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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Get Access To All JobsTitle: iOS developer (W2 Only)
Duration: 12 months Potential contract to hire
Location: Austin, TX preferred, Southlake, TX (2nd option). Hybrid - 4 days on site
Job Description
iOS developer (3-5 years) Client has been doing in-house, native mobile development for several years but every business channel in Client's is increasing their presence on the mobile platform. We are looking to grow a high performing, engaged mobile development team that is passionate about delivering an excellent mobile experience for our users, from checking account balances to complex trading, Client's ever growing mobile user base is asking for more features and more interesting visualizations and interactions. Come join the team and make your mark on a highly distributed, visible, and valued product.
What you are good at
- Prepare specifications, design, develop and support mobile applications and prepare documentation per Client's mobile best practices.
- Assess and optimize designs through review, evaluation tools and analysis to ensure appropriate user experiences for phones and tablets.
- Create and perform unit testing for the spectrum of mobile devices.
- Build native mobile apps, support the mobile systems in production and resolve and troubleshoot technical problems.
- Prepare documentation for new development work while maintaining Client's development standards.
- Must have a good knowledge in the mobile language (Swift UI/Objective C) and ability to ramp up on new languages quickly.
- Familiarity with Apple iOS frameworks and SDK's.
- Ability to develop compelling user experiences while meeting the needs of the mobile users.
What You Have
- 4+ years of native iOS development required; BS/MS degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Swift, Swift UI programming language.
- Experience in writing automated unit and UI tests.
- Experience with Iterative Development methodologies such as TDD or ATDD.
- Enterprise development experience highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation, analytic, problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to identify stakeholders, assess their needs and manage their expectations through effective communication.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Must Have: what good looks like
- Swift, Swift UI, domain knowledge and had real working experience.
Applicant Notices & Disclaimers
For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $50.00/hr.
Title: iOS developer (W2 Only)
Duration: 12 months Potential contract to hire
Location: Austin, TX preferred, Southlake, TX (2nd option). Hybrid - 4 days on site
Job Description
iOS developer (3-5 years) Client has been doing in-house, native mobile development for several years but every business channel in Client's is increasing their presence on the mobile platform. We are looking to grow a high performing, engaged mobile development team that is passionate about delivering an excellent mobile experience for our users, from checking account balances to complex trading, Client's ever growing mobile user base is asking for more features and more interesting visualizations and interactions. Come join the team and make your mark on a highly distributed, visible, and valued product.
What you are good at
- Prepare specifications, design, develop and support mobile applications and prepare documentation per Client's mobile best practices.
- Assess and optimize designs through review, evaluation tools and analysis to ensure appropriate user experiences for phones and tablets.
- Create and perform unit testing for the spectrum of mobile devices.
- Build native mobile apps, support the mobile systems in production and resolve and troubleshoot technical problems.
- Prepare documentation for new development work while maintaining Client's development standards.
- Must have a good knowledge in the mobile language (Swift UI/Objective C) and ability to ramp up on new languages quickly.
- Familiarity with Apple iOS frameworks and SDK's.
- Ability to develop compelling user experiences while meeting the needs of the mobile users.
What You Have
- 4+ years of native iOS development required; BS/MS degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Swift, Swift UI programming language.
- Experience in writing automated unit and UI tests.
- Experience with Iterative Development methodologies such as TDD or ATDD.
- Enterprise development experience highly desirable.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation, analytic, problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to identify stakeholders, assess their needs and manage their expectations through effective communication.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Must Have: what good looks like
- Swift, Swift UI, domain knowledge and had real working experience.
Applicant Notices & Disclaimers
For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $50.00/hr.
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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 visa 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.
Frequently 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.