CPT Full Stack Application Development Jobs

Full stack application development CPT jobs let you build production-grade systems across front-end and back-end stacks while your DSO authorizes each position as a direct extension of your degree program. Roles span web frameworks, APIs, databases, and cloud deployment, all qualifying work under CPT's integral curriculum requirement.

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Open Jobs10+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type80% On-site
Median Salary$144K
Top LocationBoston, MA
Most JobsAvathon

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Avathon
Full Stack Engineering Intern
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Full Stack Engineering Intern
Avathon
Pleasanton, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
$30/hr - $35/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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TSMC
Fullstack Software Engineer Intern
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Fullstack Software Engineer Intern
TSMC
Phoenix, Arizona
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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WHOOP
Senior Software Engineer
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Senior Software Engineer
WHOOP
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Backend Engineering
$215,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
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Discord
Senior Software Engineer
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Discord
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Senior Software Engineer
Discord
San Francisco Bay Area
Software Engineering
Product Management
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$196,000/yr - $220,000/yr
Hybrid
5+ yrs exp.
None

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Perpay Inc.
Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
Perpay Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Full Stack Application Development CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does full stack application development qualify as CPT work?

Yes, provided your school's curriculum includes coursework in software engineering, web development, or computer science that directly relates to the duties in your job offer. Your DSO evaluates the curricular connection individually. Roles involving front-end frameworks, back-end APIs, database design, or DevOps pipelines routinely satisfy the integral curriculum requirement at most universities.

Can I do CPT at a startup that hasn't sponsored visas before?

You can. CPT authorization doesn't require the employer to have any prior visa sponsorship history because no federal filing is required from the employer for CPT itself. Your DSO authorizes the work, not USCIS. The risk is post-graduation: startups with no LCA or H-1B visa filing history may struggle with future sponsorship. Browse employers on Migrate Mate to see which companies already have documented filing activity before committing.

What happens to my CPT authorization if the full stack role changes significantly mid-semester?

A material change in duties, hours, or employer location typically requires a new or amended CPT authorization from your DSO. Shifting from a front-end-only role to one that includes back-end architecture or DevOps responsibilities usually counts as a material change. Notify your DSO promptly and provide an updated offer letter reflecting the new scope.

How does working full-time on CPT affect my OPT eligibility?

Any full-time CPT, defined as 20 or more hours per week, counts toward the 12-month threshold that eliminates OPT eligibility. If you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your program, you lose access to post-completion OPT entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, does not reduce your OPT eligibility.

Which SOC code applies to full stack application development for LCA and wage purposes?

Most full stack roles are classified under SOC code 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1254 (Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers), depending on how heavily the position focuses on customer-facing web work. Confirm the applicable code with your employer before they file an LCA, since the SOC code determines the prevailing wage level. The O*NET occupation profile for each code lists the defining tasks to help you verify the match.