STEM OPT Senior Developer Advocate Jobs
Senior Developer Advocate roles sit squarely within STEM-designated fields, making them a strong fit for F-1 graduates using the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan. A STEM degree in computer science, engineering, or a related CIP-coded field is required to qualify.
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Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
ABOUT THE JOB
United Airlines Technical Operations is modernizing a portfolio of mission-critical systems that support aircraft maintenance, supply chain operations, and engineering workflows across our global fleet. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead who is passionate about building modern cloud-native applications while helping guide the transformation of legacy enterprise platforms into scalable, secure, and observable systems on AWS. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems across distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modernization initiatives, while also mentoring teams and driving engineering excellence. You will help shape the technical direction of applications that support real-world operational workflows used by technicians, planners, engineers, and maintenance teams across United’s Technical Operations organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and deliver cloud-native applications using modern architectures and scalable platform patterns
Lead development and architectural improvements across systems supporting supply chain operations, engine and component repair shops, and inventory management platforms
Drive modernization initiatives that transform legacy enterprise systems into scalable cloud-based solutions
Establish and promote engineering standards around secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and observability
Build and maintain containerized workloads, APIs, and integration services across enterprise platforms
Collaborate with architects, product teams, and infrastructure partners to deliver reliable and scalable solutions
Integrate systems using APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures
Mentor engineers and contribute to technical design decisions across the development team
Improve system reliability, performance, and monitoring through modern observability practices
Partner with security and platform teams to proactively identify and resolve vulnerabilities
TECHNOLOGIES YOU’LL WORK WITH
Backend
.NET 6+ / C#
RESTful APIs
* SQL/Postgres or similar relational databases
Frontend
React
Next.js
* Modern web frameworks
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS
Containerized workloads
* ECS / Lambda (preferred)
Engineering Platform
GitHub & GitHub Copilot
CI/CD pipelines
DevOps workflows
Dynatrace monitoring
* WIZ and Veracode security scanning
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Strong hands-on development experience using .NET / C#
Experience building modern web applications using React or Next.js
Experience building containerized applications and API-based services
Strong knowledge of SQL and related relational databases
Experience with GitHub workflows and source control best practices
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
Experience designing or contributing to scalable system architectures
* Ability to mentor developers and participate in technical leadership discussions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
4+ years of software engineering experience building enterprise applications
* Strong experience working in modern development environments using cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and modern frameworks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, or serverless architectures
Exposure to Java-based enterprise systems or legacy modernization initiatives
Experience with API gateway platforms such as Kong
Experience implementing event-driven architectures
* Experience using AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot or similar)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
AWS certification or deep AWS platform experience
Experience working within Agile or SAFe development frameworks
* Experience contributing to enterprise modernization or platform transformation initiatives
COMPENSATION
* The base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
INTRODUCTION
Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together.
ABOUT THE JOB
United Airlines Technical Operations is modernizing a portfolio of mission-critical systems that support aircraft maintenance, supply chain operations, and engineering workflows across our global fleet. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead who is passionate about building modern cloud-native applications while helping guide the transformation of legacy enterprise platforms into scalable, secure, and observable systems on AWS. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems across distributed systems, cloud platforms, and modernization initiatives, while also mentoring teams and driving engineering excellence. You will help shape the technical direction of applications that support real-world operational workflows used by technicians, planners, engineers, and maintenance teams across United’s Technical Operations organization.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and deliver cloud-native applications using modern architectures and scalable platform patterns
Lead development and architectural improvements across systems supporting supply chain operations, engine and component repair shops, and inventory management platforms
Drive modernization initiatives that transform legacy enterprise systems into scalable cloud-based solutions
Establish and promote engineering standards around secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and observability
Build and maintain containerized workloads, APIs, and integration services across enterprise platforms
Collaborate with architects, product teams, and infrastructure partners to deliver reliable and scalable solutions
Integrate systems using APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures
Mentor engineers and contribute to technical design decisions across the development team
Improve system reliability, performance, and monitoring through modern observability practices
Partner with security and platform teams to proactively identify and resolve vulnerabilities
TECHNOLOGIES YOU’LL WORK WITH
Backend
.NET 6+ / C#
RESTful APIs
* SQL/Postgres or similar relational databases
Frontend
React
Next.js
* Modern web frameworks
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS
Containerized workloads
* ECS / Lambda (preferred)
Engineering Platform
GitHub & GitHub Copilot
CI/CD pipelines
DevOps workflows
Dynatrace monitoring
* WIZ and Veracode security scanning
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Strong hands-on development experience using .NET / C#
Experience building modern web applications using React or Next.js
Experience building containerized applications and API-based services
Strong knowledge of SQL and related relational databases
Experience with GitHub workflows and source control best practices
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Understanding of secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
Experience designing or contributing to scalable system architectures
* Ability to mentor developers and participate in technical leadership discussions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
4+ years of software engineering experience building enterprise applications
* Strong experience working in modern development environments using cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and modern frameworks
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, or serverless architectures
Exposure to Java-based enterprise systems or legacy modernization initiatives
Experience with API gateway platforms such as Kong
Experience implementing event-driven architectures
* Experience using AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot or similar)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
AWS certification or deep AWS platform experience
Experience working within Agile or SAFe development frameworks
* Experience contributing to enterprise modernization or platform transformation initiatives
COMPENSATION
* The base pay range for this role is $112,480.00 to $146,540.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Senior Developer Advocate
Verify your CIP code matches Developer Advocate roles
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against STEM-designated program lists published by USCIS. Developer Advocate positions typically align with computer science or software engineering CIP codes, so a mismatch can disqualify your extension before it starts.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Every STEM OPT employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Search the E-Verify employer search tool directly to confirm enrollment status before you sign anything. An unenrolled employer cannot legally employ you under the STEM extension.
Research prevailing wage benchmarks for your target market
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up prevailing wages for Developer Advocate roles by location before negotiating offers. Your I-983 training plan must reflect a salary consistent with similarly situated U.S. workers, and underpayment is a common compliance flag.
Build your portfolio around measurable developer outcomes
Hiring teams for Senior Developer Advocate roles want evidence of technical depth plus community impact. Document API integrations you shipped, talks you gave, and developer adoption metrics you influenced. This signals the seniority level that justifies a STEM OPT training plan to both employers and your DSO.
Use Migrate Mate to target E-Verify enrolled employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate to surface Developer Advocate openings at employers already enrolled in E-Verify and with STEM OPT hiring history. That pre-screening cuts the risk of reaching offer stage with a company that can't legally onboard you.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your employer must co-sign the I-983 before your initial 12-month OPT expires, not after your extension is approved. Coordinate with your DSO and hiring manager at least six weeks out so SEVIS is updated and your authorization gap is zero.
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Does a Senior Developer Advocate role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if the role is tied to a STEM-designated degree and the job duties are directly related to that field. Senior Developer Advocate positions in software or engineering companies generally qualify because they require applying technical knowledge from a STEM discipline. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on your specific degree CIP code and the job description included in your I-983 training plan.
What STEM degrees make you eligible for a Developer Advocate position on STEM OPT?
Degrees in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, and closely related fields carry CIP codes that appear on the USCIS STEM-designated degree program list. A general business or communications degree does not qualify, even if your job title is technical. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Developer Advocate roles to see which educational backgrounds are standard for the position.
How does cap-gap protection apply if your H-1B is selected while on STEM OPT?
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 automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue in your Senior Developer Advocate role without interruption. USCIS recognizes cap-gap status without requiring a new EAD, though your employer's E-Verify case must be updated to reflect the extended authorization period.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Senior Developer Advocate?
The I-983 must describe the specific technical skills you'll develop, how those skills connect to your STEM degree, and the supervision structure your employer will provide. For a Senior Developer Advocate, that means detailing work like building SDKs, running developer programs, or contributing to open-source integrations. Both you and an authorized company representative sign it, and your DSO must update SEVIS to reflect the approved plan.
Where can you find Senior Developer Advocate jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers already enrolled in E-Verify and with documented STEM OPT hiring activity, which removes the guesswork of vetting each company individually. Targeting employers this way lets you focus your applications on roles where the compliance infrastructure is already in place, shortening the time between offer and your I-983 being signed.
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