STEM OPT Software Architect Jobs
Software Architect roles qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension if 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 sign your I-983 training plan before your extension begins. That's 36 months total to build your architecture career in the U.S.
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Get Access To All JobsCompany: Alstom Transport USA Inc.
Job Title: Software Architect
Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Duties:
- Contribute to the elaboration of product/system specifications and architecture, in collaboration with Product Designers or System Engineers.
- Define the software requirements specifications: Define the functional, operational, interface, and performance requirements, as well as those related to safety, cybersecurity, RAM, and other constraints.
- Ensure all requirements are verifiable (testability, etc.).
- Ensure traceability of software requirements throughout the development cycle.
- Define the software architecture: Develop the functional and structural breakdown into software components.
- Allocate requirements to the software components.
- Define interfaces between software components.
- Define the dynamic behavior of the software.
- Validate the feasibility of the solution through model simulation or mock-ups.
- Make key technical decisions for software development: Select development tools, methodologies (e.g., UML), programming languages, coding strategies, and coding rules, strictly following internal processes, methods, and tool recommendations.
- Contribute to the selection of the execution environment (processor, operating system, middleware, basic software), in collaboration with the Product Architect, System Engineering Manager, and Hardware Architect.
- Arbitrate and validate major software design choices.
- Perform software/software integration in collaboration with Software Designers.
- Perform hardware/software integration in collaboration with the Hardware Architect.
- Specify, design, prepare, and perform tests and verifications of deliverables.
- Maintain and support the software.
- Stay informed about technological advancements through technology watch.
- Contribute to standardization by reusing existing solutions or defining reusable ones, including COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf).
- Apply and ensure adherence to processes and standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement (e.g., Return of Experience, process enhancements).
Requirements
Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Architect-related occupation.
Requirements
Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Architect-related occupation.
Company: Alstom Transport USA Inc.
Job Title: Software Architect
Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Duties:
- Contribute to the elaboration of product/system specifications and architecture, in collaboration with Product Designers or System Engineers.
- Define the software requirements specifications: Define the functional, operational, interface, and performance requirements, as well as those related to safety, cybersecurity, RAM, and other constraints.
- Ensure all requirements are verifiable (testability, etc.).
- Ensure traceability of software requirements throughout the development cycle.
- Define the software architecture: Develop the functional and structural breakdown into software components.
- Allocate requirements to the software components.
- Define interfaces between software components.
- Define the dynamic behavior of the software.
- Validate the feasibility of the solution through model simulation or mock-ups.
- Make key technical decisions for software development: Select development tools, methodologies (e.g., UML), programming languages, coding strategies, and coding rules, strictly following internal processes, methods, and tool recommendations.
- Contribute to the selection of the execution environment (processor, operating system, middleware, basic software), in collaboration with the Product Architect, System Engineering Manager, and Hardware Architect.
- Arbitrate and validate major software design choices.
- Perform software/software integration in collaboration with Software Designers.
- Perform hardware/software integration in collaboration with the Hardware Architect.
- Specify, design, prepare, and perform tests and verifications of deliverables.
- Maintain and support the software.
- Stay informed about technological advancements through technology watch.
- Contribute to standardization by reusing existing solutions or defining reusable ones, including COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf).
- Apply and ensure adherence to processes and standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement (e.g., Return of Experience, process enhancements).
Requirements
Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Architect-related occupation.
Requirements
Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Software Architect-related occupation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Software Architect
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code appears on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list. Software engineering, computer science, and information systems degrees typically qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes don't. Confirm with your DSO before targeting roles.
Filter for E-Verify employers in your search
Any employer that hires you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask recruiters directly during the screening call, or search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before investing time in the interview process.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan early
Software Architect roles require a detailed I-983 showing how your day-to-day work relates to your STEM degree. Draft the learning objectives section before your offer letter is finalized so your employer's HR team isn't scrambling after you sign.
Target companies with active H-1B filing history
Employers who've sponsored H-1B petitions for software roles have already built the compliance infrastructure to support STEM OPT. Use Migrate Mate to surface companies with DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for software architect-level positions.
Apply before your OPT end date to trigger cap-gap
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. For Software Architect roles, coordinate with your employer to submit the USCIS registration during the March lottery window.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage tiers
Your I-983 must reflect a bona fide employment relationship, and low offers can draw scrutiny. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Software Architect under SOC code 15-1243 in your metro area before evaluating any offer.
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Find Software Architect JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension if I'm applying for Software Architect jobs?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the DHS STEM designated degree list. Degrees in computer science, software engineering, information technology, and related fields typically qualify. Your DSO can confirm your specific CIP code. The qualification is tied to your degree program, not the job title itself, so a qualifying STEM degree supports your extension even in a senior architecture role.
How do I confirm a Software Architect employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
You can search the official E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment before you accept an offer. Ask your recruiter directly as well, since E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. If the employer isn't enrolled, they can't legally hire you on the STEM OPT extension, and USCIS can terminate your authorization.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Software Architect role?
Your I-983 must describe how your day-to-day Software Architect responsibilities connect to your STEM degree, including specific learning objectives and supervision structure. For architecture roles, this typically covers system design methodologies, technical leadership, and engineering principles tied to your field of study. Both you and your employer's authorized representative must sign it, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes your extension.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment during my extension?
USCIS requires your employer to maintain E-Verify enrollment for the full duration of your STEM OPT extension. If your employer loses enrollment, you must stop working and either find a new E-Verify enrolled employer or risk falling out of status. USCIS can terminate your STEM OPT authorization if the employer is no longer compliant, so monitor your employer's status and notify your DSO immediately if enrollment lapses.
Where can I find Software Architect jobs where the employer already understands STEM OPT requirements?
Migrate Mate lists Software Architect positions filtered for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL LCA filing history, so you're not spending time on companies that haven't sponsored STEM workers before. Employers with existing STEM OPT or H-1B infrastructure are less likely to stall on I-983 preparation or E-Verify compliance, which matters when your authorization window is fixed.
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