STEM OPT Forward Deployed Software Engineer Jobs
Forward Deployed Software Engineer roles sit at the intersection of software development and on-site client work, making them a strong fit for STEM OPT students with computer science, engineering, or related degrees. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your role directly uses your STEM degree.
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ABOUT THE JOB
Job details: Series B Startup | $500 Valuation | Revolutionizing Hardware Testing
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Caitlyn Hardy
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Salary: $150,000 - $210,000 per year
A bit about us:
Join a fast-growing, well-funded Series B startup at the forefront of building the modern test stack for hardware engineering teams. Founded by MIT, SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, NASA, and Harvard alumni and backed by top-tier investors like Founders Fund and General Catalyst. This company is revolutionizing how aerospace, autonomy, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing teams collect, validate, and act on real-time data.
WHY JOIN US?
🚀 High-growth startup with long runway and serious backing
đź› Ownership and impact: Build features from scratch, influence the roadmap
🧠Deeply technical product serving cutting-edge industries
đź’Ľ Competitive salary + meaningful equity
❤️ 100% covered health benefits, 401(k), unlimited PTO, learning stipends
JOB DETAILS
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and deploy tailored software solutions, tools, and integrations that address unique customer needs, with a strong focus on fast iteration and functional prototypes.
- Design and maintain robust data workflows that facilitate seamless connectivity between client data systems and our internal platforms, often operating in highly technical and unconventional environments.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Sales and Operations—to support technical evaluations, guide pre-sales discussions, and define the scope of customer-facing projects.
- Serve as a key voice of the customer by relaying technical feedback and user insights to influence product direction and shape future feature development.
- Contribute to team growth by participating in recruitment, conducting technical interviews, and helping onboard new engineering team members.
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience in software development, particularly in environments that require adaptability and a high degree of autonomy.
- Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to work efficiently and independently.
- A user-first perspective with a clear enthusiasm for applying software to real-world, high-impact engineering challenges.
- Eagerness to be part of an early-stage team building tools that enhance the capabilities of advanced hardware systems and teams.
- Willingness to travel up to 25–50% to engage directly with customers at technical sites, such as aerospace test facilities or high-precision manufacturing environments.
- Experience building backend systems using Java or any other backend languages, tools, and frameworks.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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INTRODUCTION
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ABOUT THE JOB
Job details: Series B Startup | $500 Valuation | Revolutionizing Hardware Testing
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Caitlyn Hardy
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $150,000 - $210,000 per year
A bit about us:
Join a fast-growing, well-funded Series B startup at the forefront of building the modern test stack for hardware engineering teams. Founded by MIT, SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, NASA, and Harvard alumni and backed by top-tier investors like Founders Fund and General Catalyst. This company is revolutionizing how aerospace, autonomy, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing teams collect, validate, and act on real-time data.
WHY JOIN US?
🚀 High-growth startup with long runway and serious backing
đź› Ownership and impact: Build features from scratch, influence the roadmap
🧠Deeply technical product serving cutting-edge industries
đź’Ľ Competitive salary + meaningful equity
❤️ 100% covered health benefits, 401(k), unlimited PTO, learning stipends
JOB DETAILS
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and deploy tailored software solutions, tools, and integrations that address unique customer needs, with a strong focus on fast iteration and functional prototypes.
- Design and maintain robust data workflows that facilitate seamless connectivity between client data systems and our internal platforms, often operating in highly technical and unconventional environments.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Sales and Operations—to support technical evaluations, guide pre-sales discussions, and define the scope of customer-facing projects.
- Serve as a key voice of the customer by relaying technical feedback and user insights to influence product direction and shape future feature development.
- Contribute to team growth by participating in recruitment, conducting technical interviews, and helping onboard new engineering team members.
Job Requirements:
- Proven experience in software development, particularly in environments that require adaptability and a high degree of autonomy.
- Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to work efficiently and independently.
- A user-first perspective with a clear enthusiasm for applying software to real-world, high-impact engineering challenges.
- Eagerness to be part of an early-stage team building tools that enhance the capabilities of advanced hardware systems and teams.
- Willingness to travel up to 25–50% to engage directly with customers at technical sites, such as aerospace test facilities or high-precision manufacturing environments.
- Experience building backend systems using Java or any other backend languages, tools, and frameworks.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Verify your degree qualifies under CIP codes
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code, not just the field name. Cross-check your degree against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying to confirm your extension is valid.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor your STEM OPT extension. Ask HR for their E-Verify Company ID or check enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search before signing any offer letter.
Frame your deployment experience as direct STEM application
The I-983 training plan requires your role to directly apply your STEM degree. Document how your on-site client work uses software engineering skills, not just customer support tasks, so your DSO can certify the training plan without issues.
Target companies with established federal contract work
Forward deployed roles at companies holding federal contracts almost always require E-Verify enrollment by law, which removes a common STEM OPT barrier. Filter your search toward defense, government tech, and regulated-industry employers for this reason.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified E-Verify status
Search Forward Deployed Software Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, where employer E-Verify enrollment is surfaced alongside job listings so you're not spending time vetting employers manually before applying.
File your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
USCIS requires your I-765 STEM OPT application to be filed no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization, which disqualifies you from the cap-gap protection if an H-1B visa petition is pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Forward Deployed Software Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List and your day-to-day work directly applies STEM knowledge. Forward deployed roles that involve software development, systems integration, or technical problem-solving at client sites generally qualify. Roles that are primarily relationship management or account support without substantive engineering work may not satisfy the direct-application requirement your DSO must certify on the I-983.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Any employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific work site where you'll be employed. If you're deployed to a client site, your direct employer, not the client, must be E-Verify enrolled. Verify enrollment before your start date because USCIS can revoke an approved STEM OPT extension if the employer falls out of compliance after hiring you.
How do I complete the I-983 training plan for a forward deployed role?
Your I-983 must describe the specific STEM learning objectives tied to your forward deployment assignments. List the technical skills you'll develop, the engineering methodologies you'll apply on-site, and how those activities connect to your degree field. Your employer signs the plan, your DSO certifies it, and you resubmit an updated version every 12 months. Vague job descriptions that don't reference STEM competencies are the most common reason DSOs push back on I-983 approvals.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if an H-1B is filed while I'm in this role?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year while USCIS adjudicates the petition. You can continue working in your Forward Deployed Software Engineer role throughout the cap-gap period without interruption, as long as the petition remains pending and your employer stays E-Verify enrolled.
Where can I find Forward Deployed Software Engineer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Forward Deployed Software Engineer roles filtered for employers who hire STEM OPT students, so you can identify E-Verify enrolled companies without manually vetting each one. You can also cross-reference open roles against DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to confirm an employer has a history of sponsoring work authorization in software engineering occupations before you apply.