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Mobile Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT because they fall under accredited computer science, software engineering, and related CIP codes. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension is available after your initial 12-month OPT period, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and signs your I-983 training plan.
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Req #
WD00105476
Career area:
Product Management
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
Illinois
City:
Chicago
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
* United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
Why Work at Lenovo
We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.
Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).
This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
Summary
Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo company, is seeking a Product Management Specialist to lead the strategy, planning, development, and lifecycle management of smartphone software experiences. This role will own a smartphone product family and associated software features, working closely with engineering, design, AI, marketing, and business teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused experiences. The ideal candidate combines strong product management expertise with a passion for emerging technologies, user experience, and mobile software innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle management of smartphone software experiences, including planning, development, launch, upgrades, and continuous improvement.
- Define product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and feature requirements for assigned software experiences and product areas.
- Drive software requirement management by gathering user insights, evaluating market needs, defining specifications, and prioritizing features.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams across engineering, design, AI, marketing, sales, and customer support to deliver world-class software experiences.
- Translate business, user, and technical requirements into actionable product specifications for development teams.
- Track feature implementation, issue resolution, and requirement changes to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies, particularly AI-driven experiences, to identify opportunities for innovation.
- Lead cross-functional discussions related to architecture, development, testing, validation, and deployment of new software capabilities.
- Champion Lenovo's customer-first design philosophy by ensuring experiences are designed for end users, marketing effectiveness, and retail success.
- Drive continuous product and experience improvements based on customer feedback, analytics, and market insights.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Product Management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of product management experience, preferably in software products, mobile applications, or consumer technology.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience managing product requirements, roadmaps, and feature delivery across the product lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of software development processes and cross-functional product development.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
- Experience in smartphone, mobile software, consumer electronics, or technology industries.
- Experience working on AI-powered products, features, or user experiences.
- Background with leading technology companies, smartphone manufacturers, or software-focused organizations.
- Familiarity with Android ecosystems, mobile user experiences, and software feature development.
- Experience conducting market analysis, competitive intelligence, and user research to drive product decisions.
- Experience working with global teams and stakeholders across different regions.
- Passion for emerging technologies and a strong understanding of industry trends in AI and mobile experiences.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Additional Locations:
United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
United States of America
United States of America - Illinois
United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is 105,000–161,000 USD. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com
General Information
Req #
WD00105476
Career area:
Product Management
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
Illinois
City:
Chicago
Date:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
* United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
Why Work at Lenovo
We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.
Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).
This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.
Summary
Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo company, is seeking a Product Management Specialist to lead the strategy, planning, development, and lifecycle management of smartphone software experiences. This role will own a smartphone product family and associated software features, working closely with engineering, design, AI, marketing, and business teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused experiences. The ideal candidate combines strong product management expertise with a passion for emerging technologies, user experience, and mobile software innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle management of smartphone software experiences, including planning, development, launch, upgrades, and continuous improvement.
- Define product vision, strategy, roadmaps, and feature requirements for assigned software experiences and product areas.
- Drive software requirement management by gathering user insights, evaluating market needs, defining specifications, and prioritizing features.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams across engineering, design, AI, marketing, sales, and customer support to deliver world-class software experiences.
- Translate business, user, and technical requirements into actionable product specifications for development teams.
- Track feature implementation, issue resolution, and requirement changes to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies, particularly AI-driven experiences, to identify opportunities for innovation.
- Lead cross-functional discussions related to architecture, development, testing, validation, and deployment of new software capabilities.
- Champion Lenovo's customer-first design philosophy by ensuring experiences are designed for end users, marketing effectiveness, and retail success.
- Drive continuous product and experience improvements based on customer feedback, analytics, and market insights.
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Product Management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of product management experience, preferably in software products, mobile applications, or consumer technology.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience managing product requirements, roadmaps, and feature delivery across the product lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of software development processes and cross-functional product development.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across technical and business teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
- Experience in smartphone, mobile software, consumer electronics, or technology industries.
- Experience working on AI-powered products, features, or user experiences.
- Background with leading technology companies, smartphone manufacturers, or software-focused organizations.
- Familiarity with Android ecosystems, mobile user experiences, and software feature development.
- Experience conducting market analysis, competitive intelligence, and user research to drive product decisions.
- Experience working with global teams and stakeholders across different regions.
- Passion for emerging technologies and a strong understanding of industry trends in AI and mobile experiences.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Additional Locations:
United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
United States of America
United States of America - Illinois
United States of America - Illinois - Chicago
PAY TRANSPARENCY
The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is 105,000–161,000 USD. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo’s various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com
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Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Not every computer science or engineering degree automatically qualifies. Check your program's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the STEM Designated Degree Program list published by USCIS to confirm your specific major is covered before you apply.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask each recruiter directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your offer stage. Employers can verify their own enrollment status through the E-Verify portal, and you need written confirmation before your DSO can approve your STEM OPT extension.
Target mobile teams at E-Verify enrolled employers on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search for Mobile Engineer roles at companies already confirmed as E-Verify participants. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified E-Verify enrollment so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't legally onboard you.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before day one
Your employer must sign a training plan outlining your learning objectives and supervision structure. Raise this during the offer phase, not after you start. Mobile Engineer plans should specify the platforms, SDKs, and product areas you'll develop skills in.
Apply 90 days before your OPT EAD expires
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be filed at least before your initial OPT EAD expires, but submitting 90 days early protects you if processing runs long. Your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS before you can file I-765.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wages
STEM OPT employers must pay wages comparable to similarly employed U.S. workers. Pull the wage level for Mobile Engineer roles in your city using the OFLC Wage Search and cross-reference with Bureau of Labor Statistics data before evaluating any offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mobile Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline with a qualifying CIP code. The role itself must also provide practical training related to your degree. Check the STEM Designated Degree Program list published by USCIS to confirm your specific program qualifies before requesting the extension from your DSO.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the work site where you'll be employed. This is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT extensions, not just a formality. If your employer is not enrolled, they cannot legally support your extension, and your DSO cannot approve it in SEVIS. Confirm enrollment status directly with your HR contact before signing an offer letter.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for a Mobile Engineer position?
The I-983 must describe the specific skills you'll develop, the supervision structure, and how the training relates to your STEM degree. For Mobile Engineers, this typically covers platform-specific development (iOS, Android, or cross-platform frameworks), code review processes, and product lifecycle participation. Your employer completes and signs Sections 2 and 3. Your DSO keeps a copy and you must report progress every six months.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm a STEM OPT Mobile Engineer applying for H-1B?
If your H-1B visa petition is filed and accepted before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. If USCIS selects your petition and approves it, your status transitions on October 1. You can continue working as a Mobile Engineer throughout the cap-gap period without interruption, provided your employer maintains E-Verify enrollment and your I-983 remains current.
Where can I find Mobile Engineer jobs at employers set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Mobile Engineer roles at employers already verified for E-Verify enrollment, so you can focus your search on companies that can actually support your STEM OPT extension. Filtering by E-Verify status at the search stage saves you from investing in applications or interviews at companies that will ultimately be unable to hire you on STEM OPT.