Telecom F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in California
Telecom F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, along with networking firms and satellite operators, regularly file Labor Condition Applications for engineering, network architecture, and data analytics roles that qualify under STEM OPT designation.
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One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
In this role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative software team designing, developing and supporting a carrier-grade control gateway that governs how terminals and devices authenticate, connect and operate in a global satellite network. You will debug and resolve issues in a live production environment, gaining deep visibility into how your code behaves at scale. You will also apply your existing skills and grow your expertise across modern cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and end-to-end system components making this a rewarding learning experience at every stage of your career.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
As a key member of the team, you will use your talents to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Active contribution in software architecture/design/implementation efforts
- Code, perform unit, integration and performance tests
- Create deployment scripts, support/debug deployment pipelines
- Participate in production support (on-call rotation)
- Investigate and resolve technical issues
- Present status/design/issues to the team or wider audience
- Attribute to a team culture that values effective collaboration, technical perfection, and innovation
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 4+ years of software engineering experience in C, C++ with emphasis on design patterns
- Experience with concurrent/multithreaded and Linux systems programming
- Experience with Bash, Ansible and Python scripting in Linux
- Experience in networking (TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP), protocol standards and troubleshooting
- Knowledge in Jenkins, JIRA, Git and/or Perforce
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relatable fields
- Up to 10% of travel
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Experience with telecom/networking/satellite/wireless communications
- Experience with Kubernetes, Containers and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in AWS, GCP or other cloud environments
- Strong hands-on working knowledge of L2/L3 protocols and L4-L7 applications
- Experience with Claude code or Copilot
COMPENSATION:
- Salary range: $117,000.00 - $185,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $145,000.00 - $218,000.00 / annually: At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
About us:
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
In this role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative software team designing, developing and supporting a carrier-grade control gateway that governs how terminals and devices authenticate, connect and operate in a global satellite network. You will debug and resolve issues in a live production environment, gaining deep visibility into how your code behaves at scale. You will also apply your existing skills and grow your expertise across modern cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and end-to-end system components making this a rewarding learning experience at every stage of your career.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
As a key member of the team, you will use your talents to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Active contribution in software architecture/design/implementation efforts
- Code, perform unit, integration and performance tests
- Create deployment scripts, support/debug deployment pipelines
- Participate in production support (on-call rotation)
- Investigate and resolve technical issues
- Present status/design/issues to the team or wider audience
- Attribute to a team culture that values effective collaboration, technical perfection, and innovation
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 4+ years of software engineering experience in C, C++ with emphasis on design patterns
- Experience with concurrent/multithreaded and Linux systems programming
- Experience with Bash, Ansible and Python scripting in Linux
- Experience in networking (TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP), protocol standards and troubleshooting
- Knowledge in Jenkins, JIRA, Git and/or Perforce
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relatable fields
- Up to 10% of travel
WHAT WILL HELP YOU ON THE JOB:
- Experience with telecom/networking/satellite/wireless communications
- Experience with Kubernetes, Containers and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in AWS, GCP or other cloud environments
- Strong hands-on working knowledge of L2/L3 protocols and L4-L7 applications
- Experience with Claude code or Copilot
COMPENSATION:
- Salary range: $117,000.00 - $185,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $145,000.00 - $218,000.00 / annually: At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this online application, please click here.
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Which telecom companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in California?
Major carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have California operations and have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM-eligible roles. Beyond the large carriers, networking infrastructure companies, satellite communications firms, and telecom software vendors headquartered in the Bay Area and Southern California also sponsor F-1 STEM OPT candidates. LCA filing history through OFLC records is a reliable indicator of a company's sponsorship activity.
Which cities in California have the most telecom F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area leads, particularly San Jose and Santa Clara, home to telecom equipment manufacturers and network software companies. Los Angeles follows, with a concentration of wireless carriers, satellite operators, and media-telecom convergence firms. San Diego has a notable cluster of wireless and defense-communications companies. Smaller but active markets include Sacramento and Irvine in Orange County.
What types of telecom roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify must align with a STEM-designated degree field. In telecom, that typically includes network engineer, RF engineer, systems engineer, data analyst, software developer, cloud infrastructure engineer, and cybersecurity analyst positions. Roles requiring a bachelor's or higher in electrical engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field generally meet USCIS eligibility criteria for the STEM OPT extension.
How do I find telecom F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa type and industry, so you can search telecom roles in California that are open to F-1 STEM OPT candidates without sifting through postings from employers with no sponsorship history. Migrate Mate uses DOL Labor Condition Application data to surface employers with verified telecom sponsorship activity in California, helping you focus your applications on companies already familiar with the STEM OPT process.
Are there any California-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in telecom?
California's dense concentration of technology and telecom employers means more companies have in-house immigration support or established LCA filing processes, which can streamline the STEM OPT experience. California employers must also comply with state labor law alongside federal prevailing wage requirements. STEM OPT candidates must work for an E-Verify enrolled employer, and California's large university system produces significant telecom talent, so competition for STEM OPT roles at top employers can be meaningful.