STEM OPT Mobile Applications Developer Jobs
Mobile Applications Developer roles in iOS, Android, and cross-platform frameworks qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree maps to an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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INTRODUCTION
HP Tuners LLC is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket, developing hardware and software products for automotive enthusiasts. Continual improvement, with an emphasis on user experience, is very important to us as we strive to be the best in our industry. We are a rapidly growing company that has a passion for what we do, actively working to bring several new mobile applications and other products to market in the near future.
The Senior Mobile Application Developer develops new mobile applications and updates, maintains existing applications, and assists with customer support escalations. A successful candidate is a proactive, organized self-starter who collaborates and communicates effectively with others and shares our commitment to excellence. Please also include a link to any application(s) to which you have significantly contributed or that you have created.
This position requires onsite work in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, with one day a week of remote work available. Relocation is available for the right candidate.
This position reports to the Mobile Application Developer Lead.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with a cross-functional team to design, develop, code, test, and debug new and existing mobile applications and updates.
- Collaborate with other developers, engineers, and project managers to gather requirements, resolve issues, and implement new solutions to ensure app reliability and performance.
- Maintain operational status of mobile applications by performing continuous maintenance, updates, improvements, and security testing.
- Create readable, testable, scalable, and maintainable source code utilizing best practices.
- Use the native development tools and languages for Android and IOS to achieve the best level of integration, reliability, and business continuity.
- Prioritize the user experience by proactively anticipating issues in advance and assisting with customer support escalations.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field and at least 2-4 years of work experience.
- Assume responsibility for moderately complex issues and problems while continuously improving skill base and referring complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Perform work effectively under general supervision.
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously on projects.
- Good problem solving and debugging skills.
- Android native development experience (Android Studio with Java or Kotlin).
- Strong understanding of OOP and OOD.
- UI/UX design experience.
- Experience with CAN and other automotive communications protocols.
- Knowledge of engine and transmission operation.
- Experience with C++.
- Candidate must have good communication skills and be familiar with email and other online communications tools.
- Passion for automotive aftermarket industry and/or motorsports.
Technical Competencies
Intermediate proficiency in the following:
Mobile App Development and Debugging: Design, develop, code, test, and debug new and existing mobile applications and updates.
Application Maintenance and Security Testing: Maintain operational status of mobile applications by performing continuous maintenance, updates, improvements, and security testing.
Writing Scalable and Maintainable Code: Create readable, testable, scalable, and maintainable source code utilizing best practices.
Platform-Specific Development for Android and IOS: Use the native development tools and languages for Android and IOS to achieve the best level of integration, reliability, and business continuity.
- C/C++
- C#
- Objective-C/Swift
- Java/Kotlin
- Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Native Mobile Development with Android Studio (Java) and/or Xcode
- Source Control (Git/TFS)
- OOP and OOD
- UI/UX design
- CAN and Other Automotive Communications Protocols
- Threading (creating, managing)
- External Communication (serial port, sockets, web services)
- Engine and Transmission Operation
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, carry items from one area to another, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
Please Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of HP Tuners.
Compensation and Benefits
At HP Tuners LLC, we understand that compensation plays a key role when considering a new opportunity. We are dedicated to ensuring fair pay for all employees and continually work towards greater transparency in our compensation practices. The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000-140,000 with actual pay determined including factors such as location, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. This position also qualifies for a discretionary bonus and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) program with employer matching.
HP Tuners LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. HP Tuners LLC does not use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make decisions in the hiring process. If AI (Artificial Intelligence) is utilized, HP Tuners LLC will include a disclaimer in the relevant job posting.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Mobile Applications Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems CIP codes typically qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees sometimes don't map cleanly.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers whether their company is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Search the E-Verify employer search tool to cross-check before signing. Startups and smaller app studios frequently aren't enrolled, even when they want to hire you.
Frame your mobile stack around LCA job codes
DOL Labor Condition Applications are filed under specific SOC codes. Tailor your resume to match titles like Software Developer or Software Quality Assurance Analyst, which have established prevailing wage data in the OFLC Wage Search and map directly to mobile development roles.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before day one
Your employer must sign a detailed I-983 outlining your learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Raise this in the offer stage so HR isn't surprised, and confirm your DSO has reviewed the plan before your extension is filed with USCIS.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with STEM OPT history
Filter your Mobile Applications Developer job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers who have previously sponsored STEM OPT students. That filing history signals E-Verify enrollment and familiarity with the training plan process, reducing onboarding friction on both sides.
Apply at least 90 days before your OPT EAD expires
Your DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension in SEVIS, and USCIS must receive your I-765 before your current EAD expires. File at the 90-day window to absorb any Request for Evidence delays without a gap in your work authorization.
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Find Mobile Applications Developer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Mobile Applications Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the DHS STEM designated degree list, and the role must be directly related to that field of study. A software engineering or computer science degree supporting an iOS or Android development role almost always qualifies. Your DSO confirms eligibility before recommending the extension in SEVIS.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. Enrollment must cover the specific worksite where you'll work, not just the company's headquarters. You can verify enrollment using the E-Verify employer search. If your employer isn't enrolled, they must complete enrollment before USCIS will approve your I-765 extension, so confirm this before accepting an offer.
What does the I-983 training plan require for a mobile development role?
The I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, identify a supervisor with relevant technical background, and explain how your daily work as a Mobile Applications Developer relates to your field of study. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy this requirement. Your employer and DSO both sign the form, and USCIS can audit it, so the plan needs to reflect your actual responsibilities.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm selected in the H-1B lottery during STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and USCIS receives it, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your STEM OPT doesn't need to still have time remaining at that point. Carry your EAD, your I-20 with the STEM OPT recommendation, and your I-797 receipt notice as your work authorization documentation during that period.
How do I find Mobile Applications Developer jobs where employers already understand STEM OPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented STEM OPT sponsorship history. Targeting companies already familiar with the I-983 process and E-Verify requirements cuts the time you spend educating HR during the offer stage. You can filter by role and location to focus your applications on employers who have successfully onboarded STEM OPT students before.
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