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Developer roles in software engineering, data engineering, and systems architecture directly align with STEM OPT eligibility. Your STEM degree qualifies you for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role connects to your degree field.
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The Wealth Planning Tools Development team supports a series of advisor tools integrated into the Wealth Planning platform, including tools that leverage AB’s internal AI development platform, as well as an internal website and reporting tools.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a Nashville based Programmer to join our Wealth Planning Tools development team within the Client Infrastructure Development group. This position will focus primarily on backend development for the firm’s next‑generation Wealth Planning application, while supporting integration with the Wealth Forecasting System (WFS) where required.
The role includes developing, deploying, and supporting Bernstein’s Wealth Planning Tools, including the Wealth Planning application and the firm’s Wealth Forecasting System (WFS)—a sophisticated, patent‑pending investment‑planning tool that helps guide clients toward appropriate long‑term asset allocation. WFS leverages Monte Carlo methods to estimate capital market values and probability distributions for portfolio values and cash flows. The WFS engine is developed in C++, while the broader platform leverages C#/Blazor with both Client UI and Server API components.
What We're Looking For:
The team’s applications are large and complex, so the ideal candidate will be able to learn quickly and contribute effectively within an evolving codebase. The role emphasizes backend and service‑oriented development, with opportunities to gain exposure to modern application architectures and AI‑enabled tools.
Required / Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with C#, C++, and SQL
- Object‑oriented analysis and design
- Strong relational database design and development skills
- Experience developing distributed systems
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or mathematics
- Recent graduates accepted; 2+ years of professional experience is a strong plus
- Experience with Blazor or an equivalent web stack is a plus
About AB
We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.
Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!
Nashville, Tennessee
All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.
Who You'll Work With:
The Wealth Planning Tools Development team supports a series of advisor tools integrated into the Wealth Planning platform, including tools that leverage AB’s internal AI development platform, as well as an internal website and reporting tools.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a Nashville based Programmer to join our Wealth Planning Tools development team within the Client Infrastructure Development group. This position will focus primarily on backend development for the firm’s next‑generation Wealth Planning application, while supporting integration with the Wealth Forecasting System (WFS) where required.
The role includes developing, deploying, and supporting Bernstein’s Wealth Planning Tools, including the Wealth Planning application and the firm’s Wealth Forecasting System (WFS)—a sophisticated, patent‑pending investment‑planning tool that helps guide clients toward appropriate long‑term asset allocation. WFS leverages Monte Carlo methods to estimate capital market values and probability distributions for portfolio values and cash flows. The WFS engine is developed in C++, while the broader platform leverages C#/Blazor with both Client UI and Server API components.
What We're Looking For:
The team’s applications are large and complex, so the ideal candidate will be able to learn quickly and contribute effectively within an evolving codebase. The role emphasizes backend and service‑oriented development, with opportunities to gain exposure to modern application architectures and AI‑enabled tools.
Required / Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with C#, C++, and SQL
- Object‑oriented analysis and design
- Strong relational database design and development skills
- Experience developing distributed systems
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or mathematics
- Recent graduates accepted; 2+ years of professional experience is a strong plus
- Experience with Blazor or an equivalent web stack is a plus
About AB
We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.
Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!
Nashville, Tennessee
All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code. Check your I-20 to confirm your program is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting developer roles, especially if your degree is in a adjacent field like information systems.
Cross-reference job titles against your degree
Developer roles span software, data, and embedded systems. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for the specific title you're applying to and confirm the educational requirements align with your STEM degree field. Mismatches create problems when your DSO certifies the training plan.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Only E-Verify-enrolled employers can legally hire STEM OPT students. Before applying, confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search. Use Migrate Mate to browse developer roles already filtered for E-Verify-compliant employers, cutting out this manual verification step.
File your I-983 training plan before day one
USCIS requires a completed I-983 training plan signed by both you and your employer before your STEM OPT period begins. Draft it with your manager using your actual job description, not a generic template. Vague learning objectives are the most common reason DSOs push back on approval.
Target employers with existing H-1B filing history
Developers who want long-term status after OPT expires need an employer willing to file an H-1B visa. Check DOL LCA disclosure data to identify companies that have filed for software or engineering roles in the past two fiscal years. Past filing behavior predicts future sponsorship more reliably than job posting language.
Time your STEM OPT application around cap-gap risk
If you plan to transition to H-1B after STEM OPT, apply during the H-1B registration window in your final year. Cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 if your H-1B petition is filed timely, but only if your OPT EAD is still valid on April 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a developer?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, electrical engineering, and applied mathematics typically qualify. Check your I-20 for your CIP code and cross-reference it against the official list. A general business degree does not qualify even if you've been coding professionally.
What makes an employer eligible to hire me on STEM OPT?
The employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and in good standing with the program. STEM OPT regulations also require that the employer have a bona fide employer-employee relationship with you, meaning they control your work and supervise your training plan. Third-party staffing arrangements where you're placed at a client site require the end client, not just the staffing firm, to meet these requirements.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a developer role?
The I-983 requires specific learning objectives tied to your degree field, a description of how your developer role applies your STEM coursework, your compensation and hours, and supervisor information. Generic objectives like 'develop coding skills' will likely be rejected by your DSO. The plan must be signed by both you and an authorized company representative, then kept on file and updated if your role or supervisor changes.
How does cap-gap work if my STEM OPT is active when I'm selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your H-1B petition is timely filed after a successful lottery selection and your OPT EAD is still valid on April 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You don't need to file a new EAD for this. Your employer must remain E-Verify enrolled throughout the cap-gap period, and your I-983 training plan stays in effect until your H-1B start date.
Where can I find developer jobs that are confirmed to accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters developer roles by employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is the baseline requirement for STEM OPT hiring. You can search by job title, location, and degree field relevance rather than manually checking each employer's E-Verify status. This is especially useful for identifying companies with a track record of hiring F-1 students for engineering and software roles.