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Embedded Software Engineer roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions in tech: the work is highly specialized, degree-specific, and employers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for engineers who prove their value during the OPT period. Most roles require a background in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
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INTRODUCTION
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Catégorie Numérique Id du poste 92601637 Solutions numériques
Participez à notre mission ! En tant que leader mondial dans la création de solutions climatiques confortables, durables et efficaces pour les bâtiments, les habitations et les transports, il est de notre responsabilité de placer la planète au premier plan. Pour nous, chez Trane Technologies, et à travers nos activités, y compris Trane® et Thermo King, la durabilité n’est pas simplement une façon de faire des affaires—c’est au cœur de notre activité. Osez-vous regarder les défis mondiaux et y voir des opportunités porteuses d’impact ? Souhaitez-vous contribuer à bâtir un avenir meilleur ? Si la réponse est oui, nous vous invitons à envisager de nous rejoindre pour repousser les limites du possible en faveur d’un monde durable.
Découvrez nos avantages conçus pour vous permettre de vous épanouir au travail comme à la maison.
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Où se trouve le travail :
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What’s in it for you:
A sustainable future demands ongoing digital advancement. Our digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Our team—including BrainBox AI, Nuvolo, and more—combines technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet. Whether you're advancing AI in HVAC or driving analytics for greater efficiency, your ideas will help engineer solutions for stronger communities and a sustainable world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will do:
- Analyze, design, implement, test real-time embedded software for electronic industrial HVAC controls.
- Integrate software & hardware - test & verify system functionality.
- Follow established Trane product development procedures and guidelines.
- Help advance software development tools, technology, and processes.
- Estimate tasks and generate schedules for reporting to leadership and end customers.
- Manage field reported defects.
- Estimated 5% travel.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science required
- 2-10 years of software development experience.
- Experience in analysis, design, implementation, test, and debugging of embedded real time software required.
- Experience in hands on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.
- Demonstrated sound decision-making and judgment required.
- Experience in the UML and Object Oriented Design a plus.
- Part-time User Interface development Knowledge of XML, TCP/IP, MODBUS, BACnet.
- Familiarity with embedded operating systems (Linux OS) and networking a plus.
- Familiarity with software configuration management and defect tracking tools a plus.
- Familiarity with peer reviews of design/implementation a plus.
- Familiarity with reading schematics and data sheets for components a plus.
- HVAC equipment/systems knowledge a plus.
- Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
COMPENSATION
Fourchette de salaire de base annuel ou fourchette de rémunération horaire de base :
$108,236.66 - $151,479.99
Type de rémunération :
Salaire
Admissible à l’incitation :
Yes
Éligible à la commission sur les ventes :
No
Avertissement Nous nous efforçons d’offrir une rémunération compétitive pour ce poste, adaptée à divers facteurs. La rémunération effective dépendra notamment de l’ancienneté, du mérite, de la localisation géographique, du niveau d’études, de l’expérience, des exigences en matière de déplacements et de l’appartenance syndicale. Notre fourchette de rémunération est généralement basée sur la moyenne nationale du pays. Par ailleurs, les avantages peuvent varier en fonction de la région, de l’organisation de l’entreprise, de l’implication syndicale et du statut de l’employé.
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- Les avantages liés à la fondation d’une famille comprennent la prise en charge des traitements de fertilité ainsi qu’une aide à l’adoption et à la gestation pour autrui.
- Les congés payés comprennent jusqu’à 15 jours de congés, des jours fériés payés, des congés maladie et d’autres options pour soutenir le bénévolat et les congés parentaux.
- Abondement au 401K, possibilités de formation et de développement grâce aux programmes de l’entreprise, ainsi qu’une aide aux frais de scolarité et au remboursement de la dette étudiante.
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Poste à sensibilité en matière de sécurité
No
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Embedded Software Engineer
Target hardware-software companies, not pure software shops
Embedded roles exist at automotive, aerospace, medical device, and semiconductor companies. These industries have long product cycles and strong incentives to retain engineers long-term, making H-1B sponsorship a standard part of hiring, not an exception.
Highlight real-time operating systems experience prominently
Employers screening OPT candidates look for hands-on RTOS experience, FreeRTOS and VxWorks specifically. If your coursework or projects included bare-metal programming or interrupt handling, make that visible early in your resume and technical screen.
Show your OPT timeline and STEM extension eligibility upfront
Embedded engineering is a STEM-designated field, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Mentioning this proactively in recruiter conversations removes a common objection before it becomes a reason to screen you out.
Build a GitHub portfolio with hardware-interfacing projects
Hiring managers for embedded roles want proof you can write firmware, not just software. A repository showing peripheral drivers, communication protocol implementations, or an FPGA project signals genuine embedded experience and separates you from general software applicants.
Pursue roles at mid-size companies with established immigration programs
Large enterprises often have slow hiring pipelines that conflict with OPT deadlines. Mid-size companies with prior H-1B filings, which you can verify through public DOL disclosure data, tend to move faster and sponsor more consistently.
Address OPT authorization clearly on your resume
List your work authorization status as 'F-1 OPT, STEM Extension Eligible' rather than leaving it blank or vague. Embedded engineering recruiters who understand visa sponsorship will appreciate the clarity and waste less time on both sides.
Embedded Software Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Embedded Software Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Embedded Software Engineering consistently falls under STEM-designated degree categories including computer engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. If your degree matches one of these fields, you're eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12-month OPT period, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization.
How do I find Embedded Software Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for roles where employers have a track record of visa sponsorship. Embedded engineering positions are well represented because the specialty occupation requirement is easy to satisfy, meaning employers face fewer hurdles sponsoring candidates in this field compared to more generalist roles.
Does Embedded Software Engineering qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Embedded Software Engineering requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, which meets the USCIS definition of a specialty occupation. This makes H-1B sponsorship straightforward for most embedded roles. Employers in automotive, semiconductor, and defense sectors file H-1B petitions for embedded engineers at high rates relative to other engineering disciplines.
What should I do if my OPT expires before my employer files my H-1B?
If your STEM OPT extension is still active on April 1 when USCIS begins accepting H-1B petitions, you can use cap-gap protection to remain authorized through September 30 of that year if selected in the lottery. The critical step is ensuring your employer files your H-1B petition while your OPT EAD is still valid. Plan the timeline with your DSO well in advance.
Are there specific embedded engineering industries where OPT students have better sponsorship outcomes?
Automotive, medical devices, aerospace, and semiconductor companies tend to sponsor embedded engineers more reliably than startups or consumer electronics firms. These industries have long product development cycles, specialized hiring needs, and established immigration programs. Defense contractors are a notable exception as many require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for security clearance reasons, which would limit your options on OPT.