STEM OPT Jobs in Washington
Washington ranks among the top states for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship, anchored by Seattle's dense tech corridor, Bellevue's growing software sector, and life sciences hubs in the Puget Sound region. Aerospace, cloud computing, biotech, and clean energy employers across the state file regularly for STEM OPT extensions.
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Network Lifecycle Management (NLM) organization is responsible for scaling and maintaining Amazon's global network capacity. Within NLM, the Cabling Services team owns the planning, ordering, and fulfillment of network cabling projects. This includes building software to ensure predictable, on-time delivery of materials to deliver network capacity.
Key job responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer on this team, you will take ownership of substantial parts of complex, large-scale problems with real impact on Amazon's infrastructure. A key focus of your work will be developing data center digital twin automation to support automated fiber infrastructure design that optimizes material orders and resource allocation at scale. You will have the autonomy to define your own direction, shape technical solutions, and drive meaningful outcomes across the cabling lifecycle.
We are a collaborative team that values continuous learning, technical curiosity, and a culture of shared growth. We run regular knowledge-sharing sessions and offer opportunities to explore emerging technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Network Lifecycle Management (NLM) organization is responsible for scaling and maintaining Amazon's global network capacity. Within NLM, the Cabling Services team owns the planning, ordering, and fulfillment of network cabling projects. This includes building software to ensure predictable, on-time delivery of materials to deliver network capacity.
Key job responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer on this team, you will take ownership of substantial parts of complex, large-scale problems with real impact on Amazon's infrastructure. A key focus of your work will be developing data center digital twin automation to support automated fiber infrastructure design that optimizes material orders and resource allocation at scale. You will have the autonomy to define your own direction, shape technical solutions, and drive meaningful outcomes across the cabling lifecycle.
We are a collaborative team that values continuous learning, technical curiosity, and a culture of shared growth. We run regular knowledge-sharing sessions and offer opportunities to explore emerging technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
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.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Washington
Verify your role qualifies under STEM OPT
Cross-check your job title against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List and confirm the role's STEM degree classification meets STEM OPT eligibility before accepting an offer. Use O*NET to confirm the occupation's classification aligns with your degree field.
Target Washington employers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT extension approval requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. In Washington, most large tech and aerospace employers already are, but startups in Bellevue and Redmond sometimes aren't. Confirm enrollment before your offer stage, not after.
File your I-983 training plan before the OPT end date
USCIS requires a completed I-983 training plan, signed by both you and your employer, before your DSO can request the STEM OPT extension from SEVIS. Build at least three weeks of buffer before your current OPT expires to account for employer review cycles.
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Which industries in Washington sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Technology dominates F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Washington, driven by the concentration of cloud computing, software development, and cybersecurity employers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Redmond corridor. Aerospace and defense employers in the Puget Sound region, life sciences companies in the greater Seattle area, and clean energy firms round out the industries that file most frequently for STEM OPT extensions.
Which cities in Washington have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and Bellevue account for the largest share of F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Washington, with Redmond close behind due to its dense concentration of enterprise software employers. Kirkland and Bothell have growing biotech and healthcare IT clusters. Outside the Puget Sound metro, Spokane has emerging tech and healthcare employers that sponsor STEM OPT roles at a smaller scale.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Washington?
Roles that qualify must carry a STEM degree classification on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and require your specific STEM degree field. In Washington, commonly approved roles include software engineer, data scientist, cloud architect, biomedical engineer, electrical engineer, and systems analyst. The job must also constitute a genuine training opportunity, which your employer documents through the I-983 training plan filed with USCIS.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by Washington state and F-1 STEM OPT visa type, surfacing employers with verified sponsorship history rather than relying on job descriptions that may be outdated or inaccurate. Supplement your search by attending tech hiring events in Seattle and engaging UW's or WSU's employer networks, which include companies with established STEM OPT onboarding processes.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects how employers structure compensation but does not change federal STEM OPT eligibility rules set by USCIS. Washington's strong union presence in aerospace means some roles may fall under collective bargaining agreements that affect training plan terms. Employers in Washington are also required to comply with the state's robust worker protection laws, which apply equally to STEM OPT employees.