STEM OPT Infrastructure And Operations Jobs
Infrastructure and Operations roles in systems administration, cloud engineering, and network management qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension brings your total work authorization to 36 months.
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Get Access To All JobsApple Services Engineering (ASE) designs, builds, and operates the cloud infrastructure, server systems, and platform technologies that power many of Apple's most beloved experiences. Within ASE, the Storage Platforms organization develops the systems that store, protect, and serve Apple's data at massive scale, with a mission to deliver storage that is durable, secure, highly available, and operated with excellence. Engineers on this team will have the rare opportunity to work on storage device-optimized low-level storage, large-scale distributed systems, and high-performance IO stacks operating at mission-critical levels of availability and durability. Each component is being built using first principles from the ground up to unlock optimization opportunities at every layer of the stack. Being part of Apple Services Engineering organization opens the door to exerting cross-functional influence and making a more significant organizational impact. If you are passionate about large scale distributed systems, operational excellence, and creating resilient platforms that enable innovation across Apple, we would love to hear from you.
Description
We are looking for collaborative, curious, and pragmatic Software Engineers to be part of this innovative team. In this role, you will:
- Shape the product's features and architecture as it scales orders of magnitude
- Demonstrate passion for large-scale distributed systems and creating robust storage solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Build systems that simply work, empowering billions of meaningful moments for people around the world
- Design storage device-optimized low-level storage solutions from first principles
- Develop and maintain large-scale distributed systems with mission-critical reliability
- Optimize high-performance IO stacks for maximum availability and durability
- Drive operational excellence across storage platform infrastructure
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver resilient platforms that enable innovation across Apple
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years of professional software development experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience in building storage systems
- 2+ years of coding in one or more of these programming languages: Rust, C++, Java or C#
- Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, an engineering-related field, or equivalent related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of software testing methodologies & practices
- Deep understanding of core computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
- Solid grasp of distributed systems fundamentals such as fault tolerance, consistency, and distributed rate limiting.
- Experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems such as databases or storage platforms.
- Proficient with UNIX/Linux
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 $142,300 and $214,300, 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.
Apple Services Engineering (ASE) designs, builds, and operates the cloud infrastructure, server systems, and platform technologies that power many of Apple's most beloved experiences. Within ASE, the Storage Platforms organization develops the systems that store, protect, and serve Apple's data at massive scale, with a mission to deliver storage that is durable, secure, highly available, and operated with excellence. Engineers on this team will have the rare opportunity to work on storage device-optimized low-level storage, large-scale distributed systems, and high-performance IO stacks operating at mission-critical levels of availability and durability. Each component is being built using first principles from the ground up to unlock optimization opportunities at every layer of the stack. Being part of Apple Services Engineering organization opens the door to exerting cross-functional influence and making a more significant organizational impact. If you are passionate about large scale distributed systems, operational excellence, and creating resilient platforms that enable innovation across Apple, we would love to hear from you.
Description
We are looking for collaborative, curious, and pragmatic Software Engineers to be part of this innovative team. In this role, you will:
- Shape the product's features and architecture as it scales orders of magnitude
- Demonstrate passion for large-scale distributed systems and creating robust storage solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Build systems that simply work, empowering billions of meaningful moments for people around the world
- Design storage device-optimized low-level storage solutions from first principles
- Develop and maintain large-scale distributed systems with mission-critical reliability
- Optimize high-performance IO stacks for maximum availability and durability
- Drive operational excellence across storage platform infrastructure
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver resilient platforms that enable innovation across Apple
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years of professional software development experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience in building storage systems
- 2+ years of coding in one or more of these programming languages: Rust, C++, Java or C#
- Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, an engineering-related field, or equivalent related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of software testing methodologies & practices
- Deep understanding of core computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
- Solid grasp of distributed systems fundamentals such as fault tolerance, consistency, and distributed rate limiting.
- Experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems such as databases or storage platforms.
- Proficient with UNIX/Linux
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 $142,300 and $214,300, 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 covers I&O roles
Check your degree's CIP code against USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Computer and Information Systems, Computer Engineering, and Information Science codes commonly support Infrastructure and Operations job titles, but Network Administration degrees sometimes fall outside the list.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers to confirm their E-Verify company ID number during the offer stage, not after. Employers can verify their own enrollment status through the E-Verify portal, and you can cross-check it there too before signing anything.
Target employers with active infrastructure teams
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history in Infrastructure and Operations. This narrows your search to companies already familiar with I-983 training plans, mentorship requirements, and the 60-day reporting windows USCIS enforces.
Build your I-983 training plan around real deliverables
Your I-983 must list specific technical goals tied to your STEM degree, not a generic job description. For I&O roles, frame learning objectives around infrastructure projects you'll own, such as cloud migration work or disaster recovery planning, with measurable outcomes your supervisor can evaluate.
Benchmark your salary against DOL prevailing wage data
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. STEM OPT employers must pay you at least the same wage as similarly situated U.S. workers, and knowing the Level I and Level II wage ranges for your infrastructure role strengthens your position.
Map your role to an O*NET occupation code early
Look up your Infrastructure and Operations job title in O*NET to identify the Standard Occupational Classification code. Your employer will need this for the I-983, and mismatches between your role, your degree, and the SOC code are a common reason DSOs flag training plans for revision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Infrastructure and Operations jobs qualify for STEM OPT?
They can, but eligibility depends on your specific degree, not the job title alone. Roles in systems administration, cloud operations, network engineering, and IT infrastructure management typically qualify when your degree carries an approved STEM CIP code. Your DSO confirms eligibility based on the degree on record with your school, so verify this before your I-983 training plan is submitted.
What does an I&O employer need to do to support my STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, sign the I-983 training plan alongside your DSO, and provide a formal mentorship arrangement with a supervisor who holds a relevant degree or equivalent experience. They also need to report material changes to your role or work location within five business days and complete a six-month evaluation of your progress against the training objectives.
How does cap-gap affect me if I'm on STEM OPT in an I&O role?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition 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 can continue working in your Infrastructure and Operations role during this period without interruption, as long as the petition was filed on time and your status hasn't otherwise lapsed.
How do I find Infrastructure and Operations employers who are enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate lets you browse Infrastructure and Operations roles filtered for employers with STEM OPT hiring experience, which typically means E-Verify enrollment is already in place. You can also confirm enrollment directly through E-Verify's employer search before you apply, which saves you from reaching the offer stage with a company that isn't set up to hire you.
Can my STEM OPT training plan cover a fully remote I&O role?
Yes, remote work is permitted under STEM OPT, but the I-983 must still list a specific primary work location, even if that's your home address. Your employer's E-Verify enrollment must cover the state where you're physically working. If you relocate, your employer must report the change to your DSO promptly, and your DSO may need to update your SEVIS record.