STEM OPT Software Development Manager Jobs
Software Development Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with 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 build your management track record while your employer evaluates long-term sponsorship options.
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As an Engineering Manager you will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products.
Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development.
How you'll make an impact
- Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts
- Evaluate and respond to customer needs in a fashion that provides long-term benefit to WEX by finding strategic solutions to issues and driving that forward.
- Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue.
- Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards
- Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs
- Recommend changes in development, maintenance and system standards
- Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget
Culturally, you're
- A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams.
- Collaborative, a solid communicator, and work well with your team and stakeholders.
- Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results.
- A professional who can advocate strongly for positions and still be 100% behind team decisions even if they don’t go your way
- A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels
- Are comfortable balancing the need to move fast with the realities of working in a highly regulated space like payments
Technically, you
- Pick up new technology and can switch between tech stacks with a minimum of fuss
- Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems
- Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud
- Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks
- Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively
Experience you'll bring
- BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don’t need one.
- A demonstrable working understanding of at least one modern web framework.
- 4+ years of experience managing team members
- 4+ years of experience with Java
- 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon
- 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively
- Experience with designing and architecting applications
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery
- Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
- Self-motivation with attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
It would be nice if you
- Have demonstrable experience with systems engineering and automation
- Have experience with Atlassian tools like Confluence and JIRA
- Experience with Linux, containerization and container orchestration like Kubernetes
- Have experience with logging, metrics, and monitoring tools like DataDog and Splunk
- Have experience with transaction processing
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.
Pay Range: $150,600.00 - $180,100.00
About the Team/Role
As an Engineering Manager you will play an important role in the design and analysis of software projects with a high level of technical experience. For this role, we need someone excited about solving problems and being able to juggle multiple items in a day, taking joy in being very efficient in driving items through a pipeline process. Primary responsibilities are to solve current reported problems and find opportunities to resolve those with long term solutions. Other responsibilities may include planning, design, development and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products.
Our goal is that about 50% of your responsibility is to provide technical leadership, direction, guidance, and support for the members of your team and about 50% of the role will be development.
How you'll make an impact
- Manage a small team of highly motivated developers and Systems Analysts
- Evaluate and respond to customer needs in a fashion that provides long-term benefit to WEX by finding strategic solutions to issues and driving that forward.
- Be in position to quickly and effectively resolve customer reported issues; taking ownership of the support process and collaborating with others on best solutions, effectively being a positive force for other teams by allowing focused development to continue.
- Become product domain expert and develop techniques to help team members gain expertise
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the application architecture and ensures all development conforms to defined standards
- Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or internet related computer programs
- Recommend changes in development, maintenance and system standards
- Support technological aspects of a software development project so that the end product meets business & technology requirements and is delivered on-time and on-budget
Culturally, you're
- A highly motivated manager and engineer who loves working on small, high performing teams.
- Collaborative, a solid communicator, and work well with your team and stakeholders.
- Someone who cares deeply for team results, checks your ego at the door and takes pride in owning results.
- A professional who can advocate strongly for positions and still be 100% behind team decisions even if they don’t go your way
- A mentor who is capable at guiding the technical development of less experienced developers at the functional, component architectural levels
- Are comfortable balancing the need to move fast with the realities of working in a highly regulated space like payments
Technically, you
- Pick up new technology and can switch between tech stacks with a minimum of fuss
- Are comfortable working on front-end web code, back end services, data stores, and infrastructure systems
- Have experience writing modern software deployed in the cloud
- Are comfortable with encryption schemes, modern APIs, and front-end frameworks
- Have worked on agile teams to deliver software iteratively
Experience you'll bring
- BS in an engineering field OR can make us feel intensely confident that you don’t need one.
- A demonstrable working understanding of at least one modern web framework.
- 4+ years of experience managing team members
- 4+ years of experience with Java
- 2+ years of experience with cloud solutions - Azure, Google, Amazon
- 4+ years experience working on agile teams to deliver software iteratively
- Experience with designing and architecting applications
- Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery
- Excellent overall knowledge of Enterprise Level technologies
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
- Self-motivation with attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
It would be nice if you
- Have demonstrable experience with systems engineering and automation
- Have experience with Atlassian tools like Confluence and JIRA
- Experience with Linux, containerization and container orchestration like Kubernetes
- Have experience with logging, metrics, and monitoring tools like DataDog and Splunk
- Have experience with transaction processing
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.
Pay Range: $150,600.00 - $180,100.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Software Development Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems codes qualify, but your DSO must confirm the match before approving your STEM OPT extension request.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm enrollment before you sign anything. A company that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of their willingness to sponsor future visas.
Build your I-983 training plan around management competencies
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For a Software Development Manager role, document goals around engineering process design, technical team leadership, and systems architecture oversight rather than generic management skills.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Software Development Manager openings by employers who have filed H-1B LCAs, giving you visibility into which companies have a documented pattern of sponsoring engineering management roles rather than relying on recruiter claims.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to validate your offer level
Look up your SOC code for Software Development Manager in the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your region, and knowing the threshold strengthens your negotiating position.
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Find Software Development Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Development Manager role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code and the role requires applying that technical knowledge directly. Software Development Manager positions typically qualify under computer science, software engineering, or information systems CIP codes. Your DSO confirms eligibility when approving the extension, and your I-983 training plan must document how the role connects to your STEM field.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a management role?
The I-983 must list concrete learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just job responsibilities. For a Software Development Manager, that means documenting goals such as applying software engineering methodologies at the team level, evaluating system architecture decisions, or building technical process frameworks. Generic management objectives without a STEM connection can cause your DSO or ICE to reject the plan.
How do I check whether a hiring company is enrolled in E-Verify?
Search the official E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Enter the company name or employer identification number to confirm active enrollment. E-Verify enrollment is a legal prerequisite for STEM OPT employment, so verify this before you reach the offer stage, not after. Some large companies enroll by subsidiary, so confirm the specific legal entity on your offer letter.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
Your work authorization becomes invalid if your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses during your STEM OPT period. USCIS requires continuous enrollment for the full duration of your extension. If your employer is decertified or voluntarily withdraws, you must stop working immediately and either find a new enrolled employer or apply for a change of status. Report the change to your DSO within the required reporting window.
Where can I find Software Development Manager jobs from employers set up for STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Software Development Manager openings filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is the baseline requirement for STEM OPT. You can also cross-reference employer LCA filing history to identify companies that have previously sponsored engineering and management roles, reducing the time you spend on employers who aren't structured to support OPT-to-H-1B transitions.
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