STEM OPT Senior Software Engineering Jobs
Senior Software Engineering roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under a STEM-designated CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. The 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to work in a directly related engineering or computer science capacity while building toward long-term sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains software applications that support the organization's business objectives by writing code, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure consistent and lawful products.
- Provides technical guidance and leadership to junior software development engineers by mentoring, reviewing code, and ensuring that best practices and established procedures are followed.
- Collaborates with software development engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget parameters.
- Coordinates with executive-level management, senior individual contributors, and stakeholders to gather and document customer requirements for software solutions and applications.
- Designs and architects software solutions that are scalable, reliable, and maintainable by leveraging software design patterns and architecture principles that drive continuous improvement and organizational advancement.
- Creates and executes test plans, ensuring that code is tested, validated, and software application quality meets organizational standards and required regulations.
- Monitors and maintains software application performance by troubleshooting issues, providing technical support to end-users, and ensuring that applications operate smoothly.
- Identifies areas for improvement in software applications and processes, implementing changes that drive efficiency and productivity and align with the organization's goals and critical deliverables.
- Drives innovation and improved software application quality by remaining abreast of emerging technologies and software development trends.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification/equivalent experience
Prior Relevant Work Experience
3-5 years
Essential Qualifications
- Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills
- Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) preferred.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$79,310.00 - $158,620.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/05/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains software applications that support the organization's business objectives by writing code, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure consistent and lawful products.
- Provides technical guidance and leadership to junior software development engineers by mentoring, reviewing code, and ensuring that best practices and established procedures are followed.
- Collaborates with software development engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget parameters.
- Coordinates with executive-level management, senior individual contributors, and stakeholders to gather and document customer requirements for software solutions and applications.
- Designs and architects software solutions that are scalable, reliable, and maintainable by leveraging software design patterns and architecture principles that drive continuous improvement and organizational advancement.
- Creates and executes test plans, ensuring that code is tested, validated, and software application quality meets organizational standards and required regulations.
- Monitors and maintains software application performance by troubleshooting issues, providing technical support to end-users, and ensuring that applications operate smoothly.
- Identifies areas for improvement in software applications and processes, implementing changes that drive efficiency and productivity and align with the organization's goals and critical deliverables.
- Drives innovation and improved software application quality by remaining abreast of emerging technologies and software development trends.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification/equivalent experience
Prior Relevant Work Experience
3-5 years
Essential Qualifications
- Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills
- Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) preferred.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$79,310.00 - $158,620.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/05/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Senior Software Engineering
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting senior roles. Computer science, computer engineering, and software engineering degrees qualify, but information systems or IT management degrees sometimes don't.
Filter job listings by E-Verify status
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer, not after. Ask recruiters directly or check the E-Verify employer search tool. Senior engineering roles often come with fast-moving timelines, and discovering a gap at the offer stage costs you weeks.
Build your I-983 training plan before day one
Your employer must sign a Form I-983 outlining your training goals, supervision structure, and how the role relates to your STEM degree. Draft it yourself using your job description so your manager isn't starting from scratch when you onboard.
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Software Engineering roles by employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions in your occupation. These companies have established sponsorship pipelines, which matters when your 36-month OPT clock is running.
Negotiate your start date around cap-gap timing
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your employer files an H-1B petition by April 1, cap-gap extends your work authorization automatically. Structure your offer letter start date to land within that window if you're in your final OPT months.
Request prevailing wage data before accepting an offer
Senior Software Engineering carries a specific SOC code and prevailing wage level under DOL standards. Run your offer against the OFLC Wage Search using your job title and location to confirm your salary meets Level II or Level III requirements before your employer files the LCA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension in a Senior Software Engineering role?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List by CIP code. Degrees in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, and electrical engineering typically qualify. Information systems or general IT degrees may not. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying, since the role itself doesn't determine eligibility, your degree does.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers. You can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool using the company name or employer identification number. Don't rely on a recruiter's verbal confirmation. Senior engineering offers move quickly, so check before you sign, not after, to avoid having to turn down an offer or delay your start date.
What does the I-983 training plan require for a Senior Software Engineering position?
The Form I-983 must describe how your senior engineering role provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. It needs to name a supervisor, outline your responsibilities, and explain the connection between your daily work and your field of study. Your employer signs it, but you'll get faster results if you draft the training narrative yourself using your offer letter and job description as source material.
How does cap-gap work if my OPT expires before my H-1B start date?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before April 1 and your OPT expires between April 1 and September 30, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working in your Senior Software Engineering role during this period without interruption. Your EAD expiration date doesn't change, but your authorization to work continues under cap-gap status.
Where can I find Senior Software Engineering jobs with employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Software Engineering roles filtered for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and H-1B filing history, so you're not spending time applying to companies that can't support your work authorization. Targeting employers who have already navigated the STEM OPT and H-1B process shortens the path from offer to approved petition significantly.