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Application Development Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with a background in computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Demand is consistent across tech, finance, and healthcare employers.
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KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Group/Division
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeam’s mission encapsulates its role as the “eyes” of KLA’s product line, providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
KLA has openings for Regional Development Applications Engineer roles in its product divisions, which designs and manufactures inspection & review equipment for semiconductor manufacturing industry. Based in Austin, Texas, the Regional Development Applications Engineer will be responsible for:
- Characterization of new systems and features. This includes designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, publishing results and recommendations in the form of applications notes, best known methods or characterization studies.
- Product penetration/adoption and process optimization at customer facilities in fabs. This includes gaining expertise on KLA equipment and customers semiconductor fabrication processes and applying them to solve mission critical production problems.
- Apps engineering roles also includes training customers and other apps engineers, handling/driving local Apps escalation process, investigating customer technical needs/problems and providing solutions, conducting final acceptance, demonstrating products, and understanding competitive situations, methodology, and performance group analysis.
- Report technology development and new applications to Marketing.
- Support pre-sale and post-sale activities.
Work experience in semiconductor processing or equipment industry preferred. These roles require to travel up to 50% on short notice. Trips could be 4-8 weeks long. Team work is critical, so having a good balance between technical skills and people skills is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
Base Pay Range
$83,100.00 - $141,300.00 Annually
Primary Location
USA-TX-Austin-KLA
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Group/Division
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeam’s mission encapsulates its role as the “eyes” of KLA’s product line, providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
KLA has openings for Regional Development Applications Engineer roles in its product divisions, which designs and manufactures inspection & review equipment for semiconductor manufacturing industry. Based in Austin, Texas, the Regional Development Applications Engineer will be responsible for:
- Characterization of new systems and features. This includes designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, publishing results and recommendations in the form of applications notes, best known methods or characterization studies.
- Product penetration/adoption and process optimization at customer facilities in fabs. This includes gaining expertise on KLA equipment and customers semiconductor fabrication processes and applying them to solve mission critical production problems.
- Apps engineering roles also includes training customers and other apps engineers, handling/driving local Apps escalation process, investigating customer technical needs/problems and providing solutions, conducting final acceptance, demonstrating products, and understanding competitive situations, methodology, and performance group analysis.
- Report technology development and new applications to Marketing.
- Support pre-sale and post-sale activities.
Work experience in semiconductor processing or equipment industry preferred. These roles require to travel up to 50% on short notice. Trips could be 4-8 weeks long. Team work is critical, so having a good balance between technical skills and people skills is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
Base Pay Range
$83,100.00 - $141,300.00 Annually
Primary Location
USA-TX-Austin-KLA
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Application Development Manager
Lead with technical depth, not just management experience
Hiring managers for this role want to see that you can bridge engineering and leadership. Highlight specific technologies, architectures, or development methodologies you've managed, not just team sizes or project timelines.
Target employers with established OPT hiring track records
Companies that have sponsored STEM OPT extensions before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer over work authorization concerns. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers already hiring OPT candidates.
Clarify your OPT timeline early in the process
Application Development Manager roles involve onboarding ramp-up, so employers care about how long you can work. Be upfront about your OPT end date and eligibility for a STEM extension before the offer stage.
Frame H-1B sponsorship as a low-friction next step
For technical management roles, employers are already investing heavily in your onboarding. Emphasize that H-1B visa sponsorship is a natural continuation of that investment, not an additional burden, especially at mid-to-large companies.
Emphasize cross-functional delivery in your resume
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Concrete examples of shipping products on time, managing scope changes, or improving team velocity signal readiness for the full scope of the role.
Address OPT employer reporting requirements proactively
On OPT, you must report your employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting. Knowing this process builds confidence with your hiring manager and shows you understand your work authorization obligations without needing to be guided.
Application Development Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Development Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related STEM field, and the role involves direct application of that technical training, it typically qualifies. Your DSO will confirm eligibility based on your specific degree CIP code and job description before recommending the extension.
How do I find Application Development Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT students and filters jobs by employers who are open to sponsoring work authorization. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company won't consider candidates who need sponsorship.
Can I work as an Application Development Manager on standard 12-month OPT before applying for a STEM extension?
Yes. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation, and Application Development Manager roles at qualifying employers count toward that period. If your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension before your standard OPT expires, giving you up to 36 months total.
What does an employer need to provide for my STEM OPT extension in this role?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and complete a formal training plan on Form I-983. For an Application Development Manager, the training plan should outline the technical and managerial skills you'll develop, specific learning objectives, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Employers do not pay any government fees for STEM OPT extensions.
How should I address OPT work authorization when an employer asks about visa status for this role?
State clearly that you're authorized to work on F-1 OPT, that you're eligible for a STEM extension if your degree qualifies, and that your current authorization is valid for a specific period. Avoid vague answers. Employers evaluating Application Development Manager candidates want certainty around start dates and tenure, so being precise about your timeline builds confidence.