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Infrastructure Software Engineer jobs are strong candidates for OPT work authorization because the role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related field. Most positions support STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of authorized work.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you a big-picture thinker who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group, you'll be an essential part of our brand's personality, ensuring the OS is inseparable from each device's identity as a whole. That's because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you'll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices.
The Pre-Silicon Evolution team within Apple's CoreOS organization is searching for dedicated software engineers to develop software infrastructure and tooling for Apple Silicon SoCs. Our team lives at the intersection of hardware and software, and we push the boundaries of full-system, pre-silicon simulation to enable software development for Apple products during the earliest phases of their development.
Description
The software tooling and cloud infrastructure we develop is used across Apple's hardware and software organizations. We design technologies that enable development and testing of both hardware and software features for future Apple products to ensure that they work seamlessly together before they are manufactured. As a Pre-Silicon Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will play a significant part in crafting a simulation environment, define bring up processes, create new tools and services used across the organization for a broad range of upcoming Apple devices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure-focused or embedded software engineering roles.
- High proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience releasing Python-based tools, libraries, and services.
- Backend development experience using Django or Flask, including designing and implementing REST APIs, with experience working with SQL-based databases.
- Understanding of Unix concepts, networking concepts, and shell scripting.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (preferably for embedded software).
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to learn rapidly, and capacity to debug complex distributed systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in embedded software, macOS kernel and driver internals, and knowledge of Arm SoC architecture.
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration for deployment and management.
- Experience in full platform simulation/FPGA technologies.
- Experience developing applications using SwiftUI/Swift.
- Familiarity using AI tools similar to Claude Code/Codex.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Are you a big-picture thinker who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group, you'll be an essential part of our brand's personality, ensuring the OS is inseparable from each device's identity as a whole. That's because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you'll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices.
The Pre-Silicon Evolution team within Apple's CoreOS organization is searching for dedicated software engineers to develop software infrastructure and tooling for Apple Silicon SoCs. Our team lives at the intersection of hardware and software, and we push the boundaries of full-system, pre-silicon simulation to enable software development for Apple products during the earliest phases of their development.
Description
The software tooling and cloud infrastructure we develop is used across Apple's hardware and software organizations. We design technologies that enable development and testing of both hardware and software features for future Apple products to ensure that they work seamlessly together before they are manufactured. As a Pre-Silicon Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will play a significant part in crafting a simulation environment, define bring up processes, create new tools and services used across the organization for a broad range of upcoming Apple devices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure-focused or embedded software engineering roles.
- High proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience releasing Python-based tools, libraries, and services.
- Backend development experience using Django or Flask, including designing and implementing REST APIs, with experience working with SQL-based databases.
- Understanding of Unix concepts, networking concepts, and shell scripting.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (preferably for embedded software).
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to learn rapidly, and capacity to debug complex distributed systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in embedded software, macOS kernel and driver internals, and knowledge of Arm SoC architecture.
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration for deployment and management.
- Experience in full platform simulation/FPGA technologies.
- Experience developing applications using SwiftUI/Swift.
- Familiarity using AI tools similar to Claude Code/Codex.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $220,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Infrastructure Software Engineer
Lead with your systems experience upfront
Hiring managers for infrastructure roles scan for specific technologies fast. Put Kubernetes, Terraform, Linux, or CI/CD tools in the top third of your resume so recruiters see your technical fit before they reach your visa status.
Target companies with existing OPT infrastructure
Companies that have sponsored OPT students before already have HR processes, legal contacts, and DSO workflows in place. They move faster and with less friction than employers encountering OPT for the first time.
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension early
Infrastructure Software Engineer almost always qualifies under CIP code 14.0901 or 11.0701, but confirm with your DSO before accepting an offer. You need the correct degree field on record to file the STEM extension without issues.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly for employers
Tell hiring managers you have up to three years available through STEM OPT. Many assume OPT is only 12 months. Correcting this early removes a common objection and repositions you as a lower-risk hire than they initially assumed.
Get your EAD application in before your program end date
USCIS recommends filing your OPT EAD application up to 90 days before your program end date. Late applications mean gaps in authorization, which disqualify you from starting a new role until the card arrives.
Use internship or co-op infrastructure work as direct evidence
Employers sponsoring OPT for infrastructure roles want proof you can operate in production environments. Internship work managing cloud deployments, monitoring systems, or network configurations carries more weight than academic projects alone.
Infrastructure Software Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Infrastructure Software Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. Infrastructure Software Engineer roles typically fall under STEM-designated degree fields including computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering. As long as your degree is on the STEM OPT eligible CIP code list and your employer is E-Verify registered, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension before your standard 12-month OPT expires.
How do I find Infrastructure Software Engineer jobs that support OPT authorization?
Browse Migrate Mate to find Infrastructure Software Engineer roles at employers that have hired OPT and visa-sponsored workers before. Filtering by sponsorship history saves you from applying to companies that will decline at the offer stage. Most infrastructure roles at mid-size and enterprise tech companies actively support OPT without treating it as a blocker.
Can I work as an Infrastructure Software Engineer on OPT without my employer filing any paperwork?
Yes. During standard OPT, your employer does not file any petition with USCIS. Your EAD card is your authorization to work, and the employer simply verifies it on Form I-9. For the STEM OPT extension, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and sign a formal training plan, but there is no government filing fee or lottery involved.
What happens to my OPT if my Infrastructure Software Engineer job is laid off?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period during standard OPT and 150 days total across your STEM OPT period. Infrastructure layoffs can happen fast in tech downturns, so tracking your unemployment days against these limits is critical. Exceeding the limit terminates your OPT, and you must either find a new role, transfer to a different status, or depart the U.S.
Do infrastructure roles at startups typically support OPT?
Many do, but the key variable is E-Verify enrollment, which is required for STEM OPT extension. Smaller startups sometimes are not E-Verify registered and may be unwilling to enroll. If you are targeting early-stage companies, ask about E-Verify status before getting deep into the interview process to avoid surprises at the offer stage.