E-Commerce STEM OPT Jobs in California
California's e-commerce sector, anchored by Amazon, Chewy, Poshmark, and a deep network of marketplace startups across Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and San Diego, actively hires data engineers, software developers, and UX researchers in roles that qualify for F-1 STEM OPT authorization. California employers with established LCA filing histories are among the most active sponsors for international graduates in e-commerce.
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Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world.
We are seeking an experienced Design Verification Engineers to build the next generation of our cloud server platforms. Our success depends on our world-class infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.
As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and validation of machine learning hardware in our data centers.
Some of your responsibilities will include verifying/validating that our hardware and software solutions achieve their desired functionality, developing and executing multi-faceted verification/validation plans, and measuring the teams progress towards our ambitious customer metrics.
Key job responsibilities
Some of your responsibilities will include verifying/validating that our hardware and software solutions achieve their desired functionality, developing and executing multi-faceted verification/validation plans, and measuring the teams progress towards our ambitious customer metrics.
About the team
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of design verification experience using System Verilog and UVM
- 3+ years of experience in testbench development including stimulus, checkers, assertions and coverage
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language
- Experience using multiple verification platforms.
- Experience with C/C++ and Object-Oriented Programming
- Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic from IP blocks to SoCs to full system testing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Cupertino - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world.
We are seeking an experienced Design Verification Engineers to build the next generation of our cloud server platforms. Our success depends on our world-class infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.
As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and validation of machine learning hardware in our data centers.
Some of your responsibilities will include verifying/validating that our hardware and software solutions achieve their desired functionality, developing and executing multi-faceted verification/validation plans, and measuring the teams progress towards our ambitious customer metrics.
Key job responsibilities
Some of your responsibilities will include verifying/validating that our hardware and software solutions achieve their desired functionality, developing and executing multi-faceted verification/validation plans, and measuring the teams progress towards our ambitious customer metrics.
About the team
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of design verification experience using System Verilog and UVM
- 3+ years of experience in testbench development including stimulus, checkers, assertions and coverage
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language
- Experience using multiple verification platforms.
- Experience with C/C++ and Object-Oriented Programming
- Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic from IP blocks to SoCs to full system testing
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Cupertino - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
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Which e-commerce companies in California sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Companies with documented LCA filing histories in California's e-commerce space include Amazon (with major operations in the Los Angeles and Bay Area), Poshmark (headquartered in Redwood City), and Chewy's California-based tech teams. Marketplace platforms and fulfillment technology companies across Southern California and Silicon Valley also appear regularly in DOL disclosure data for STEM-eligible roles in engineering, analytics, and product development.
Which cities in California have the most e-commerce F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles leads in e-commerce sponsorship volume, driven by direct-to-consumer brands, marketplace startups, and fashion-tech companies concentrated in the LA tech corridor. The San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose and Redwood City, follows closely, anchored by established marketplace platforms. San Diego has a smaller but growing cluster of e-commerce logistics and analytics employers that hire international graduates on STEM OPT.
What types of e-commerce roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that most consistently qualify include software engineering, data science, machine learning engineering, UX research, and supply chain analytics. These positions generally require degrees in computer science, information systems, data analytics, or engineering, all STEM-designated fields under the DHS STEM OPT extension list. Roles in digital marketing or general operations are less likely to qualify unless tied to a STEM-designated degree program and job function.
How do I find e-commerce F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters e-commerce job listings specifically by F-1 STEM OPT eligibility and California location, showing employers with verified LCA filing histories in the sector. This lets you focus on companies that have already demonstrated a willingness to sponsor international graduates rather than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact. You can filter by city, role type, and employer sponsorship record directly on the platform.
Are there California-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in e-commerce?
California employers must comply with state labor law in addition to DOL prevailing wage requirements, which can affect how compensation and classification are structured for STEM OPT workers. California's strong worker-protection framework means employers are generally experienced with documentation requirements. For e-commerce companies using hybrid or remote models, confirm that your designated work location is California-based, since your STEM OPT authorization and employer's E-Verify enrollment must align with where you physically perform work.