Technology OPT Jobs in Oregon
Technology F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland and the broader Silicon Forest corridor, home to Intel, Nike's digital division, Daimler Trucks North America, and a dense cluster of software and semiconductor firms. Oregon's lower cost of operations compared to the Bay Area has drawn mid-size tech employers that actively hire international students on OPT.
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Lab Technician
Lead I - Lab Support
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
You Are:
UST is searching for a Lab Technician who will perform server and motherboard bring-up, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and system-level debugging.
The opportunity:
- Diagnose hardware, firmware, BIOS, operating system, driver, and connectivity-related issues.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux, Windows, and VMware operating systems.
- Perform BIOS, BMC, CPLD, firmware, VR, and other platform firmware programming and updates.
- Install and update chipset, device, and platform drivers.
- Identify system failures using debug logs, system events, diagnostic tools, and hardware indicators. Perform PC/server system bring-up and configure required peripherals and test equipment.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- Skills: Hardware Troubleshooting, Server Validation, Firmware, Networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, IP Configuration), Linux
- Years of experience: 4
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Role Location: Oregon
Compensation Range: $57,000-$86,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
UST
Skills
Change Management, Debugging, Infrastructure Support
Benefits
Compensation range: $57,000.00 to $86,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
Role description
Lab Technician
Lead I - Lab Support
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
You Are:
UST is searching for a Lab Technician who will perform server and motherboard bring-up, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and system-level debugging.
The opportunity:
- Diagnose hardware, firmware, BIOS, operating system, driver, and connectivity-related issues.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux, Windows, and VMware operating systems.
- Perform BIOS, BMC, CPLD, firmware, VR, and other platform firmware programming and updates.
- Install and update chipset, device, and platform drivers.
- Identify system failures using debug logs, system events, diagnostic tools, and hardware indicators. Perform PC/server system bring-up and configure required peripherals and test equipment.
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- Skills: Hardware Troubleshooting, Server Validation, Firmware, Networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, IP Configuration), Linux
- Years of experience: 4
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field
Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.
Role Location: Oregon
Compensation Range: $57,000-$86,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
UST
Skills
Change Management, Debugging, Infrastructure Support
Benefits
Compensation range: $57,000.00 to $86,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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Search Technology Jobs in OregonTechnology OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
Which technology companies in Oregon sponsor F-1 OPT visas?
Intel is the largest technology employer in Oregon and has a long history of hiring international students on OPT at its Hillsboro campus. Other active sponsors include Daimler Trucks North America (which has a significant software engineering presence), Precision Castparts, and a range of Portland-area software companies and startups. Oregon Health & Science University also sponsors OPT workers in health technology and data roles.
Which cities in Oregon have the most technology F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Portland is Oregon's primary technology hiring hub, with concentrations of software, data, and IT roles across the metro area. Hillsboro, roughly 20 miles west of Portland, is particularly significant for semiconductor and hardware engineering roles given Intel's large campus there. Beaverton and Lake Oswego also have notable technology employer presences. Eugene has a smaller but growing tech scene connected to the University of Oregon.
What types of technology roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Oregon?
Roles in software engineering, data science, machine learning, cybersecurity, embedded systems, and semiconductor design are the most common F-1 OPT-eligible positions in Oregon. These roles align directly with STEM degree fields, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond the initial 12 months. Product management and UX research roles can also qualify when tied to a relevant STEM degree, though eligibility is assessed case by case.
How do I find technology F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters technology jobs in Oregon by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you're not sifting through listings from employers who won't sponsor. Beyond browsing Migrate Mate, attending Portland-area tech meetups and career fairs at Oregon State University or Portland State University can surface OPT-friendly employers that recruit locally and are familiar with the OPT process.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Oregon's technology sector?
Oregon does not have a state income tax on wages for residents who earn income outside the state, but standard federal OPT rules apply regardless of state. One practical consideration is Oregon's proximity to Washington state employers across the Portland metro area, meaning some technology roles are technically based in Vancouver, WA, where state income tax also does not apply. STEM OPT requires the employer to be enrolled in E-Verify, which most established Oregon technology companies already are.