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Infrastructure Software Engineer roles in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and site reliability qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension if your degree is in computer science, computer engineering, or a related CIP-coded STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you can start.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you a big-picture thinker who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group, you'll be an essential part of our brand's personality, ensuring the OS is inseparable from each device's identity as a whole. That's because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you'll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices.
The Pre-Silicon Evolution team within Apple's CoreOS organization is searching for dedicated software engineers to develop software infrastructure and tooling for Apple Silicon SoCs. Our team lives at the intersection of hardware and software, and we push the boundaries of full-system, pre-silicon simulation to enable software development for Apple products during the earliest phases of their development.
Description
The software tooling and cloud infrastructure we develop is used across Apple's hardware and software organizations. We design technologies that enable development and testing of both hardware and software features for future Apple products to ensure that they work seamlessly together before they are manufactured. As a Pre-Silicon Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will play a significant part in crafting a simulation environment, define bring up processes, create new tools and services used across the organization for a broad range of upcoming Apple devices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure-focused or embedded software engineering roles.
- High proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience releasing Python-based tools, libraries, and services.
- Backend development experience using Django or Flask, including designing and implementing REST APIs, with experience working with SQL-based databases.
- Understanding of Unix concepts, networking concepts, and shell scripting.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (preferably for embedded software).
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to learn rapidly, and capacity to debug complex distributed systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in embedded software, macOS kernel and driver internals, and knowledge of Arm SoC architecture.
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration for deployment and management.
- Experience in full platform simulation/FPGA technologies.
- Experience developing applications using SwiftUI/Swift.
- Familiarity using AI tools similar to Claude Code/Codex.
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.
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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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.
Are you a big-picture thinker who loves setting ambitious goals? Do you have a passion for understanding how each line of code affects all the others? In the Core Operating Systems group, you'll be an essential part of our brand's personality, ensuring the OS is inseparable from each device's identity as a whole. That's because this group is committed to building fully integrated operating systems that combine hardware, software, and apps into a single Apple experience. Your dedication to cross-disciplinary collaboration will help develop groundbreaking technologies, such as iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. By crafting these distinct, holistic user experiences, you'll continue to uphold and advance the excellence people expect from Apple devices.
The Pre-Silicon Evolution team within Apple's CoreOS organization is searching for dedicated software engineers to develop software infrastructure and tooling for Apple Silicon SoCs. Our team lives at the intersection of hardware and software, and we push the boundaries of full-system, pre-silicon simulation to enable software development for Apple products during the earliest phases of their development.
Description
The software tooling and cloud infrastructure we develop is used across Apple's hardware and software organizations. We design technologies that enable development and testing of both hardware and software features for future Apple products to ensure that they work seamlessly together before they are manufactured. As a Pre-Silicon Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will play a significant part in crafting a simulation environment, define bring up processes, create new tools and services used across the organization for a broad range of upcoming Apple devices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in infrastructure-focused or embedded software engineering roles.
- High proficiency in Python, with hands-on experience releasing Python-based tools, libraries, and services.
- Backend development experience using Django or Flask, including designing and implementing REST APIs, with experience working with SQL-based databases.
- Understanding of Unix concepts, networking concepts, and shell scripting.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (preferably for embedded software).
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to learn rapidly, and capacity to debug complex distributed systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in embedded software, macOS kernel and driver internals, and knowledge of Arm SoC architecture.
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration for deployment and management.
- Experience in full platform simulation/FPGA technologies.
- Experience developing applications using SwiftUI/Swift.
- Familiarity using AI tools similar to Claude Code/Codex.
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.
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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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 Software Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the Department of Homeland Security's STEM OPT designated degree list. Computer science, electrical engineering, and information systems are covered, but not all IT-adjacent programs are, so confirm with your DSO before targeting infrastructure roles.
Check employer E-Verify status upfront
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. Employers can self-confirm enrollment through the E-Verify portal, and starting work at a non-enrolled employer invalidates your STEM OPT extension regardless of your authorization otherwise being valid.
Target infrastructure teams at E-Verify enrolled firms
Use Migrate Mate to filter Infrastructure Software Engineer openings by employers already enrolled in E-Verify, so you're only spending time on roles where your 24-month extension is legally viable from day one.
Align your I-983 training plan to the role's technical scope
Your I-983 must describe measurable learning goals tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. For infrastructure roles, map training objectives to specific skills like distributed systems design, container orchestration, or network security that directly connect to your coursework.
Negotiate start dates around your DSO's I-20 amendment timeline
STEM OPT extensions require your DSO to issue an updated I-20 before the new authorization period begins. Build at least two to three weeks of lead time into your offer negotiation so your employer's onboarding schedule doesn't outpace your paperwork.
Use O*NET to validate your role qualifies as STEM
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Infrastructure Software Engineer and cross-reference the listed knowledge domains with your STEM degree field. Roles requiring bachelor's-level knowledge in computer science or engineering give your employer a clear documented basis for approving the I-983 training plan.
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Find Infrastructure Software Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does an Infrastructure Software Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your degree is in a DHS-designated STEM field such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems, and the role requires applying that technical knowledge directly. Infrastructure roles involving cloud architecture, distributed systems, or network engineering typically satisfy the degree-connection requirement. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before filing.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact directly, since employers can verify their own enrollment status through the E-Verify portal. You can also request their E-Verify Company ID number as confirmation. Starting work at a company that isn't enrolled in E-Verify disqualifies your STEM OPT extension, so this check is non-negotiable before signing any offer letter. Migrate Mate flags E-Verify enrollment status for listed employers so you can screen roles before applying.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an infrastructure engineering role?
Your I-983 must identify specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, practical training activities, supervision structure, and how the employer will evaluate your progress. For infrastructure roles, training objectives should reference measurable technical skills, such as designing fault-tolerant systems or implementing observability tooling, that connect explicitly to your degree coursework. Generic job descriptions without that connection can cause your DSO to reject the plan.
Does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
Yes. If your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your I-20 must be updated by your DSO to reflect the cap-gap period, and you must remain employed by the same petitioning employer during that time.
How do I find Infrastructure Software Engineer jobs where employers are prepared to support STEM OPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Infrastructure Software Engineer openings filtered by employers enrolled in E-Verify. Targeting companies with established OPT processes reduces the risk of delays caused by employers encountering I-983 requirements for the first time. Mid-size technology companies and employers in cloud infrastructure, fintech, and enterprise software tend to have HR teams experienced with STEM OPT compliance and training plan documentation.
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