STEM OPT Senior Devops Engineer Jobs
Senior DevOps Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM-designated CIP codes covering computer science and information technology, making them strong fits for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you, and you'll need an I-983 training plan in place before your extension begins.
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The Company
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
Job Summary:
- Design, implement and operate data infrastructure’s initiatives to provide secure, scalable, reliable and performant platform to Venmo product, analytics and the other infrastructure teams
- Automate provisioning, management and monitoring solutions for the supported data infrastructure
- Build and implement scalable and reliable data pipeline architecture to optimize overall performance.
- Build tools that help users leverage our data into actionable insights to improve our customers’ experiences, operational efficiency, and business performance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Engineering and Analytics teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure need.
- Collaborate with teammates on planning and execution of initiatives.
- Build and implement message streaming solutions for Venmo applications with AWS SQS, Apache Kafka etc
- Demonstrable ability to learn new technologies and process practices.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff
- Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures
- Understands internal standards & processes and applies them to make technical decisions
- Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions
- May contribute to code & design reviews
Expected Qualifications:
- 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
The Venmo Data Infrastructure team supports Venmo’s internal and customer impacting data movements and message streaming infrastructure. Venmo Data Infrastructure team is actively engaged in partnering with development groups, platform and infrastructure teams, providing deep subject matter expertise to feature design as well as an advocate for analyzing and resolving customer and performance issues at scale.
What you'll do -
- Design, implement and operate data infrastructure’s initiatives to provide secure, scalable, reliable and performant platform to Venmo product, analytics and the other infrastructure teams
- Automate provisioning, management and monitoring solutions for the supported data infrastructure
- Build and implement scalable and reliable data pipeline architecture to optimize overall performance.
- Build tools that help users leverage our data into actionable insights to improve our customers’ experiences, operational efficiency, and business performance.
- Build and implement message streaming solutions for Venmo applications with AWS SQS, Apache Kafka etc
- Collaborate with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Engineering and Analytics teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure need.
- Collaborate with teammates on planning and execution of initiatives.
- Process, extract and manage relational databases and systems such as query authoring (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
- Create large, complex data sets that meet functional and non-functional business requirements.
Demonstrable ability to learn new technologies and process practices.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelors and/or master's in computer science or related field of study
- 3+ years' experience in software development or a related field
- 3+ years' experience operating on-prem/cloud databases/data-warehouses and/or distributed systems 24x7x365
- Experience with operating/maintaining message streaming solutions like AWS SQS, Apache Kafka etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems
- Hands-on experience with designing and implementing infrastructure to support global-scale services
- Hands-on experience with IaaS and PaaS solutions from AWS (or similar cloud provider):
- Infrastructure as code (AWS CLI, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
- Hands-on programming and scripting (Lambda, API GW, Python, Java, Bash)
- Hands-on experience with big data operations including, but not limited-to- AWS S3, AWS DMS, AWS SQS, Luigi, AWS EKS, Apache Spark, AWS Glue.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and explain technical issues to a non-technical audience
- Understanding of TLS/mTLS protocols from the application’s perspective (server certificates, client authentication etc) is a plus
- AWS Solutions Architect is a plus
Primary Location | Pay Range:
San Jose, California | ($143,500 - $212,850 Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable)
Subsidiary:
PayPal
Travel Percent:
0
The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is:
Primary Location | Pay Range:
San Jose, California | ($143,500.00 - $212,850.00 Annually)
Additional Location(s) | Pay Range:
Austin, Texas | ($130,500.00 - $193,600.00 Annually)
Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us.
For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
Who We Are:
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
Belonging at PayPal:
Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community.
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against DHS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering degrees typically qualify, but applied technology or IT management degrees sometimes don't, so confirm before you file.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm enrollment before signing anything. DevOps teams at smaller startups and consulting firms frequently aren't enrolled, and restarting your job search after an offer falls through eats into your OPT window.
Structure your I-983 around DevOps deliverables
Your training plan must tie each learning objective to a concrete engineering outcome, such as deploying CI/CD pipelines or managing infrastructure-as-code. Generic descriptions like 'gaining industry experience' invite DSO rejection and delay your extension start date.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior DevOps Engineer roles by employers who have filed H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications, which signals they already understand work-authorization requirements and are unlikely to back out when your OPT extension paperwork arrives.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS allows you to apply up to 90 days before your current EAD expires. Submitting early locks in a receipt notice that extends your work authorization automatically while adjudication is pending, so you don't face a gap between jobs.
Negotiate a start date that clears your extension timeline
If your EAD renewal is pending, confirm with the hiring manager that the proposed start date falls after your new card's expected arrival. DevOps onboarding often requires system access provisioning, and an authorization gap can trigger rescission even at companies familiar with OPT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior DevOps Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. DevOps engineering roles are typically supported by degrees in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or related STEM fields that appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The key requirement is that your specific degree's CIP code must be on that list. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension, since a non-designated code disqualifies you regardless of the job title.
Is E-Verify enrollment mandatory for my Senior DevOps Engineer employer?
Yes, without exception. Any employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension start date. You can search the E-Verify employer database directly to confirm enrollment. If your employer isn't enrolled, they must complete enrollment and sign your I-983 before USCIS will approve your 24-month extension, so raise this early in the offer process.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a DevOps role?
Your I-983 must describe specific, measurable learning objectives tied to your DevOps responsibilities, such as managing containerized infrastructure, implementing automated testing pipelines, or configuring cloud-based monitoring systems. It must also list your compensation, work location, and supervisor details. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must approve it before your extension begins. Vague or generic descriptions are common reasons DSOs send the form back for revision.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a DevOps engineer selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before April 1 and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that year, even if your EAD expires earlier. You can continue working as a Senior DevOps Engineer in full-time status during this period. Your DSO issues an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap period, which you carry alongside your expired EAD as proof of authorization.
Where can I find Senior DevOps Engineer jobs with employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Senior DevOps Engineer listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history, which indicates they're already familiar with work-authorization processes. Because STEM OPT and H-1B sponsorship often go hand in hand, focusing on employers who have filed LCAs previously reduces the risk of encountering companies that later decline to complete E-Verify enrollment or sign your I-983.