STEM OPT Senior Full Stack Engineer Jobs

Senior Full Stack Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify and file a formal I-983 training plan with your DSO before your extension start date.

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Overview

Open Jobs140+
Top Visa TypeF-1 OPT
Work Type69% Hybrid
Median Salary$168K
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsDeloitte

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Senior Fullstack Engineer
Commure
Mountain View, California
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$120,000/yr - $180,000/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Microsoft
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Senior Full Stack Engineer
Microsoft
Mountain View, California
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$119,800/yr - $258,000/yr
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4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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KLA
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
KLA
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$110,900/yr - $188,500/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Doctorate

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Carnegie Mellon University
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
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Bachelor's

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Waymo
Senior Fullstack Software Engineer
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Senior Fullstack Software Engineer
Waymo
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$170,000/yr - $216,000/yr
Hybrid
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Full Stack Engineer

Verify your CIP code before applying

Your STEM OPT extension depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code, not just the degree title. Check your I-20 and confirm your program appears on SEVP's STEM Designated Degree Program list before targeting any roles.

Filter roles by E-Verify status upfront

Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire STEM OPT students. Ask recruiters to confirm enrollment before investing time in interviews. You can also cross-check employer status through the E-Verify employer search tool directly.

Align your I-983 training plan to engineering milestones

Senior Full Stack Engineer roles require a detailed I-983 that maps your learning goals to specific technical deliverables, not vague job duties. Draft it around measurable outcomes like shipping production features, leading code reviews, or owning system architecture decisions.

Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers

Before accepting an offer, look up the prevailing wage for Full Stack Engineer roles in your metro area using the OFLC Wage Search. Your compensation must meet the STEM OPT training plan standard, and underpayment relative to peers can flag compliance issues at renewal.

Target employers with prior STEM OPT training history

Use Migrate Mate to find Senior Full Stack Engineer roles at companies that have previously sponsored STEM OPT students. Employers already familiar with I-983 obligations and E-Verify workflows close offers faster and make fewer compliance errors during onboarding.

Time your application to protect cap-gap coverage

If you're transitioning from STEM OPT to H-1B, your work authorization continues under cap-gap rules only if your H-1B petition is filed before your OPT EAD expires. Confirm your employer can meet USCIS filing deadlines before accepting an offer contingent on H-1B sponsorship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Senior Full Stack Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?

Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering, and the role involves applying that technical knowledge directly. The position must appear on your I-983 training plan as directly related to your degree's CIP code. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on the SEVP STEM Designated Degree Program list, not the job title alone.

What E-Verify obligations does my employer have for STEM OPT?

Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before you begin working on a STEM OPT extension. Enrollment isn't retroactive, so if an employer signs up after your start date, your extension is invalid for that period. Confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer by asking HR directly or checking through E-Verify's employer search. USCIS treats this requirement as non-negotiable.

What goes into an I-983 training plan for a Senior Full Stack Engineer?

Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. For a Senior Full Stack Engineer, that means documenting goals like designing scalable APIs, leading architecture reviews, or mastering a specific technology stack. Goals must be measurable, and your employer's authorized representative signs the plan. Your DSO submits it to SEVP before your extension start date.

How does cap-gap work if my employer files an H-1B petition during my STEM OPT?

If your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year, or until USCIS adjudicates the petition, whichever comes first. Your status and employment authorization both continue without interruption. USCIS provides cap-gap guidance, and your DSO can issue a new I-20 reflecting the extension.

Where can I find Senior Full Stack Engineer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?

Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Full Stack Engineer roles filtered for employers with documented STEM OPT and E-Verify experience. Searching broadly without filtering for STEM OPT-aware employers wastes time, since many companies aren't set up to manage I-983 obligations. Targeting employers already familiar with the training plan process reduces the risk of a delayed start or compliance gap.

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