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Frontend Engineer roles are among the most actively sponsored positions for F-1 OPT students. Most employers file H-1B visa petitions for qualified engineers, making this a strong path beyond your OPT period. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you real runway to land a role and build toward long-term status.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT ONEPAY
OnePay is the consumer fintech trusted by millions of Americans to make money better. Our financial system is broken. High fees, low rates, and too few ways to actually grow your money. We’re fixing it. And we’re moving fast.
We’re an all-in-one financial services platform that brings together banking, high-yield savings, credit cards, point-of-sale lending, investing, and crypto in one place. We also partner with employers, HCM providers, gig platforms, and others to deliver embedded financial services to millions of employees and frontline workers.
We’re backed by Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, and Ribbit Capital, one of fintech’s most respected investors, giving us rare scale, distribution, and the opportunity to build something truly category-defining.
But what really sets OnePay apart is how we move. Our customers don’t have time to wait… and neither do we. This place moves fast, and we’re looking for people who are:
- Ready to run
- Hungry and driven by urgency
- Exceptional at what they do, with low ego
- Comfortable operating in motion
THE ROLE
As a Frontend Engineer on the Servicing Engineering Team, you’ll build modern web applications that power how millions of users access support and manage their financial lives. This team is at the heart of OnePay’s mission to deliver trustworthy, transparent, and scalable servicing experiences.
You will:
- Build and ship features that drive measurable outcomes for customers and servicing agents
- Employ best practices such as code reviews, automated testing, and continuous delivery to deliver with quality and speed
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, backend engineers, and operations leads to shape end-to-end experiences
- Own your work from concept to launch, earning the trust of your team through accountability and transparency
- Champion technical and product improvements, with a bias toward action and user impact
YOU BRING
- 2+ years of professional experience in frontend development
- Deep expertise in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and state management tools like Redux or React Query
- Strong implementation skills with a user-centered mindset and high attention to detail
- Proficiency in testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party services
- Track record of improving agent tooling (e.g., reducing average handle time, increasing productivity)
- Passion for building reusable frontend components that support scale across a platform
TOOLS WE USE
We use Node and TypeScript on the server, leveraging the NestJS framework within a microservice-oriented architecture running on Kubernetes and AWS. On the client side, we build and ship product features for iOS, Android, and web platforms using React Native. While you don’t need experience with our exact stack, familiarity with modern software engineering practices will help you ramp up quickly.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive base salary, stock options, and health benefits from Day 1
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Remote-friendly (US), flexible time off (FTO), and opportunities for growth
- A high-growth, mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work has real impact
STANDARD INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Initial Interview with Talent Partner
- Technical or Hiring Manager Interview
- Team Interview
- Executive Interview
- Offer!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
To build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real-world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us at talent@onepay.com.
ABOUT ONEPAY
OnePay is the consumer fintech trusted by millions of Americans to make money better. Our financial system is broken. High fees, low rates, and too few ways to actually grow your money. We’re fixing it. And we’re moving fast.
We’re an all-in-one financial services platform that brings together banking, high-yield savings, credit cards, point-of-sale lending, investing, and crypto in one place. We also partner with employers, HCM providers, gig platforms, and others to deliver embedded financial services to millions of employees and frontline workers.
We’re backed by Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, and Ribbit Capital, one of fintech’s most respected investors, giving us rare scale, distribution, and the opportunity to build something truly category-defining.
But what really sets OnePay apart is how we move. Our customers don’t have time to wait… and neither do we. This place moves fast, and we’re looking for people who are:
- Ready to run
- Hungry and driven by urgency
- Exceptional at what they do, with low ego
- Comfortable operating in motion
THE ROLE
As a Frontend Engineer on the Servicing Engineering Team, you’ll build modern web applications that power how millions of users access support and manage their financial lives. This team is at the heart of OnePay’s mission to deliver trustworthy, transparent, and scalable servicing experiences.
You will:
- Build and ship features that drive measurable outcomes for customers and servicing agents
- Employ best practices such as code reviews, automated testing, and continuous delivery to deliver with quality and speed
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, backend engineers, and operations leads to shape end-to-end experiences
- Own your work from concept to launch, earning the trust of your team through accountability and transparency
- Champion technical and product improvements, with a bias toward action and user impact
YOU BRING
- 2+ years of professional experience in frontend development
- Deep expertise in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and state management tools like Redux or React Query
- Strong implementation skills with a user-centered mindset and high attention to detail
- Proficiency in testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright
- Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party services
- Track record of improving agent tooling (e.g., reducing average handle time, increasing productivity)
- Passion for building reusable frontend components that support scale across a platform
TOOLS WE USE
We use Node and TypeScript on the server, leveraging the NestJS framework within a microservice-oriented architecture running on Kubernetes and AWS. On the client side, we build and ship product features for iOS, Android, and web platforms using React Native. While you don’t need experience with our exact stack, familiarity with modern software engineering practices will help you ramp up quickly.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive base salary, stock options, and health benefits from Day 1
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Remote-friendly (US), flexible time off (FTO), and opportunities for growth
- A high-growth, mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work has real impact
STANDARD INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Initial Interview with Talent Partner
- Technical or Hiring Manager Interview
- Team Interview
- Executive Interview
- Offer!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
To build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real-world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us at talent@onepay.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Frontend Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for frontend or software engineering roles before are far more likely to do it again. Check public Labor Condition Application disclosure data to confirm a company has filed for similar roles recently.
Lead with your STEM OPT extension eligibility
If your degree is in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field, you qualify for a 24-month extension. Tell employers upfront. It gives them three years of work authorization before an H-1B is needed.
Specialize in a high-demand frontend stack
React, TypeScript, and Next.js are the frameworks most commonly listed in H-1B-sponsored frontend roles. Employers filing LCAs for specialty occupation roles need a specific technical requirement. A deep specialization strengthens your case considerably.
Apply to mid-size tech companies, not just large ones
Large employers are comfortable sponsors, but mid-size product companies often have faster hiring decisions and less bureaucratic sponsorship processes. They hire frontend engineers regularly and are often more flexible on OPT candidates than you might expect.
Understand your OPT start and end dates precisely
You can only start working on or after your OPT start date. Know your exact authorized employment period and communicate it clearly to recruiters. Ambiguity about your timeline creates hesitation on the employer's side during offer negotiations.
Use your cap-gap period if you apply for H-1B
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, your work authorization automatically extends through September 30. Confirm this with your DSO and make sure your employer files before the April deadline.
Frontend Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Frontend Engineer on OPT without sponsorship?
Yes. OPT is work authorization tied to your F-1 status, not to a specific employer's petition. You can accept any Frontend Engineer job offer that is directly related to your degree field without your employer needing to sponsor you. Sponsorship only becomes relevant if you want to stay in the U.S. after your OPT period ends and need an H-1B or another visa.
Does a Frontend Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or another qualifying STEM field, and your Frontend Engineer role is directly related to that field, you can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. The job must also meet the formal training plan requirements outlined on your I-983.
How do I find Frontend Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness. Searching on general job boards makes it hard to identify which employers are actually open to OPT candidates. On Migrate Mate, every listing is vetted for sponsorship relevance, so you spend less time filtering out roles that won't work for your situation.
Does my frontend work experience count toward my degree requirement for OPT?
OPT requires that your employment be directly related to your degree field. Frontend engineering work typically satisfies this requirement if your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline. If your degree is in a less technical field, you may need to document how the role connects to your area of study and discuss it with your DSO.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I lose my Frontend Engineer job?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance during your OPT period, reduced to 60 additional days if you're on the STEM extension. Days of unemployment accumulate across your entire OPT period, not just per job. If you exceed the limit, your F-1 status is at risk. Report any job changes to your DSO promptly and document your employment start and end dates carefully.