STEM OPT Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs
Senior Software Development Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll work under a structured I-983 training plan tied directly to your engineering responsibilities.
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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 Development Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the STEM OPT eligible fields list. Software engineering, computer science, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees need a DSO confirmation before you file.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Before signing an offer letter, check the employer's E-Verify enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search. Companies not enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of role seniority or team size.
Build your I-983 training plan around engineering deliverables
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to the Senior Software Development Engineer role, not generic job duties. Frame it around technical competencies your degree prepared you for, such as system design, distributed architecture, or performance engineering.
Target employers with active H-1B filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Software Development Engineer roles by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application data, so you're applying to companies that already understand and support long-term work authorization beyond your OPT period.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage tiers
Run your expected title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offer meets at least the Level II prevailing wage for software development engineers. Underpaid offers can complicate your employer's future H-1B or PERM filings on your behalf.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS allows you to apply up to 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Filing early protects your work authorization if processing delays occur and keeps your employment continuous without a gap that affects your senior-level project commitments.
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Find Senior Software Development Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Development Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in an eligible STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline with an approved CIP code. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree field. Your DSO verifies CIP code eligibility on your updated 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 identify specific learning objectives aligned with your STEM degree and the Senior Software Development Engineer position. For this role, that typically means documenting goals around system architecture, software design principles, or engineering methodologies. Both you and your employer's authorized representative sign it, and USCIS or ICE can request it during compliance reviews. Generic job descriptions are not sufficient.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the employer's E-Verify enrollment status through the official E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Enrollment must be active at the time your STEM OPT extension begins, not just at the point of hiring. If an employer is not enrolled, they cannot legally authorize your STEM OPT extension, even if the role fully qualifies.
What happens to my work authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition before my STEM OPT expires?
If your employer files a cap-subject H-1B petition before your STEM OPT end date and it's selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your OPT authorization automatically through September 30 of that fiscal year, or until USCIS adjudicates the petition. You can continue working in your Senior Software Development Engineer role during this period without interruption, as long as your I-20 reflects the cap-gap extension.
Where can I find Senior Software Development Engineer jobs where employers are prepared to support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Software Development Engineer roles filtered for employers with documented visa sponsorship histories, so you're not spending time on companies that have never navigated OPT or work authorization paperwork. Searching by role and authorization type helps you reach hiring managers who already understand the E-Verify requirement and the I-983 process.
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