STEM OPT Android Engineer Jobs
Android Engineer roles in mobile software development qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension under CIP codes in computer science and software engineering. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your role must directly apply your STEM degree. That combination gives you up to 36 months to build your U.S. career in Android development.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be working on the Peloton Product Engineering team within the Connected Fitness organization, building the core software that powers the screens on our flagship hardware products. This includes developing the primary member-facing application that comes embedded on every Peloton Bike, Tread, and Row. You will get the opportunity to develop highly engaging, customer-facing features and shape the on-equipment software that delivers our best-in-class fitness experiences directly to our Members.
YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON
As an Android Engineer, you will be responsible for iterating on the process, technology, and communication throughout your team. You will also have the responsibility to assist and grow the more mid/junior engineers around you.
YOU BRING TO PELOTON
- Passion for building scalable and responsive customer-facing applications
- 4+ years of software development experience, 2+ years of Android development experience
- Solid experience interacting with REST APIs
- Solid understanding of Kotlin and Java
- Solid understanding of architecture patterns, namely MVVM and MVI
- Solid understanding of Android threading and processing
- Experience with profiling UI, memory, and threading in Android
- Ability to collaborate with UX and design teams on design execution feasibility
- Ability to effectively translate Product, UX, and UI requirements into code implementations
- Ability to accomplish complex engineering tasks independently
- Ability to manage complex cross-team coordinations and work closely with product owners
- Ability to evaluate and communicate different engineering solutions and trade-offs
- Ability to leverage AI-first coding tools, such as Claude Code
- B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent years of work experience
BONUS
- Have experience with automation testing, such as Espresso
- Have Github project(s) or contribute to open source communities
- Have continuous build experience in an Agile Environment
- Have experience using gRPC and GraphQL
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ABOUT PELOTON:
Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria.
Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email: applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com.
At Peloton, we embrace technology, including AI, to enhance productivity and accelerate innovation in the work we do for our members. However, in our hiring process, our priority remains in getting to know you and your unique qualifications. To ensure a fair and equitable process, we do not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of the application and interview process. In considering you as an applicant, we want to understand your skills, experiences, and motivations without mediation through an AI system. We also want to directly assess your communication skills without the use of an AI tool.
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Android Engineer roles typically fall under CIP codes 11.0701 (Computer Science) or 14.0903 (Software Engineering). Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before targeting roles so you don't lose time pursuing positions your degree can't support.
Filter for E-Verify enrolled employers early
Check E-Verify enrollment before you invest time in any application. Ask the recruiter directly or look up the company through the E-Verify employer search tool. An unenrolled employer can't legally extend your STEM OPT, no matter how well the interview goes.
Build a portfolio showing platform-specific Android work
Hiring managers for Android roles screen candidates on Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, and MVVM architecture. A GitHub portfolio with production-quality Android projects makes your STEM degree directly legible to technical reviewers who may know little about OPT timelines.
Target employers with active mobile engineering teams
Use Migrate Mate to find Android Engineer roles at employers whose E-Verify status and STEM OPT hiring history are already verified. Focusing your search there cuts the time you'd otherwise spend vetting individual companies through recruiter calls.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your start date
The I-983 must detail specific Android development goals tied to your STEM degree. Get your manager or HR partner to agree on the training plan language before day one so you're not scrambling to revise it after your DSO flags a mismatch.
Understand cap-gap protection if you're an H-1B registrant
If you're selected in the H-1B lottery while on STEM OPT, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm with USCIS guidance that your Android Engineer role qualifies as a specialty occupation before your OPT EAD expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Android Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree falls under an eligible STEM CIP code such as Computer Science (11.0701) or Software Engineering (14.0903) and your Android Engineer duties directly apply that degree. Your DSO confirms CIP code eligibility. The role itself must require and use your technical training, not just list it as a preferred qualification.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search for your employer directly through the E-Verify employer search tool, which is publicly accessible through the E-Verify program. Ask your recruiter or HR contact to confirm enrollment status in writing before you sign an offer. USCIS requires E-Verify enrollment as a condition of the STEM OPT extension, and your DSO will check this before approving your I-20 update.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Android Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe concrete learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, such as mastering Android SDK components, applying software engineering principles to mobile architecture, or developing production features using Kotlin. Vague descriptions like 'software development tasks' are routinely flagged. Work with your manager to write goals that connect daily Android engineering work to specific degree competencies.
How do I find Android Engineer roles at employers that sponsor STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Android Engineer jobs at employers whose E-Verify enrollment is already verified, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't support your extension. Filter by STEM OPT eligibility to see only roles where the employer meets the statutory requirements USCIS and ICE enforce for the 24-month extension.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if I'm selected in the H-1B lottery as an Android Engineer?
If your H-1B petition is filed before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap extends your STEM OPT work authorization automatically through September 30 of that year. Your Android Engineer role must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, meaning it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related technical field. Consult USCIS guidance to confirm your specific situation.