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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 sponsorship.
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Are you ready to build the future of supply chain? At Gather AI, we're not just creating software; we're pioneering a new era of warehouse intelligence. We've developed a groundbreaking, vision-powered platform that uses autonomous drones and existing equipment to capture real-time data, completely digitizing workflows that have historically been manual and error-prone. This means facilities operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently, ultimately redefining "on-time, in full" delivery. If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to truly transformative technology and make a significant impact in a vital industry, Gather AI is the place for you. We're leading the charge in the rapidly evolving robotics industry, and we invite you to join us in reshaping the global supply chain, one intelligent warehouse at a time.
About the Role
As an Implementation Engineer / Technician, you will be responsible for bringing Gather AI drones and technology to supply chain industry clients. You will lead visits to client sites to automate their inventory management through the use of drones. This role involves preparation for deployments and continued customer support for our customers, including ticket management and issue troubleshooting. You will coordinate with the Development team to ensure that each drone deployment is smooth and streamlined. The Implementation Engineer / Technician indirectly or directly handles every aspect of the implementation including warehouse mapping, drone calibration and testing, documentation, client training, and continued support. In this position, you are the face of the company and you ensure that the client is happy with our product and the support we provide.
Responsibilities
- Lead visits to client sites to automate inventory management through drones.
- Prepare for deployments and provide continued customer support.
- Manage tickets and troubleshoot issues.
- Coordinate with the Development team for smooth drone deployments.
- Handle warehouse mapping, drone calibration and testing, documentation, and client training.
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- OR AS in Computer Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2 years in a technician or technically focused, customer facing role
- OR 4+ years in a technician or technically focused, customer facing role
Required Skills
- Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
- Thorough understanding of Excel/Google Sheets
- Ability to travel ~60% of time including some weekends (valid driver's license)
- COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption
Preferred Skills
- Understanding of Euler angles and vectors in 3-D space
- Hands-on building/fabricating experience [cart hardware, drone hardware, machine usage (laser cutter, drills, etc.)]
- 1+ years with enterprise-grade ticketing systems (eg Jira, Asana, Notion)
- Small team experience
- Drone flying experience
- Forklift certified
- Experience teaching
- Experience managing a team
- Warehouse or Inventory Control Familiarity
Pay range and compensation package
$40-45/hour
Opportunity for hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology
Potential for growth within the organization
If this sounds like a good fit we’d love to meet you. Robotics is the future and we’re leading the charge with our software-only business model. Come help us change the world!
About the Company
Are you ready to build the future of supply chain? At Gather AI, we're not just creating software; we're pioneering a new era of warehouse intelligence. We've developed a groundbreaking, vision-powered platform that uses autonomous drones and existing equipment to capture real-time data, completely digitizing workflows that have historically been manual and error-prone. This means facilities operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently, ultimately redefining "on-time, in full" delivery. If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to truly transformative technology and make a significant impact in a vital industry, Gather AI is the place for you. We're leading the charge in the rapidly evolving robotics industry, and we invite you to join us in reshaping the global supply chain, one intelligent warehouse at a time.
About the Role
As an Implementation Engineer / Technician, you will be responsible for bringing Gather AI drones and technology to supply chain industry clients. You will lead visits to client sites to automate their inventory management through the use of drones. This role involves preparation for deployments and continued customer support for our customers, including ticket management and issue troubleshooting. You will coordinate with the Development team to ensure that each drone deployment is smooth and streamlined. The Implementation Engineer / Technician indirectly or directly handles every aspect of the implementation including warehouse mapping, drone calibration and testing, documentation, client training, and continued support. In this position, you are the face of the company and you ensure that the client is happy with our product and the support we provide.
Responsibilities
- Lead visits to client sites to automate inventory management through drones.
- Prepare for deployments and provide continued customer support.
- Manage tickets and troubleshoot issues.
- Coordinate with the Development team for smooth drone deployments.
- Handle warehouse mapping, drone calibration and testing, documentation, and client training.
Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- OR AS in Computer Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field and 2 years in a technician or technically focused, customer facing role
- OR 4+ years in a technician or technically focused, customer facing role
Required Skills
- Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
- Thorough understanding of Excel/Google Sheets
- Ability to travel ~60% of time including some weekends (valid driver's license)
- COVID-19 vaccination or valid medical exemption
Preferred Skills
- Understanding of Euler angles and vectors in 3-D space
- Hands-on building/fabricating experience [cart hardware, drone hardware, machine usage (laser cutter, drills, etc.)]
- 1+ years with enterprise-grade ticketing systems (eg Jira, Asana, Notion)
- Small team experience
- Drone flying experience
- Forklift certified
- Experience teaching
- Experience managing a team
- Warehouse or Inventory Control Familiarity
Pay range and compensation package
$40-45/hour
Opportunity for hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology
Potential for growth within the organization
If this sounds like a good fit we’d love to meet you. Robotics is the future and we’re leading the charge with our software-only business model. Come help us change the world!
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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.
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Find Implementation Engineer JobsFrequently 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.
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