OPT Mobile Developer Jobs
Mobile Developer jobs are among the most OPT-friendly roles in tech, with strong demand from employers who regularly sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends. Most positions require proficiency in Swift, Kotlin, or React Native, and your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies if your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mobile iOS Software Developer to join our Mobile Development team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality native iOS applications that support organizational objectives and deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a passion for building accessible, localized, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications. This individual will contribute to technical design discussions, promote development best practices, mentor team members, and help promote engineering excellence across the mobile development team. This position may be eligible for remote work. However, St. Jude requires all remote employees to:
Travel to our Memphis campus for the interview process and/or orientation, if selected.
Travel to Memphis to work on-site for one week per quarter, or as requested based on business needs, if hired.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, test, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI.
Translate business requirements, wireframes, and UX designs into high-quality mobile solutions.
Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and cloud-based services.
Implement and maintain shared Swift Packages, reusable libraries, and modular application components that support consistency, code reuse, and maintainability.
Implement localization and internationalization solutions that support multiple languages, regions, and culturally appropriate user experiences.
Implement and advocate for accessibility best practices through VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Voice Control, semantic navigation, accessibility testing, and other Apple accessibility technologies to ensure applications meet WCAG and Apple accessibility guidelines.
Improve application performance, reliability, maintainability, security, accessibility, and user experience while ensuring solutions meet organizational engineering standards.
Investigate and resolve production issues, performance bottlenecks, application defects, and complex technical challenges.
Optimize applications for performance, memory utilization, responsiveness, and battery efficiency.
Utilize analytics, logging, monitoring, and crash reporting tools to identify trends and resolve issues.
Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and UI tests using Swift Testing, XCTest, and other testing frameworks, while promoting testable application architectures and testing best practices across the development team.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and quality engineering initiatives that improve application quality, reliability, and release confidence.
Support release planning, deployment, monitoring, production support, and on-call response activities as required.
Collaborate with product owners, designers, QA analysts, business stakeholders, and fellow developers to define and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and solutions to complex problems.
* Mentor developers through technical guidance, code reviews, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information science, business, or related field required.
Master's degree preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Minimum experience: 4+ years of IT experience in systems programming and development, preferably in comparable industry.
Four (4) or more years of experience developing native iOS applications using Swift highly preferred.
Proven experience delivering mobile applications through the Apple App Store or enterprise distribution channels highly preferred.
Extensive experience with SwiftUI and modern application architecture approaches such as MVVM, Dependency Injection, and component-based design highly preferred.
Experience implementing and extending modular, scalable, and maintainable mobile application architectures using industry-standard design patterns and software engineering principles highly preferred.
Experience contributing to the design, development, publishing, and maintenance of shared Swift Packages using Swift Package Manager highly preferred.
Experience building reusable SwiftUI component libraries, design systems, or shared UI frameworks highly preferred.
Strong understanding of Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and platform design principles highly preferred.
Experience implementing accessibility features including VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, semantic controls, accessible navigation, and accessibility testing highly preferred.
Experience implementing localization and internationalization solutions for multi-language applications highly preferred.
Experience working with GraphQL, RESTful APIs, Azure, cloud-based services, and mobile backend integrations highly preferred.
Experience with Swift Concurrency (async/await), structured concurrency, and multithreaded application development highly preferred.
Experience with application performance optimization, memory management, and debugging tools highly preferred.
Proficiency with Git, source control workflows, and branching strategies highly preferred.
Experience with Azure DevOps, including work item tracking, pull requests, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build/deployment processes highly preferred.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies highly preferred.
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating directly with business stakeholders preferred.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver high-quality solutions preferred.
Experience implementing automated testing strategies using Swift Testing, XCTest, unit, integration, and UI testing frameworks, including modernization of legacy test suites and adoption of TDD or BDD practices preferred.
Experience implementing secure mobile application development practices including authentication, authorization, secure data storage, and API security preferred.
Experience utilizing analytics, crash reporting, logging, and application monitoring tools to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and improve application reliability preferred.
Experience mentoring developers and driving technical improvements within development teams preferred.
Experience in SDLC methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, CI/CD).
Experience in software systems design and maintenance.
Experience working with business stakeholders to identify and document Requirements.
Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.
COMPENSATION
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Senior Mobile iOS Software Developer. Explore our exceptional benefits!
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Search Firms
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mobile iOS Software Developer to join our Mobile Development team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality native iOS applications that support organizational objectives and deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a passion for building accessible, localized, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications. This individual will contribute to technical design discussions, promote development best practices, mentor team members, and help promote engineering excellence across the mobile development team. This position may be eligible for remote work. However, St. Jude requires all remote employees to:
Travel to our Memphis campus for the interview process and/or orientation, if selected.
Travel to Memphis to work on-site for one week per quarter, or as requested based on business needs, if hired.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, test, and maintain native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI.
Translate business requirements, wireframes, and UX designs into high-quality mobile solutions.
Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and cloud-based services.
Implement and maintain shared Swift Packages, reusable libraries, and modular application components that support consistency, code reuse, and maintainability.
Implement localization and internationalization solutions that support multiple languages, regions, and culturally appropriate user experiences.
Implement and advocate for accessibility best practices through VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Voice Control, semantic navigation, accessibility testing, and other Apple accessibility technologies to ensure applications meet WCAG and Apple accessibility guidelines.
Improve application performance, reliability, maintainability, security, accessibility, and user experience while ensuring solutions meet organizational engineering standards.
Investigate and resolve production issues, performance bottlenecks, application defects, and complex technical challenges.
Optimize applications for performance, memory utilization, responsiveness, and battery efficiency.
Utilize analytics, logging, monitoring, and crash reporting tools to identify trends and resolve issues.
Develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and UI tests using Swift Testing, XCTest, and other testing frameworks, while promoting testable application architectures and testing best practices across the development team.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and quality engineering initiatives that improve application quality, reliability, and release confidence.
Support release planning, deployment, monitoring, production support, and on-call response activities as required.
Collaborate with product owners, designers, QA analysts, business stakeholders, and fellow developers to define and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and solutions to complex problems.
* Mentor developers through technical guidance, code reviews, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, information science, business, or related field required.
Master's degree preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
Minimum experience: 4+ years of IT experience in systems programming and development, preferably in comparable industry.
Four (4) or more years of experience developing native iOS applications using Swift highly preferred.
Proven experience delivering mobile applications through the Apple App Store or enterprise distribution channels highly preferred.
Extensive experience with SwiftUI and modern application architecture approaches such as MVVM, Dependency Injection, and component-based design highly preferred.
Experience implementing and extending modular, scalable, and maintainable mobile application architectures using industry-standard design patterns and software engineering principles highly preferred.
Experience contributing to the design, development, publishing, and maintenance of shared Swift Packages using Swift Package Manager highly preferred.
Experience building reusable SwiftUI component libraries, design systems, or shared UI frameworks highly preferred.
Strong understanding of Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and platform design principles highly preferred.
Experience implementing accessibility features including VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, semantic controls, accessible navigation, and accessibility testing highly preferred.
Experience implementing localization and internationalization solutions for multi-language applications highly preferred.
Experience working with GraphQL, RESTful APIs, Azure, cloud-based services, and mobile backend integrations highly preferred.
Experience with Swift Concurrency (async/await), structured concurrency, and multithreaded application development highly preferred.
Experience with application performance optimization, memory management, and debugging tools highly preferred.
Proficiency with Git, source control workflows, and branching strategies highly preferred.
Experience with Azure DevOps, including work item tracking, pull requests, CI/CD pipelines, and automated build/deployment processes highly preferred.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies highly preferred.
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating directly with business stakeholders preferred.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver high-quality solutions preferred.
Experience implementing automated testing strategies using Swift Testing, XCTest, unit, integration, and UI testing frameworks, including modernization of legacy test suites and adoption of TDD or BDD practices preferred.
Experience implementing secure mobile application development practices including authentication, authorization, secure data storage, and API security preferred.
Experience utilizing analytics, crash reporting, logging, and application monitoring tools to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and improve application reliability preferred.
Experience mentoring developers and driving technical improvements within development teams preferred.
Experience in SDLC methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, CI/CD).
Experience in software systems design and maintenance.
Experience working with business stakeholders to identify and document Requirements.
Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.
COMPENSATION
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $86,320 - $154,960 per year for the role of Senior Mobile iOS Software Developer. Explore our exceptional benefits!
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Search Firms
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Mobile Developer
Lead with your platform expertise
Specify iOS, Android, or cross-platform experience in every application. Employers scan for these keywords first. A candidate who lists Swift and Kotlin separately gets more callbacks than one who writes 'mobile development' without detail.
Target STEM OPT-friendly employers
Companies with a history of H-1B filings are far more likely to sponsor after your OPT ends. Look for employers in fintech, health tech, and enterprise software, where mobile development headcount is large enough to justify immigration costs.
Build a portfolio with deployed apps
A live app in the App Store or Google Play carries more weight than a GitHub repo. Interviewers can download it, use it, and reference it directly. Even a personal project with real users demonstrates shipping ability.
Address your OPT timeline upfront with small employers
Startups often hesitate because they don't understand OPT work authorization. Explaining that you're already authorized to work and that STEM extension adds two more years removes the biggest objection before it becomes one.
Emphasize full-stack mobile contributions
Candidates who can own an API integration or contribute to backend services alongside mobile work are harder to replace. Demonstrating this range positions you as lower risk for an employer weighing the cost of future sponsorship.
Apply before your OPT start date when possible
Many employers want mobile developers to start within two to four weeks of an offer. Starting your job search two to three months before OPT begins gives you time to clear interviews and align your start date without pressure.
Mobile Developer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Mobile Developer on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. During your OPT period, your work authorization comes from your EAD card, not employer sponsorship. You can work for any employer as a Mobile Developer without them filing any visa petition on your behalf. Sponsorship only becomes relevant when your OPT ends and you need an H-1B or another visa to continue working.
Does a Mobile Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just your job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related STEM field, and your Mobile Developer role is directly related to that field, you qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify.
How do I find Mobile Developer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT and visa-sponsored roles, so you're not sifting through postings from employers who won't consider work authorization holders. Mobile Developer roles are listed by platform specialty, making it easier to match your iOS, Android, or React Native background to the right opening.
Can I work as a Mobile Developer contractor or freelancer on OPT?
Self-employment is not permitted on OPT. You must be employed by a company, not operating as an independent contractor running your own business. However, you can work through a staffing agency or consulting firm as a W-2 employee placed at a client site, provided your work is directly related to your degree field.
What happens to my Mobile Developer job if my H-1B petition is denied after OPT ends?
If your H-1B is denied and you have no other valid status, you enter a 60-day grace period to either secure a new employer willing to sponsor a different visa, change to another status, or depart the U.S. Some Mobile Developers in this situation pursue O-1B visas if they have a strong publication or product record, or explore roles with cap-exempt employers.