Technology Jobs in California with F-1 OPT Sponsorship

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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Overview

Open Jobs7,885+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type77% On-site
Salary Range$107K – $154K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
Most JobsGoogle

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CorVel Corporation
Medical Only Claims Specialist
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CorVel Corporation
New 6m ago
Medical Only Claims Specialist
CorVel Corporation
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
$16/hr - $26/hr
Remote (US)
1+ yr exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Snowflake
Executive Assistant
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Snowflake
New 8m ago
Executive Assistant
Snowflake
Menlo Park, California
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$102,000/yr - $133,300/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
5,001-10,000

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Benchling
Software Engineer, Full Stack
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Benchling
New 40m ago
Software Engineer, Full Stack
Benchling
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$165,113/yr - $223,388/yr
Hybrid
4+ yrs exp.
None

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Netflix
Coordinator, Music Creative
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Netflix
New 52m ago
Coordinator, Music Creative
Netflix
Burbank, California
Creative & Design
Creative Arts & Performance
Project & Program Management
Music Production
Project Management
$32/hr - $46/hr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Altium®
Marketing Program Manager
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Altium®
New 55m ago
Marketing Program Manager
Altium®
San Diego, California
Marketing
Content & Communications
Project & Program Management
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Content Marketing
Program Management
$100,000 - $120,000
On-Site
8+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Job Roles in Technology in California

Software Engineering2,196 jobs
Project & Program Management1,218 jobs
Sales1,093 jobs
Data Science & Analytics1,088 jobs
Backend Engineering1,065 jobs
Data Science882 jobs
Technical Product & Program Management791 jobs
Customer Service & Support783 jobs
Customer Success776 jobs
Partnerships & Business Development775 jobs

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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.

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