STEM OPT iOS Developer Jobs
iOS Developer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, drawing on computer science, software engineering, and related STEM degrees. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your iOS career in the U.S. while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
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Established in 1992, Artech Information Systems LLC (Artech) employs over 6,000 industry professionals supported by over 28 national and global locations coast-to-coast across the U.S., India, and China. Artech's Fortune and Global 500 clients leverage this expansive reach by engaging Artech as a preferred go-to supplier across multiple regions and countries in order to receive consistent deliverables, terms, rates and cost savings.
Job Description
Job Title: Mobile Application Developer II
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 6+ Months
The Digital Innovation Mobile Contractor will partner with the eCommerce Digital Innovation team and IT to develop, program, and test various “proof of concept” projects. In the evolving Digital eCommerce space, new technologies appear in the market at a frequent pace. This changing landscape requires a versatile team that is in touch with the market, passionate about new technology, while at the same time able to understand the needs of our customers and how emerging technology can improve the customer experience.
DUTIES. Responsibilities & ACTIVITIES:
1. Develop:
- Partner with the eCommerce team and IT to prepare and program various “proof of concepts” for testing
- Understand back-end system/services to access when building out fronts for testing
- Ability to creatively architect and design programs to meet the goals and requirements of various projects
- Test and Iterate:
- Partner with the eCommerce Innovation and IT teams to test and iterate on developed software and programs
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes and learn from field testing
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Quickly integrate and update projects
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Hand-off:
- Prepare projects for hand-off and deployments as “proof concepts” move to production
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience with iPhone Application Development Environments (ideally 2+ years of experience)
2. Experience with Location technologies (iBeacon, BLE), Push Notification technologies
3. Experience developing native iOS platforms: Objective-C, iOS SDK, and XCODE
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Established in 1992, Artech Information Systems LLC (Artech) employs over 6,000 industry professionals supported by over 28 national and global locations coast-to-coast across the U.S., India, and China. Artech's Fortune and Global 500 clients leverage this expansive reach by engaging Artech as a preferred go-to supplier across multiple regions and countries in order to receive consistent deliverables, terms, rates and cost savings.
Job Description
Job Title: Mobile Application Developer II
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 6+ Months
The Digital Innovation Mobile Contractor will partner with the eCommerce Digital Innovation team and IT to develop, program, and test various “proof of concept” projects. In the evolving Digital eCommerce space, new technologies appear in the market at a frequent pace. This changing landscape requires a versatile team that is in touch with the market, passionate about new technology, while at the same time able to understand the needs of our customers and how emerging technology can improve the customer experience.
DUTIES. Responsibilities & ACTIVITIES:
1. Develop:
- Partner with the eCommerce team and IT to prepare and program various “proof of concepts” for testing
- Understand back-end system/services to access when building out fronts for testing
- Ability to creatively architect and design programs to meet the goals and requirements of various projects
- Test and Iterate:
- Partner with the eCommerce Innovation and IT teams to test and iterate on developed software and programs
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes and learn from field testing
-
Quickly integrate and update projects
-
Hand-off:
- Prepare projects for hand-off and deployments as “proof concepts” move to production
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience with iPhone Application Development Environments (ideally 2+ years of experience)
2. Experience with Location technologies (iBeacon, BLE), Push Notification technologies
3. Experience developing native iOS platforms: Objective-C, iOS SDK, and XCODE
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an iOS Developer
Verify your CIP code matches iOS development
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Computer science (11.0701) and software engineering (14.0903) both qualify, but information systems degrees vary by institution.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before signing anything
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify Company ID or search the E-Verify employer search tool directly. An employer who can't provide this before your start date can't legally employ you on STEM OPT.
Build your portfolio around App Store shipping history
iOS hiring managers screen for candidates with live App Store apps, not just GitHub projects. Shipping even a small personal app demonstrates Xcode proficiency, App Store Connect experience, and Apple Developer Program familiarity that generic portfolio projects can't show.
Target startups funded within the last two years
Seed and Series A companies that raised recently are actively building iOS teams and often move faster through offers and I-983 Training Plan sign-off than enterprise employers, where immigration approvals route through centralized HR queues.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Use Migrate Mate to prepare and submit your STEM OPT extension paperwork. Your I-983 must name a specific iOS Developer job title, list measurable learning objectives, and be signed by a company supervisor with E-Verify authority before you submit to your DSO.
Understand cap-gap protection if you pursue H-1B
If your employer files an H-1B petition before April 1 of your final OPT year and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You don't need a new EAD to keep working during that bridge period.
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Find iOS Developer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as an iOS Developer?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most iOS Developer roles accept computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, and mathematics degrees. Check your degree's CIP code against the official list, which your DSO can confirm, before submitting your STEM OPT extension application.
What does the I-983 Training Plan need to include for an iOS Developer role?
Your I-983 must name your exact job title, list specific and measurable learning objectives tied to iOS development such as Swift proficiency, UIKit architecture, or App Store deployment, and be signed by a company supervisor. Generic training plans get rejected. USCIS expects the objectives to reflect skills directly connected to your STEM degree field, not just daily job duties.
How do I confirm my iOS Developer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact for the company's E-Verify Company ID number before you accept an offer. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to check enrollment status. If the employer isn't enrolled, they can't legally hire you on STEM OPT, and enrolling before your start date takes time you may not have.
How do I find iOS Developer employers who are set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters iOS Developer roles by employers already enrolled in E-Verify and with a track record of hiring on work authorization. Searching generalist platforms returns results without any verification of E-Verify status, which means you can spend weeks applying to companies that can't actually hire you under STEM OPT rules.
What happens to my STEM OPT if I switch iOS Developer employers mid-extension?
You can change employers during your STEM OPT extension, but your new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and you must file an updated I-983 Training Plan with your DSO before starting work. There's a reporting requirement within ten days of the change. Gaps in employment beyond 90 days can jeopardize your STEM OPT status, so plan transitions carefully.
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