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Embedded roles in firmware, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related STEM field must align with the role's CIP code.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Embedded Software Engineer II at Gentex creates software code designs to meet product requirements. This position requires interfacing with all groups within the company to define, design, develop, track, debug, and test products that fulfill the customer's needs.
Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Execution of full development lifecycle including Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Software Design, Algorithm Design, Unit Test Development, Integration Test Development, Embedded Software Development, Software Verification and Validation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams inclusive of Hardware, Mechanical, Product, Software Project Engineering and System Engineering.
- Help design and implement new features for our embedded platforms, including, but not limited to, bringing up new cameras, SoC’s, sensors, chipsets and other driver development.
- Participate in code reviews, estimation and planning meetings.
- Active involvement in process improvement and software compliance activities.
- Assist in the recruiting and screening of candidates, as required.
- Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
- Quality focus - Promoting and maintaining high standards of work, looking for ways to improve products and services, while encouraging coworkers to do so as well.
- Situational adaptability - Ability to work with evolving systems, processes and structures, demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing environments, requirements and regulations.
- Conceptual thinking - Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective.
- Building collaborative relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
- Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
- Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
WHAT TO BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- 2+ years of technical experience in all phases of software development lifecycle.
- Detailed, ongoing, current knowledge of electronics components and systems.
- High proficiency in C, C++ languages, assembly languages, and real time operating systems.
- In-depth knowledge of embedded systems.
- Requires a person who is highly motivated and demonstrates good communication and people skills.
- Must be able to balance multiple responsibilities and have strong multi-tasking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
WHAT WILL HELP
- Strong Linux Experience.
- Experience working on video, audio, signal processing and compression.
- Experience working on Camera development and Image Signal Processing.
- Experience working on Wi-Fi and BLE.
- Familiarity with tools like Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, JIRA, Azure DevOps etc.
- Familiarity with Agile processes.
- Familiarity with static analysis tools, code coverage metrics and unit test generation.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Understand your right to work
At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S.
E-Verify – English & Spanish
Right to Work – English
Right to Work – Spanish
At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Embedded Software Engineer II at Gentex creates software code designs to meet product requirements. This position requires interfacing with all groups within the company to define, design, develop, track, debug, and test products that fulfill the customer's needs.
Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Execution of full development lifecycle including Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Software Design, Algorithm Design, Unit Test Development, Integration Test Development, Embedded Software Development, Software Verification and Validation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams inclusive of Hardware, Mechanical, Product, Software Project Engineering and System Engineering.
- Help design and implement new features for our embedded platforms, including, but not limited to, bringing up new cameras, SoC’s, sensors, chipsets and other driver development.
- Participate in code reviews, estimation and planning meetings.
- Active involvement in process improvement and software compliance activities.
- Assist in the recruiting and screening of candidates, as required.
- Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
HOW YOU’LL DO IT
- Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.
- Quality focus - Promoting and maintaining high standards of work, looking for ways to improve products and services, while encouraging coworkers to do so as well.
- Situational adaptability - Ability to work with evolving systems, processes and structures, demonstrating the flexibility to adapt to changing environments, requirements and regulations.
- Conceptual thinking - Finding effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective.
- Building collaborative relationships - Developing, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with others inside or outside the organization.
- Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
- Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
WHAT TO BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- 2+ years of technical experience in all phases of software development lifecycle.
- Detailed, ongoing, current knowledge of electronics components and systems.
- High proficiency in C, C++ languages, assembly languages, and real time operating systems.
- In-depth knowledge of embedded systems.
- Requires a person who is highly motivated and demonstrates good communication and people skills.
- Must be able to balance multiple responsibilities and have strong multi-tasking skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
WHAT WILL HELP
- Strong Linux Experience.
- Experience working on video, audio, signal processing and compression.
- Experience working on Camera development and Image Signal Processing.
- Experience working on Wi-Fi and BLE.
- Familiarity with tools like Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, JIRA, Azure DevOps etc.
- Familiarity with Agile processes.
- Familiarity with static analysis tools, code coverage metrics and unit test generation.
Gentex is an equal opportunity employer
Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.
Assistance
Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Understand your right to work
At Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S.
E-Verify – English & Spanish
Right to Work – English
Right to Work – Spanish
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Embedded
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your degree's CIP code from your DSO and cross-check it against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program list. Embedded roles often map to electrical engineering or computer engineering codes, but firmware-heavy positions sometimes require a closer match review.
Filter jobs by E-Verify enrollment status
Before applying, confirm each employer is enrolled in E-Verify by searching the E-Verify employer search tool. Many small embedded systems shops and defense subcontractors operate without E-Verify, which disqualifies them from hiring STEM OPT students outright.
Tailor your I-983 training plan to embedded deliverables
Work with your hiring manager to map your training objectives to specific embedded systems outcomes, such as RTOS integration milestones or hardware bring-up cycles. Vague plans that don't connect job duties to your degree field draw DSO scrutiny and can delay authorization.
Use O*NET to align your job description language
Look up the Embedded Systems Engineer occupation profile on O*NET and mirror its task and skill language in your resume and I-983. Matching USCIS-recognized occupational terminology strengthens the connection between your STEM degree and the role during any compliance review.
Target employers filing LCAs for embedded roles
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for embedded or firmware engineering positions. Employers with active LCA filings already understand work authorization processes and are more likely to have HR infrastructure for STEM OPT paperwork.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify employers hiring now
Search Migrate Mate for embedded engineering roles filtered to E-Verify-enrolled employers actively hiring STEM OPT students. The platform surfaces companies with verified sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on employers who can't legally hire you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the 24-month STEM OPT extension in embedded engineering roles?
It depends on your specific degree and its CIP code, not just your job title. Degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science are commonly listed on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program list and align well with embedded roles. Your DSO must verify the CIP code match before authorizing the extension, so confirm eligibility with them before you accept an offer.
Does every employer hiring for embedded positions need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. Many embedded systems employers, particularly small defense subcontractors and hardware startups, are not enrolled. You can confirm enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before applying. If an employer isn't listed, they cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, regardless of the role's qualifications.
What should the I-983 training plan include for an embedded engineering position?
Your I-983 must connect your specific job duties to your STEM degree field with concrete learning objectives and performance evaluation criteria. For embedded roles, this means documenting outcomes like low-level driver development, real-time operating system work, or hardware-software interface projects. Generic descriptions like 'software development' are insufficient. Your DSO and employer both sign the plan, and USCIS can audit it, so specificity protects you.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your STEM OPT authorization expires between April 1 and September 30 and your employer has filed a timely H-1B visa cap-subject petition on your behalf, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You don't need to apply separately. Your I-20 must be updated by your DSO to reflect cap-gap status, and you should carry it with your EAD when working during this period.
Where can I find embedded engineering jobs with employers already set up for STEM OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate lists embedded engineering roles filtered to E-Verify-enrolled employers with demonstrated sponsorship history. This saves significant time compared to researching each company individually, since STEM OPT eligibility depends entirely on the employer's E-Verify status, not just the job's technical requirements. You can search by role type and filter for employers already familiar with STEM OPT compliance obligations.