Entry level full stack developer / Machine learning / AI engineer

"OPT Clock Ticking? Turn Pressure Into a Placement Plan” For F1 / OPT candidates needing roles quickly for STEM extension or H1B filing If you're on F1 / OPT, the job search can feel like you're living with two deadlines : one for your career and one for your status. You might be applying nonstop, hearing nothing back, or getting stuck after a first round. And unlike many jobseekers, you don't have the luxury of unlimited time. That's why the strategy for OPT candidates must be different : it has to be focused, high-ROI, and job-outcome driven. SynergisticIT's Job Placement Program (JOPP) is positioned as that kind of structured path. Since 2010, SynergisticIT has helped candidates pursue full-time roles across major companies, and JOPP is designed to close the gap between what employers want today and what jobseekers typically have. SynergisticIT assists candidates with processes connected to STEM extension and H1B / Green Card filing (where applicable), which matters for candidates navigating immigration timelines. A hard truth many OPT candidates learn late : many online courses are built to teach you content—but they won't help you build a hire-ready profile quickly. About 30% of people joining JOPP already tried other consulting companies, university bootcamps, Udemy, or Coursera and still didn't secure a job—because most programs stop at learning, leaving candidates alone in the job market. OPT candidates can't afford that "good luck” approach. You need a plan that combines skill building + projects + interview prep + job search execution. SynergisticIT's focus areas are aligned to roles that consistently appear across employers : Entry-level software programmers Java Full Stack developers Python / Java developers Data Analysts / BI Analysts Data Engineers / Data Scientists Machine Learning / AI engineers The technical emphasis spans Java / Full Stack / DevOps and Data tracks including Data Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, ML / AI—the kind of stack combinations that create more opportunities, not fewer. This is important because OPT jobseekers often get filtered out when their skills appear "too narrow.” Broad, job-aligned stacks increase interview volume. What does job-aligned preparation look like? It means you can : Explain your projects clearly and confidently Demonstrate real-world tooling (not just theoretical knowledge) Perform under interview pressure Show you can be productive quickly in a professional team Ideal candidates for this version include : F1 / OPT candidates needing a job for STEM extension Candidates targeting H1B filing timelines International students with strong academics but limited U.S. experience Candidates applying with no replies due to profile mismatch Candidates who need structure, accountability, and placement momentum If you want to explore the program directly, here are the key links : Job Placement Program (JOPP) : Java Job Placement Program Data Science / Data Jobs Program Event videos (OCW, JavaOne, Gartner) : USA Today feature If your OPT timeline is tight and you want a job-outcome-focused path, don't keep guessing. Start with a structured plan today : Contact SynergisticIT : https : / / www.synergisticit.com / contact-us / Because for OPT candidates especially, it's not just what you learn—it's how fast you become hire-ready and how effectively you execute the job search. Positions are open for all us citizens, GC's and all other applicants Please read our blogs Why do Tech Companies not Hire recent Computer Science Graduates | SynergisticIT The $100k H1B Filing Fee : Implications on U.S. Tech Employment | SynergisticIT Wage-Based H-1B Filing What Recruiters Look for in Junior Developers | SynergisticIT Software engineering or Data Science as a career? How OPT Students Can Land Tech Jobs – SynergisticIT