OPT Android Engineer Jobs
Android Engineer jobs are among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech. Employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Android engineers, and your 12-month OPT period (36 months with STEM OPT extension) gives you a strong runway to secure sponsorship. Your Android skills transfer directly into high-demand product teams.
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- The pay range is $75,400.00 - $135,700.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Engineer, you serve as a technical specialist delivering the engineering that powers the product. You develop keen insight into the technical architecture and design to deliver robust and scalable software components. You constantly demonstrate the depth of your expertise by solving engineering problems. You are passionate about the quality of software and balance between speed of delivering new features and robustness of the software components you implement. You can handle operational issues with little or no oversight. You actively review code to ensure the software quality and functional accuracy is maintained across the team. You are keen to learn the design and architecture of the product and participate in ceremonies that can influence both.
Join the team that brings Target guests their “shopping and saving sidekick” – the guest facing Target Android and iOS shopping app. This Android Engineer will be part of a feature team building and evolving experiences within Target’s flagship mobile app.
As an Android Software Engineer on the Flagship mobile team you will:
- Develop clean, well-tested native Android code to deliver functionality that meets business objectives
- Work closely with partner teams - UX, Product - as needed
- Keep abreast of technology trends and advances in mobile technologies
- Be able to produce clear and concise technical deliverables for internal and external use
- Innovate constantly and maintain the technical edge
Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
ABOUT YOU:
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience with Android development
- Experience developing in Kotlin
- Experience with modern Android tools and technologies such as Dagger framework, Jetpack Compose, Espresso
- Demonstrates familiarity with current and emerging technologies in own scope of responsibility, and develops ability to apply these technologies
- Demonstrates and continuously builds upon domain-specific knowledge
- Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise
- Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
COMPENSATION
- The pay range is $75,400.00 - $135,700.00
Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Engineer, you serve as a technical specialist delivering the engineering that powers the product. You develop keen insight into the technical architecture and design to deliver robust and scalable software components. You constantly demonstrate the depth of your expertise by solving engineering problems. You are passionate about the quality of software and balance between speed of delivering new features and robustness of the software components you implement. You can handle operational issues with little or no oversight. You actively review code to ensure the software quality and functional accuracy is maintained across the team. You are keen to learn the design and architecture of the product and participate in ceremonies that can influence both.
Join the team that brings Target guests their “shopping and saving sidekick” – the guest facing Target Android and iOS shopping app. This Android Engineer will be part of a feature team building and evolving experiences within Target’s flagship mobile app.
As an Android Software Engineer on the Flagship mobile team you will:
- Develop clean, well-tested native Android code to deliver functionality that meets business objectives
- Work closely with partner teams - UX, Product - as needed
- Keep abreast of technology trends and advances in mobile technologies
- Be able to produce clear and concise technical deliverables for internal and external use
- Innovate constantly and maintain the technical edge
Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.
ABOUT YOU:
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience with Android development
- Experience developing in Kotlin
- Experience with modern Android tools and technologies such as Dagger framework, Jetpack Compose, Espresso
- Demonstrates familiarity with current and emerging technologies in own scope of responsibility, and develops ability to apply these technologies
- Demonstrates and continuously builds upon domain-specific knowledge
- Maintains technical knowledge within areas of expertise
- Stays current with new and evolving technologies via formal training and self-directed education
This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Android Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Prioritize employers who have consistently filed H-1B petitions for software engineers. Companies with a track record of sponsoring Android engineers are far more likely to extend your status when OPT ends than those doing it for the first time.
Apply before your OPT start date if possible
Hiring timelines for Android roles average six to ten weeks. Starting your search two to three months before OPT begins gives you time to clear interviews and onboard without putting pressure on your authorization window.
Highlight STEM OPT eligibility upfront
If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field, mention your 36-month OPT eligibility early. This directly reduces employer H-1B lottery risk and removes the main objection most hiring managers raise.
Build a portfolio with shipped Android apps
Employers sponsoring OPT students want low-risk hires. A Google Play portfolio with real users signals production-level competence and shortens the evaluation process, making you a stronger candidate than someone with only coursework or side projects.
Understand the CAP-exempt H-1B path as a backup
Universities, nonprofits, and government research labs are CAP-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery risk. These employers are worth considering if your OPT timeline does not align with the April H-1B filing window.
Be specific about your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility
Ambiguity about your authorization timeline slows decisions. Know your exact OPT expiration date, whether you qualify for STEM extension, and your STEM extension deadline before any recruiter conversation about work authorization.
Android Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Android Engineer jobs commonly offer OPT sponsorship?
Yes. Android engineering is classified as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines, which makes it one of the more straightforward roles for H-1B sponsorship. Large consumer tech companies, startups, and enterprise software firms all hire Android engineers on OPT regularly. Migrate Mate filters specifically for OPT-friendly Android roles so you are not sorting through listings that exclude work authorization holders.
Does my STEM OPT extension apply to Android Engineer roles?
It does, provided your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or information technology. STEM OPT extends your work authorization from 12 to 36 months and requires your employer to be E-Verify enrolled. Most mid-size and larger tech companies already meet this requirement, so it rarely creates a barrier for Android engineering positions.
What happens to my OPT status if I switch Android engineering jobs?
You can change employers during OPT as long as the new role is directly related to your degree field and you report the change to your DSO within ten days. Android engineering typically satisfies this requirement for computer science and software engineering graduates. Your 60-day grace period begins if you lose your job, so having a job offer before leaving your current role protects your status.
Can I work as a contract or freelance Android Engineer on OPT?
Self-employment and independent contracting are permitted on OPT if you are actively engaged in work directly related to your degree and can document it clearly. You must be generating income and doing substantive Android engineering work, not simply holding a company registration. This is more complex to document for DSO reporting and STEM OPT compliance, so most OPT students find traditional W-2 employment simpler to maintain status.
What types of employers hire Android Engineers on OPT most consistently?
Consumer app companies, fintech firms, healthcare technology companies, and large enterprise software organizations have the highest volume of Android engineering hires on OPT. These employers typically have existing H-1B sponsorship pipelines and immigration counsel on retainer, which streamlines the process significantly. Browse Android Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively hiring OPT students right now.