STEM OPT Product Development Intern Jobs
Product Development Intern roles in engineering, materials science, and industrial design qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and co-sign your I-983 training plan. A STEM-designated CIP code on your degree is required to activate the extension.
Find STEM OPT Product Development Intern JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 1,274+ Product Development Intern jobs
See all 1,274+ Product Development Intern Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Product Development Intern roles.
Get Access To All JobsDESCRIPTION
If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site.
About Us:
Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Creators are the backbone of Twitch, and they rely on their ability to earn a living doing what they love. As a Product Engineering Leader focused on growing creators' revenue, you will lead people to build products, features and experiences that enable such a living. You will be empowered to work across the stack and across functions. You will take high ownership of desired outcomes, and then work backwards into the simplest solution that builds towards those outcomes. You are internally motivated to deliver customer impact, know how to articulate that impact to stakeholders and are able to permeate that culture to your team. Our teams own features like Subscriptions, Gifting, Turbo, Bits and Hype Train.
This role can be based in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA.
YOU WILL
- Lead a team of engineers to design, build and operate full stack applications.
- Establish a clear vision for your team and generate urgency to deliver for our customers.
- Have a laser focus on delivering results - even if that means disrupting process or protocol.
- Articulate behaviors that can grow careers. Your people development radar is always on.
- Quickly dissect the nuances of trade-offs, making conscious choices and overcoming challenges.
- Constructively parse, ingest, challenge and reframe proposals / plans for the better.
- Adjust gracefully to change while maintaining team energy and focus.
PERKS
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
- Track record of leading teams to design, implement and operate consumer-facing full stack applications (This is important)
- 8+ years of software development experience; including 2+ years of people management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Clarity of thought and articulation are critical components for success
- Experience with web services, cloud infrastructure, and system design
- Ability to attract, hire and retain engineering talent
- Comfortable operating within an ambiguous and ever changing environment
- Track record of leading teams to design, implement and operate consumer-facing applications
- An impact oriented and product engineering leader mindset
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Hands-on experience building applications using Golang, AWS Cloud Infra and/or React
- Experience building Machine Learning or AI applications
- Masters degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
- USA, CA, SAN FRANCISCO - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site.
About Us:
Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Creators are the backbone of Twitch, and they rely on their ability to earn a living doing what they love. As a Product Engineering Leader focused on growing creators' revenue, you will lead people to build products, features and experiences that enable such a living. You will be empowered to work across the stack and across functions. You will take high ownership of desired outcomes, and then work backwards into the simplest solution that builds towards those outcomes. You are internally motivated to deliver customer impact, know how to articulate that impact to stakeholders and are able to permeate that culture to your team. Our teams own features like Subscriptions, Gifting, Turbo, Bits and Hype Train.
This role can be based in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA.
YOU WILL
- Lead a team of engineers to design, build and operate full stack applications.
- Establish a clear vision for your team and generate urgency to deliver for our customers.
- Have a laser focus on delivering results - even if that means disrupting process or protocol.
- Articulate behaviors that can grow careers. Your people development radar is always on.
- Quickly dissect the nuances of trade-offs, making conscious choices and overcoming challenges.
- Constructively parse, ingest, challenge and reframe proposals / plans for the better.
- Adjust gracefully to change while maintaining team energy and focus.
PERKS
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Maternity & Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Amazon Employee Discount
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
- Track record of leading teams to design, implement and operate consumer-facing full stack applications (This is important)
- 8+ years of software development experience; including 2+ years of people management experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Clarity of thought and articulation are critical components for success
- Experience with web services, cloud infrastructure, and system design
- Ability to attract, hire and retain engineering talent
- Comfortable operating within an ambiguous and ever changing environment
- Track record of leading teams to design, implement and operate consumer-facing applications
- An impact oriented and product engineering leader mindset
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy
- Hands-on experience building applications using Golang, AWS Cloud Infra and/or React
- Experience building Machine Learning or AI applications
- Masters degree in Computer Science or related technical field
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
- USA, CA, SAN FRANCISCO - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually
See all 1,274+ STEM OPT Product Development Intern Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new STEM OPT Product Development Intern Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Product Development Intern
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List before you apply anywhere. Biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, and materials science typically qualify, but your specific program title must match exactly.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you spend time in a hiring process. Product development teams at startups often aren't enrolled, even when they want to hire you. Verification takes one question and saves weeks.
Target companies with active product pipelines
Product development internships tied to a defined project roadmap are easier to convert into a structured I-983 training plan. Look for roles mentioning prototyping, design iteration, or cross-functional sprints, since those map cleanly to the practical training objectives USCIS requires.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your employer co-signs the I-983, but you draft the learning objectives. Build them around specific product development competencies like feasibility analysis, materials testing, or user validation, so the plan reflects real work and passes DSO review without revision cycles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT employers
Search Migrate Mate's job board to surface Product Development Intern roles at employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment. Filtering by STEM OPT compatibility upfront cuts out the back-and-forth with recruiters who don't know their company's verification status.
Understand cap-gap timing if H-1B is your next step
If you're in your final OPT year and get selected in the H-1B lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Filing your I-765 extension before your EAD expires keeps that protection intact without a gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Development Intern role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on whether the role involves work directly related to your STEM degree field. Positions involving engineering design, materials analysis, manufacturing process development, or technical prototyping typically qualify. Your DSO will confirm eligibility when you apply for the 24-month extension through USCIS, and your degree must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with a qualifying CIP code.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Every employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify, the federal employment eligibility verification system. This is a hard requirement with no exceptions. Before signing an offer letter, ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm enrollment. You can also cross-reference the company's name through E-Verify's employer search, which is publicly accessible through the E-Verify program website.
How does the I-983 training plan work for a Product Development Intern?
The I-983 is a formal document you and your employer complete together. It outlines the specific learning objectives, skills, and supervision structure for your internship. For product development roles, this typically covers competencies like design methodology, cross-functional collaboration, prototyping, and iterative testing. Your DSO reviews and approves it, and your employer must evaluate your progress at the six-month and twelve-month marks throughout your STEM OPT period.
Where can I find Product Development Intern jobs open to STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Product Development Intern roles filtered for STEM OPT eligibility, so you can identify employers who are already enrolled in E-Verify without having to ask each company individually. Searching by role and STEM OPT status upfront reduces time spent pursuing positions that won't work out due to employer verification gaps.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my internship ends early?
If your position ends before your STEM OPT period expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new qualifying employer or change status. You must report the job separation to your DSO promptly. Your new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an updated I-983 training plan that your DSO approves before you begin work with the new company.