STEM OPT Python Engineer Jobs
Python Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT because they require a STEM degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension is available once your employer enrolls in E-Verify and your DSO updates your I-20. That gives you up to 36 months total to work and build toward H-1B visa sponsorship.
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City: Austin
State/Province: Arkansas
Posting Start Date: 7/15/26
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to prepare test cases and perform testing of the product/platform/solution to be deployed at a client end and ensure its meet 100% quality assurance parameters.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Software engineering background with the ability to read, write, and debug production code
- Experience with developer tooling, IDE ecosystems, or developer workflows
- Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills
- Proficiency in one or more of the following: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python
- Familiarity with Git and distributed version control systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate between engineering, product, and user perspectives
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI/ML tools, LLMs, or AI-assisted development workflows
- Experience building or contributing to IDE extensions or developer tools
- Familiarity with React, Node.js, or modern frontend frameworks
- Experience with CLI tooling development
- Background in source control internals or version control system workflows
- Experience with technical support operations, oncall processes, or developer experience roles
- Demonstrated ability to build automation that reduces manual toil
Competencies
- Client Centricity
- Passion for Results
- Execution Excellence
- Collaborative Working
- Learning Agility
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Effective communication
Mandatory Skills: Product Testing.
Experience: 3-5 Years.
The expected compensation for this role ranges from $45,000 to $121,000.
Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.
Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.
Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.
Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.
Job Title: Python Developer L3
City: Austin
State/Province: Arkansas
Posting Start Date: 7/15/26
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world.
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to prepare test cases and perform testing of the product/platform/solution to be deployed at a client end and ensure its meet 100% quality assurance parameters.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- Software engineering background with the ability to read, write, and debug production code
- Experience with developer tooling, IDE ecosystems, or developer workflows
- Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills
- Proficiency in one or more of the following: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python
- Familiarity with Git and distributed version control systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate between engineering, product, and user perspectives
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AI/ML tools, LLMs, or AI-assisted development workflows
- Experience building or contributing to IDE extensions or developer tools
- Familiarity with React, Node.js, or modern frontend frameworks
- Experience with CLI tooling development
- Background in source control internals or version control system workflows
- Experience with technical support operations, oncall processes, or developer experience roles
- Demonstrated ability to build automation that reduces manual toil
Competencies
- Client Centricity
- Passion for Results
- Execution Excellence
- Collaborative Working
- Learning Agility
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Effective communication
Mandatory Skills: Product Testing.
Experience: 3-5 Years.
The expected compensation for this role ranges from $45,000 to $121,000.
Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.
Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.
Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.
Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Python Engineer
Verify your degree qualifies by CIP code
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering CIP codes all qualify, but interdisciplinary or applied programs sometimes don't, and catching this early prevents a denied extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers to confirm their E-Verify company ID during the offer stage, not after. Employers can look enrolled but have lapsed accounts, and USCIS won't approve your STEM OPT extension if your employer's E-Verify participation isn't active on your start date.
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to filter Python Engineer roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications. Employers with recent LCA history have already built the internal process to support work authorization transitions, which matters when your STEM OPT window closes.
Build your I-983 training plan around deliverables
Your I-983 training agreement must connect your Python work to your STEM degree field with specific learning objectives. Vague descriptions like 'software development tasks' get flagged during ICE audits. Tie each goal to a concrete deliverable, such as a production API, data pipeline, or model deployment.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
Submit your I-765 extension application to USCIS no later than 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. If USCIS doesn't adjudicate in time, your cap-gap protection only applies if an H-1B petition is already pending, so timing the filing early reduces your exposure.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer wage
Python Engineer prevailing wages vary by experience level and metro area. Pull the wage level for your SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know whether your offer meets the DOL threshold your employer will certify on the LCA when filing your H-1B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Python Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, software engineering, information technology, or mathematics, and your role involves applying that training. USCIS evaluates whether the job is directly related to your degree field, not just the job title. Roles involving data pipelines, backend systems, or machine learning models typically satisfy that connection for STEM-trained engineers.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a strict requirement for STEM OPT. Your employer must be actively enrolled and in good standing with E-Verify on your employment start date. Ask for your employer's E-Verify company ID and confirm it directly with the E-Verify program before signing an offer. Without this, USCIS will deny your extension application regardless of your eligibility.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Python Engineer?
The I-983 requires a detailed training plan that maps your Python Engineering work to your STEM degree field. You'll need to list specific learning objectives, the skills you'll develop, and measurable outcomes tied to your role. For a Python Engineer, this typically means documenting how your work on APIs, automation, data processing, or software architecture applies concepts from your computer science or engineering coursework.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is selected while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your status remains valid even if your EAD physically expires. You can continue working as a Python Engineer during this window without a new EAD, as long as the H-1B petition remains pending or approved.
Where can I find Python Engineer jobs that are open to STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Python Engineer roles filtered by employers with active H-1B LCA filing history, which identifies companies already set up to support work authorization. Because STEM OPT requires E-Verify enrollment, targeting employers with demonstrated sponsorship history reduces the risk of accepting an offer from a company that can't actually support your status extension or future H-1B transition.