STEM OPT Site Reliability Engineer Jobs
Site Reliability Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM-eligible degree fields, making them a strong fit for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan. With 36 months of total OPT authorization, you have a realistic runway to transition to long-term sponsorship.
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The WEX Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is looking for individuals passionate about developing software and solutions focused on observability, incident response, reliability and performance, operational excellence, and compliance. The team will be part of the Platform Reliability organization which supports our internal stakeholders included in our Corporate Payments line of business. As part of the Platform Reliability organization you’ll have the opportunity to solve complex challenges and improve the quality of life of our engineering teams as well as our ability to service our customers.
The successful candidate should have a strong aptitude for learning new technologies and the ability to drive complex and meaningful projects to a conclusion. Tight-knit collaboration with the engineering teams and an ability to thrive under pressure are key skills required to succeed in this role.
How you'll make an impact
- Willingness to dig deep into code, networking, operating systems, and/or storage solutions to solve complex issues
- Develop automation and utilize monitoring tools to ensure system reliability
- Participate in incident response and troubleshooting
- Participate in 24x7 Site Reliability rotations and escalation workflows
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks. This will include code optimization, configuration changes, or infrastructure upgrade recommendations.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure software design meets operational requirements
- Continuously improve processes and procedures to increase system reliability and efficiency
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies
Experience you'll bring
- 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or equivalent role
- 2+ years of development experience with at least one major programming language
- Experience with Cloud Computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, development and operations world
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with observability and logging technologies
- Experience with at least one major RDBMS and NoSQL data store
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent job experience
Nice to haves
- Experience with one or more of the following languages: C#, Java, GoLang, Python
- Experience with infrastructure as code, preferably Terraform
- Working knowledge in building and designing RESTful APIs.
- Experience with Grafana and Splunk
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices
- Experience with GitOps
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.
Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $101,500.00
About the Team & Role
The WEX Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team is looking for individuals passionate about developing software and solutions focused on observability, incident response, reliability and performance, operational excellence, and compliance. The team will be part of the Platform Reliability organization which supports our internal stakeholders included in our Corporate Payments line of business. As part of the Platform Reliability organization you’ll have the opportunity to solve complex challenges and improve the quality of life of our engineering teams as well as our ability to service our customers.
The successful candidate should have a strong aptitude for learning new technologies and the ability to drive complex and meaningful projects to a conclusion. Tight-knit collaboration with the engineering teams and an ability to thrive under pressure are key skills required to succeed in this role.
How you'll make an impact
- Willingness to dig deep into code, networking, operating systems, and/or storage solutions to solve complex issues
- Develop automation and utilize monitoring tools to ensure system reliability
- Participate in incident response and troubleshooting
- Participate in 24x7 Site Reliability rotations and escalation workflows
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks. This will include code optimization, configuration changes, or infrastructure upgrade recommendations.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure software design meets operational requirements
- Continuously improve processes and procedures to increase system reliability and efficiency
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies
Experience you'll bring
- 2+ years of hands-on experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or equivalent role
- 2+ years of development experience with at least one major programming language
- Experience with Cloud Computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, development and operations world
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with observability and logging technologies
- Experience with at least one major RDBMS and NoSQL data store
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent job experience
Nice to haves
- Experience with one or more of the following languages: C#, Java, GoLang, Python
- Experience with infrastructure as code, preferably Terraform
- Working knowledge in building and designing RESTful APIs.
- Experience with Grafana and Splunk
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices
- Experience with GitOps
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.
Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $101,500.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Site Reliability Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches SRE
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Systems CIP codes all support SRE roles. Cross-check your I-20 against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Only employers actively enrolled in E-Verify can legally employ STEM OPT students. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before your final interview round, not after you receive an offer letter.
Build your I-983 training plan around SRE competencies
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For SRE roles, document skills like distributed systems reliability, incident response, and infrastructure automation rather than generic job duties. Your DSO reviews and approves this before your extension starts.
Target companies with active H-1B LCA filings
Employers filing Labor Condition Applications for SRE and DevOps roles have an established sponsorship process. Use Migrate Mate to filter by employers with verified H-1B visa LCA history in software infrastructure roles, so you're applying where a transition pathway already exists.
Request the I-129 filing timeline during offer negotiation
USCIS cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If your STEM OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap provision extends your work authorization automatically. Ask your employer's immigration team about their filing calendar before you sign.
Use O*NET to document the specialty occupation case
SRE roles must qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a STEM bachelor's degree or higher. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for your specific job title and confirm the education requirements align with your degree field before your employer files any petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Site Reliability Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, SRE roles typically qualify because they require a STEM degree in fields like Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems, all of which appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your qualifying degree field is tied to the CIP code on your I-20, not your job title. Confirm the match with your DSO before your employer files the I-983 training plan.
What does my employer need to do to support my STEM OPT as an SRE?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify and must co-sign your I-983 training plan, which documents the specific SRE skills and learning objectives you'll develop on the job. The employer also certifies that your compensation and hours are comparable to similarly situated U.S. workers. USCIS and ICE can audit these records, so both sides need to keep copies throughout your STEM OPT period.
How does cap-gap work if my STEM OPT expires before October 1?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT end date and you're selected in the lottery, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your SRE role during this period without interruption. USCIS provides specific guidance on cap-gap eligibility on their website.
Can I switch SRE employers while on STEM OPT?
Yes, but you must report the employer change to your DSO within 10 days, and your new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. You'll need a new I-983 training plan co-signed by the new employer before your start date. Any gap in employment can raise compliance issues, so coordinate the transition timing carefully with both your current employer and your DSO.
Where can I find SRE employers already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Site Reliability Engineer jobs by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not spending time on companies that have never sponsored work authorization. You can search by role, location, and employer sponsorship track record to prioritize applications where the infrastructure for hiring STEM OPT students is already in place.