STEM OPT Release Engineer Jobs
Release Engineer roles in CI/CD pipeline management, build automation, and infrastructure tooling qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months of total work authorization to grow in the role.
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Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless. Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here. Retail and Marcom Engineering, an IS&T team, builds and operates the systems and experiences that connect Apple's products with its customers. The team owns the technology behind both Apple's online and physical stores and drives the interactive marketing experiences and tools that keep creative operations moving. Together, those functions deliver the technology behind every product story Apple tells and every purchase a customer makes.
DESCRIPTION
The Marcom Engineering team is looking for an experienced Technical Release Manager. You will combine your technical expertise with operational and project management skills as you plan, coordinate, and execute regular web releases as well as high-profile Apple events. Your attention to detail and ability to manage cross-functional workflows will be key to delivering stable, secure, and high-quality deployments. You will also own release cycles as they relate to operational efficiency and our CI/CD pipelines. Leveraging your knowledge of frontend technologies, CMS platforms, Next.js, backend systems, Git workflows, and automation tooling, you will help streamline delivery processes and improve deployment consistency across global digital experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years experience in release coordination and DevOps for large-scale web platforms.
- Understanding of release pipelines, branching, CI/CD automation, configuration management, testing, or risk mitigation.
- Experience working with Git workflows, CMS systems, and frontend deployment tooling (e.g., Next.js, Node.js, HTML/CSS).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coordinating complex, deadline-driven releases across multiple engineering and business teams.
- Familiarity with CMS platform, Jenkins, GitOps, ITIL frameworks, automation technologies such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
- Experience supporting high-visibility or global web releases.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $225,300, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless. Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here. Retail and Marcom Engineering, an IS&T team, builds and operates the systems and experiences that connect Apple's products with its customers. The team owns the technology behind both Apple's online and physical stores and drives the interactive marketing experiences and tools that keep creative operations moving. Together, those functions deliver the technology behind every product story Apple tells and every purchase a customer makes.
DESCRIPTION
The Marcom Engineering team is looking for an experienced Technical Release Manager. You will combine your technical expertise with operational and project management skills as you plan, coordinate, and execute regular web releases as well as high-profile Apple events. Your attention to detail and ability to manage cross-functional workflows will be key to delivering stable, secure, and high-quality deployments. You will also own release cycles as they relate to operational efficiency and our CI/CD pipelines. Leveraging your knowledge of frontend technologies, CMS platforms, Next.js, backend systems, Git workflows, and automation tooling, you will help streamline delivery processes and improve deployment consistency across global digital experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years experience in release coordination and DevOps for large-scale web platforms.
- Understanding of release pipelines, branching, CI/CD automation, configuration management, testing, or risk mitigation.
- Experience working with Git workflows, CMS systems, and frontend deployment tooling (e.g., Next.js, Node.js, HTML/CSS).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coordinating complex, deadline-driven releases across multiple engineering and business teams.
- Familiarity with CMS platform, Jenkins, GitOps, ITIL frameworks, automation technologies such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins.
- Experience supporting high-visibility or global web releases.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $225,300, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Release Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to a DHS-designated STEM field. A degree in information systems or computer engineering typically qualifies, but a general business technology degree may not. Confirm with your DSO before submitting the I-983.
Search for E-Verify enrollment before interviewing
Ask your recruiter whether the employer has an active E-Verify company ID before you reach the offer stage. Employers not enrolled in E-Verify cannot legally employ STEM OPT students, so confirming this early saves you from chasing roles that can't be authorized.
Tailor your resume to DevOps toolchains employers post
Release Engineer job postings routinely list Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and Kubernetes. Match your resume language to the exact tools in each posting so applicant tracking systems surface you for roles where the employer's build environment aligns with your documented OPT training plan.
Use Migrate Mate to target companies with STEM OPT hiring history
Filter by employers who have previously hired STEM OPT students in software and systems roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you spend time on companies already familiar with the E-Verify requirement and the I-983 process, not educating employers from scratch.
Draft your I-983 training plan around release engineering tasks
USCIS requires the I-983 to document specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. List concrete deliverables: automating deployment pipelines, reducing release cycle time, or implementing infrastructure-as-code. Vague descriptions risk a DSO rejection before your extension is even filed.
Time your STEM OPT application to protect cap-gap eligibility
If you plan to transition to H-1B visa, file your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT EAD expires. A timely filing maintains your work authorization during the cap-gap period, letting you continue in your Release Engineer role without an employment gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Release Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a DHS-designated STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or information technology. The role itself must involve applying STEM knowledge directly, which Release Engineering does through build automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and systems reliability work. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before filing the I-983 with USCIS.
Is my employer required to be on E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. Without an active E-Verify company ID, the employer cannot sign your I-983 training plan, and USCIS will not approve your extension. Ask the recruiter or HR team for their E-Verify company ID number before you reach the offer stage to avoid wasted time on ineligible companies.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Release Engineer position?
The I-983 must document specific learning objectives that connect your STEM degree to your Release Engineer duties. Include measurable goals such as automating deployment pipelines, implementing infrastructure-as-code practices, reducing build failure rates, or integrating security scanning into CI/CD workflows. Vague descriptions like 'gaining work experience' are insufficient. Your employer's supervisor must co-sign the plan, and your DSO reviews it before submission.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm in a Release Engineer role?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf 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. You can continue working as a Release Engineer during this period without a new EAD. Filing your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires is essential to maintain continuous authorization.
Where can I find Release Engineer jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Release Engineer openings filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring experience. This matters because Release Engineer roles at smaller startups often lack HR teams familiar with the I-983 process, and targeting employers who already understand STEM OPT significantly reduces the time from offer to authorization. Search Migrate Mate to find roles where the employer infrastructure matches your work authorization timeline.