STEM OPT Product Software Engineer Jobs
Product Software Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, drawing on computer science, software engineering, and related STEM degrees. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total to build U.S. work history, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before your extension begins.
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Description -
This role supports the development and maintenance of secure software products under the guidance of senior engineers. The position focuses on learning software engineering and security best practices while contributing to the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of desktop, web, and cloud-based applications and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and security solutions.
- Participate in software development activities including coding, debugging, testing, and integration.
- Support the development and maintenance of Windows desktop applications and services.
- Assist in developing and maintaining web applications, APIs, and cloud-connected services.
- Troubleshoot software issues with guidance from senior team members.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Create and execute unit tests to verify software functionality and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews and learn software development best practices.
- Contribute to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and team activities.
- Learn and apply secure coding and software security principles.
- Support the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end software solutions.
- Support product release and maintenance activities.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 0-2 years of software development experience.
- Internship, academic project, or co-op experience in software development is a plus.
Knowledge & Skills
Programming Technologies
Basic knowledge of one or more of the following:
- C/C++
- C#
- .NET / .NET Core
- WPF
- XAML
- ASP.NET Core
- JavaScript / TypeScript
Software Development
- Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices.
- Basic knowledge of unit testing frameworks and methodologies.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps.
Windows Development Fundamentals
Basic understanding of:
- Windows Registry
- Certificates
- File and folder permissions
- Local and domain user security
Familiarity with:
- Multi-threading
- Sockets
- Inter-process communication
Full Stack Development
Basic understanding of:
- ReactJS or similar JavaScript frameworks
- RESTful APIs
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JSON
Cloud Services
Basic knowledge or exposure to cloud platforms such as:
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Understanding of Cloud concepts including:
- Cloud-hosted applications and services
- Containers (Docker)
- CI/CD pipelines
- Identity and access management fundamentals
- Cloud security best practices
Additional Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and security practices.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to secure coding practices and software security concepts.
- Basic understanding of authentication, authorization, and encryption fundamentals.
- Experience through coursework, projects, or internships with:
- ReactJS
- Python
- Go
- Rust
- Django
We are looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future is yours to create. Thanks for taking the time to review our job, if you think it is a match to your knowledge and interests please apply today— we are eager to learn more about you.
HP is an equal opportunity employer:
The base pay range for this role is $123,100 to $150,400 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including:
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Software
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
Software Product Security Engineer
Description -
This role supports the development and maintenance of secure software products under the guidance of senior engineers. The position focuses on learning software engineering and security best practices while contributing to the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of desktop, web, and cloud-based applications and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining software applications and security solutions.
- Participate in software development activities including coding, debugging, testing, and integration.
- Support the development and maintenance of Windows desktop applications and services.
- Assist in developing and maintaining web applications, APIs, and cloud-connected services.
- Troubleshoot software issues with guidance from senior team members.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Create and execute unit tests to verify software functionality and reliability.
- Participate in code reviews and learn software development best practices.
- Contribute to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and team activities.
- Learn and apply secure coding and software security principles.
- Support the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based applications and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end software solutions.
- Support product release and maintenance activities.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 0-2 years of software development experience.
- Internship, academic project, or co-op experience in software development is a plus.
Knowledge & Skills
Programming Technologies
Basic knowledge of one or more of the following:
- C/C++
- C#
- .NET / .NET Core
- WPF
- XAML
- ASP.NET Core
- JavaScript / TypeScript
Software Development
- Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices.
- Basic knowledge of unit testing frameworks and methodologies.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps.
Windows Development Fundamentals
Basic understanding of:
- Windows Registry
- Certificates
- File and folder permissions
- Local and domain user security
Familiarity with:
- Multi-threading
- Sockets
- Inter-process communication
Full Stack Development
Basic understanding of:
- ReactJS or similar JavaScript frameworks
- RESTful APIs
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JSON
Cloud Services
Basic knowledge or exposure to cloud platforms such as:
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Understanding of Cloud concepts including:
- Cloud-hosted applications and services
- Containers (Docker)
- CI/CD pipelines
- Identity and access management fundamentals
- Cloud security best practices
Additional Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and security practices.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to secure coding practices and software security concepts.
- Basic understanding of authentication, authorization, and encryption fundamentals.
- Experience through coursework, projects, or internships with:
- ReactJS
- Python
- Go
- Rust
- Django
We are looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future is yours to create. Thanks for taking the time to review our job, if you think it is a match to your knowledge and interests please apply today— we are eager to learn more about you.
HP is an equal opportunity employer:
The base pay range for this role is $123,100 to $150,400 annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long term/short term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Generous time off policies, including:
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Software
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Product Software Engineer
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Product Software Engineer roles typically require computer science or software engineering credentials, so a mismatch in CIP code can invalidate your extension before it starts.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm a company is actively enrolled before you sign anything. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, and retroactive enrollment after your start date doesn't fix the gap.
Align your I-983 training plan to product engineering deliverables
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not generic job duties. For Product Software Engineer roles, map training goals to systems design, architecture decisions, or engineering leadership skills your degree prepared you for, so your DSO can certify the plan without requesting revisions.
Target employers with existing STEM OPT infrastructure
Use Migrate Mate to find Product Software Engineer roles at employers whose E-Verify enrollment is already verified on the platform, cutting the time you'd spend manually cross-checking each company before applying.
Negotiate your start date around cap-gap protection
If you're applying for H-1B visa and your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through that date. Confirm your exact EAD expiration with your DSO before locking in a start date, since a miscalculated gap can interrupt employment without warning.
Check prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Run your target title and location through OFLC Wage Search to see the prevailing wage levels for Product Software Engineer roles in that metro. Employers sponsoring future H-1B status must certify an LCA at or above the prevailing wage, so a below-market offer can signal problems down the line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Software Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an approved STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to that degree. Your DSO reviews both the degree CIP code and the training plan on your I-983 before recommending the extension to USCIS.
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 cannot happen after your start date to retroactively cover you. You can confirm a company's enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting an offer. Working for a non-enrolled employer on STEM OPT violates your status even if the employer later enrolls.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Product Software Engineer position?
Your I-983 must connect specific job duties to learning goals tied to your STEM degree. For a Product Software Engineer role, this means documenting how tasks like systems architecture, product roadmap execution, or cross-functional technical leadership build on your academic preparation. Generic job descriptions aren't sufficient. Your employer supervisor and DSO both sign the plan, and USCIS can request it during an audit.
How does cap-gap work if my OPT expires before October 1 during an H-1B year?
Cap-gap automatically extends your OPT work authorization and status through September 30 if your H-1B petition is filed before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery. You can continue working as a Product Software Engineer during that window without an updated EAD. Your DSO can issue a cap-gap I-20 to document the extension for your employer's records.
Where can I find Product Software Engineer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 students on OPT and STEM OPT, with Product Software Engineer listings filtered to show employers whose E-Verify enrollment is verified. That means you're not spending time applying to companies that can't legally hire you on a STEM OPT extension, and you can focus your effort on roles where authorization is already confirmed.