STEM OPT Frontend Engineer Jobs

Frontend Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your U.S. career in frontend development.

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Overview

Open Jobs30+
Work Type73% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsKPMG

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Eataly
Front End Lead
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Eataly
Added 3w ago
Front End Lead
Eataly
Houston, Texas
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
Retail Banking Associate
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
$19 - $21/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Micron Technology
Front End Central Product Integration Engineer
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Micron Technology
Added 3w ago
Front End Central Product Integration Engineer
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Project Management
Frontend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Apple
Front End Web Engineer
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Apple
Added 1mo ago
Front End Web Engineer
Apple
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Frontend Engineering
UI/UX Design
$142k - $263k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Huron Consulting Group
Frontend Developer
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Huron Consulting Group
Added 1mo ago
Frontend Developer
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Frontend Engineering
UI/UX Design
Graphic Designer
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Tenna
Front-End Designer & Developer
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Tenna
Added 1mo ago
Front-End Designer & Developer
Tenna
Remote
Creative & Design
Software Engineering
Marketing
UI/UX Design
Frontend Engineering
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
51-200

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Frontend Engineer

Confirm your CIP code before applying

Pull your I-20 and verify your program's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science (11.07xx) and information technology (11.01xx) codes cover most Frontend Engineer roles, but software engineering and applied math codes also qualify.

Filter for E-Verify employers upfront

Before submitting any application, check that the employer is enrolled in E-Verify using the E-Verify employer search tool. Frontend agencies and smaller startups often aren't enrolled, and discovering that post-offer wastes your OPT clock.

Target companies with active STEM OPT training plans

Ask recruiters directly whether the company has filed I-983 training plans before. Employers experienced with STEM OPT already have compliant mentorship structures and reporting workflows, which shortens your onboarding into the extension.

Search STEM OPT frontend roles on Migrate Mate

Migrate Mate filters Frontend Engineer listings by employers verified to support STEM OPT, so you're not sifting through postings from companies that can't legally hire you on an extension.

Benchmark your offer against the OFLC Wage Search

STEM OPT doesn't require a prevailing wage filing, but your offer must still reflect standard industry pay for your role and location. Run the SOC code for Web Developers (15-1257) through the OFLC Wage Search to verify your Level I or II wage tier before signing.

File your I-765 extension 90 days before OPT ends

USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be submitted up to 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. Missing this window means a gap in work authorization, even if your DSO approved the I-20 update on time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Frontend Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?

Yes, if your degree carries an eligible CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Most Frontend Engineer positions map to the SOC code for Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers, which USCIS and DHS recognize as STEM-qualifying when paired with a computer science, information technology, or software engineering degree. Verify your I-20's CIP code with your DSO before applying.

What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?

Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for the specific site where you'll work before your STEM OPT extension begins. Enrollment at the company's headquarters doesn't cover a remote worksite in a different state. Confirm the site-level enrollment status directly with your recruiter or HR contact, and cross-check using E-Verify's employer search before accepting an offer.

What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Frontend Engineer?

The I-983 must describe how your Frontend Engineer role provides practical training directly tied to your STEM degree. It should name your supervisor, outline learning goals tied to engineering or computer science concepts, and specify how the employer will evaluate your progress at the six-month and annual marks. Vague job descriptions get flagged during DSO review, so tie each goal to a concrete technical skill.

How does cap-gap affect me as a Frontend Engineer on STEM OPT?

If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year. You can keep working as a Frontend Engineer during that period without any gap, provided the H-1B receipt notice is issued before your EAD end date. USCIS confirms cap-gap eligibility on its website.

Where can I find Frontend Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT?

Migrate Mate lists Frontend Engineer roles filtered for employers who meet STEM OPT requirements, including E-Verify enrollment. Searching there first cuts out the manual work of checking each company's verification status separately, so you can focus applications on employers already set up to hire on the extension.