Technology STEM OPT 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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Work Type85% On-site
Top LocationAustin, TX
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Oracle
Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
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Oracle
New 2h ago
Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer
Oracle
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Salesforce
Forward Deployed Engineer
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Salesforce
New 6h ago
Forward Deployed Engineer
Salesforce
Austin, Texas
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$198k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Forcepoint
Sales Engineering Manager
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Forcepoint
New 12h ago
Sales Engineering Manager
Forcepoint
Austin, Texas
Sales
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$250k - $275k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc.
IaC Engineer
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Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc.
New 12h ago
IaC Engineer
Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc.
Plano, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
DevOps
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Genpact
Sr. Developer
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Genpact
New 18h ago
Sr. Developer
Genpact
San Antonio, Texas
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$55k - $69k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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STEM OPT Technology Job Roles in Texas

Software Engineering139 jobs
Engineering (Non-Software)103 jobs
Specialized Engineering98 jobs
Backend Engineering71 jobs
Cloud & DevOps69 jobs
Data Science & Analytics69 jobs
Electrical Engineering58 jobs
Project & Program Management54 jobs
Technical Product & Program Management51 jobs
Data Science50 jobs

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Technology STEM OPT Sponsorship 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.