Technology OPT Jobs in California

California leads the country in F-1 OPT technology hiring, with Silicon Valley companies like Google, Apple, Meta, and Salesforce among the most active sponsors. From software engineering and data science to product management and UX, employers across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego regularly hire international students on OPT for technology roles.

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Open Jobs2,821+
Work Type80% On-site
Median Salary$139K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
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iHeartMedia
Fox Sports Radio Associate Producer
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Fox Sports Radio Associate Producer
iHeartMedia
Sherman Oaks, California
Content & Communications
Creative Arts & Performance
Multimedia Production
Writing & Journalism
$17/hr - $20/hr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Atomic Machines
Software Applications Engineer
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Software Applications Engineer
Atomic Machines
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Embedded Systems Engineering
$165,000/yr - $205,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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PlayStation
Sr. Analyst, Product Analytics
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PlayStation
New 10h ago
Sr. Analyst, Product Analytics
PlayStation
San Mateo, California
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Data Science
Data Analytics
Project Management
$175,013/yr - $248,900/yr
Hybrid
3+ yrs exp.
Master's
5,001-10,000

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Scopely
Lead Product Manager
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Scopely
New 13h ago
Lead Product Manager
Scopely
Culver City, California
Product Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Data Science & Analytics
Business Strategy
Data Science
$169,600/yr - $244,000/yr
Remote (US)
3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
201-500

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Commure
Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineer
Commure
Los Angeles, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Full-stack Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Backend Engineering
$170,000/yr - $230,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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OPT Technology Job Roles in California

Software Engineering1,070 jobs
Data Science & Analytics571 jobs
Data Science515 jobs
Backend Engineering435 jobs
Project & Program Management423 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)404 jobs
Specialized Engineering394 jobs
AI (Artificial Intelligence)372 jobs
Sales286 jobs
Partnerships & Business Development280 jobs

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Technology OPT Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

Which technology companies in California sponsor F-1 OPT visas?

Many of California's largest technology employers have established track records of hiring F-1 OPT students, including Google, Apple, Meta, Salesforce, Netflix, and Adobe, all headquartered in the state. Mid-size and growth-stage companies in the Bay Area and Los Angeles also sponsor OPT regularly. Sponsorship decisions are made at the employer and role level, so availability varies even within the same company.

Which cities in California have the most technology F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?

The San Francisco Bay Area, encompassing San Jose, San Francisco, and surrounding Silicon Valley cities, has the highest concentration of technology OPT sponsorship roles in California. Los Angeles is a growing hub, particularly for roles in entertainment technology, e-commerce, and startups. San Diego has a strong cluster of biotech-adjacent software and data roles. Remote-eligible positions with California-based employers also appear frequently.

What types of technology roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in California?

Software engineering, data science, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, product management, and UX research are among the most commonly sponsored technology roles in California. These positions typically require a degree directly related to the work, which aligns well with OPT's requirement that employment be in a field related to your major. Roles where the connection between degree and job function is clear tend to have fewer complications.

How do I find technology F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in California?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters technology jobs in California by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you're not sorting through listings from employers who don't sponsor. Searching Migrate Mate lets you focus on companies with a history of OPT hiring in the state, which is more efficient than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.

Are there any California-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in technology?

California's technology sector moves quickly, and many employers are familiar with OPT authorization timelines, but you should confirm that your Employment Authorization Document start date aligns with your offer date before accepting. STEM OPT extension eligibility is particularly relevant in California's tech industry, since many qualifying roles at E-Verify employers can support a 24-month extension beyond the initial 12 months of OPT.