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Platform Engineering Lead jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply infrastructure, CI/CD, and cloud architecture skills in a role your DSO must confirm ties directly to your degree program. CPT authorization covers full-time or part-time work, but your I-20 must reflect the specific employer and dates before you start.
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Job Title: Agentic Mixed-Signal Verification Platform Winter/Spring Co-Op (Jan-June '27)
Posting Start Date: 9/24/26
Job Location(s): Irvine
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.
At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.
Requisition ID: 78496
Agentic Mixed-Signal Verification Platform
We are building an agentic platform that helps engineers debug and close mixed-signal (analog + digital) verification. The intern will work with the platform team on agent workflows, tooling, and evaluation against real verification data.
Responsibilities
- Implement and evaluate agent workflows (tool use, retrieval, and evals) for verification tasks
- Connect agents to mixed-signal artifacts such as testbenches, sim logs, waveforms, and coverage
- Build scripts, APIs, or UI pieces used by the team
- Track quality and report results
Required Experience and Skills
Educational Requirements: Enrolled in a BS or MS program in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, or a related field
Required Skills:
- Programming experience (Python preferred)
- Interest in LLMs/agents and/or chip design and verification
- Ability to debug code and communicate results clearly
Desired Experience and Skills
- Coursework or projects in circuits, digital design, or verification
- Git and Linux
- Exposure to SystemVerilog, Verilog-AMS, UVM, or analog simulation
- Experience with LLM tooling, RAG, or agent frameworks
The typical pay range for an Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $26.00 - $47.50 per hour and for a Non-Engineering intern across the U.S. is currently USD $22.50 - $42.00 per hour. Starting pay will depend on level of education, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S.
Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.
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Get Access To All JobsPlatform Engineering Lead CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Platform Engineering Lead role qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT eligibility depends on whether the role is an integral part of your degree curriculum, not the job title itself. A Platform Engineering Lead position that directly applies skills from courses in cloud infrastructure, systems design, or DevOps practices will typically satisfy the academic integration requirement. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your program's curriculum and the employer's job description.
Can I work full-time as a Platform Engineering Lead on CPT without affecting my OPT?
Full-time CPT of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, which matters because OPT is often the bridge to H-1B visa sponsorship. Structuring CPT as part-time, or limiting full-time CPT to under 12 months, preserves your full OPT period. Coordinate timing carefully with your DSO before accepting a full-time Platform Engineering Lead offer.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my CPT I-20 update?
Your DSO needs a formal offer letter stating the employer's legal name, the worksite address, your specific job duties tied to your curriculum, and the exact start and end dates of the CPT period. Platform Engineering Lead offers often include vague role descriptions, so request that the recruiter revise the letter to reference infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline, or cloud platform responsibilities explicitly.
How do I find Platform Engineering Lead jobs with employers open to CPT?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for platform and infrastructure engineering roles, giving you a concrete signal that a company has sponsored work authorization before. That filing history is one of the strongest indicators that an employer understands and is willing to support F-1 work authorization requirements, including CPT.
Does CPT experience as a Platform Engineering Lead count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility?
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation based on whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not on how you gained experience. CPT work experience in a Platform Engineering Lead role can support your resume and help demonstrate progressively responsible duties, but the H-1B petition stands or falls on the job's degree requirement, not your prior authorization type.