STEM OPT Mobile App Development Jobs
Mobile app development roles in iOS, Android, and cross-platform frameworks qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related CIP-coded field. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify and sign off on a structured I-983 training plan tied to your development work.
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Department: Information Technology
City: Nutley
State/Province: New Jersey
Location: United States
Pay Range: $103,210 - $150,000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
EMPLOYER:
Ralph Lauren Corporation
TITLE:
Mobile App Developer
DUTIES:
- Develop, test and launch scalable mobile apps.
- Work with and enhance iOS and Android native/hybrid mobile apps.
- Consult on projects to make recommendations on the technology stack, development workflow, QA process, deployment strategy, etc.
- Leverage knowledge of SFCC SCAPI/API framework to build custom endpoint for App integrations.
- Support microservices framework or app and global expansion.
- Suggest and implement new mobile products, applications and protocols.
- Remain up to date with the terminology, concepts and best practices for coding mobile apps.
- Work closely with cross functional teams and partners to constantly innovate app functionality and design.
- Use and adapt best practices web applications supporting the commerce experience.
- Communicate with and present to business users to understand their needs and represent their requested experience of consumer journey.
- Provide recommendations through analysis of the UI and mobile app stack to assure performance.
- Maintain a posture of web accessibility.
- Part time telecommuting permitted – in office 2-3 days a week.
LOCATION:
100 Metro Boulevard, Nutley, NJ 07110
SALARY:
$103,210 - $150,000/year
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic or Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, and 2 years of experience in the position offered or a related role. Requires 2 years of experience in all of the following: software development; JavaScript; OOP design principles; third-party libraries and APIs; REST and SOAP based Webservices; JavaScript Frameworks/APIs such as Angular/jQuery/React; object-oriented programming; GraphQL; performance tuning optimization; and Node.JS. Requires 1 year of experience in all of the following: native language such as Objective C/Swift or Kotlin/Java; and hybrid mobile technologies such as Ionic or React Native.
SUBMIT RESUME OR CONTACT:
Apply at https://careers.ralphlauren.com/, job Ref# 5581664
Ref#: 5581664
Department: Information Technology
City: Nutley
State/Province: New Jersey
Location: United States
Pay Range: $103,210 - $150,000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
EMPLOYER:
Ralph Lauren Corporation
TITLE:
Mobile App Developer
DUTIES:
- Develop, test and launch scalable mobile apps.
- Work with and enhance iOS and Android native/hybrid mobile apps.
- Consult on projects to make recommendations on the technology stack, development workflow, QA process, deployment strategy, etc.
- Leverage knowledge of SFCC SCAPI/API framework to build custom endpoint for App integrations.
- Support microservices framework or app and global expansion.
- Suggest and implement new mobile products, applications and protocols.
- Remain up to date with the terminology, concepts and best practices for coding mobile apps.
- Work closely with cross functional teams and partners to constantly innovate app functionality and design.
- Use and adapt best practices web applications supporting the commerce experience.
- Communicate with and present to business users to understand their needs and represent their requested experience of consumer journey.
- Provide recommendations through analysis of the UI and mobile app stack to assure performance.
- Maintain a posture of web accessibility.
- Part time telecommuting permitted – in office 2-3 days a week.
LOCATION:
100 Metro Boulevard, Nutley, NJ 07110
SALARY:
$103,210 - $150,000/year
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic or Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, and 2 years of experience in the position offered or a related role. Requires 2 years of experience in all of the following: software development; JavaScript; OOP design principles; third-party libraries and APIs; REST and SOAP based Webservices; JavaScript Frameworks/APIs such as Angular/jQuery/React; object-oriented programming; GraphQL; performance tuning optimization; and Node.JS. Requires 1 year of experience in all of the following: native language such as Objective C/Swift or Kotlin/Java; and hybrid mobile technologies such as Ionic or React Native.
SUBMIT RESUME OR CONTACT:
Apply at https://careers.ralphlauren.com/, job Ref# 5581664
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Mobile App Development
Verify your degree CIP code eligibility
Check your school's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record to confirm your degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code. Degrees in computer science, software engineering, and information systems typically qualify, but your DSO must authorize the extension before your initial OPT expires.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you spend time on interviews. Startup studios and small mobile agencies frequently aren't enrolled, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers regardless of how strong the role or training plan looks.
Frame your I-983 around platform-specific skill goals
When negotiating your training plan, tie each learning objective to a concrete deliverable: shipping a feature in Swift, reducing app crash rates, or integrating a new SDK. Vague plans get flagged in USCIS site visits, and specificity protects both you and your employer.
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter mobile development roles by employers with documented H-1B visa LCA filings. This signals the company already understands visa processes and is structured for E-Verify compliance, reducing the risk of discovering mid-offer that they can't support your STEM OPT.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Pull the prevailing wage for your SOC code and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer. STEM OPT employers must pay the prevailing wage listed on your I-983, so knowing the DOL benchmark tells you whether a low offer could create compliance problems.
File your cap-gap extension paperwork on time
If you're transitioning from STEM OPT to H-1B and your OPT end date falls before October 1, your status is covered by cap-gap only if your employer files the H-1B petition before your EAD expires. Track your EAD expiration date and coordinate filing timelines with your employer's HR team early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my computer science or software engineering degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension in mobile app development roles?
Yes, if your degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code, which computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, and most information technology programs do. Your DSO confirms eligibility and authorizes the extension through SEVIS. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree field, so a mobile development job tied to your CS degree satisfies that requirement. Check your I-20 with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find mobile app development employers who are enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate filters mobile development roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active LCA filing history, so you're not discovering compliance gaps after you've already accepted an offer. You can also ask any employer directly during the first interview round. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for STEM OPT sponsors, and no exemption exists regardless of company size or funding stage.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a mobile app development role?
Your I-983 must describe specific, measurable learning objectives tied to your job duties. For mobile development, that means listing technical skills you'll develop, such as building features in a specific framework, improving app performance metrics, or learning platform-specific deployment processes. Generic descriptions like 'gain software experience' are insufficient. Both you and a company supervisor must sign the plan, and your employer must report your progress to your DSO every six months.
Can I work as a freelance or contract mobile developer on STEM OPT?
Self-employment is not permitted under STEM OPT. You must be employed by a single E-Verify-enrolled employer that signs your I-983 training plan and supervises your work. Contract roles through a staffing agency are allowed if the agency is E-Verify enrolled and acts as your employer of record, but you can't work directly as an independent contractor billing clients under your own name.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if I'm selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your EAD expires, cap-gap provisions extend your STEM OPT work authorization automatically through September 30 of that year. Your status and employment authorization remain valid during this period even if your EAD card shows an earlier expiration date. USCIS issues a cap-gap extension automatically when the petition is timely filed, but your employer must act before your current EAD expires.