STEM OPT Senior Salesforce Developer Jobs
Senior Salesforce Developer roles qualify for STEM OPT because the position requires a STEM degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension is available once you've completed your initial 12-month OPT, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
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The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for independently developing and consistently redesigning/refactoring a product to adapt to our customers and Associates' needs. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team with engineers of all experience levels who help each other build and grow technical and leadership skills while creating, deploying, and supporting production applications. In addition, Sr. Software Engineers may be involved in product and tool selection, configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring as well as mentoring less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- 50% Delivery and Execution - Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software, with a clear understanding of the value the software is to provide; Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm; Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; Develops test suites (functional, destructive, etc.) to enable success, rapid deployment of code to production; Takes a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens
- 20% Learns and Grows - Learns through successful and failed experiment when tackling new problems; Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
- 20% Plans and Aligns - Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful; Works the Product Team to ensure user stories are valuable, developer ready, easy to understand and testable; Delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations; Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
- 10% Supports and Enables - Helps grow junior engineers by providing guidance on modern software development frameworks, and leading technical discussions
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position typically reports to Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with front end technology such as HTML, CSS, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Salesforce Apex), Relational or noSQL database technology, Salesforce Object Model, SOQL, SOSL, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns
- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot)
- Experience with Ad Tech automation of ad sales and campaign activation processes using Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication, including Salesforce security model (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules)
- Experience with creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests
- Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques
- Experience with version control system (Git-based)
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Global Perspective
- Manages Ambiguity
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Cultivates Innovation
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Drives Results
- Interpersonal Savvy
Apply End Date: 06/12/2026
Position Purpose:
The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for independently developing and consistently redesigning/refactoring a product to adapt to our customers and Associates' needs. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team with engineers of all experience levels who help each other build and grow technical and leadership skills while creating, deploying, and supporting production applications. In addition, Sr. Software Engineers may be involved in product and tool selection, configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring as well as mentoring less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- 50% Delivery and Execution - Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software, with a clear understanding of the value the software is to provide; Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm; Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; Develops test suites (functional, destructive, etc.) to enable success, rapid deployment of code to production; Takes a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens
- 20% Learns and Grows - Learns through successful and failed experiment when tackling new problems; Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
- 20% Plans and Aligns - Collaborates with other team members in agile processes; Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful; Works the Product Team to ensure user stories are valuable, developer ready, easy to understand and testable; Delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations; Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
- 10% Supports and Enables - Helps grow junior engineers by providing guidance on modern software development frameworks, and leading technical discussions
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position typically reports to Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager
- This position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience
- Experience with front end technology such as HTML, CSS, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Salesforce Apex), Relational or noSQL database technology, Salesforce Object Model, SOQL, SOSL, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns
- Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot)
- Experience with Ad Tech automation of ad sales and campaign activation processes using Salesforce Sales Cloud
- Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication, including Salesforce security model (profiles, permission sets, sharing rules)
- Experience with creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests
- Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques
- Experience with version control system (Git-based)
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 3
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Global Perspective
- Manages Ambiguity
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Cultivates Innovation
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Drives Results
- Interpersonal Savvy
Apply End Date: 06/12/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Salesforce Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code. Computer science (11.0701), information systems (11.0401), and software engineering (14.0903) all qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before targeting Senior Salesforce Developer roles.
Check E-Verify enrollment before every application
Only employers enrolled in E-Verify can legally hire you on STEM OPT. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment before you invest time in any application or interview process.
Target employers with Salesforce platform LCA filings
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Salesforce Developer or CRM Engineer roles. Repeated LCA filings signal established sponsorship infrastructure, not just one-off hires for this technical stack.
Build your I-983 training plan around Salesforce architecture
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Frame your plan around Apex development, Salesforce data modeling, and platform integration work so the connection between your degree program and your on-the-job training is explicit and auditable.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers
Search Migrate Mate for Senior Salesforce Developer roles filtered by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history. This cuts the research time most candidates spend manually cross-referencing company hiring pages against E-Verify records.
Negotiate your start date around cap-gap protection
If your OPT expires while your H-1B petition is pending, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization through September 30. Coordinate your Senior Salesforce Developer offer letter and start date with this window so you're not inadvertently out of status between authorization periods.
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Find Senior Salesforce Developer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Salesforce Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, management information systems, or software engineering. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree. USCIS evaluates both the job duties and your degree's CIP code, so confirm the match with your DSO before filing your STEM OPT extension application.
How do I know if a company is enrolled in E-Verify for my STEM OPT?
E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not just a preference. You can search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment before applying. If a company isn't enrolled, they can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, and hiring you anyway would put both your status and their compliance record at risk.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Senior Salesforce Developer position?
Your I-983 must document specific learning objectives, supervision details, and how each training activity connects to your STEM degree. For a Senior Salesforce Developer role, this typically includes objectives around Apex programming, Salesforce architecture design, API integration, and data governance. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. Your employer's mentor must be identified by name and title.
Can I work as a Senior Salesforce Developer on cap-gap if my OPT expires before October 1?
Yes, if your H-1B petition was filed before your OPT expired and is still pending or approved, cap-gap rules extend your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You must stay in the same job with the same employer during this period. Your EAD card may expire, but your authorization continues under the cap-gap extension printed on your I-20.
Where can I find Senior Salesforce Developer jobs that support STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Salesforce Developer roles filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and demonstrated STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not manually cross-referencing job postings against compliance records. O*NET also provides occupational data for the Salesforce Developer role category if you need to document how your duties align with your STEM degree for your I-983 or DSO review.
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