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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 visa sponsorship.
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Temple University's College of Education is searching for a Senior Software Developer.
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
- A hybrid work schedule
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
- Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
- A generous retirement plan and so much more!
SALARY GRADE: T26
SALARY RANGE: $49,250 - $67,500
Position Summary:
The Senior Software Developer provides senior-level software development expertise for a grant-funded AI-in-education project in the College of Education and Human Development. Under general direction of the Principal Investigator of the project, the incumbent will design, develop, integrate, and maintain project software systems and technical infrastructure supporting an AI-enabled instructional simulation environment. This position will develop technical specifications and system documentation; implement and test application components and workflows; support cloud-based development, testing, and deployment; and assist in defining project system requirements, including software, cloud, and computing resources. The position works closely with project leadership to support creation, testing, and refinement of project prototypes and related technical systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software components and technical infrastructure for a grant-funded instructional technology platform.
- Builds and maintains the project’s technical development environment, including application architecture, codebase organization, version control, and technical documentation.
- Implements core system components and supports integration of AI-agent workflows into the lesson-delivery environment.
- Supports cloud-based development, testing, deployment, and related computing workflows for project software systems.
- Prepares technical specifications, testing procedures, and system documentation; develops test data and conducts program and integration testing.
- Assists in determining system requirements, including software, APIs, cloud services, and computing resources needed for project implementation.
- Coordinates technical implementation activities with project leadership and provides technical support for prototype creation, refinement, and validation.
- Serves as a technical resource to project team members; contributes technical expertise, recommends improvements to implementation processes, and may provide technical guidance to graduate assistants or other project personnel as appropriate.
- Regularly communicates with internal and external project stakeholders to provide complex technical information, support project goals, and resolve implementation issues.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and at least two years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
PREFERRED:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience with software development, cloud-based systems, API integration, and AI-enabled applications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to develop software for complex application environments
- Experience with cloud-based development and deployment
- Experience with API integration, source control, testing, and technical documentation
- Experience with AI-enabled applications
- Experience with Python and/or JavaScript-based development
- Demonstrated ability to securely handle project data and ensure confidentiality
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.
INTRODUCTION
Temple University's College of Education is searching for a Senior Software Developer.
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
- A hybrid work schedule
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
- Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
- A generous retirement plan and so much more!
SALARY GRADE: T26
SALARY RANGE: $49,250 - $67,500
Position Summary:
The Senior Software Developer provides senior-level software development expertise for a grant-funded AI-in-education project in the College of Education and Human Development. Under general direction of the Principal Investigator of the project, the incumbent will design, develop, integrate, and maintain project software systems and technical infrastructure supporting an AI-enabled instructional simulation environment. This position will develop technical specifications and system documentation; implement and test application components and workflows; support cloud-based development, testing, and deployment; and assist in defining project system requirements, including software, cloud, and computing resources. The position works closely with project leadership to support creation, testing, and refinement of project prototypes and related technical systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software components and technical infrastructure for a grant-funded instructional technology platform.
- Builds and maintains the project’s technical development environment, including application architecture, codebase organization, version control, and technical documentation.
- Implements core system components and supports integration of AI-agent workflows into the lesson-delivery environment.
- Supports cloud-based development, testing, deployment, and related computing workflows for project software systems.
- Prepares technical specifications, testing procedures, and system documentation; develops test data and conducts program and integration testing.
- Assists in determining system requirements, including software, APIs, cloud services, and computing resources needed for project implementation.
- Coordinates technical implementation activities with project leadership and provides technical support for prototype creation, refinement, and validation.
- Serves as a technical resource to project team members; contributes technical expertise, recommends improvements to implementation processes, and may provide technical guidance to graduate assistants or other project personnel as appropriate.
- Regularly communicates with internal and external project stakeholders to provide complex technical information, support project goals, and resolve implementation issues.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and at least two years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
PREFERRED:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience with software development, cloud-based systems, API integration, and AI-enabled applications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to develop software for complex application environments
- Experience with cloud-based development and deployment
- Experience with API integration, source control, testing, and technical documentation
- Experience with AI-enabled applications
- Experience with Python and/or JavaScript-based development
- Demonstrated ability to securely handle project data and ensure confidentiality
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.
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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.
Frequently 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.