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Embedded Systems Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT because they sit squarely within STEM CIP codes covering electrical, computer, and software engineering. Your 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you complete an I-983 training plan tied to your engineering degree.
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The Applied Sensing & Health team develops software that powers the next generation of fitness, safety, and health experiences. We transform complex, multi-modal sensor data from the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods into meaningful and elegant insights about our users' health, wellbeing, and safety. By combining advanced machine learning—including the integration and tuning of foundation models—with domain knowledge and scientific research, we have delivered impactful features like Cardio Fitness, Journaling Suggestions, Fall and Crash Detection, and Walking Steadiness. As a dynamic and highly multi-disciplinary team working at the intersection of research and product development, you will have the opportunity to build the next generation of sensing-based features that will motivate, inform, and inspire millions of Apple's customers every single day.
Description
You will help ship high-quality, interactive Health, Fitness, and Safety features that impact millions of Apple Watch, iPhone, and AirPods users. You have a deep sense of ownership and feel a personal stake in the products you ship. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity in early-stage development, demonstrate initiative, and work well under tight deadlines. You build strong, collaborative relationships with others and are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement for yourself, your team, and our products.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and ship interactive software features and algorithms that impact millions of users on a daily basis.
- Optimize software implementations for power, memory, and performance, especially within the constraints of embedded, low-power systems.
- Collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, QA, and project managers throughout the software lifecycle.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, EECS, or equivalent experience.
- Developed C/C++, ObjC or Swift code for a shipping product or a peer reviewed environment.
- Background in developing, debugging and optimizing algorithms for low-power embedded systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters or PhD in Computer Science, EECS, machine-learning or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of technical experience in an industry setting.
- Background in developing deep learning, foundation, and/or generative AI models for multiple data modalities (time series, images, language, etc.).
- Experience collaborating in small teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication (written and verbal).
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 $171,600 and $258,100, 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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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code maps to a STEM-designated field, electrical engineering (14.10), computer engineering (14.09), or computer science (11.07) are the most common matches for embedded systems roles. Your DSO confirms the mapping before approving your extension.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you negotiate an offer. STEM OPT extensions are invalid without it, and many smaller embedded systems firms, including defense contractors, aren't enrolled despite being eligible employers.
Target employers with active LCA filings in hardware roles
Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data filtered by SOC code 17-2061 (Electrical Engineers) or 15-1252 (Software Developers, Embedded) to find companies that routinely file for these roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can filter employers by filing history before applying.
Build your I-983 training plan around specific engineering deliverables
Don't use a generic job description. Your I-983 must list measurable learning objectives tied to embedded systems work, firmware development cycles, hardware validation protocols, or RTOS integration tasks. USCIS expects concrete technical milestones, not broad role summaries.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offers by metro area
Embedded systems salaries vary sharply between defense corridors like the D.C. metro and tech hubs like San Jose. Run the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code and location to confirm any offer meets prevailing wage Level I or II before you sign, since underpaid offers create LCA compliance risk.
Flag cap-gap timing when switching roles mid-OPT
If you're changing embedded systems employers after an H-1B visa petition is filed on your behalf, your cap-gap protection runs through September 30 of the fiscal year. Coordinate your I-983 update with your DSO immediately on day one at the new employer to avoid a gap in authorized training.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my engineering degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as an Embedded Systems Engineer?
Your degree qualifies if it carries a STEM-designated CIP code. Electrical engineering (14.10), computer engineering (14.09), and computer science (11.07) all support embedded systems work and appear on the STEM OPT CIP code list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Your DSO verifies the match and authorizes the extension on your I-20. Degrees in general business or communications do not qualify regardless of your job title.
Can I start working as an Embedded Systems Engineer at a company that isn't enrolled in E-Verify?
No. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. If your employer isn't enrolled before your extension begins, your work authorization for that job is invalid. Ask your HR contact to confirm enrollment status in writing before your start date, and verify it yourself through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an Embedded Systems Engineer role?
Your I-983 must describe how the job directly relates to your STEM degree with specific, measurable training goals. For embedded systems work, that means listing concrete objectives like developing firmware for a specific microcontroller family, implementing real-time operating system modules, or conducting hardware-in-the-loop testing. USCIS expects technical detail tied to your degree field, not a copy of your job description. Your employer signs off, and your DSO approves it before your extension starts.
How does cap-gap protection work if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your STEM OPT expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need a new EAD. Your I-983 training plan remains in effect during cap-gap, and you must stay at the same employer. If the petition isn't selected or is denied, your work authorization ends and you must stop working immediately.
Where can I find Embedded Systems Engineer jobs at companies already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL filing history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that can't legally hire you as a STEM OPT student. You can also cross-reference O*NET for the occupation profile under SOC code 17-2061 to understand which industries employ the most embedded systems engineers and target your search by sector.