Retail STEM OPT Jobs in Washington
Retail F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington are concentrated in the Seattle metro, where companies like Amazon, Nordstrom, and Starbucks have hired data analysts, supply chain engineers, and e-commerce product managers under STEM OPT authorization. Washington's retail tech sector and corporate headquarters density make it one of the stronger states for STEM-designated retail roles.
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NOTE: This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area. You must be willing to work in office at the Nordstrom Seattle office for a minimum of 4 days per week to be considered for this position.
Nordstrom's Marketing Content Orchestration (MCO) team is looking for a curious, motivated software Engineer 2 who is eager to learn and grow to help modernize how Nordstrom creates and delivers marketing content. We build the systems behind every campaign asset across email, web, app, and paid social: product images and video, designer imagery, and copy. We replace manual workflows with automated and agentic ones so marketers can build campaigns with AI.
As a member of our team you'll work with a cross-functional group of engineers on production systems from day one. We work wherever the impact for Nordstrom is highest, so the problems we solve will change over time. Our delivery process is agent-driven, and our engineers increasingly act as orchestrators of AI agents. A hunger to solve problems, openness to working with AI, and a drive to learn and grow are the core requirements for success on our team. We are happy to teach engineers who want to learn.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of new features and system improvements in an agile environment
- Build and maintain APIs and services that move content and assets between content management, asset management, and campaign delivery platforms
- Work with platforms such as AEM, Sanity, and a Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) platform, and build the in-house applications that connect them
- Orchestrate AI agents and contribute to automation and agentic workflows that reduce manual effort for marketers
- Participate in code review and our agent-driven delivery process, including verifying AI-generated code
- Own your features across every stage of delivery, with a focus on quality
- Deliver results
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of industry experience as a software engineer
- Experience with Go or Java (we are happy to teach the other)
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable ability to think critically and to solve problems
- Hands-on experience using AI tools, in a professional or personal setting, and genuine interest in how AI changes the way engineers work
Preferred Qualifications
- Full-stack experience (our work leans backend)
- Familiarity with managing context, memory, and prompting when working with AI tools and agents
- Experience building cloud native software
- Experience integrating third-party platforms or working with content or marketing technology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$121,500.00 - $188,500.00 Annual
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
© 2026 Nordstrom, Inc
Job Description
NOTE: This position is offered as a hybrid role in the Seattle, WA area. You must be willing to work in office at the Nordstrom Seattle office for a minimum of 4 days per week to be considered for this position.
Nordstrom's Marketing Content Orchestration (MCO) team is looking for a curious, motivated software Engineer 2 who is eager to learn and grow to help modernize how Nordstrom creates and delivers marketing content. We build the systems behind every campaign asset across email, web, app, and paid social: product images and video, designer imagery, and copy. We replace manual workflows with automated and agentic ones so marketers can build campaigns with AI.
As a member of our team you'll work with a cross-functional group of engineers on production systems from day one. We work wherever the impact for Nordstrom is highest, so the problems we solve will change over time. Our delivery process is agent-driven, and our engineers increasingly act as orchestrators of AI agents. A hunger to solve problems, openness to working with AI, and a drive to learn and grow are the core requirements for success on our team. We are happy to teach engineers who want to learn.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of new features and system improvements in an agile environment
- Build and maintain APIs and services that move content and assets between content management, asset management, and campaign delivery platforms
- Work with platforms such as AEM, Sanity, and a Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) platform, and build the in-house applications that connect them
- Orchestrate AI agents and contribute to automation and agentic workflows that reduce manual effort for marketers
- Participate in code review and our agent-driven delivery process, including verifying AI-generated code
- Own your features across every stage of delivery, with a focus on quality
- Deliver results
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of industry experience as a software engineer
- Experience with Go or Java (we are happy to teach the other)
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable ability to think critically and to solve problems
- Hands-on experience using AI tools, in a professional or personal setting, and genuine interest in how AI changes the way engineers work
Preferred Qualifications
- Full-stack experience (our work leans backend)
- Familiarity with managing context, memory, and prompting when working with AI tools and agents
- Experience building cloud native software
- Experience integrating third-party platforms or working with content or marketing technology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$121,500.00 - $188,500.00 Annual
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_16.pdf
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
© 2026 Nordstrom, Inc
STEM OPT Retail Job Roles in Washington
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Search Retail Jobs in WashingtonRetail STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies in Washington sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Amazon, Nordstrom, Starbucks, and Costco are among the Washington-headquartered retail employers with documented histories of hiring STEM OPT workers in technical and analytical roles. These companies have corporate offices in Seattle and Issaquah that regularly post positions in data science, supply chain analytics, and e-commerce engineering, which are the role types most likely to carry STEM OPT designation.
Which cities in Washington have the most retail F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Seattle accounts for the largest share of retail F-1 STEM OPT roles in Washington, given the concentration of retail corporate headquarters and tech-adjacent retail operations in the city. Bellevue and Issaquah also have notable retail employer presence, with Costco headquartered in Issaquah. Redmond and Kirkland see spillover demand for STEM-skilled professionals from the broader Eastside tech corridor.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code and require a STEM degree. In retail, qualifying positions typically include data analyst, supply chain engineer, e-commerce product manager, demand forecasting analyst, and retail technology developer. General merchandise, sales associate, and store management roles do not qualify, as they don't require a STEM degree for the position.
How do I find retail F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate filters retail job listings specifically by visa type, so you can search for F-1 STEM OPT-eligible positions in Washington without sifting through roles that don't sponsor. Each listing on Migrate Mate includes employer sponsorship history drawn from DOL Labor Condition Application data, which helps you identify Washington retail companies that have actively supported STEM OPT workers in technical and analytical roles.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Washington's retail sector?
Washington has no state income tax, which affects total compensation calculations but doesn't change federal STEM OPT requirements. Employers must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor STEM OPT extensions, and Washington's major retail employers generally meet this requirement given their size. The state's strong tech infrastructure also means retail companies here often have internal HR and immigration compliance teams experienced with STEM OPT paperwork, which can support a smoother authorization process.