STEM OPT Firmware Engineer Jobs
Firmware Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you work up to 36 months total on your F-1 authorization, including the 24-month STEM extension. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field must align with the role.
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The Peloton Systems Engineering Team is looking for a creative Firmware Engineer to build the next generation of industry-leading fitness technology. In this role, you'll be the bridge between high-level applications and register-level drivers, serving as a key contributor in a multidisciplinary team. You won't just write code; you'll influence the entire product lifecycle—from conceptual brainstorming to production-ready hardware—integrating AI/ML techniques to push the boundaries of system quality and maintainability.
YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON
- Craft high-performance firmware for bare-metal and embedded OS environments, ensuring seamless integration between custom hardware and Android services
- Implement robust device-to-cloud communication (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP) and manage wireless stacks including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread
- Safeguard our products by implementing encryption, secure boot, and secure firmware updates to protect user data and device authenticity
- Develop custom tools for software, hardware, and QA teams, conducting rigorous unit tests and automated scripts to ensure flawless functionality
- Utilize logic analyzers, JTAG probes, and oscilloscopes to diagnose and resolve complex firmware issues in production environments
- Partner with Project Managers in Agile/Scrum settings to define requirements, architect software solutions, and plan high-impact sprints
- Drive excellence through active participation in product design reviews, code reviews, and detailed documentation
- Contribute to broad-scale brainstorming sessions and communicate technical progress clearly to both internal teams and external stakeholders
YOU BRING TO PELOTON
- 4+ years of professional firmware development, specifically with ARM Cortex-M or similar low-power platforms
- Mastery of C programming, RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, Zephyr), and multithreaded programming
- Deep understanding of communication standards like UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and USB, alongside networking and wireless concepts
- Expert-level familiarity with Git-based workflows (Gerrit, GitHub) and a keen interest in leveraging AI-driven tools to boost code quality
- While C is your home, you have functional skills (or an interest) in Java, Kotlin, Bash, or Python
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the curiosity to master new technologies as project needs evolve
- The ability to translate complex technical challenges into actionable insights for the wider team
- A degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in the field
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ABOUT PELOTON:
Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria.
Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email: applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com.
At Peloton, we embrace technology, including AI, to enhance productivity and accelerate innovation in the work we do for our members. However, in our hiring process, our priority remains in getting to know you and your unique qualifications. To ensure a fair and equitable process, we do not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of the application and interview process. In considering you as an applicant, we want to understand your skills, experiences, and motivations without mediation through an AI system. We also want to directly assess your communication skills without the use of an AI tool.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable to applicants applying for positions in these jurisdictions.
Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Peloton does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. All genuine job openings will be posted here on our careers page and all communications from the Peloton recruiting team and/or hiring managers will be from an @onepeloton.com email address.
If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter or telephone communication purportedly from, for, or on behalf of Peloton, please email applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com before taking any further action in relation to the correspondence.
Peloton does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Peloton employees or any other organization location. Peloton is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Peloton Systems Engineering Team is looking for a creative Firmware Engineer to build the next generation of industry-leading fitness technology. In this role, you'll be the bridge between high-level applications and register-level drivers, serving as a key contributor in a multidisciplinary team. You won't just write code; you'll influence the entire product lifecycle—from conceptual brainstorming to production-ready hardware—integrating AI/ML techniques to push the boundaries of system quality and maintainability.
YOUR DAILY IMPACT AT PELOTON
- Craft high-performance firmware for bare-metal and embedded OS environments, ensuring seamless integration between custom hardware and Android services
- Implement robust device-to-cloud communication (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP) and manage wireless stacks including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread
- Safeguard our products by implementing encryption, secure boot, and secure firmware updates to protect user data and device authenticity
- Develop custom tools for software, hardware, and QA teams, conducting rigorous unit tests and automated scripts to ensure flawless functionality
- Utilize logic analyzers, JTAG probes, and oscilloscopes to diagnose and resolve complex firmware issues in production environments
- Partner with Project Managers in Agile/Scrum settings to define requirements, architect software solutions, and plan high-impact sprints
- Drive excellence through active participation in product design reviews, code reviews, and detailed documentation
- Contribute to broad-scale brainstorming sessions and communicate technical progress clearly to both internal teams and external stakeholders
YOU BRING TO PELOTON
- 4+ years of professional firmware development, specifically with ARM Cortex-M or similar low-power platforms
- Mastery of C programming, RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, Zephyr), and multithreaded programming
- Deep understanding of communication standards like UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and USB, alongside networking and wireless concepts
- Expert-level familiarity with Git-based workflows (Gerrit, GitHub) and a keen interest in leveraging AI-driven tools to boost code quality
- While C is your home, you have functional skills (or an interest) in Java, Kotlin, Bash, or Python
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the curiosity to master new technologies as project needs evolve
- The ability to translate complex technical challenges into actionable insights for the wider team
- A degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in the field
LI-KN1
LI-Onsite
ABOUT PELOTON:
Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) provides Members with expert instruction, and world class content to create impactful and entertaining workout experiences for anyone, anywhere and at any stage in their fitness journey. At home, outdoors, traveling, or at the gym, Peloton brings together innovative hardware, distinctive software, and exclusive content. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Peloton has millions of Members across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria.
Peloton is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Peloton, where all team members, applicants, and other covered persons are considered on the basis of their personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all practices and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email: applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com.
At Peloton, we embrace technology, including AI, to enhance productivity and accelerate innovation in the work we do for our members. However, in our hiring process, our priority remains in getting to know you and your unique qualifications. To ensure a fair and equitable process, we do not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of the application and interview process. In considering you as an applicant, we want to understand your skills, experiences, and motivations without mediation through an AI system. We also want to directly assess your communication skills without the use of an AI tool.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable to applicants applying for positions in these jurisdictions.
Please be aware that fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers may be circulated on the Internet in an attempt to obtain privileged information, or to induce you to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training. Peloton does NOT charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. All genuine job openings will be posted here on our careers page and all communications from the Peloton recruiting team and/or hiring managers will be from an @onepeloton.com email address.
If you have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter or telephone communication purportedly from, for, or on behalf of Peloton, please email applicantaccommodations@onepeloton.com before taking any further action in relation to the correspondence.
Peloton does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Peloton employees or any other organization location. Peloton is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Firmware Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches the role
Pull your official transcript and confirm your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. A mismatch between your CIP code and the firmware role's SOC code is the most common reason DSOs flag I-983 training plans.
Search for E-Verify enrollment before applying
Ask recruiting contacts whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you spend time on take-home assessments. Hardware and embedded-systems startups frequently lack E-Verify enrollment even when they're eager to hire, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers entirely.
Build your portfolio around bare-metal projects
Firmware hiring managers evaluate RTOS experience, peripheral driver code, and bootloader work far more than academic coursework. Push documented embedded projects to a public repository before applications go out so interviewers can assess signal-to-noise work, not just your resume claims.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified STEM OPT employers
Target companies whose DOL Labor Condition Application filings confirm active sponsorship for engineering roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this filing history by occupation code, so you can focus outreach on employers already familiar with STEM OPT obligations rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
Submit your I-983 training plan before your start date
Your DSO must file the STEM OPT extension with USCIS at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires, and the I-983 must be signed by an authorized company official, not just a recruiter. Confirm your offer letter names a supervisor who can execute that document.
Check prevailing wage before evaluating offers
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the DOL wage levels for your SOC code. Employers enrolling you in STEM OPT must attest you're paid at least at the Level I prevailing wage, so offers below that threshold signal compliance gaps.
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Does a firmware engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science and your employer classifies the role under a matching SOC code. USCIS evaluates both your CIP code and the job's occupational classification when reviewing the STEM OPT extension. Your DSO confirms eligibility before filing, so bring both documents to that meeting.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my firmware employer?
Every employer who supervises a STEM OPT student must be enrolled in E-Verify at the hiring site where you'll physically work. If your team is distributed or you're placed at a client site, the E-Verify enrollment must cover that specific location, not just the parent company's headquarters. Confirm enrollment status with HR before signing your offer letter, since a non-enrolled employer cannot legally supervise your STEM OPT period.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a firmware role?
The I-983 requires your employer to document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, the supervision structure, how your performance will be evaluated, and how the training relates to your academic field. For firmware roles, this typically includes goals around embedded systems design, debugging methodologies, or protocol implementation. Both you and an authorized company official must sign it, and you're required to conduct a formal review with your supervisor at the six-month and twelve-month marks.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is selected while on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an 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. You don't need to file separately for cap-gap; USCIS extends it by operation of law once the petition is accepted. You can continue working your firmware role without interruption during this bridging period.
Where can I find firmware engineer jobs at STEM OPT-eligible employers?
Migrate Mate filters firmware and embedded systems roles by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and active DOL Labor Condition Application filing history in engineering occupation codes. That lets you skip the step of manually vetting each company's sponsorship track record and focus your applications on employers already equipped to support STEM OPT students. You can filter by location, role type, and employer filing activity directly on the platform.
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