STEM OPT UI UX Developer Jobs
UI UX Developer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with an approved CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your design and development career in the U.S.
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This project is to provide DWD a unified front-end development approach across the agency spanning multiple technologies and applications.
Build the structure to ensure responsive design, accessibility and usability of the internal and external applications.
Responsibilities:
- Support UI/UX design for existing DWD systems
- Graphic Design and mockups
- Support existing custom applications written in a mixture of .NET and other technologies
- Proactively approach new technologies, systems, and design patterns
- Work with business, other IT teams, and other agencies to define and enhance new solutions
- Enhance existing applications within an agile environment
- Exhibit a mixture of soft and hard skills necessary for success in this position
- Demonstrate good communication skills
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount of Experience
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Required
0
Experience as a front end developer
Required
2
Years
Portfolio or GitHub showcasing projects
Required
3
Years
CSS
Required
3
Years
Mockups
Required
3
Years
Agile development methodologies
Required
3
Years
Experience with CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, etc)
Required
3
Years
Mobile-first design principles
Required
3
Years
HTML5, CSS3
Required
3
Years
Experience in AI
Nice to have
0
Javascript
Nice to have
0
Dynamics 365
Nice to have
0
Java Spring Framework
Nice to have
0
Git/GitHub or similar tools
Nice to have
0
Squiz
Nice to have
0
User Journey Mapping
Nice to have
0
INTRODUCTION
This project is to provide DWD a unified front-end development approach across the agency spanning multiple technologies and applications.
Build the structure to ensure responsive design, accessibility and usability of the internal and external applications.
Responsibilities:
- Support UI/UX design for existing DWD systems
- Graphic Design and mockups
- Support existing custom applications written in a mixture of .NET and other technologies
- Proactively approach new technologies, systems, and design patterns
- Work with business, other IT teams, and other agencies to define and enhance new solutions
- Enhance existing applications within an agile environment
- Exhibit a mixture of soft and hard skills necessary for success in this position
- Demonstrate good communication skills
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount of Experience
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Required
0
Experience as a front end developer
Required
2
Years
Portfolio or GitHub showcasing projects
Required
3
Years
CSS
Required
3
Years
Mockups
Required
3
Years
Agile development methodologies
Required
3
Years
Experience with CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, etc)
Required
3
Years
Mobile-first design principles
Required
3
Years
HTML5, CSS3
Required
3
Years
Experience in AI
Nice to have
0
Javascript
Nice to have
0
Dynamics 365
Nice to have
0
Java Spring Framework
Nice to have
0
Git/GitHub or similar tools
Nice to have
0
Squiz
Nice to have
0
User Journey Mapping
Nice to have
0
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an UI UX Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer Science, Information Technology, and Human-Computer Interaction codes all support UI UX Developer STEM OPT applications. Mismatches get caught at the I-983 stage, not before.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your hiring manager or recruiter to share the company's E-Verify Company ID before signing anything. Design agencies and startups are common STEM OPT hiring spots but frequently aren't enrolled. E-Verify enrollment is required by ICE, not optional.
Frame your portfolio around measurable outcomes
Hiring managers reviewing STEM OPT candidates want evidence your UX work drove quantifiable results. Conversion rate improvements, task completion data, or usability score changes show design thinking grounded in the engineering rigor STEM OPT signals.
Search Migrate Mate to find verified E-Verify employers
Filtering job listings by E-Verify enrollment status saves time you'd otherwise spend confirming eligibility after applying. Migrate Mate surfaces UI UX Developer roles at employers already set up to hire STEM OPT students, so you skip that back-and-forth entirely.
Build your I-983 training plan around UX deliverables
Your I-983 must map your UI UX role to specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. List design systems work, accessibility audits, or user research methods as formal training goals. Vague job descriptions get flagged by your DSO at the review stage.
Time your OPT extension request around offer timelines
You can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension up to 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. Submit your I-765 with the I-983 early enough that USCIS processing doesn't create a gap between your initial OPT end date and your extension start.
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Find UI UX Developer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a UI UX Developer role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree carries a CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Human-Computer Interaction, and your employer classifies the role as requiring that STEM background, you qualify. Check your I-20 for the CIP code and confirm with your DSO before filing.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for the specific worksite where you'll work, not just at the corporate level. ICE enforces this requirement under the STEM OPT regulations. Before accepting an offer, ask for the employer's E-Verify Company ID and verify active enrollment directly through the E-Verify portal. A company that is not enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, regardless of size or visa sponsorship history.
How do I complete the I-983 training plan for a UI UX Developer position?
You and your employer fill out the I-983 together, mapping your daily UX responsibilities to specific learning goals connected to your STEM degree. For a UI UX Developer role, that means documenting activities like conducting usability research, prototyping in design systems, or running A/B tests as formal training outcomes. Both you and a company supervisor must sign it, and your DSO must recommend the extension before you file the I-765 with USCIS.
What happens to my work authorization if I'm in the cap-gap period?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT or STEM OPT EAD expires, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a UI UX Developer during that period without a new EAD, as long as the petition is timely filed and your status is otherwise maintained. USCIS provides cap-gap guidance confirming this extension.
Where can I find UI UX Developer jobs that already support STEM OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate lists UI UX Developer roles at employers set up to hire STEM OPT students, so you can filter for E-Verify-enrolled companies without individually confirming each one. This is useful because many design-focused studios and product companies actively hire OPT students but don't advertise their E-Verify status in job postings. Starting your search on Migrate Mate cuts the qualification screening step out of the process.
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