Finance CPT Jobs in California
Finance F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, where firms like Wells Fargo, BlackRock, and Pacific Premier Bank regularly bring on international students. California's scale as the largest U.S. economy means CPT-eligible roles span investment banking, risk analysis, fintech, and corporate finance across both major institutions and emerging startups.
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Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
For more information, visit xsolla.com.
Why This Role Exists
Xsolla is going all-in on becoming an AI-first company, and we're not waiting for a slow rollout to get there. We're offering AI Engineer Internships in regions across the globe to help drive that shift directly, not by sitting in the back office, but by building.
You'll work on two things:
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Internal AI initiatives – helping unlock AI tooling and integrations across Xsolla faster than our existing teams can alone.
-
Proof-of-concept builds on our own APIs – showing our product and engineering teams what's possible when you build with AI as a core part of your workflow, not an afterthought.
This isn't a shadow-and-observe internship. You'll ship code that goes to customers – internal teams or external players and game developers – working closely with senior engineers and fellow interns across our global regions.
Who You'll Work With
You won't be isolated on an intern-only project island. You'll work closely with senior engineers who are actively rebuilding how we write software, and you'll be part of a global cohort of interns building in parallel across our regions. That combination is the point: senior engineers give you a bar for what production-grade, customer-facing code looks like, and your fellow interns give you a peer group to trade ideas, code, and AI workflows every week.
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Partner and collaborate with senior engineers to identify where AI tooling and integrations can remove friction, and build the fix.
-
Build applications and integrations on top of Xsolla's APIs and SDKs that show internal teams how to move faster using AI-assisted development.
-
Ship work that matters. What you build is expected to reach real users – whether that's an internal tool an engineering team adopts or a customer-facing integration – not a throwaway exercise that gets shelved after your internship ends.
-
Use agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) as your default way of working – not a novelty you reach for occasionally.
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Share what you build. We run weekly 30-second lightning-talk demos where everyone shows how they used AI to solve something that week – you'll be expected to bring something real.
-
Work with minimal process. You'll get context, a problem, and a mentor – the rest is on you to figure out and build.
-
Learn from and collaborate with both directions: senior engineers who'll mentor you on production-grade practices, and fellow interns across markets you'll trade ideas and code with at the weekly demos.
What We're Looking For
You build things because you want to, and that you already use AI to do it faster.
-
Genuine passion for building. You have side projects, hackathon entries, open-source contributions, or something you shipped just because you were curious. You didn't need an assignment to make it happen.
-
Real AI fluency. You've actually used tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar agentic coding tools to build something – not just asked ChatGPT to explain a concept. You should be able to explain how you used AI to get there and how you confirmed it actually worked – not someone who fires off a prompt and hopes for the best.
-
Bias toward action. Given an ambiguous problem, you start building before you ask for a spec.
-
Comfort with developing modern full-stack solutions – we care more about how fast you learn than what you already know cold.
-
Open to current undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates of a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related program. If you're pursuing a graduate degree and don't mind taking on an internship-level role to get hands-on with AI, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
No take-home assignments, no formal problem sets. We're evaluating proof of work, not your ability to complete an assigned exercise. Please include:
-
A link to a GitHub profile, deployed project, or anything else you've built – the more recent and self-directed, the better.
-
A short answer (2-3 sentences, or a 2-minute video/Loom if you'd rather show than tell) to: “What's something hard you built recently, and why did you build it?”
We're not grading for correctness or polish. We're looking for whether you have a real answer, and whether it's clear you actually did the work yourself (with AI as your tool, not your ghostwriter).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
Criminal History Consideration:
For the AI-First Engineering Intern, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:
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Criminal history check
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Employment verification
-
Education verification
Relevance to Job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
-
Accessing confidential company data
-
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact careers@xsolla.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
About us
Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.
For more information, visit xsolla.com.
Why This Role Exists
Xsolla is going all-in on becoming an AI-first company, and we're not waiting for a slow rollout to get there. We're offering AI Engineer Internships in regions across the globe to help drive that shift directly, not by sitting in the back office, but by building.
You'll work on two things:
-
Internal AI initiatives – helping unlock AI tooling and integrations across Xsolla faster than our existing teams can alone.
-
Proof-of-concept builds on our own APIs – showing our product and engineering teams what's possible when you build with AI as a core part of your workflow, not an afterthought.
This isn't a shadow-and-observe internship. You'll ship code that goes to customers – internal teams or external players and game developers – working closely with senior engineers and fellow interns across our global regions.
Who You'll Work With
You won't be isolated on an intern-only project island. You'll work closely with senior engineers who are actively rebuilding how we write software, and you'll be part of a global cohort of interns building in parallel across our regions. That combination is the point: senior engineers give you a bar for what production-grade, customer-facing code looks like, and your fellow interns give you a peer group to trade ideas, code, and AI workflows every week.
-
Partner and collaborate with senior engineers to identify where AI tooling and integrations can remove friction, and build the fix.
-
Build applications and integrations on top of Xsolla's APIs and SDKs that show internal teams how to move faster using AI-assisted development.
-
Ship work that matters. What you build is expected to reach real users – whether that's an internal tool an engineering team adopts or a customer-facing integration – not a throwaway exercise that gets shelved after your internship ends.
-
Use agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) as your default way of working – not a novelty you reach for occasionally.
-
Share what you build. We run weekly 30-second lightning-talk demos where everyone shows how they used AI to solve something that week – you'll be expected to bring something real.
-
Work with minimal process. You'll get context, a problem, and a mentor – the rest is on you to figure out and build.
-
Learn from and collaborate with both directions: senior engineers who'll mentor you on production-grade practices, and fellow interns across markets you'll trade ideas and code with at the weekly demos.
What We're Looking For
You build things because you want to, and that you already use AI to do it faster.
-
Genuine passion for building. You have side projects, hackathon entries, open-source contributions, or something you shipped just because you were curious. You didn't need an assignment to make it happen.
-
Real AI fluency. You've actually used tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar agentic coding tools to build something – not just asked ChatGPT to explain a concept. You should be able to explain how you used AI to get there and how you confirmed it actually worked – not someone who fires off a prompt and hopes for the best.
-
Bias toward action. Given an ambiguous problem, you start building before you ask for a spec.
-
Comfort with developing modern full-stack solutions – we care more about how fast you learn than what you already know cold.
-
Open to current undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates of a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related program. If you're pursuing a graduate degree and don't mind taking on an internship-level role to get hands-on with AI, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
No take-home assignments, no formal problem sets. We're evaluating proof of work, not your ability to complete an assigned exercise. Please include:
-
A link to a GitHub profile, deployed project, or anything else you've built – the more recent and self-directed, the better.
-
A short answer (2-3 sentences, or a 2-minute video/Loom if you'd rather show than tell) to: “What's something hard you built recently, and why did you build it?”
We're not grading for correctness or polish. We're looking for whether you have a real answer, and whether it's clear you actually did the work yourself (with AI as your tool, not your ghostwriter).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
Criminal History Consideration:
For the AI-First Engineering Intern, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:
-
Criminal history check
-
Employment verification
-
Education verification
Relevance to Job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
-
Accessing confidential company data
-
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact careers@xsolla.com.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
CPT Finance Job Roles in California
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Search Finance Jobs in CaliforniaFinance CPT Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which finance companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in California?
Large financial institutions with significant California operations, including Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, and Pacific Premier Bank, have historically taken on F-1 CPT students. Fintech companies based in San Francisco, such as Stripe, Chime, and Ripple, also participate in CPT hiring. Sponsorship is not guaranteed at any employer and depends on whether the role qualifies under your school's CPT authorization criteria and the company's willingness to complete the required paperwork.
Which cities in California have the most finance F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
San Francisco and its surrounding Bay Area corridor account for the highest concentration of finance CPT roles, driven by fintech, venture capital, and corporate treasury functions. Los Angeles follows closely, with opportunities in investment management, insurance, and entertainment finance. San Jose and Sacramento also have active hiring in corporate finance and banking operations. Proximity to your university matters, since CPT work must be directly tied to your academic program.
What types of finance roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that carry a clear connection to a finance-related academic program are most likely to qualify. Common examples include financial analyst internships, investment research assistant positions, risk management roles, and corporate finance co-ops. Your designated school official determines whether a specific role meets CPT eligibility, not the employer. Positions that appear tangentially related to your major may face scrutiny during DSO review, so alignment between the job description and your coursework matters.
How do I find finance F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters finance roles in California that are open to F-1 CPT candidates, saving you from manually sorting through postings that do not support work authorization. You can filter by state, visa type, and industry to surface relevant opportunities quickly. Beyond Migrate Mate, your university's career center and on-campus employer events often feature California-based finance firms already familiar with the CPT authorization process.
Are there any California-specific or finance-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
California's size means CPT norms vary noticeably by institution and region. Universities in the UC and CSU systems each have their own CPT authorization timelines and requirements, so starting your DSO conversation at least four to six weeks before your intended start date is advisable. In finance, some regulated roles, particularly those at broker-dealers or investment advisors, may require FINRA licensing examinations that have their own eligibility requirements separate from your visa status. Confirming both the CPT authorization and any licensing prerequisites before accepting an offer avoids complications.