STEM OPT Full Stack Product Engineer Jobs
Full Stack Product Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, drawing on computer science, software engineering, and related STEM degrees. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and signs your I-983 training plan.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition: Senior Fullstack Engineer (AWS, NodeJS, Javascript)
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Required Skills:
- Designs, Builds, tests, deploys and maintains production code for complex web-based applications using Cloud technologies and micro-services with AWS services.
- Expert level experience in NodeJS and scripting in a Cloud based environment.
- Advanced level of experience with React & UI frameworks, tools and technologies.
- Develops comprehensive test plans and automation test suites.
- Demonstrated advanced experience with AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS and DynamoDB, AWS CICD/CDK devops.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring full stack solutions with microservice architecture using NodeJS.
- Responsible for support of and coordinating with other Engineers, Architects and teams including other technology teams such as a User Experience team or an infrastructure team.
- Effective communication skills are a must along with a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to clearly discern client needs.
- Fundamentals in OO and computer science foundation principles.
Preferred Skills:
- High analytical skills and knack to develop and monitor tools for High frequency web apps and data services.
- Experience working on Agile teams with the scrum team member attitude – willingness to support the Team to be successful in any area necessary.
- Advanced demonstrated experience with AWS cloud supported programming languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
- Experience with relational databases, and NoSQL databases.
- Experience building infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation or similar scripting techniques.
- Appetite to Learn new things.
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or other advanced degree(s).
- Relevant AWS or other professional certifications.
Position: Senior Fullstack Engineer (AWS, NodeJS, Javascript)
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Required Skills:
- Designs, Builds, tests, deploys and maintains production code for complex web-based applications using Cloud technologies and micro-services with AWS services.
- Expert level experience in NodeJS and scripting in a Cloud based environment.
- Advanced level of experience with React & UI frameworks, tools and technologies.
- Develops comprehensive test plans and automation test suites.
- Demonstrated advanced experience with AWS Lambda, SNS/SQS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, RDS and DynamoDB, AWS CICD/CDK devops.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring full stack solutions with microservice architecture using NodeJS.
- Responsible for support of and coordinating with other Engineers, Architects and teams including other technology teams such as a User Experience team or an infrastructure team.
- Effective communication skills are a must along with a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to clearly discern client needs.
- Fundamentals in OO and computer science foundation principles.
Preferred Skills:
- High analytical skills and knack to develop and monitor tools for High frequency web apps and data services.
- Experience working on Agile teams with the scrum team member attitude – willingness to support the Team to be successful in any area necessary.
- Advanced demonstrated experience with AWS cloud supported programming languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
- Experience with relational databases, and NoSQL databases.
- Experience building infrastructure as code using AWS CloudFormation or similar scripting techniques.
- Appetite to Learn new things.
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or other advanced degree(s).
- Relevant AWS or other professional certifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Full Stack Product Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT extension depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code matching an approved STEM list. Confirm with your DSO that your computer science, software engineering, or information systems CIP code qualifies before submitting any extension paperwork.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Only employers enrolled in E-Verify can legally employ STEM OPT workers. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name before signing an offer letter. Skipping this step can void your extension authorization entirely.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates full-stack depth
Hiring managers for Full Stack Product Engineer roles screen for end-to-end ownership. Deploy at least one project showing frontend, backend, and database integration with documented architecture decisions. This directly offsets concerns about OPT timeline constraints during technical interviews.
Target companies with existing STEM OPT I-983 processes
Companies that have sponsored STEM OPT students before already have I-983 training plan templates and HR workflows in place. Asking an interviewer whether they've hired STEM OPT engineers previously reveals onboarding readiness without raising visa concerns prematurely.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers
Search Full Stack Product Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers already verified for STEM OPT hiring. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which companies have active sponsorship history before reaching the offer stage.
Negotiate your start date around I-983 filing timelines
Your DSO must update your SEVIS record before your STEM OPT extension begins. The filing window opens 90 days before your current OPT expires. Align your target start date with this window so your authorization is active on day one of employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Full Stack Product Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or information technology and carries an approved CIP code. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree. Your DSO verifies the degree-to-role connection when approving your I-983 training plan. Review the USCIS STEM OPT extension guidance to confirm your specific degree qualifies.
What does the I-983 training plan need to cover for an engineering role like this?
The I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your day-to-day job duties. For a Full Stack Product Engineer, that means documenting goals around system architecture, software development lifecycle practices, and technical problem-solving. Both you and your employer sign the form, and your DSO submits it. USCIS can audit I-983s, so vague language about general coding work is insufficient.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting a Full Stack Product Engineer offer?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool, which is publicly accessible through the E-Verify program site. Search by company name or employer identification number. Enrollment status must be active at the time your STEM OPT extension begins. If your employer is not enrolled, they cannot legally employ you under STEM OPT, and starting work anyway puts your immigration status at risk.
What happens to my work authorization if my STEM OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT end date and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your OPT authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Full Stack Product Engineer during this period. USCIS administers cap-gap, and your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect the extended authorization.
Where can I find Full Stack Product Engineer jobs that are open to STEM OPT candidates?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with active DOL Labor Condition Application history, showing you companies that have sponsored work authorization before. This saves time compared to screening generic job listings where E-Verify enrollment and sponsorship willingness are unknown. Migrate Mate lets you focus your applications on employers already set up for STEM OPT hiring.