Technology F-1 STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Texas

Technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas are concentrated in Austin's fast-growing tech corridor, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and Houston's expanding innovation sector. Major employers including Dell, Texas Instruments, AT&T, and Oracle have active STEM OPT hiring programs. Software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity roles dominate sponsorship filings across the state.

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Overview

Open Jobs380+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type81% On-site
Median Salary$93K
Top LocationAustin, TX
Most JobsQualcomm

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Meteorologist
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Meteorologist
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Abilene, Texas
Creative Arts & Performance
Content & Communications
Writing & Journalism
Communications
Not listed
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Signal Integrity Engineer
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Signal Integrity Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Spring, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$71,500/yr - $164,400/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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LTIMindtree
Cornerstone LMS Support Engineer
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Cornerstone LMS Support Engineer
LTIMindtree
Plano, Texas
IT Support & Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Customer Support
$100,000/yr - $110,000/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Oakridge Staffing
Manager Client Services Applications
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Manager Client Services Applications
Oakridge Staffing
Dallas, Texas
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Senior Engineer Automation Testing
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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Senior Engineer Automation Testing
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Plano, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$105,000/yr - $125,000/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Technology Job Roles in Texas

Software Engineering127 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)118 jobs
Specialized Engineering96 jobs
Electrical Engineering61 jobs
Backend Engineering55 jobs
Data Science & Analytics55 jobs
Project & Program Management50 jobs
Cloud & DevOps46 jobs
Technical Product & Program Management46 jobs
Data Science41 jobs

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Technology Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

Which technology companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Texas?

Texas has a strong base of technology employers with consistent STEM OPT sponsorship histories. Dell Technologies and Texas Instruments are among the largest sponsors in the state, alongside AT&T, Oracle, and IBM. Austin's tech sector also includes a growing number of mid-size software and cloud infrastructure companies that file Labor Condition Applications for STEM OPT roles. Checking DOL OFLC disclosure data by employer name and Texas location gives the most accurate picture of recent sponsorship activity.

Which cities in Texas have the most technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?

Austin leads Texas for technology STEM OPT sponsorship volume, driven by its concentration of software, semiconductor, and cloud computing employers. Dallas-Fort Worth ranks second, with strong hiring in enterprise software, fintech, and telecom. Houston contributes a meaningful share through energy-tech, data analytics, and aerospace technology employers. San Antonio has a growing cybersecurity sector tied to federal contractors, which generates additional STEM OPT-eligible openings for qualified F-1 graduates.

What types of technology roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?

Roles that qualify for STEM OPT extension are those listed under designated STEM degree fields and classified under eligible Standard Occupational Classification codes. In Texas technology hiring, this commonly includes software engineering, data science, machine learning engineering, cybersecurity analysis, systems architecture, and electrical or computer engineering positions. The role must directly relate to the graduate's qualifying STEM degree. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify, which most large Texas technology companies already satisfy.

How do I find technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Texas?

Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters technology roles in Texas by verified STEM OPT sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through listings that don't support F-1 work authorization. Beyond the job board, reviewing DOL OFLC disclosure data for Texas employers lets you confirm which companies have filed for STEM-related roles in recent years. Targeting employers with an established E-Verify enrollment and a pattern of STEM OPT hires in Austin, Dallas, or Houston significantly narrows the search.

Are there any Texas-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in technology?

Texas has no state income tax, which affects compensation structuring but not visa eligibility. The state's concentration of defense and federal-adjacent technology contractors in San Antonio and the Dallas area means some roles carry security clearance requirements that may limit F-1 STEM OPT eligibility in practice. Texas also hosts several university research parks and technology incubators where startups hire STEM OPT graduates, though smaller employers may be less familiar with the E-Verify enrollment requirement that STEM OPT extensions mandate.