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Platform Architect roles in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and enterprise integration qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan outlining your technical learning goals before your extension starts.
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Invent the future with us.
Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.
As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply!
About the Role:
As a Virtual Platform Architect, you will apply extensive architectural expertise and visionary leadership to strategically deliver virtual platform prototypes that enable internal teams to accelerate software development and architecture analysis. This pivotal role navigates significant, unique technical challenges—requiring incisive evaluation of complex requirements across performance, interoperability, and ecosystem needs—to ensure timely, well-tuned SoC / CPU designs.
What You'll Achieve:
- Deliver virtual platform prototypes to internal teams for software development and architecture analysis.
- Developing functional models of the hardware in C++ or System C.
- Create and maintain technical documents including platform specifications, and user guides.
- Collaborate with the team from product roadmap to design implementation.
- Learning the virtual platform model from senior team members and helping to develop, deploy, and run firmware and software for future products.
- Developing automated systems for software testing, debug and analysis.
- Developing visualization tools to assist in debug and analysis.
About you:
- 3+ years of proven SoC / CPU Architect know-how.
- General programming/debugging abilities, as well as modeling computer systems in C++, SystemC, and Python.
- Understanding of computer architecture principles, e.g. virtual memory, pipelining, bus protocols, multi-processing.
- Understanding of computer systems’ performance principles, e.g. Amdahl’s Law, Queuing Theory, and mean value analysis.
- Experience with software development methods including revision control, continuous integration, and unit testing.
- Experience with virtual platform/fast functional simulation model development.
- Additional skills highly desired: Excellent and engaging communicator, Version Control, Unit Testing.
Education:
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science & 5 years of related experience, MS degree & 3 years, or PhD & 0 years
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $147,000 and $220,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $159,000 and $239,000.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.
Benefits highlights include:
- Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future
- Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
- A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day
And there are much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
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Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Description
Invent the future with us.
Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.
As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply!
About the Role:
As a Virtual Platform Architect, you will apply extensive architectural expertise and visionary leadership to strategically deliver virtual platform prototypes that enable internal teams to accelerate software development and architecture analysis. This pivotal role navigates significant, unique technical challenges—requiring incisive evaluation of complex requirements across performance, interoperability, and ecosystem needs—to ensure timely, well-tuned SoC / CPU designs.
What You'll Achieve:
- Deliver virtual platform prototypes to internal teams for software development and architecture analysis.
- Developing functional models of the hardware in C++ or System C.
- Create and maintain technical documents including platform specifications, and user guides.
- Collaborate with the team from product roadmap to design implementation.
- Learning the virtual platform model from senior team members and helping to develop, deploy, and run firmware and software for future products.
- Developing automated systems for software testing, debug and analysis.
- Developing visualization tools to assist in debug and analysis.
About you:
- 3+ years of proven SoC / CPU Architect know-how.
- General programming/debugging abilities, as well as modeling computer systems in C++, SystemC, and Python.
- Understanding of computer architecture principles, e.g. virtual memory, pipelining, bus protocols, multi-processing.
- Understanding of computer systems’ performance principles, e.g. Amdahl’s Law, Queuing Theory, and mean value analysis.
- Experience with software development methods including revision control, continuous integration, and unit testing.
- Experience with virtual platform/fast functional simulation model development.
- Additional skills highly desired: Excellent and engaging communicator, Version Control, Unit Testing.
Education:
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science & 5 years of related experience, MS degree & 3 years, or PhD & 0 years
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $147,000 and $220,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $159,000 and $239,000.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.
Benefits highlights include:
- Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future
- Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
- A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day
And there are much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
LI-GW1
LI-Hybrid
Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Platform Architect
Verify your CIP code matches Platform Architect
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, computer engineering, and information systems codes typically qualify, but double-check with your DSO before applying to roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their legal entity, not just the parent company, is enrolled in E-Verify. Subsidiaries and staffing firms sometimes operate under separate employer identification numbers that aren't E-Verify participants.
Build your I-983 training plan around architecture milestones
Draft your I-983 before your start date using concrete Platform Architect deliverables, such as designing a multi-cloud deployment strategy or owning a system reliability benchmark. Vague goals draw DSO scrutiny and can delay your extension approval.
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Platform Architect roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications under architecture and systems SOC codes, signaling they understand and budget for technical visa sponsorship beyond OPT.
Use O*NET to frame your degree's technical relevance
Platform Architect sits under Systems Architects in O*NET, which maps required knowledge to specific STEM disciplines. Referencing this alignment in cover letters helps hiring managers connect your degree to the role before your work authorization comes up.
Apply during cap-gap if your H-1B petition is pending
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires and you're selected, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. USCIS considers your status continuous, so you can keep working as a Platform Architect without interruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the 24-month OPT extension as a Platform Architect?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and information systems are the most common qualifiers for Platform Architect roles. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO, since two programs at the same university can have different designations even when the coursework overlaps significantly.
What does the I-983 training plan need to cover for a Platform Architect position?
Your I-983 must describe how your Platform Architect duties provide a structured learning experience in your STEM field. Include specific goals like designing distributed systems, evaluating cloud provider architectures, or leading technical reviews. Goals must connect your work to skills from your degree. Both you and your employer sign the form, and your DSO reviews it before your extension is approved.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is required for every employer sponsoring a STEM OPT extension. You can search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to check enrollment status before you accept an offer. If the company uses a staffing agency or operates through a subsidiary, confirm which legal entity will actually employ you, since E-Verify enrollment doesn't automatically extend across related companies.
How do I find Platform Architect roles where employers are prepared to sponsor STEM OPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Platform Architect listings filtered to employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a history of sponsoring international candidates. Many architecture roles are posted without explicit sponsorship language, so filtering by employer filing history saves time and helps you prioritize outreach to companies that have sponsored similar technical roles before.
Can I continue working as a Platform Architect if my H-1B is filed but not yet approved?
Yes, if your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before your OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection under USCIS rules extends your work authorization. You can continue in your Platform Architect role through September 30 of that year. Your EAD may also be extended further if your petition approval is still pending after that date.