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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The Mobile Applications Developer II is responsible for delivering innovative, yet practical mobile apps and features, maintaining and enhancing existing mobile apps, following technology trends, and actively researching and recommending new features and technologies.
This position will serve Rheem North America Division, located in Roswell, GA (Onsite).
Responsibilities
- Produces fully functional mobile applications writing clean code.
- Writes unit and UI tests to identify bugs.
- Troubleshoots and debugs to optimize application performance.
- Designs interfaces to improve user experience.
- Ensures that new and existing applications meet quality standards.
- Supports the entire application life cycle - concept, design, test, release, and support.
- Gathers and understands requirements, and recommends solutions.
- Keeps up-to-date on new technology trends.
- Researches and suggests new mobile products, features, and technologies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer Science or related field.
- Requires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with some applicable experience.
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
- The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation, or delivery of processes, programs, and policies using specialized knowledge and skills.
- Professional experience as a mobile app developer.
- Experience releasing apps in an app store.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrates ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Java and Kotlin.
- Experience working with third-party libraries and APIs.
- Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving attitude.
- Ability to perform and thrive in a team environment.
- Knowledge of web technologies and UI/UX standards.
- Experience working in an Agile, TDD, or DevOps environment.
- Experience with ReactJS, React Native, and building progressive web apps.
- Experience building Progressive Web Apps.
As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
- Adapting
- Business Understanding
- Collaborating
- Communicating Effectively
- Continuously Improving
- Customer-Orientation
- Developing Self
- Focusing on Results
- Influencing
- Managing Relationships
- Managing Work
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
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INTRODUCTION
The Mobile Applications Developer II is responsible for delivering innovative, yet practical mobile apps and features, maintaining and enhancing existing mobile apps, following technology trends, and actively researching and recommending new features and technologies.
This position will serve Rheem North America Division, located in Roswell, GA (Onsite).
Responsibilities
- Produces fully functional mobile applications writing clean code.
- Writes unit and UI tests to identify bugs.
- Troubleshoots and debugs to optimize application performance.
- Designs interfaces to improve user experience.
- Ensures that new and existing applications meet quality standards.
- Supports the entire application life cycle - concept, design, test, release, and support.
- Gathers and understands requirements, and recommends solutions.
- Keeps up-to-date on new technology trends.
- Researches and suggests new mobile products, features, and technologies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer Science or related field.
- Requires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with some applicable experience.
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
- The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation, or delivery of processes, programs, and policies using specialized knowledge and skills.
- Professional experience as a mobile app developer.
- Experience releasing apps in an app store.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrates ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Java and Kotlin.
- Experience working with third-party libraries and APIs.
- Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving attitude.
- Ability to perform and thrive in a team environment.
- Knowledge of web technologies and UI/UX standards.
- Experience working in an Agile, TDD, or DevOps environment.
- Experience with ReactJS, React Native, and building progressive web apps.
- Experience building Progressive Web Apps.
As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING SELF, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
- Adapting
- Business Understanding
- Collaborating
- Communicating Effectively
- Continuously Improving
- Customer-Orientation
- Developing Self
- Focusing on Results
- Influencing
- Managing Relationships
- Managing Work
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
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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.
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 visa 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.