STEM OPT Infrastructure Engineer Jobs
Infrastructure Engineer roles in cloud platforms, network architecture, and systems reliability qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign your I-983 training plan, making employer selection as important as the job offer itself.
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People at Apple don’t just build products - they craft the kind of experience that has revolutionized entire industries. The diverse collection of our people and their ideas inspire innovation in everything we do. Imagine what you could do here! Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
The Apple Service Engineering (ASE) team builds and provides systems and infrastructure that power Apple’s services (such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, and Maps). Apple’s uniquely seamless hardware, software and services integration means that you will get to work with world-class engineers from a variety of disciplines to design and deliver products that our customers love. Our services have to scale globally, stay highly available, and "just work.” If you love designing, engineering, and running systems that will help millions of customers, then this is the place for you!
Apple Service Engineering (ASE)’s Compute team is seeking an experienced software engineer to build and enhance internal cloud infrastructure offerings. You will be responsible for core components of this cutting edge platform, integrating the latest cloud hardware technologies with Apple’s own hardware and software. In this role, you will collaborate with teams across Apple to deliver forward-looking high-performance virtualized infrastructure, supporting everything from LLM model training to maximum-security confidential computing environments. You will partner with internal application teams to understand their requirements, co-design operating system features and datacenter infrastructure to meet your needs, and look ahead at emerging technologies to incorporate them into our services.
DESCRIPTION
In this role you will be responsible for developing, debugging and maintaining an in-house virtualized infrastructure platform, and evaluating and integrating cutting edge compute hardware:
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Design, implement, and optimize virtualized compute offerings on a wide variety of hardware types
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Integrate and optimize high-performance virtual networking solutions for custom hardware, including Open vSwitch, DPDK, GPU Direct, and RoCE RDMA technologies
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Work with KVM, QEMU, and Linux kernel to efficiently enable functionality within virtual machines, including GPU passthrough and SR-IOV configurations
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate their technologies and optimize for critical workloads
-
Tackle and resolve complex issues across accelerator, virtualization, and networking layers, ensuring robust performance, stability, and security
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Research and prototype new hardware and datacenter architectures to stay at the forefront of the industry
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2+ years and Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent related experience
Exceptional problem solving skills and core software development fundamentals
Strong systems experience and OS development background, particularly Linux or Darwin
Knowledge of advanced virtualization concepts, including nested virtualization, VM live migration, and NUMA optimization
Proven distributed systems and operating systems knowledge and experience applying it to build stable, performant, and secure execution environments
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and apply them appropriately to platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise in core virtualization technologies such as KVM, Qemu, cloud-hypervisor
Experience with advanced virtualization and performance optimization features like SR-IOV, IOMMU, DPDK
Familiarity with GPU development, including driver integration, configuration, and debugging, as well as hands-on experience with hypervisor GPU passthrough and SR-IOV
Experience with cloud compute orchestration platforms such as CloudStack, OpenStack, or Mesos
Experience operating platforms leveraging containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes
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 $139,500 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
People at Apple don’t just build products - they craft the kind of experience that has revolutionized entire industries. The diverse collection of our people and their ideas inspire innovation in everything we do. Imagine what you could do here! Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.
The Apple Service Engineering (ASE) team builds and provides systems and infrastructure that power Apple’s services (such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, and Maps). Apple’s uniquely seamless hardware, software and services integration means that you will get to work with world-class engineers from a variety of disciplines to design and deliver products that our customers love. Our services have to scale globally, stay highly available, and "just work.” If you love designing, engineering, and running systems that will help millions of customers, then this is the place for you!
Apple Service Engineering (ASE)’s Compute team is seeking an experienced software engineer to build and enhance internal cloud infrastructure offerings. You will be responsible for core components of this cutting edge platform, integrating the latest cloud hardware technologies with Apple’s own hardware and software. In this role, you will collaborate with teams across Apple to deliver forward-looking high-performance virtualized infrastructure, supporting everything from LLM model training to maximum-security confidential computing environments. You will partner with internal application teams to understand their requirements, co-design operating system features and datacenter infrastructure to meet your needs, and look ahead at emerging technologies to incorporate them into our services.
DESCRIPTION
In this role you will be responsible for developing, debugging and maintaining an in-house virtualized infrastructure platform, and evaluating and integrating cutting edge compute hardware:
-
Design, implement, and optimize virtualized compute offerings on a wide variety of hardware types
-
Integrate and optimize high-performance virtual networking solutions for custom hardware, including Open vSwitch, DPDK, GPU Direct, and RoCE RDMA technologies
-
Work with KVM, QEMU, and Linux kernel to efficiently enable functionality within virtual machines, including GPU passthrough and SR-IOV configurations
-
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate their technologies and optimize for critical workloads
-
Tackle and resolve complex issues across accelerator, virtualization, and networking layers, ensuring robust performance, stability, and security
-
Research and prototype new hardware and datacenter architectures to stay at the forefront of the industry
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2+ years and Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent related experience
Exceptional problem solving skills and core software development fundamentals
Strong systems experience and OS development background, particularly Linux or Darwin
Knowledge of advanced virtualization concepts, including nested virtualization, VM live migration, and NUMA optimization
Proven distributed systems and operating systems knowledge and experience applying it to build stable, performant, and secure execution environments
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and apply them appropriately to platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise in core virtualization technologies such as KVM, Qemu, cloud-hypervisor
Experience with advanced virtualization and performance optimization features like SR-IOV, IOMMU, DPDK
Familiarity with GPU development, including driver integration, configuration, and debugging, as well as hands-on experience with hypervisor GPU passthrough and SR-IOV
Experience with cloud compute orchestration platforms such as CloudStack, OpenStack, or Mesos
Experience operating platforms leveraging containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes
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 $139,500 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Infrastructure Engineer
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Check whether your computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems degree maps to an approved STEM CIP code on the official DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Mismatches between your transcript and the list are the most common reason STEM OPT extension applications get rejected.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask your recruiter for the company's E-Verify employer ID or verify enrollment directly through the E-Verify employer search. Many infrastructure teams at staffing agencies or smaller managed-service providers aren't enrolled, which disqualifies them from supervising your STEM OPT training.
Align your I-983 training goals to infrastructure competencies
Your I-983 training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For infrastructure roles, map goals to systems design, network security protocols, or cloud architecture frameworks so your DSO can certify the plan without revision requests.
Target employers with active H-1B petition histories
Infrastructure engineers on STEM OPT typically need H-1B sponsorship before their 36 months expire. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for infrastructure and systems roles, showing which companies have sponsored similar positions.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark infrastructure role wages
Your employer's offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your infrastructure job title and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the relevant SOC code before signing an offer to confirm the compensation qualifies and won't trigger a wage violation on your I-983.
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Find Infrastructure Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an Infrastructure Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. Infrastructure Engineer positions qualify if your employer can connect the role to a STEM degree on the DHS designated list, such as computer science, electrical engineering, or information technology. Your I-983 training plan must document how the day-to-day work, whether managing cloud infrastructure, configuring networks, or building CI/CD pipelines, directly applies the technical knowledge from your degree field.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
Your work authorization becomes invalid if your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated. E-Verify enrollment is a continuous requirement, not a one-time checkbox at hiring. If your employer loses enrollment mid-employment, you must stop working and either find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer or risk falling out of status. Check your employer's enrollment status periodically through the E-Verify employer search and notify your DSO immediately if enrollment changes.
How does cap-gap work if I'm on STEM OPT when my H-1B is selected?
Cap-gap automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization from April 1 through September 30 if your H-1B petition is filed before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery. Your employment authorization document isn't reissued; your original EAD combined with your H-1B receipt notice serves as proof. Infrastructure roles at large tech employers often process H-1B cap-gap situations routinely, but confirm your HR team understands which documents are required.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an Infrastructure Engineer position?
Your I-983 must identify specific technical skills you'll develop that connect directly to your STEM degree. For infrastructure roles, list objectives such as designing fault-tolerant network architectures, implementing infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform, or managing Kubernetes clusters for containerized workloads. Vague goals like 'gain industry experience' are routinely flagged by DSOs. Your supervisor must co-sign the plan and participate in evaluations every six months, confirming you're progressing against the documented learning objectives.
How do I find Infrastructure Engineer employers who are already set up for STEM OPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to filter infrastructure roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active DOL Labor Condition Application filing histories. Employers who have previously sponsored infrastructure engineers through OPT and into H-1B status already understand the I-983 co-signing process, the six-month evaluation requirement, and the E-Verify reporting obligations, which significantly reduces onboarding friction compared to employers encountering STEM OPT requirements for the first time.
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