STEM OPT .NET Developer Jobs
.NET Developer roles sit squarely in STEM-designated fields, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM discipline must align with the SOC code on your training plan.
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Junior .NET developer - USC ONLY
LOCATION
Location: Pine Book, NJ (Must be local)
WORK ARRANGEMENT
Hybrid - 3 days in the office
DURATION
Duration: 6 months /C2C
Only USC
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Interview: Video then in-person
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience developing applications in .NET (C#) and SQL Server.
- Basic understanding of AngularJS or other front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js a plus).
- Familiarity with Entity Framework, LINQ, and RESTful API development.
- Knowledge of SDLC, source control systems (Bitbucket/Git), and debugging tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute within a collaborative team environment.
Flexible work from home options available.
INTRODUCTION
Junior .NET developer - USC ONLY
LOCATION
Location: Pine Book, NJ (Must be local)
WORK ARRANGEMENT
Hybrid - 3 days in the office
DURATION
Duration: 6 months /C2C
Only USC
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Interview: Video then in-person
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience developing applications in .NET (C#) and SQL Server.
- Basic understanding of AngularJS or other front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js a plus).
- Familiarity with Entity Framework, LINQ, and RESTful API development.
- Knowledge of SDLC, source control systems (Bitbucket/Git), and debugging tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute within a collaborative team environment.
Flexible work from home options available.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a .NET Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your STEM degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the official STEM OPT designated degree program list. Computer science (11.0701) and software engineering (14.0903) both qualify, but information systems degrees vary by program.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask the recruiter for the employer's E-Verify Company ID or look up the company in the E-Verify employer search before your offer stage. An employer not enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, no matter how strong the role looks.
Align your I-983 training plan to .NET development milestones
Your Form I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Map deliverables to real project milestones: shipping a .NET microservice, leading API integration work, or contributing to a C# codebase in production.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter .NET Developer roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications, signaling they understand visa sponsorship and are structurally set up to support your OPT-to-H-1B transition when the time comes.
Understand cap-gap protection before the H-1B lottery
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year while USCIS adjudicates the petition.
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Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a .NET Developer?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Degrees in computer science, software engineering, information technology, and computer engineering typically qualify. The SOC code on your I-983 training plan must also correspond to a STEM occupation, and .NET Developer roles generally map to SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers). Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify and remain enrolled for the duration of your authorization period. This is a federal requirement, not a company policy. If your employer loses E-Verify enrollment after you start, you must report the change to your DSO within five business days. You can verify enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting any offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a .NET Developer role?
Your Form I-983 must describe how the .NET Developer position provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. Include specific technical objectives such as building REST APIs in C#, architecting solutions in ASP.NET Core, or working with Azure or SQL Server in production. Vague descriptions like 'general software development' are insufficient. Your supervisor must sign the form, and you file a progress report with your DSO every 12 months.
How does cap-gap work if my STEM OPT expires during H-1B processing?
Cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically if your employer files a timely H-1B petition and you're selected in the lottery before your STEM OPT EAD expires. Your authorization extends through September 30 of the fiscal year the H-1B would take effect, giving you a bridge while USCIS processes the petition. You don't need to file anything separately to activate cap-gap; USCIS recognizes it based on your timely-filed petition.
How do I find .NET Developer jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented H-1B and STEM OPT filing history, so you're not spending time on companies that have never navigated work authorization before. Search for .NET Developer roles on Migrate Mate and look for employers with active Labor Condition Application records, which signal both E-Verify enrollment and familiarity with the sponsorship process you'll need through your OPT period and beyond.
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