STEM OPT Build And Release Engineer Jobs
Build and Release Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and complete a Form I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Get Access To All JobsWe are looking for an experienced Build and Release Engineer to help develop and maintain the next-generation of Apple's cloud services infrastructure. You will be working on CloudKit, Apple's foundational privacy-focused database platform, which securely stores users' data and seamlessly keeps it synchronized across all their Apple devices.
CloudKit manages data at a massive scale! It is a strongly-consistent database of structured data that serves billions of active Apple customers. Considered the bedrock of iCloud, it is purpose built to be performant, highly available, and extremely scalable. CloudKit is a platform designed to the highest standards of user privacy that not only empowers developers to build highly collaborative and secure applications, but it is also the storage foundation for Apple's signature cloud experiences, such as Photos, Drive, Notes, Keynote, News, and many third party applications!
We are a world-class team who has a real passion for engineering and delivering high quality services to Apple's customers. As a key member of a versatile organization, you will build and maintain the frameworks, tooling, pipelines, and infrastructure that enable our engineers to ship great software with speed and confidence.
Description
We are looking for engineers who have exceptional expertise in build systems and release automation. Engineers who can demonstrate unique leadership skills, are passionate about working in a complex environment and codebase, and constantly obsess about the developer experience.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain CI/CD automation to streamline the build and release processes
- Manage multi-environment pipelines handling pull request reviews, code validation, and deployments
- Manage the release lifecycle, including artifact packaging, publishing, qualification, and deployment
- Define and enforce release processes, branching strategies, and deployment standards
- Partner with teams across CloudKit to improve developer workflows and build system reliability
- Triage, investigate, and remediate build failures, deployment issues, and infrastructure incidents
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience building automation frameworks and tools using Python, Golang, or Bash
- Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Proficient in source code dependency management, artifact packaging, and release automation
- Knowledge of operating systems administration (linux or unix), network, and compiler concepts
- Experience with containers, cluster management, and cloud-native deployment patterns
- Experience troubleshooting distributed systems, including debugging Java-based stack traces
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong familiarity with version control systems, e.g., GitHub or GitLab
- Strong background with infrastructure-as-code tools, e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
- Strong fundamentals in CI/CD software, e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bamboo
- Proficient in build and packaging automation, e.g., Maven, Gradle, Make, and Artifactory
- Experience using AWS, GCP, and cloud native technologies, e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, and gRPC
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration, including operators and Helm charts
- Experience with monitoring and observability tooling, e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.
We are looking for an experienced Build and Release Engineer to help develop and maintain the next-generation of Apple's cloud services infrastructure. You will be working on CloudKit, Apple's foundational privacy-focused database platform, which securely stores users' data and seamlessly keeps it synchronized across all their Apple devices.
CloudKit manages data at a massive scale! It is a strongly-consistent database of structured data that serves billions of active Apple customers. Considered the bedrock of iCloud, it is purpose built to be performant, highly available, and extremely scalable. CloudKit is a platform designed to the highest standards of user privacy that not only empowers developers to build highly collaborative and secure applications, but it is also the storage foundation for Apple's signature cloud experiences, such as Photos, Drive, Notes, Keynote, News, and many third party applications!
We are a world-class team who has a real passion for engineering and delivering high quality services to Apple's customers. As a key member of a versatile organization, you will build and maintain the frameworks, tooling, pipelines, and infrastructure that enable our engineers to ship great software with speed and confidence.
Description
We are looking for engineers who have exceptional expertise in build systems and release automation. Engineers who can demonstrate unique leadership skills, are passionate about working in a complex environment and codebase, and constantly obsess about the developer experience.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain CI/CD automation to streamline the build and release processes
- Manage multi-environment pipelines handling pull request reviews, code validation, and deployments
- Manage the release lifecycle, including artifact packaging, publishing, qualification, and deployment
- Define and enforce release processes, branching strategies, and deployment standards
- Partner with teams across CloudKit to improve developer workflows and build system reliability
- Triage, investigate, and remediate build failures, deployment issues, and infrastructure incidents
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience building automation frameworks and tools using Python, Golang, or Bash
- Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
- Proficient in source code dependency management, artifact packaging, and release automation
- Knowledge of operating systems administration (linux or unix), network, and compiler concepts
- Experience with containers, cluster management, and cloud-native deployment patterns
- Experience troubleshooting distributed systems, including debugging Java-based stack traces
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field or equivalent related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong familiarity with version control systems, e.g., GitHub or GitLab
- Strong background with infrastructure-as-code tools, e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet
- Strong fundamentals in CI/CD software, e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bamboo
- Proficient in build and packaging automation, e.g., Maven, Gradle, Make, and Artifactory
- Experience using AWS, GCP, and cloud native technologies, e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, and gRPC
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration, including operators and Helm charts
- Experience with monitoring and observability tooling, e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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 STEM OPT Authorization as a Build And Release Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Build and Release Engineering draws on computer science, software engineering, and systems engineering degrees, but your specific CIP code must appear on the official list to qualify.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Before submitting any application, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Use the E-Verify employer search to check enrollment status. An employer who completed registration years ago but never renewed participation cannot legally sponsor your STEM OPT extension.
Frame your CI/CD experience around measurable outcomes
Build and Release Engineer hiring managers evaluate pipeline reliability, deployment frequency, and incident reduction. Quantify your contributions with metrics from internships or projects. Applicants who cite concrete system improvements move past automated screening faster than those listing tools alone.
Start your I-983 training plan before your offer letter
Draft your Form I-983 learning objectives around the specific build systems, release tooling, and automation responsibilities in the job description. Employers unfamiliar with STEM OPT often delay filing because the training plan catches them off guard. Arriving with a draft accelerates their DSO submission timeline.
Use Migrate Mate to target employers with STEM OPT history
Search Migrate Mate's job board to find Build and Release Engineer roles at employers who have previously hired STEM OPT students. Targeting companies with documented OPT experience cuts the time you spend educating HR teams about E-Verify and I-983 requirements.
Ask about cap-gap coverage before accepting late-cycle offers
If your initial OPT expires while an H-1B visa petition is pending, cap-gap rules extend your authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer understands this window and won't pause your employment during the gap, since a payroll break can jeopardize your status continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Build and Release Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline listed on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree. Your DSO will confirm eligibility when you apply for the extension through USCIS.
What E-Verify steps does my employer need to complete?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. Enrollment alone isn't sufficient if participation has lapsed. The employer also needs to sign Form I-983 as the authorizing official, commit to reporting any material changes in your training, and notify your DSO if employment ends. Check current enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool.
How do I complete Form I-983 for a Build and Release Engineer position?
Form I-983 requires you and your employer to describe the practical training goals, the skills you'll develop, how those skills connect to your STEM degree, and how your performance will be evaluated. For this role, training objectives typically cover CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, release management processes, and infrastructure tooling. Be specific about learning outcomes rather than listing job duties.
How far in advance should I apply for the STEM OPT extension?
USCIS recommends filing your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. If you file on time and your current OPT is still valid, you receive a 180-day automatic extension of work authorization while USCIS processes your case. Missing the 90-day window doesn't disqualify you, but it eliminates that automatic coverage buffer.
Where can I find Build and Release Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Build and Release Engineer positions filtered for employers with STEM OPT hiring history and confirmed E-Verify enrollment. Targeting employers already familiar with the I-983 process and USCIS reporting requirements saves significant time during offer negotiation. You can also cross-reference O*NET for the occupation's standard requirements and validate prevailing wage ranges using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage.