STEM OPT Senior Solution Architect Jobs
Senior Solution Architect roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization, you have a realistic runway to secure H-1B visa sponsorship in a role that directly applies your STEM training.
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Transforming the Future of Enterprise Planning
At o9, our mission is to be the Most Value-Creating Platform for enterprises by transforming decision-making through our AI-first approach. By integrating siloed planning capabilities and capturing millions—even billions—in value leakage, we help businesses plan smarter and faster.
This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces waste, leading to better outcomes for both businesses and the planet. Global leaders like Google, PepsiCo, Walmart, T-Mobile, AB InBev, and Starbucks trust o9 to optimize their supply chains.
POSITION: Sr. Solution Architect
LOCATION: 1501 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Ste 140, Dallas, TX 75234 [and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.; may telecommute/work from home]
Sr. Solution Architect needed by o9 Solutions, Inc. in Dallas, TX [and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.; may telecommute/work from home] to lead process and business requirements sessions, in the form of interviews, workshops, and other methods, leading to documented records of a to-be business process leveraging industry best practices. Identify and document data requirements needed to enable aligned to-be business processes, such as historical sales, shipment, inventory, logistics, and other operations/supply chain data. Oversee collection and analysis of necessary data from sources like ERP systems, PLM systems, databases, excel sheets, emails, and others. Where data is not available, partner with client points of contact to create missing data elements. Support Project Management and Client Management teams with capability listings, and effort estimates for PMs and CMs to define project scope, timelines, and execute sign offs with customers. Lead the technical design documentation based on signed off business requirements that are in scope for client projects. Create these documents by conversion of business requirements to technical platform design. Oversee and review the work of Solution Architects and Consultants to develop clear functional and technical design and document data requirements and build complex datasets. Oversee tool configuration in the o9 platform as per the design to solve deep operations/supply chain problems and institute rigorous performance monitoring systems. Identify and select appropriate mathematical models, predictive methods, statistical techniques, optimization algorithms, and simulations to analyze, manipulate and interpret large enterprise data and provide business insights and data visualization to the client management. Oversee the execution of data analytics and modeling methods by Business Analysts, Data Scientists, and Integration Specialists. Work with Internal Research and Development teams to resolve solution gaps and deploy fixes in the customer environment. Design a testing protocol and oversee implementation by Junior Analysts, with the end goal of automating testing. Work with Client Cross-Functional teams, and IT and business stakeholders, to ensure successful planning and execution of project. Plan, develop and deliver Super User and End User training, for a global user base. Mentor Solution Architects, Junior Analysts, Technical Architects, and Business Analysts to familiarize them with technical and business aspects of a project. Implement supply chain planning solutions or working in the supply chain/logistics organization. Utilize experience in planning systems and exposure to ERP tools. Lead a team through the full lifecycle of a supply chain planning solution implementation including business requirement gathering, solution design and development, UAT/SIT, go-live/cutover and value realization. Utilize agile methodology to deliver large scale enterprise implementations. Utilize MS Office, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. Utilize SQL Server, MySQL, MDX, and T-SQL.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation implementing supply chain planning solutions or working in the supply chain/logistics organization; utilizing experience in planning systems and exposure to ERP tools; leading a team through the full lifecycle of a supply chain planning solution implementation including business requirement gathering, solution design and development, UAT/SIT, go-live/cutover and value realization; utilizing agile methodology to deliver large scale enterprise implementations; utilizing MS Office, Google Sheets, and Google Docs; and utilizing SQL Server, MySQL, MDX, and T-SQL.
REFER TO: Job Number: JR102749.
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At o9, transparency and open communication are at the core of our culture. Collaboration thrives across all levels—hierarchy, distance, or function never limit innovation or teamwork. Beyond work, we encourage volunteering opportunities, social impact initiatives, and diverse cultural celebrations.
With a $3.7 billion valuation and a global presence across Dallas, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, London, Paris, Tokyo, Seoul, and Munich, o9 is among the fastest-growing technology companies in the world. Through our aim10x vision, we are committed to AI-powered management, driving 10x improvements in enterprise decision-making. Our Enterprise Knowledge Graph enables businesses to anticipate risks, adapt to market shifts, and gain real-time visibility. By automating millions of decisions and reducing manual interventions by up to 90%, we empower enterprises to drive profitable growth, reduce inefficiencies, and create lasting value.
o9 is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. Join us as we continue our growth journey!
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by USCIS. Computer science, information systems, and engineering management codes commonly support Solution Architect roles, but exact alignment varies by institution and program name.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. You can independently verify enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool, which is publicly accessible without an account.
Target enterprise technology teams with STEM OPT experience
Solution Architect openings at companies running large cloud or infrastructure programs are more likely to have sponsored STEM OPT students before. Filter your search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with active STEM OPT hiring history in technical architecture roles.
Build your I-983 training plan around architecture deliverables
Your I-983 must tie each learning objective to a concrete work product. For a Senior Solution Architect role, map goals to deliverables like solution design documents, proof-of-concept builds, and cross-team technical reviews so your DSO can approve the plan without revision.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer's prevailing wage
Before signing, look up the SOC code for Solution Architects in your metro area using OFLC Wage Search. If your offer falls below the Level II or III prevailing wage, your employer's future LCA filing could face a DOL audit that delays or blocks your H-1B petition.
Start H-1B conversations during cap-gap, not after
If your OPT expires before October 1 following an H-1B selection, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically. Raise H-1B sponsorship timing with your employer during your first performance review so they can budget attorney fees and file in March of the relevant year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Solution Architect role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree carries an eligible CIP code and the job directly applies your STEM training. Solution Architect positions typically fall under SOC codes tied to software development or systems engineering, both of which USCIS recognizes for STEM OPT. Confirm the CIP-to-role alignment with your DSO before filing your extension application, because the degree field, not the job title alone, determines eligibility.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Any employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you work, not just at the company's headquarters. If you are placed at a client site through a staffing arrangement, both the staffing firm and the end client may need E-Verify enrollment depending on how your I-983 is structured. Verify enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search before you sign your offer letter.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Senior Solution Architect position?
Your I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree field and describe how each goal will be assessed on the job. For a Senior Solution Architect role, practical goals include designing cloud architecture frameworks, leading technical discovery sessions, and producing solution blueprints. Your employer's authorized representative signs the form, and your DSO must approve it before your STEM OPT extension begins. Update the plan if your core responsibilities change materially.
How does cap-gap protection work if my OPT ends before my H-1B start date?
Cap-gap automatically extends your OPT status and work authorization from the day your current EAD expires through September 30 if your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before April 1 and you are selected in the lottery. You can continue working as a Senior Solution Architect during cap-gap without any gap in authorization. USCIS recommends carrying your OPT EAD, your cap-gap receipt notice, and your I-20 together as proof of continued status.
Where can I find Senior Solution Architect jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Senior Solution Architect listings by employers enrolled in E-Verify and with a track record of hiring international candidates, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness. Searching there lets you focus your applications on companies whose HR and legal teams already understand the I-983 process, the 24-month extension timeline, and the H-1B transition that typically follows STEM OPT.