STEM OPT Senior UI Engineer Jobs
Senior UI Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field like computer science or software engineering. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an approved I-983 training plan before your extension begins. These roles are strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship given their direct degree-to-role alignment.
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Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in UI development using React.js, including hooks, state management, and component-based architecture
- Proficient in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3, with solid understanding of responsive and cross-browser design
- Experience with Node.js for backend integration, REST API development/consumption, and middleware support
- Good understanding of RESTful services, JSON, and asynchronous programming
- Familiarity with UI performance optimization, code splitting, and reusable component design
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide L2/L3 application support for UI applications built using React and Node.js in a production (AMS) environment
- Act as the onsite point of contact, coordinating with business users, offshore teams, and stakeholders
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve UI defects, performance issues, and production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Support minor enhancements, configuration changes, and bug fixes as part of BAU activities
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and support problem management for recurring UI issues
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 a year
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Senior Engineer
Job Id
407783
Desired Skills
React JS
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Senior UI Developer
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in UI development using React.js, including hooks, state management, and component-based architecture
- Proficient in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3, with solid understanding of responsive and cross-browser design
- Experience with Node.js for backend integration, REST API development/consumption, and middleware support
- Good understanding of RESTful services, JSON, and asynchronous programming
- Familiarity with UI performance optimization, code splitting, and reusable component design
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide L2/L3 application support for UI applications built using React and Node.js in a production (AMS) environment
- Act as the onsite point of contact, coordinating with business users, offshore teams, and stakeholders
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve UI defects, performance issues, and production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Support minor enhancements, configuration changes, and bug fixes as part of BAU activities
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and support problem management for recurring UI issues
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 a year
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Senior Engineer
Job Id
407783
Desired Skills
React JS
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but interdisciplinary degrees sometimes don't. Confirm before targeting roles.
Build a portfolio that signals H-1B readiness
Hiring managers for senior UI roles evaluate sponsorship risk alongside technical fit. A GitHub portfolio demonstrating React, TypeScript, or accessibility compliance work shows you can contribute at the specialty occupation level USCIS evaluates for H-1B specialty occupation approval.
Filter job listings by E-Verify enrollment status
Use Migrate Mate to search Senior UI Engineer roles filtered to E-Verify enrolled employers. Not every company advertising 'visa sponsorship' is actually enrolled in E-Verify, which is a hard legal requirement for your STEM OPT extension to be valid.
Cross-reference LCA filings for your SOC code
Senior UI Engineer roles typically fall under SOC code 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1255 (Web Developers). Search OFLC public disclosure data by these codes to identify which employers have active Labor Condition Applications for UI engineering roles before you apply.
Negotiate I-983 training plan terms before signing
Your employer must sign the I-983, confirming your role provides STEM training related to your degree. Get written confirmation during the offer stage that HR will complete this form. Some companies delay or refuse after onboarding, which puts your extension at risk.
File your extension at least 90 days early
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be submitted while your initial OPT EAD is still valid. Submit Form I-765 at least 90 days before your EAD expires so your 180-day cap-gap protection activates if processing runs long.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior UI Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer is E-Verify enrolled and your degree is in a STEM-designated field. Senior UI Engineer positions typically align with SOC code 15-1252 or 15-1255, both of which USCIS recognizes for specialty occupation purposes. Your degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field must match the role's technical requirements on your I-983 training plan.
How do I confirm an employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify and request their E-Verify Company ID number. You can also search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm current enrollment status. A company that is not enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of any verbal sponsorship commitment they make.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Senior UI Engineer?
The I-983 must describe how your day-to-day UI engineering work relates to your STEM degree. For senior roles, this typically covers component architecture, performance optimization, accessibility standards, and design system development. Your employer's HR or engineering manager completes and signs Sections 3 and 4, confirming the role meets the practical training requirement. DSOs at your school then certify and update SEVIS.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B petition is selected in the lottery?
If your H-1B petition is filed before your STEM OPT EAD expires and the cap-gap rule applies, your work authorization extends automatically until October 1 of that fiscal year, even if your EAD has technically expired. You can continue working as a Senior UI Engineer during this period. USCIS publishes cap-gap guidance each cycle confirming the exact parameters.
Where can I find Senior UI Engineer jobs that specifically hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Senior UI Engineer roles filtered to employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and documented sponsorship history. General job boards don't distinguish between companies that can legally employ STEM OPT students and those that can't, so using a platform built for your authorization status saves significant time during the application process.