STEM OPT Embedded Software Engineer Jobs
Embedded Software Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor the 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months total to build your U.S. career in firmware, RTOS development, and hardware-software integration.
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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
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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 as an Embedded Software Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field under the DHS STEM designated degree list. Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science codes are the most common matches for Embedded Software Engineer roles, but applied mathematics degrees can also qualify.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. Defense contractors and automotive OEMs almost universally are enrolled, but smaller IoT startups often are not, which disqualifies them from sponsoring your STEM OPT extension.
Build your I-983 training plan around firmware deliverables
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For embedded roles, map objectives to areas like bare-metal programming, RTOS configuration, or hardware bring-up so your DSO and employer can validate the connection between your coursework and your on-the-job training.
Target employers with hardware product pipelines
Companies shipping physical products, whether automotive ECUs, medical devices, or industrial PLCs, need sustained embedded engineering headcount and plan hiring 12 to 18 months out. That timeline aligns well with STEM OPT extensions and makes them more likely to support your full authorization period.
Search Migrate Mate to filter for E-Verify employers
Use Migrate Mate to find Embedded Software Engineer roles at employers already verified as E-Verify participants, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't support your extension. Filter by STEM OPT to surface roles where the authorization path is already established.
Time your extension filing against your OPT end date
File your STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. If your application is pending on your end date, cap-gap protections don't apply to OPT the way they do to H-1B visa transitions, so a late filing creates an unauthorized gap in employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Embedded Software Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM field listed on the DHS designated degree list, such as electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, and your role involves applying that technical knowledge. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility; what matters is the direct connection between your degree's CIP code and the engineering work you're performing. Your DSO confirms this connection when approving your I-983.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for this role?
Your I-983 must describe specific goals, direct supervision, and a clear link between your embedded engineering work and your STEM degree. For this role, that typically means listing objectives around firmware development, debugging embedded systems, or hardware-software integration. Your employer's supervisor signs the form, and both you and your employer are responsible for reporting any material changes in your position or training goals to your DSO within five business days.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to sponsor STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for any employer sponsoring a STEM OPT extension, with no exceptions. Before you accept an offer, ask the recruiter or HR team to confirm their E-Verify company ID. If the company isn't enrolled, they cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension. You can find Embedded Software Engineer roles at confirmed E-Verify employers through Migrate Mate.
How does cap-gap work if I apply for an H-1B during my STEM OPT period?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your EAD and F-1 status both remain valid during this gap period. USCIS does not issue a new document for cap-gap; your existing EAD combined with the H-1B receipt notice serves as evidence of continued authorization.
What STEM degrees qualify for the extension in embedded software engineering?
Degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, and systems engineering are the most common qualifiers for Embedded Software Engineer roles. Some applied mathematics and physics degrees also qualify depending on the specific CIP code. Your degree must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your DSO verifies the match when you apply for the extension. Degrees in general business or non-technical disciplines do not qualify regardless of job title.