STEM OPT Salesforce Engineer Jobs
Salesforce Engineer roles fall under STEM-designated CIP codes in computer science and information technology, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign an I-983 training plan before your DSO can authorize the extension.
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The Functional Analyst collaborates with Product Owner/Platform Owner and team to deliver user stories focused on configuring package software or performing other highly technical tasks in a timely manner and as per set quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates effectively with the agile team to configure package software when applicable
- Supports the team in executing highly technical tasks according to the specific needs of stories during each iteration
- Ensures design and development standards are being followed to minimize rework; promotes only quality-tested code and does it regularly
- Participates in the daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to update progress, highlight and resolve impediments
- Completes required documentation to communicate required information to deployment, maintenance, service, and business teams
- Provides production support and helps drive down technical debt
- Develops customer relationships by listening and understanding the customer, anticipating, and providing solutions to customer needs, and prioritizing customer satisfaction
- Develop documentation and provide training to users as appropriate
- Define potential improvement changes to resolve errors, prevent the recurrence of problems or improve system maintainability and stability
- Provide functional analysis for the domain/software related to Mergers & Acquisitions
- Provide functional analysis for domain/software RFP process
- Provide SME around product(s) function and works with Product Owner and Business Partners to refine requirements/functionality
Education
- Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent
Mandatory Experience:
- 2-4 years of experience in configuration, coding and application development
- Basic understanding of Scrum, Lean, XP, Kanban and other agile development techniques
- Basic knowledge of continuous integration / continuous delivery practices
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working in large organizations
- 2-4 years of experience administering enterprise Salesforce CRM system
- Understanding of standard Sales/CRM concepts and business processes (prospecting, opportunity/lead management, sales reporting, forecasting, etc.)
- Salesforce.com Sales Cloud experience is strongly preferred
- Programming knowledge not essential for Salesforce role
- Salesforce Admin Required, Advanced Admin Certification Preferred
Competencies:
- Demonstrated “agile-development” mindset with strong customer-focus & results-orientation
- Effective interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and business problem solving skills
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Location: Hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.
Summary:
The Functional Analyst collaborates with Product Owner/Platform Owner and team to deliver user stories focused on configuring package software or performing other highly technical tasks in a timely manner and as per set quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates effectively with the agile team to configure package software when applicable
- Supports the team in executing highly technical tasks according to the specific needs of stories during each iteration
- Ensures design and development standards are being followed to minimize rework; promotes only quality-tested code and does it regularly
- Participates in the daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to update progress, highlight and resolve impediments
- Completes required documentation to communicate required information to deployment, maintenance, service, and business teams
- Provides production support and helps drive down technical debt
- Develops customer relationships by listening and understanding the customer, anticipating, and providing solutions to customer needs, and prioritizing customer satisfaction
- Develop documentation and provide training to users as appropriate
- Define potential improvement changes to resolve errors, prevent the recurrence of problems or improve system maintainability and stability
- Provide functional analysis for the domain/software related to Mergers & Acquisitions
- Provide functional analysis for domain/software RFP process
- Provide SME around product(s) function and works with Product Owner and Business Partners to refine requirements/functionality
Education
- Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent
Mandatory Experience:
- 2-4 years of experience in configuration, coding and application development
- Basic understanding of Scrum, Lean, XP, Kanban and other agile development techniques
- Basic knowledge of continuous integration / continuous delivery practices
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working in large organizations
- 2-4 years of experience administering enterprise Salesforce CRM system
- Understanding of standard Sales/CRM concepts and business processes (prospecting, opportunity/lead management, sales reporting, forecasting, etc.)
- Salesforce.com Sales Cloud experience is strongly preferred
- Programming knowledge not essential for Salesforce role
- Salesforce Admin Required, Advanced Admin Certification Preferred
Competencies:
- Demonstrated “agile-development” mindset with strong customer-focus & results-orientation
- Effective interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and business problem solving skills
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Location: Hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Salesforce Engineer
Verify your degree CIP code first
Check that your STEM degree carries a CIP code recognized by ICE for STEM OPT eligibility before applying to roles. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering codes all qualify for the 24-month extension covering Salesforce Engineer positions.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before your final interview round. STEM OPT requires active E-Verify enrollment, so an offer from a non-enrolled employer means you can't authorize the extension, regardless of how strong the role is.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Salesforce Engineer roles
Search Migrate Mate to find Salesforce Engineer openings at employers who already hire STEM OPT workers. The platform surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which companies have a proven track record with this authorization status.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan scope
Before signing an offer, confirm the employer will document Salesforce-specific learning goals in the I-983, including platform certifications, system architecture exposure, and integration projects. A vague training plan creates compliance risk and may delay your DSO approval.
Target employers with Salesforce partner status
Salesforce consulting partners and ISV partners typically run dedicated technical tracks for early-career engineers, which gives you the structured, documented work experience your I-983 needs. Their recruiting pipelines are also accustomed to processing STEM OPT authorization paperwork.
Check prevailing wage before your 60-day job search window
Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area and Salesforce Engineer SOC code before your OPT end date. Knowing the Level I and Level II wage floors lets you assess offers accurately and flag employers whose compensation may not meet DOL requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Salesforce Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer classifies the position under a qualifying SOC code such as Software Developers or Computer Systems Analysts, and your underlying degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code. Your DSO confirms eligibility when processing your STEM OPT extension application, so verify both the job SOC code and your degree CIP code before submitting to USCIS.
What must an employer do before I can start on STEM OPT as a Salesforce Engineer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, and an authorized company official must co-sign your I-983 training plan before your DSO submits the STEM OPT extension request. The I-983 must outline specific Salesforce-related learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the role connects to your STEM degree field. USCIS can audit this documentation at any point during your authorization period.
How does the cap-gap rule affect me if I'm a Salesforce Engineer on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year while USCIS adjudicates the petition. You can continue working as a Salesforce Engineer under cap-gap without interruption, but your employer's H-1B filing must be timely and your STEM OPT must be valid at the time of filing.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Salesforce Engineer position?
Your I-983 must describe how the Salesforce Engineer role applies your STEM degree, list concrete learning goals such as Salesforce platform architecture, Apex development, or integration engineering, identify a named supervisor, and outline how the employer will evaluate your progress. Generic job descriptions copied into the form are a common audit trigger, so the training plan should reflect the actual technical scope of your specific role.
Where can I find Salesforce Engineer jobs at employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Salesforce Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications with the DOL, which signals familiarity with work authorization processes including STEM OPT. Searching Migrate Mate lets you focus your applications on companies already set up for E-Verify enrollment and structured onboarding, rather than spending interview cycles on employers who haven't hired on STEM OPT before.