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Software Development Manager jobs are accessible on F-1 OPT, including STEM OPT extension, since the role typically requires a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Most employers filing H-1B visa sponsorship are large tech companies or enterprise software firms actively hiring engineering leaders.
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Amazon is seeking exceptional software engineering talent to develop the on-robot software components that connect intelligent robots to fleet-scale cloud systems, enabling telemetry collection, model deployment, over-the-air updates, and fleet coordination at unprecedented scale. We're building revolutionary software infrastructure that combines AI, large-scale distributed systems, and advanced robotics orchestration to create adaptable automation solutions capable of coordinating heterogeneous robot fleets safely alongside humans in dynamic industrial environments.
As a Software Development Engineer, you will own on-robot software components that bridge the gap between autonomous robot intelligence and cloud-based fleet management. You will work at the intersection of embedded systems and cloud-connected distributed architectures, ensuring that on-robot software operates reliably under real-time constraints, bandwidth limitations, and the safety requirements of industrial environments where robots work alongside humans. Your work will enable robots to receive fleet coordination commands, publish operational telemetry, receive over-the-air software and model updates, and participate as intelligent members of a coordinated fleet.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in software development with a strong understanding of how systems integrate with cloud infrastructure and large-scale distributed operations. You are hands-on, writing production-quality code and building resilient software that operates in resource-constrained environments. You can reason about latency requirements, failure modes, data flow direction, and graceful degradation. If you're passionate about building the software that makes robots smarter, more connected, and more capable as part of a coordinated fleet, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the future of automation.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain on-robot software components that enable reliable connectivity between robots and cloud systems, supporting capabilities such as telemetry, remote updates, fleet coordination, and continuous learning.
- Build software that operates reliably under real-time constraints, handling bandwidth-constrained environments, intermittent connectivity, and the sensor data volumes generated by modern industrial robots.
- Collaborate with on-robot teams through joint architecture sessions to define and maintain clean software interfaces, with boundaries shaped by latency requirements, scope of optimization, data flow direction, failure modes, and development velocity.
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for on-robot software components, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, simulated fleet scenarios, and integration tests that validate the on-robot to cloud communication path end to end.
- Collaborate with applied science and data infrastructure teams to ensure on-robot telemetry and model deployment components meet the requirements of continuous learning pipelines and fleet intelligence systems.
- Collaborate with fleet management and platform teams to ensure on-robot components integrate cleanly with fleet management software, platform services, deployment infrastructure, and monitoring and alerting systems.
- Contribute to the design of robot communication APIs and platform architecture, ensuring they support scalability and multi-tenant requirements for both internal operations and future external customers.
- Leverage AI-native development practices and AI coding assistants to accelerate development while maintaining the quality and reliability standards required for software systems in industrial environments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, N.Reading
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking exceptional software engineering talent to develop the on-robot software components that connect intelligent robots to fleet-scale cloud systems, enabling telemetry collection, model deployment, over-the-air updates, and fleet coordination at unprecedented scale. We're building revolutionary software infrastructure that combines AI, large-scale distributed systems, and advanced robotics orchestration to create adaptable automation solutions capable of coordinating heterogeneous robot fleets safely alongside humans in dynamic industrial environments.
As a Software Development Engineer, you will own on-robot software components that bridge the gap between autonomous robot intelligence and cloud-based fleet management. You will work at the intersection of embedded systems and cloud-connected distributed architectures, ensuring that on-robot software operates reliably under real-time constraints, bandwidth limitations, and the safety requirements of industrial environments where robots work alongside humans. Your work will enable robots to receive fleet coordination commands, publish operational telemetry, receive over-the-air software and model updates, and participate as intelligent members of a coordinated fleet.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in software development with a strong understanding of how systems integrate with cloud infrastructure and large-scale distributed operations. You are hands-on, writing production-quality code and building resilient software that operates in resource-constrained environments. You can reason about latency requirements, failure modes, data flow direction, and graceful degradation. If you're passionate about building the software that makes robots smarter, more connected, and more capable as part of a coordinated fleet, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on the future of automation.
Key job responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain on-robot software components that enable reliable connectivity between robots and cloud systems, supporting capabilities such as telemetry, remote updates, fleet coordination, and continuous learning.
- Build software that operates reliably under real-time constraints, handling bandwidth-constrained environments, intermittent connectivity, and the sensor data volumes generated by modern industrial robots.
- Collaborate with on-robot teams through joint architecture sessions to define and maintain clean software interfaces, with boundaries shaped by latency requirements, scope of optimization, data flow direction, failure modes, and development velocity.
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for on-robot software components, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, simulated fleet scenarios, and integration tests that validate the on-robot to cloud communication path end to end.
- Collaborate with applied science and data infrastructure teams to ensure on-robot telemetry and model deployment components meet the requirements of continuous learning pipelines and fleet intelligence systems.
- Collaborate with fleet management and platform teams to ensure on-robot components integrate cleanly with fleet management software, platform services, deployment infrastructure, and monitoring and alerting systems.
- Contribute to the design of robot communication APIs and platform architecture, ensuring they support scalability and multi-tenant requirements for both internal operations and future external customers.
- Leverage AI-native development practices and AI coding assistants to accelerate development while maintaining the quality and reliability standards required for software systems in industrial environments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, N.Reading
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $143,700.00 - $194,400.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Software Development Manager
Target companies already filing H-1B for engineering roles
Employers who sponsor H-1B visas for software engineers are far more likely to sponsor a Software Development Manager. Check OFLC disclosure data to confirm a company's sponsorship history before investing time in their application process.
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
If your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field, you qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mentioning this early gives employers a longer runway and reduces hesitation about your authorization timeline.
Frame your technical depth alongside leadership scope
Hiring managers for this role want both engineering credibility and team leadership. Quantify team size, delivery outcomes, and technical decisions you owned. Generic management experience without technical grounding rarely clears the bar at sponsoring employers.
Prioritize companies with established immigration infrastructure
Large tech firms and well-funded scale-ups have immigration counsel on retainer and defined H-1B sponsorship processes. Smaller startups may be willing but lack the operational capacity to file correctly and on time before your OPT expires.
Prepare a clear authorization timeline for recruiter conversations
Know your OPT end date, STEM extension eligibility, and H-1B cap deadline. Recruiters frequently ask early in the process. A confident, organized answer reduces friction and signals you understand the sponsorship process as well as they do.
Negotiate the H-1B timeline into your offer conversation
If your OPT expires soon after your start date, raise the H-1B filing timeline before signing. Confirming the employer will file in the next cap season protects you from starting a role that loses authorization within months of joining.
Software Development Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Software Development Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Software Development Manager is a specialty occupation that requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, which directly satisfies OPT work authorization requirements. Your employment must be in a role directly related to your major field of study, and you must report it to your DSO within the required timeframe.
Does a Software Development Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It does if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The role itself involves applying STEM knowledge in a managerial and technical capacity, which USCIS generally accepts. Confirm your degree's CIP code qualifies with your DSO before filing the extension.
How do I find Software Development Manager jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B?
Migrate Mate filters Software Development Manager listings by employers who actively sponsor work visas, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is off the table. Focusing on companies with a documented H-1B filing history in engineering and technical management roles significantly improves your conversion rate from application to offer.
Do Software Development Manager roles typically require H-1B sponsorship to transition from OPT?
Yes, for most F-1 students this is the standard path after OPT. The H-1B cap-subject lottery opens each April for an October 1 start date, so timing matters if your OPT expires mid-year. Some employers also file for H-1B1 visa or O-1 visas depending on your background, and cap-exempt institutions like universities or nonprofits are an option worth considering.
Will employers view my OPT status as a barrier for a management-level role?
Some will, but many established tech employers routinely sponsor engineering managers and are comfortable with the process. The stronger your technical leadership record and the earlier you surface the sponsorship conversation, the less friction you'll encounter. Companies that have previously filed H-1B petitions for senior engineers have the infrastructure in place and are the most practical targets.