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Systems Programmer roles fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build your career in low-level systems, OS development, or embedded software. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related STEM field must align with the role's CIP code.
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The Systems Programmer position will write, test, debug, and maintain code used to support applications, systems and services. This individual role will leverage experience to assist with providing guidance to systems team.
This role is located onsite in Kansas City.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE:
- Write code, analyze and document programs across platforms in accordance with programming standards
- Test code to be functional and match project scope requirements
- Deliver project assignments on-time
- Successfully lead projects through completion, either independently or within a team
- Utilize appropriate development tools and version control software for source code management
- Apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills and knowledge of best practices to support system team
- Provide excellent customer service to support in-house applications and assist with training
- Maintain and assist with design of application related database tables
- Design and maintain coding guidelines
- Mentor new programmers to follow consistent coding guidelines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Field-related 2-year degree required
- 3-5 years’ experience developing applications using Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python and T-SQL preferred along with experience using web technologies HTML, CSS, PHP and Wicket
- Willingness and ability to remain current on changes in the industry through continuing educational activities
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
MARVIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Systems Programmer position will write, test, debug, and maintain code used to support applications, systems and services. This individual role will leverage experience to assist with providing guidance to systems team.
This role is located onsite in Kansas City.
HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR ROLE:
- Write code, analyze and document programs across platforms in accordance with programming standards
- Test code to be functional and match project scope requirements
- Deliver project assignments on-time
- Successfully lead projects through completion, either independently or within a team
- Utilize appropriate development tools and version control software for source code management
- Apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills and knowledge of best practices to support system team
- Provide excellent customer service to support in-house applications and assist with training
- Maintain and assist with design of application related database tables
- Design and maintain coding guidelines
- Mentor new programmers to follow consistent coding guidelines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Field-related 2-year degree required
- 3-5 years’ experience developing applications using Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Python and T-SQL preferred along with experience using web technologies HTML, CSS, PHP and Wicket
- Willingness and ability to remain current on changes in the industry through continuing educational activities
We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin:
From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.
For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin’s quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.
Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!
Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:
- $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
- Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
- Annual profit sharing – recognizing everyone’s contribution to Marvin’s success
- Giving at Marvin – participate in organized volunteer opportunities
- Brighter Days Fund – financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships
Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!
MARVIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at CareerSupport@marvin.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Systems Programmer
Verify your degree's CIP code match
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the Systems Programmer role on O*NET before applying. A mismatch between your field of study and the job's STEM classification is the most common reason STEM OPT extensions get rejected.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you advance to offer negotiation. Many smaller software shops and government contractors assume enrollment but haven't completed registration, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers under USCIS rules.
Target employers with active systems-level LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for systems programming or software infrastructure roles. Employers with a history of LCA filings for these job titles already understand the technical degree requirements and E-Verify obligations.
Build your I-983 training plan around systems work
Draft your I-983 training plan to map specific systems programming tasks, such as kernel development, memory management, or firmware debugging, to the learning objectives your DSO will approve. Vague descriptions like 'software development' increase the risk of a rejection from your DSO.
Time your application around cap-gap protections
If your OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically through September 30. File your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your OPT end date to avoid a gap that would interrupt active systems projects.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wages by region
Look up the prevailing wage for Systems Programmer roles in your target metro using OFLC Wage Search before negotiating offers. An offer below the DOL wage level for your region can block LCA certification and stall the entire authorization process.
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Find Systems Programmer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a computer science or computer engineering degree qualify me for STEM OPT as a Systems Programmer?
Yes, computer science and computer engineering degrees are among the most directly aligned fields for Systems Programmer roles under STEM OPT. The key requirement is that your degree's CIP code maps to the STEM designation list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Degrees in electrical engineering, mathematics, or information systems can also qualify depending on how the employer defines the role in the I-983 training plan. Confirm the match with your DSO before applying.
What E-Verify requirement applies to employers hiring me on STEM OPT?
Every employer that hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the time you start work. Enrollment by a parent company does not automatically cover subsidiaries or separate legal entities, so confirm that the specific hiring entity, not just a parent organization, is enrolled. USCIS treats unenrolled employers as ineligible regardless of company size or intent, and working for an unenrolled employer can jeopardize your status.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Systems Programmer position?
Your I-983 should describe concrete technical learning objectives tied to the Systems Programmer role, such as proficiency in low-level memory management, operating system internals, or real-time embedded systems. Generic descriptions like 'improve software skills' are insufficient. The plan must show how the work experience directly relates to your STEM degree and must include a supervision structure with a named manager. Your DSO reviews and signs the I-983 before your extension is filed with USCIS.
How does cap-gap protection work if my OPT expires while I'm working as a Systems Programmer?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT end date and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap rules automatically extend your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working in your Systems Programmer role without interruption during this period. If the petition is not selected or not timely filed, no cap-gap extension applies and your employment authorization ends with your OPT.
Where can I find Systems Programmer jobs where employers are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Systems Programmer listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a history of STEM OPT or H-1B filings for technical roles. This lets you focus your applications on companies that already understand the I-983 process, the prevailing wage requirements, and the timeline involved, rather than spending time educating employers who have never sponsored work authorization before.
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