STEM OPT Front End Software Engineer Jobs
Front End Software Engineer roles in JavaScript, React, and TypeScript qualify for STEM OPT work authorization if your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field. The 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and approves a formal training plan.
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We offer a flexible working policy that supports a healthy balance between personal and professional well-being. This role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate, connect, and learn from peers - while also maintaining the flexibility for meaningful work-life balance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Being a Frontend Software Engineer at iManage means…
You are an engineer who is passionate about building modern, high-quality web experiences and ready to take the next step in your career. In this role, you will design and implement interfaces using the latest JavaScript-based architecture, deploying to the iManage cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with Product Managers to translate customer requirements into polished solutions, collaborating with UX/UI Designers and Developers to ship features that reach a large number of customers worldwide. The team is collaborative, invested in each other's growth, and takes real pride in what they build.
iM Responsible For…
- Partnering with Product Managers and UX/UI Designers to define requirements and build modern, scalable interfaces
- Designing client-side architecture that integrates with a multi-tenant cloud API
- Writing secure, reusable code and libraries while maintaining performance and scalability standards
- Participating in code reviews and contributing to the technical growth of the team
iM Qualified Because I Have…
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience building scalable client-side products
- Solid proficiency in a modern JavaScript framework, preferably React or Angular, with experience consuming REST APIs
- Working knowledge of web standards including HTML5, CSS3, asynchronous request handling, cross-browser compatibility, and modern security practices
- Familiarity with client-side build and testing tools such as Webpack, Jasmine, and Karma
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Sonar, and Docker is a plus
- Experience working within cross-functional Agile teams, with a growing track record of owning components or features end to end
- Strong communication skills across technical and business audiences
Don't meet every qualification listed above? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At iManage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourage everyone to show up as their full authentic selves. We welcome those that come with a growth mindset and a hunger for learning; so, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyways!
iM Getting To…
- Join a rapidly evolving, industry-leading SaaS company on an exciting journey of growth and scalability!
- Take on meaningful, high-impact challenges by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best-in-class protocols to drive innovation.
- Own my career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this!
- Expand my skill set and earn certifications with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses and interactive Microsoft courses & training.
- Be part of a supportive and experienced team within a dynamic, inclusive, and encouraging culture.
- Enjoy flexible work hours that empower me to balance personal time with professional commitments.
- Collaborate in a modern, open-plan workspace featuring a gaming area, free snacks and drinks, and regular social events.
iManage Is Supporting Me By...
- Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture not just by fitting in, but by adding to it.
- Providing a market competitive salary that is applied through a consistent process, equitable for all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data.
- Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus.
- Offering comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%.
- Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents; 20 weeks 100% paid for primary leave, and 10 weeks 100% paid for secondary leave.
- Providing me with a flexible time off policy to take the time off that I need. Be it for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply taking time to recharge and reset.
- Having multiple company wellness days each year to prioritize mental health and well-being.
- Providing access to RethinkCare, a global behavioral health platform that enhances personal well-being, strengthens professional resilience, and empowers parental success through expert-led training and resources.
The overall US annual base salary range for this position is $80,000–$100,000 per year. Individual compensation for each candidate depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and candidate location. This range does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commission, or benefits. Your recruiter will provide further details about the offer range, incentives, and overall compensation during the hiring process.
iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text and exclusively communicates from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to careers@imanage.com so our team members can review.
ABOUT iMANAGE
At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by 4,100+ customers and 430,000 users worldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across 65+ countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.
We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious and rewarding.
So we’re looking for people who embrace challenges. People who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.
Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.
iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
INTRODUCTION
We offer a flexible working policy that supports a healthy balance between personal and professional well-being. This role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate, connect, and learn from peers - while also maintaining the flexibility for meaningful work-life balance.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Being a Frontend Software Engineer at iManage means…
You are an engineer who is passionate about building modern, high-quality web experiences and ready to take the next step in your career. In this role, you will design and implement interfaces using the latest JavaScript-based architecture, deploying to the iManage cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with Product Managers to translate customer requirements into polished solutions, collaborating with UX/UI Designers and Developers to ship features that reach a large number of customers worldwide. The team is collaborative, invested in each other's growth, and takes real pride in what they build.
iM Responsible For…
- Partnering with Product Managers and UX/UI Designers to define requirements and build modern, scalable interfaces
- Designing client-side architecture that integrates with a multi-tenant cloud API
- Writing secure, reusable code and libraries while maintaining performance and scalability standards
- Participating in code reviews and contributing to the technical growth of the team
iM Qualified Because I Have…
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 2+ years of hands-on experience building scalable client-side products
- Solid proficiency in a modern JavaScript framework, preferably React or Angular, with experience consuming REST APIs
- Working knowledge of web standards including HTML5, CSS3, asynchronous request handling, cross-browser compatibility, and modern security practices
- Familiarity with client-side build and testing tools such as Webpack, Jasmine, and Karma
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, Sonar, and Docker is a plus
- Experience working within cross-functional Agile teams, with a growing track record of owning components or features end to end
- Strong communication skills across technical and business audiences
Don't meet every qualification listed above? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At iManage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourage everyone to show up as their full authentic selves. We welcome those that come with a growth mindset and a hunger for learning; so, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyways!
iM Getting To…
- Join a rapidly evolving, industry-leading SaaS company on an exciting journey of growth and scalability!
- Take on meaningful, high-impact challenges by leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best-in-class protocols to drive innovation.
- Own my career path with our internal development framework. Ask us more about this!
- Expand my skill set and earn certifications with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses and interactive Microsoft courses & training.
- Be part of a supportive and experienced team within a dynamic, inclusive, and encouraging culture.
- Enjoy flexible work hours that empower me to balance personal time with professional commitments.
- Collaborate in a modern, open-plan workspace featuring a gaming area, free snacks and drinks, and regular social events.
iManage Is Supporting Me By...
- Creating an inclusive environment where I can help shape the culture not just by fitting in, but by adding to it.
- Providing a market competitive salary that is applied through a consistent process, equitable for all our employees, and regularly reviewed based on industry data.
- Rewarding me with an annual performance-based bonus.
- Offering comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a company match up to 4%.
- Granting enhanced leave for expecting parents; 20 weeks 100% paid for primary leave, and 10 weeks 100% paid for secondary leave.
- Providing me with a flexible time off policy to take the time off that I need. Be it for vacation, volunteering, celebrating holidays, spending time with family, or simply taking time to recharge and reset.
- Having multiple company wellness days each year to prioritize mental health and well-being.
- Providing access to RethinkCare, a global behavioral health platform that enhances personal well-being, strengthens professional resilience, and empowers parental success through expert-led training and resources.
The overall US annual base salary range for this position is $80,000–$100,000 per year. Individual compensation for each candidate depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, and candidate location. This range does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commission, or benefits. Your recruiter will provide further details about the offer range, incentives, and overall compensation during the hiring process.
iManage is committed to providing an excellent candidate experience and will never ask you to engage in recruitment activity via text and exclusively communicates from emails using the @imanage.com domain. If you have any concerns or questions about communications you have received, please send them to careers@imanage.com so our team members can review.
ABOUT iMANAGE
At iManage, we are dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™. Our intelligent, cloud-enabled, and secure platform is trusted by 4,100+ customers and 430,000 users worldwide, managing over 11 billion documents and 11 petabytes of data. We empower professionals across 65+ countries to unlock the full potential of their business content and communications.
We are continuously innovating to solve the most complex professional challenges and enable better business outcomes; Our work is not always easy but it is ambitious and rewarding.
So we’re looking for people who embrace challenges. People who thrive on solving problems, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with the industry’s best and brightest. That’s the iManage way. It’s how we turn the impossible into reality, empower our employees to grow, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful impact on everything we do.
Whoever you are, whatever you do, however you work. Make it mean something at iManage.
iManage provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Front End Software Engineer
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code determines STEM OPT eligibility. Ask your DSO to verify the code maps to an approved STEM designation before you target front-end roles, so you don't discover a mismatch mid-offer.
Search E-Verify status before submitting applications
Only employers enrolled in E-Verify can legally employ STEM OPT workers. Check the E-Verify employer search tool directly before applying to any front-end position, since enrollment status isn't listed on most job postings.
Build a portfolio that signals framework depth
Front-end hiring teams evaluate React, Vue, or Angular proficiency through deployed projects, not resumes alone. A public portfolio with live demos reduces time-to-offer and gives sponsorship-hesitant employers concrete evidence before they commit to filing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified STEM OPT employers
Targeting employers who have filed for STEM OPT workers before cuts wasted applications. Migrate Mate surfaces front-end roles at E-Verify-enrolled companies, so you spend time on positions where authorization is already understood.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan at the offer stage
The I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your front-end role. Raise the training plan conversation when you receive the offer, not after you start, so HR can draft accurate performance benchmarks before your OPT start date.
Understand cap-gap coverage if an H-1B petition is filed
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap rules extend your STEM OPT authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Confirm the petition receipt date with your employer before your EAD end date approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a computer science or software engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension for front-end roles?
Yes. Degrees in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, and information systems are among the most commonly approved STEM OPT designations. Your DSO confirms eligibility by verifying your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. If your degree is in a less obvious field, such as mathematics or applied physics, check the list directly with your DSO before accepting a front-end offer.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employment. There are no exceptions, regardless of company size or industry. Before you apply for a front-end position, confirm the employer is actively enrolled using the E-Verify employer search tool. An employer that is not enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, and starting work without this in place puts your status at risk.
What does the I-983 training plan require for a Front End Software Engineer role?
The I-983 must document specific learning objectives, the technologies and frameworks you'll work with, supervision arrangements, and how the role connects to your STEM degree. For front-end positions, this typically means listing proficiency goals in areas like component architecture, performance optimization, or accessibility standards. Your employer signs the form, and your DSO must receive a copy before your STEM OPT start date. A vague or generic training plan can trigger a USCIS inquiry.
How does cap-gap work if my employer files an H-1B petition before my STEM OPT ends?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, or until USCIS denies or withdraws the petition. You don't need to file anything separately to trigger cap-gap. Confirm with USCIS that your petition was received and that your I-94 reflects the extension before your current EAD end date.
Where can I find Front End Software Engineer jobs at E-Verify-enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists front-end roles filtered for STEM OPT eligibility, showing employers that are enrolled in E-Verify and have a history of hiring international students. Searching there narrows your list to companies already familiar with STEM OPT requirements, which reduces back-and-forth with HR teams that don't understand the authorization process. You can filter by role, location, and work authorization type to match your specific situation.