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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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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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 visa 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.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT ends
USCIS requires you to apply within the 90-day window before your initial OPT expires. Late applications void cap-gap protection, which means a gap in work authorization if your H-1B is pending during the October 1 start date transition.
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.
Frequently 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.