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iOS Engineer CPT jobs let F-1 students apply Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode skills in a role your DSO can authorize as an integral curriculum requirement. Employers hiring on CPT don't file with USCIS, so authorization moves at your school's pace, not a government processing queue.
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To qualify for US internships, you must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program with an expected graduation date after the internship/co-op ends. If you do not meet this requirement, we invite you to explore other opportunities available on our careers website.
Intuit internships are 12 weeks throughout the summer. We have fixed start and end dates that are designed to work with various universities’ academic calendars. Cohort 1: Monday, May 17 - Friday, August 6, 2027 (12 weeks)
Cohort 2: Monday, June 14 - Friday September 3, 2027 (12 weeks)
About our Emerging Talent Program:
Intuit invests in Emerging Talent because fresh perspectives strengthen our products and teams. The program is backed by a culture that values curiosity and collaboration, and you'll be supported by dedicated managers and mentors who are invested in your growth. As an intern or co-op, you'll work on meaningful projects with business impact, many centered on AI and emerging technologies, and contribute to driving decisions. You'll build skills through function-specific learning opportunities, connect with a global community of interns and co-ops through dedicated programming and social events, and get exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional work across Intuit's product ecosystem. Learn more about our Intern and Co-op Program here.
As a Mobile Software Engineer Intern - iOS, you'll help build the mobile experiences that let millions of consumers and small businesses manage their finances anytime, anywhere — across TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp. You'll write production Swift code alongside experienced engineers, using AI tools to move faster and think bigger, and you'll see your work reach real customers by the end of the summer. We’re cultivating a culture that values innovators, risk-takers, and imaginative thinkers, and we embrace experimentation and rapid prototyping to turn ideas into real impact. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with peers and mentors, gain hands-on experience applying best practices in software development, and build the skills to launch a rewarding career in tech.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test features for Intuit's iOS applications, from UI to the services they call.
- Write clean, well-tested Swift code, and participate in code reviews to help the team hold a high bar.
- Debug and resolve defects across the app, learning to trace issues from the UI down through the stack.
- Partner with engineers, designers, and product managers to turn requirements into working software.
- Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate your own workflow, and share what you learn with the team.
- Support the deployment and ongoing maintenance of features you help ship.
Qualifications
- Current enrollment in a degree-seeking program (associate’s, bachelor's, master's, MBA, PhD, or the equivalent) with an expected graduation date after the internship ends
- Familiarity with AI tools and a curiosity about how AI can be applied to solve real-world problems
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the duration of the internship
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment at an Intuit office location determined by your team and role (Relocation stipend will be provided)
- Experience building iOS applications, ideally with Swift or Objective-C
- Familiarity with iOS application architecture and development frameworks (e.g., SwiftUI, UIKit, Combine, MVVM)
- Working knowledge of Swift, Objective-C, Python, and Java
- Comfort partnering with designers and backend engineers to connect mobile apps to cloud-based APIs
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and the software development lifecycle
- A "self-starter" attitude with the ability to take initiative and make independent decisions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a history of successfully delivering on assigned tasks.
- Desire to learn and grow within a technical environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
The expected base pay range for this position is: $35.50-$79.42 /hr.
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Does an iOS Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position directly relates to your enrolled degree program, such as computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. Your DSO evaluates whether the iOS Engineer duties connect to your specific curriculum. Roles focused on Swift development, mobile application architecture, or iOS SDK integration typically satisfy that academic linkage, especially when your coursework includes mobile development or software design.
Can I work on a full-time iOS Engineer CPT placement, or does part-time affect my OPT eligibility?
You can do either, but the distinction matters for OPT. Full-time CPT, meaning 20 or more hours per week, used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that 12-month threshold regardless of how long it continues. Many F-1 students in iOS engineering roles choose part-time CPT during the academic year to preserve their post-graduation OPT option.
What should the offer letter include to satisfy my DSO's CPT review?
Your DSO typically needs the employer's name and address, your job title, a description of iOS Engineer duties, your start and end dates, and confirmation of whether the role is part-time or full-time. Some schools also require a statement explaining how the position integrates with your coursework. Ask your DSO for their specific template before you request the letter from the employer to avoid back-and-forth revisions.
How do I find iOS Engineer employers who are comfortable hiring on CPT?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented LCA filing history in software development occupations. Companies that have previously sponsored work visas are generally more familiar with F-1 work authorization, including CPT, and have HR processes to handle the documentation. Startups and mid-size product companies with active iOS teams tend to move faster on CPT paperwork than large enterprises with rigid onboarding pipelines.
Does CPT for an iOS Engineer role count toward the H-1B cap-exempt criteria?
No. CPT is F-1 student work authorization tied to your academic program. It doesn't create any cap-exempt status or credit toward H-1B visa eligibility. If you want to transition from CPT to H-1B after graduation, your employer will need to submit a petition during the regular H-1B registration window, subject to the annual cap and lottery. CPT and OPT are entirely separate from the H-1B process.