Fintech OPT Jobs in New York
New York is one of the top states for fintech F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs, with major employers like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Stripe, and Bloomberg concentrated in Manhattan's Financial District and Midtown. OPT-eligible roles span software engineering, data science, quantitative analysis, and product management, with New York's density of banks, payment companies, and fintech startups creating consistent demand.
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INTRODUCTION
We’re looking for Android Engineers to join our team. As part of a cross-functional scrum team you will design and develop new investment account and cash account functionality within our Android app. In addition to development on the app itself, you will write automated tests and integrate with our in-house design systems and our backend API. Come help us achieve our vision to make investing delightfully easy and understandable for our clients and prospective clients!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a core member of the team, you will:
- Build a premier native Android application
- Collaborate with other engineers and designers to build new features and enhance existing features for our world-class app
- Work with frontend and backend engineers to design, build and test reusable REST APIs
- Design and build high-quality infrastructure; making the right tradeoffs for risk and long-term maintainability
- Collaborate with design and product to define a delightful Android experience using material design
- Get an opportunity to work with leadership to define the team's priorities and initiatives
- Work independently, use available resources to get unblocked, and complete tasks on schedule by exercising strong judgment and problem-solving skills
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
This role could be a fit if you have:
- 2 - 6 years of professional Android development experience
- Proficiency with Java or Kotlin
- Experience writing unit tests and testable code
- Knowledge of Android SDK performance tools and optimization techniques
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- BS or MS in computer science, related field, or equivalent professional experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Once you join, Wealthfront will:
- Pair you with a mentor who will guide you through our structured onboarding program
- Encourage you to work on projects that match your professional goals
- Support your professional development by providing feedback during weekly 1:1s and our semi-annual reviews
- Provide you autonomy so you can be a happy and successful member of our team
COMPENSATION
- Estimated annual salary range: $140,000 - $185,000 plus equity and a discretionary bonus.
- Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!
ABOUT WEALTHFRONT
Here at Wealthfront, our mission is to create a financial system that favors people, not institutions. We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products that help modern investors grow and manage their money. We started with the ambition to transform the investment advisory business. By automating strategies typically reserved for the wealthy, we unlocked access to high quality investment advice for a digitally-native generation that was underserved by traditional institutions. Since then, we've expanded to a full suite of products designed to help our clients turn their savings into long-term wealth, including:
- A Cash Account that, through our partner banks, offers one of the highest annual percentage yields on uninvested cash in the industry, while providing instant and secure access to your money with no account fees and a full suite of checking features.
- A zero-commission Stock Investing Account with 50+ handpicked collections that help DIY investors discover new companies and make smarter investing decisions.
- Multiple automated investing portfolios designed to unlock tax savings through sophisticated strategies like fixed income, tax-loss harvesting, and direct indexing—which we offer at industry-leading low costs and accessible minimums.
Our award-winning products have attracted over 1 million clients who trust us with more than $90 billion of their hard earned savings—and we're far from done. If you’re inspired to help us reshape the financial industry as we create our next chapter, let’s talk!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Disclosures: All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Tax-Loss Harvesting benefits vary depending on the client's entire tax and investment profile. Wealthfront doesn’t provide tax advice. The Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC (“Wealthfront Brokerage”), Member of FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. We convey funds to partner banks who accept and maintain deposits, provide the variable interest rate, and provide access to FDIC pass-through insurance. Investment management and advisory services–which are not FDIC insured–are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC (“Wealthfront Advisers”), an SEC-registered investment adviser. The checking features offered in the Wealthfront Cash Account are provided by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. Fees and Eligibility requirements may apply to certain checking features, please see the Deposit Account Agreement for details. By “award-winning products”, please refer to www.wealthfront.com/reviews for more information. Wealthfront Corporation oversees Total Client Assets and Trusted Clients through Wealthfront Advisers and Wealthfront Brokerage. Wealthfront Advisers and Wealthfront Brokerage are wholly owned subsidiaries of Wealthfront Corporation.
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Search Fintech Jobs in New YorkFintech OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which fintech companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New York?
Large financial institutions with dedicated fintech divisions, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Bloomberg, are among the most active F-1 OPT sponsors in New York. Fintech-native companies such as Stripe, Plaid, Brex, and Marqeta also maintain New York offices and have hired OPT workers in technical and analytical roles. Sponsorship patterns vary by role, team, and hiring cycle, so confirming directly with each employer's recruiting team is important.
Which cities in New York have the most fintech F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan is by far the primary hub, particularly the Financial District, Midtown, and Hudson Yards, where the highest concentration of banks, trading firms, and fintech startups are based. Brooklyn's tech corridor around DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn has a growing number of fintech employers as well. Outside New York City, Buffalo and Rochester have smaller but active fintech sectors tied to regional banking and insurance technology.
What types of fintech roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align with STEM-designated fields are the most common OPT matches in fintech. Software engineering, data science, machine learning engineering, quantitative analysis, financial engineering, and cybersecurity positions regularly appear as OPT-eligible. Product management and UX research roles can also qualify depending on the degree field. New York fintech employers hiring for these functions through OPT often indicate STEM OPT eligibility in job postings, though verification with your Designated School Official is always recommended.
How do I find fintech F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and visa holders searching for sponsorship-confirmed jobs, including fintech F-1 OPT positions in New York. You can filter by visa type, industry, and location to surface roles where employers have a documented history of sponsoring OPT workers. This is more targeted than general job searches, which rarely surface sponsorship status upfront. Migrate Mate also aggregates fintech roles across New York's major financial and tech hubs in one place.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for fintech F-1 OPT sponsorship?
New York's fintech sector is heavily regulated at both the state and federal level, which affects hiring timelines. Roles at broker-dealers, investment advisers, and licensed money transmitters may require FINRA licensing or background checks that can extend onboarding, so it's worth clarifying these requirements before accepting an offer. New York State's Department of Financial Services also imposes compliance requirements on employers that can influence how quickly they can bring on OPT workers in certain regulated roles.