Technology STEM OPT Jobs in Washington

Technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington are concentrated in the Seattle metro, where Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and a dense network of software and cloud-infrastructure companies file among the highest volumes of STEM OPT work authorizations in the country. Roles in software engineering, machine learning, data science, and cybersecurity account for the majority of sponsored positions.

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Top LocationSeattle, WA
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Product Manager
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New 8h ago
Product Manager
Confiz
Seattle, Washington
Product Management
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Hybrid
Bachelor's
201-500

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Forward Deployed Engineer, Apps and API
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Forward Deployed Engineer, Apps and API
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Seattle, Washington
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Backend Engineering
$116k - $198k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Genex Systems
Engineering Operations Technician I
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Genex Systems
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Engineering Operations Technician I
Genex Systems
Vancouver, Washington
Project & Program Management
Construction Management
Administrative & Office Support
Project Management
$19 - $24/hr
On-Site
Associate's

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Snap Inc.
Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
Snap Inc.
Bellevue, Washington
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$133k - $235k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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22nd Century Technologies Inc.
Quality Systems Specialist 4
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Quality Systems Specialist 4
22nd Century Technologies Inc.
Seattle, Washington
Quality Control
$65.00 - $70.00/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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STEM OPT Technology Job Roles in Washington

Software Engineering79 jobs
Backend Engineering45 jobs
Data Science & Analytics38 jobs
Cloud & DevOps35 jobs
Data Science29 jobs
Technical Product & Program Management19 jobs
AI (Artificial Intelligence)17 jobs
Data Analytics15 jobs
Cloud Engineering12 jobs
Product Management12 jobs

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Technology STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Washington's technology sector includes some of the most active STEM OPT sponsors in the U.S. Microsoft and Amazon are consistently among the highest-volume sponsors nationally and are headquartered in the Seattle area. Google, Meta, and Salesforce maintain large engineering offices in the region. Beyond the largest names, mid-size software, cloud, and enterprise technology companies in the Puget Sound corridor also file STEM OPT work authorizations regularly.

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

Seattle accounts for the largest share of technology STEM OPT sponsorship activity in Washington, driven by its concentration of major tech headquarters and engineering hubs. Redmond and Bellevue, directly east of Seattle across Lake Washington, are equally significant, Microsoft's main campus is in Redmond, and Bellevue has seen rapid growth in tech office space. Kirkland and Bothell host additional software and biotech-adjacent technology employers.

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

Migrate Mate filters technology jobs in Washington by employers with verified STEM OPT sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on companies that have filed for F-1 students in software engineering, data science, and related roles. Because STEM OPT requires E-Verify enrollment from the employer, every listing on Migrate Mate is screened against that requirement, which is a step that generic job searches don't surface automatically.

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

Roles that qualify for STEM OPT extension must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to the student's degree. In Washington's technology sector, this most commonly covers software engineering, data science, machine learning engineering, cybersecurity, systems architecture, and cloud infrastructure positions. The role must also be directly related to the student's field of study, and the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, a standard requirement among Washington's major technology employers.

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

Washington has no state income tax, which affects compensation structuring but not the STEM OPT process itself. More relevant is that Washington's technology hiring market is competitive, and many employers, particularly larger ones, have established international student hiring programs with HR teams experienced in STEM OPT training plan requirements under USCIS guidelines. Students should confirm that a prospective employer is E-Verify enrolled before accepting an offer, as this is a federal prerequisite for the STEM OPT extension.