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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Huntington Bank
Salesforce Tech Lead
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Huntington Bank
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Salesforce Tech Lead
Huntington Bank
Charlotte, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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NeuraFlash
Salesforce Sr. Consultant
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NeuraFlash
Added 1w ago
Salesforce Sr. Consultant
NeuraFlash
Remote
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Customer Service & Support
Technical Product & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
Customer Service
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Mass General Brigham
Salesforce Software Engineer
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Mass General Brigham
Added 1w ago
Salesforce Software Engineer
Mass General Brigham
Somerville, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$75k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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LG Electronics
Salesforce Administrator
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LG Electronics
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Salesforce Administrator
LG Electronics
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Business Analysis
Customer Service & Support
Project & Program Management
Business Analyst
$72k - $82k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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First Fed
Salesforce Developer
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First Fed
Added 2w ago
Salesforce Developer
First Fed
Remote
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$87k - $148k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Tips 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 visa 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.

Frequently 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.