Distribution & Wholesale F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Distribution and wholesale companies in Illinois actively hire for supply chain, logistics analytics, and operations roles that qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship. The Chicago metro, home to major employers like Grainger, Uline, and U.S. Foods, is one of the densest concentrations of distribution and wholesale hiring in the Midwest, with additional opportunities in Joliet, Aurora, and Elgin.
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Employer: Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
Position: Professional Services II - AMZ13234.7
Location: Chicago, IL
Multiple Positions Available:
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Assist in designing applications that run natively in the cloud and build programs that run on any number of platforms including virtualized instances, containers, or serverless architecture.
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Help public sector customers architect scalable, highly available application solutions that leverage AWS services.
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Architect and develop customer applications to be cloud optimized.
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Work as a technical leader alongside customer business, development and infrastructure teams.
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Provide deep software development knowledge with respect to cloud architecture, design patterns and programming.
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Implement DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code, continuous integration and automated deployment.
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Domestic travel up to 20% to perform role responsibilities may be required.
(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $153317 - $177600)
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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A Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field and 3 year(s) of experience in job offered or a related occupation. In the alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field followed by 5 year(s) of progressively responsible experience in job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to a software engineering, systems engineering, or related IT experience.
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Experience must include:
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3 years of experience in large-scale software development or application engineering with coding experience in one of the following languages: Java, JavaScript.
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2 years of experience using SQL/DB2.
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2 years of experience in Agile development methodologies.
The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $153317 - $177600 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Illinois Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
DESCRIPTION
Employer: Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
Position: Professional Services II - AMZ13234.7
Location: Chicago, IL
Multiple Positions Available:
-
Assist in designing applications that run natively in the cloud and build programs that run on any number of platforms including virtualized instances, containers, or serverless architecture.
-
Help public sector customers architect scalable, highly available application solutions that leverage AWS services.
-
Architect and develop customer applications to be cloud optimized.
-
Work as a technical leader alongside customer business, development and infrastructure teams.
-
Provide deep software development knowledge with respect to cloud architecture, design patterns and programming.
-
Implement DevOps practices such as infrastructure as code, continuous integration and automated deployment.
-
Domestic travel up to 20% to perform role responsibilities may be required.
(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $153317 - $177600)
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
A Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field and 3 year(s) of experience in job offered or a related occupation. In the alternative, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field followed by 5 year(s) of progressively responsible experience in job offered or a related occupation as equivalent to a software engineering, systems engineering, or related IT experience.
-
Experience must include:
-
3 years of experience in large-scale software development or application engineering with coding experience in one of the following languages: Java, JavaScript.
-
2 years of experience using SQL/DB2.
-
2 years of experience in Agile development methodologies.
The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $153317 - $177600 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Illinois Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
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Search Distribution & Wholesale Jobs in IllinoisDistribution & Wholesale Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
Which distribution and wholesale companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Illinois?
Illinois-based distributors and wholesalers with established STEM hiring programs include Grainger, Uline, U.S. Foods, Dot Foods, and Anixter (now part of Wesco International). Larger regional distribution centers operated by national logistics networks also regularly hire STEM OPT candidates for data analytics, supply chain engineering, and inventory management roles. DOL Labor Condition Application filings are a reliable indicator of which specific employers have active sponsorship history.
Which cities in Illinois have the most distribution and wholesale F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
The Chicago metropolitan area, including suburban hubs like Joliet, Aurora, Naperville, and Elgin, accounts for the majority of distribution and wholesale STEM OPT opportunities in Illinois. Joliet in particular sits along major interstate corridors and hosts large warehouse and distribution center operations. Rockford and Peoria also have regional wholesale and distribution employers, though at lower volumes than the Chicago metro.
What types of distribution and wholesale roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include supply chain analyst, demand forecasting analyst, logistics engineer, warehouse operations analyst, procurement analyst, and inventory optimization specialist. These positions typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM field such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations research, or data science. Positions that are primarily administrative or sales-focused generally do not meet STEM OPT eligibility requirements.
How do I find distribution and wholesale F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters distribution and wholesale roles in Illinois by verified employer sponsorship history, so you can see which companies have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM-eligible positions. Searching by Illinois location and the distribution and wholesale industry on Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active F-1 STEM OPT hiring patterns, saving you from applying to companies with no sponsorship infrastructure.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in distribution and wholesale?
Illinois employers hiring STEM OPT students must be enrolled in E-Verify, a federal requirement for all STEM OPT sponsoring employers nationwide. Illinois also has its own state employment regulations that employers must navigate alongside federal STEM OPT requirements. Distribution and wholesale companies in Illinois frequently operate across state lines, which can affect how prevailing wage levels are determined, candidates can reference the OFLC Wage Search to understand wage expectations by location and occupation code.