STEM OPT Senior Software Developer Jobs
Senior Software Developer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization, you have a realistic runway to contribute at a senior level and build toward H-1B sponsorship.
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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:
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Golang
- Cloud experience (preferably GCP)
- Github
- Cypress
- Agile/Jira
- Experience with front end technology such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java), Relational or noSQL database technology, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns
- Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication
- 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
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: 06/26/2026
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:
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Golang
- Cloud experience (preferably GCP)
- Github
- Cypress
- Agile/Jira
- Experience with front end technology such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java), Relational or noSQL database technology, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns
- Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication
- 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
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: 06/26/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Software Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your transcript and confirm your degree's CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Information Systems codes qualify, but interdisciplinary or business-adjacent tech degrees sometimes don't.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Confirm every employer is enrolled in E-Verify before you spend time on an application. STEM OPT is void if your employer isn't enrolled, and many small software studios or early-stage startups skip enrollment even when hiring internationally.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan early
Get the I-983 signed before your first day, not after an offer expires. Senior Software Developer training plans need to name specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, so draft the technical goals section yourself to speed up HR approval.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed H-1B petitions for Software Developer roles, so your STEM OPT runway overlaps with employers already set up to sponsor the transition before your authorization ends.
Cross-check your offered wage against OFLC Wage Search
Look up the prevailing wage for Senior Software Developer under your employer's location using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting. A wage below the DOL prevailing level can create LCA problems if your employer later files for H-1B sponsorship.
File your OPT extension well before your EAD expires
Submit your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. USCIS processing can take several months, and late filing eliminates the automatic 180-day cap-gap bridge that protects your status during an H-1B transition.
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Find Senior Software Developer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree carries an eligible CIP code from the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List and the role directly relates to that field. Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Computer Information Systems degrees routinely qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility and updates your I-20 before you file the extension with USCIS.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for this role?
Your I-983 must connect your daily engineering responsibilities to your STEM degree, list specific learning goals such as system design, distributed architecture, or performance optimization, and identify how the employer will supervise your progress. Both you and your employer's authorized representative sign it. Your DSO reviews it before your STEM OPT extension takes effect, and you must update it whenever your role or employer changes.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask your recruiter or HR contact directly for the company's E-Verify Company ID or E-Verify enrollment confirmation. E-Verify enrollment is a legal condition of STEM OPT, and you're responsible for confirming it before your extension begins. Companies that complete federal contracts are often required to enroll, making them reliable targets, though you should still verify directly rather than assume.
What happens to my STEM OPT if I receive an H-1B selection during my extension?
If USCIS selects your H-1B registration and your employer files a timely cap-subject petition, the cap-gap provision automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year the H-1B takes effect. You can continue working at the same employer during that period without interruption, as long as your I-983 training plan remains active and your employer stays enrolled in E-Verify.
Where can I find Senior Software Developer jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Software Developer roles filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and H-1B filing history, so you can identify companies already set up to hire and eventually sponsor STEM OPT students. Searching there lets you focus your applications on employers who understand the I-983 requirement and have a track record of supporting international engineers through the sponsorship process.
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