CPT Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

Embedded Software Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply firmware, RTOS, and hardware-software integration skills in industry before graduation. CPT must be authorized by your DSO and tied directly to your degree program, making roles in automotive, robotics, IoT, and defense electronics strong fits for academic approval.

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Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationCambridge, MA
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Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Internship - Embedded Systems and Control
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Internship - Embedded Systems and Control
Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
$60k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Master's
51-200

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Draper
Embedded Quality & Fielded Systems Intern
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Embedded Quality & Fielded Systems Intern
Draper
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Specialized Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
$20 - $45/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Koch
Embedded System Engineer Co-Op
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Koch
Added 5d ago
Embedded System Engineer Co-Op
Koch
Norwich, New York
Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
$28 - $30/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Rivian
Embedded Software Intern
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Rivian
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Embedded Software Intern
Rivian
Champaign, Illinois
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Embedded Systems Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Neuralink
Embedded Software Engineer Intern
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Neuralink
Added 1mo ago
Embedded Software Engineer Intern
Neuralink
South San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Firmware Engineering
Backend Engineering
$35/hr
On-Site
None

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Embedded Software Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Embedded Software Engineer role qualify for CPT?

Yes, if the work is integral to your degree program and your DSO approves it. Roles involving firmware development, RTOS programming, or hardware-software integration map directly to ECE and CS curricula. You'll need a written job offer and a course enrollment that formally incorporates the work experience before your DSO can authorize CPT.

Does a CPT employer need to file anything with USCIS?

No. CPT authorization comes entirely from your school, not USCIS. Your DSO updates your I-20 to reflect the employer, job title, and authorized dates. The employer doesn't file a petition or pay any government fees, which makes CPT significantly faster to set up than H-1B visa or OPT STEM extension filings.

How do I find embedded engineering employers who regularly hire F-1 students on CPT?

Migrate Mate shows employers with LCA filing history for engineering and software roles, which indicates companies that routinely work with international students. Sectors with strong CPT placement for embedded roles include automotive (ADAS and infotainment), industrial IoT, defense electronics, and semiconductor firms running structured co-op programs.

Will doing full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?

It can. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT makes you ineligible for OPT. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count toward that limit regardless of total duration. If you're planning a multi-semester embedded co-op, track your authorized hours carefully and discuss the OPT impact with your DSO before each renewal.

Can I do CPT at a startup without a formal internship program?

Yes, as long as the employer provides a written offer letter describing your duties, and your DSO confirms the role qualifies academically. Startups in robotics, IoT, and edge computing frequently offer embedded engineering roles without formal internship programs. Your school's CPT criteria matter more than the employer's internal program structure.