementation Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree maps to an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With up to 36 months of total OPT authorization, you have a realistic runway to build enterprise deployment experience and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsPaylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations.
In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at our Meridian, ID location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.
Position Overview
The Managed Implementation Consultant is responsible for supporting client implementations with a strong focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution. This role involves collaborating closely with Sales, Data Conversion, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes and identify opportunities for additional services. The consultant plays a key role in onboarding client data, driving projects to completion, and ensuring go-live dates are met.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with client implementations with a focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution.
- Collaborate with Sales, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for additional Managed Implementation Services (MIS) based on client needs.
- Drive projects to completion, ensuring go-live dates are met.
- Play a key role in onboarding client data during the implementation process.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of Customer Service or Customer interfacing role
- 2+ years in HCM consultation or benefits / payroll / HR
- Prior Paylocity system knowledge required
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus
- Proficiency in Paylocity tools and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
- Strong organizational, time management skills, and excellent customer service
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
- Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
The base pay range for this position is $32/hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.
Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.
While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.
We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.
Help our award-winning technology company run effectively as you take on big challenges and find solutions with a position in Operations.
In-Office: This is a 100% in-office role based at our Meridian, ID location. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site five days per week during designated work hours.
Position Overview
The Managed Implementation Consultant is responsible for supporting client implementations with a strong focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution. This role involves collaborating closely with Sales, Data Conversion, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes and identify opportunities for additional services. The consultant plays a key role in onboarding client data, driving projects to completion, and ensuring go-live dates are met.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with client implementations with a focus on data migration, validation, and test payroll execution.
- Collaborate with Sales, Implementation, and Managed Services teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for additional Managed Implementation Services (MIS) based on client needs.
- Drive projects to completion, ensuring go-live dates are met.
- Play a key role in onboarding client data during the implementation process.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of Customer Service or Customer interfacing role
- 2+ years in HCM consultation or benefits / payroll / HR
- Prior Paylocity system knowledge required
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus
- Proficiency in Paylocity tools and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
- Strong organizational, time management skills, and excellent customer service
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods: The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
- Use of computer and phone systems: The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs and inquiries simultaneously.
Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact LeaveBenefits@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.
The base pay range for this position is $32/hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position offers a full range of benefits outlined here. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com/careers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Implementation Engineer
Verify your degree CIP code eligibility
Cross-reference your degree against the official STEM OPT CIP code list before applying. Computer science, information systems, and engineering degrees typically qualify, but your DSO confirms the exact match on your updated I-20.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify for your STEM OPT extension to be valid. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before signing anything, enrollment status can change and a lapsed account disqualifies the extension.
Align your I-983 training plan to the role
Implementation Engineers work across deployment, integration, and client onboarding. Your I-983 must detail specific learning objectives tied to those functions, not generic IT descriptions. Vague training plans are the most common reason DSOs push back on STEM OPT filings.
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Implementation Engineer roles by employers who have filed H-1B petitions, so your STEM OPT runway leads directly toward a viable sponsorship path rather than a dead end at the 36-month limit.
File the STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS requires your extension application to be filed no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Submit with your DSO's I-20 endorsement and Form I-765 well inside that window to avoid a gap in your EAD.
Address the cap-gap window in your offer timing
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're not selected, cap-gap protection extends your authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Confirm your offer start date accounts for that transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree maps to an approved STEM CIP code and the role involves engineering, systems integration, or computer science functions. Implementation Engineer positions that require deploying, configuring, and supporting technical platforms typically satisfy the practical training requirement. Your DSO reviews the job description against your I-20 program to confirm eligibility before endorsing the extension.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name or employer identification number before accepting an offer. Active enrollment is a legal requirement for STEM OPT, if your employer's account is inactive or they haven't enrolled, your extension application will be denied regardless of your degree or role qualifications. Verify enrollment status, not just intent to enroll.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an Implementation Engineer role?
Your I-983 must list specific technical and professional goals tied to your day-to-day work, such as system deployment methodologies, API integration processes, client onboarding workflows, and cross-functional coordination skills. Generic language like 'gaining work experience in IT' is insufficient. Both you and your employer's supervisor must sign the plan, and it must be updated every six months or when the role changes materially.
How does cap-gap work if my H-1B isn't selected during STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and USCIS receives it by the April filing deadline, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 even if you aren't selected. If you aren't selected in the lottery, your STEM OPT authorization resumes until its original end date. USCIS provides updated cap-gap guidance each fiscal year.
Where can I find Implementation Engineer jobs with E-Verify employers who sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate filters Implementation Engineer roles specifically for employers enrolled in E-Verify with documented H-1B filing history, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness. Applying through a platform built for OPT and STEM OPT students means every listed employer already meets the baseline requirements your extension depends on.