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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Overview

Open Jobs9+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type89% On-site
Median Salary$90K
Top LocationParsippany, NJ
Most JobsCanfield Scientific

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HP Tuners LLC
Senior Mobile Application Developer
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Senior Mobile Application Developer
HP Tuners LLC
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
$130,000/yr - $140,000/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
11-50

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Canfield Scientific
iOS Mobile Applications Developer
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iOS Mobile Applications Developer
Canfield Scientific
Parsippany, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
Backend Engineering
$80,000/yr - $100,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Motorola Solutions
Android Applications Developer
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Android Applications Developer
Motorola Solutions
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
$75,900/yr - $85,300/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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HP Tuners LLC
Mobile Application Developer
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Mobile Application Developer
HP Tuners LLC
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
$100,000/yr - $115,000/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
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Canfield Scientific
iOS Mobile Applications Developer
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iOS Mobile Applications Developer
Canfield Scientific
Parsippany, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Mobile Engineering (iOS/Android)
Backend Engineering
$80,000/yr - $100,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips 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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Frequently 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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