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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Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined, and now, can’t imagine living without. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.
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APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Perform software builds of Apple Operating Systems, applications, firmware, and other software for Apple products using coding ability and testing mindset, e.g. CI/CD, high code coverage, chaos engineering. Build, integrate, package and release Apple software deliverables for multiple platforms using proficiency with git or other version control. Troubleshoot and resolve complex software integration issues using UNIX debugging skills. Maintain and integrate tools and processes to improve and automate workflow to configure project code base with Apple development teams. Investigate and resolve build-related runtime issues in the OS and applications while working cross functionally with teams across Apple to ship products globally. Documenting new processes and update an existing wiki page while communicating status frequently to product teams and engineering program managers. 40 hours/week. 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 $134,800 - $203,000/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
PAY & BENEFITS: 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or Foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
- Troubleshooting pipelines with continuous integration to operate with 99% efficiency
- Utilizing control proficiency using branch and tagging strategies to maintain multiplatform configuration codebases
- Developing configuration as code in order to scale across multiple OS or Application environments
- Developing software focused on maintaining the life cycle of software and release, including branching, change control, risk evaluation, and iterative development.
- Utilizing OS, Linker, and Compiler to compile binary and run it in different platforms
- Utilizing debugging and data tools to regress performance issues in pipelines
- Documenting to prevent regressions in pipelines and code
- Authoring regular expressions to aid in searching logs and triaging failures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
INTRODUCTION
Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined, and now, can’t imagine living without. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.
DESCRIPTION
APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Perform software builds of Apple Operating Systems, applications, firmware, and other software for Apple products using coding ability and testing mindset, e.g. CI/CD, high code coverage, chaos engineering. Build, integrate, package and release Apple software deliverables for multiple platforms using proficiency with git or other version control. Troubleshoot and resolve complex software integration issues using UNIX debugging skills. Maintain and integrate tools and processes to improve and automate workflow to configure project code base with Apple development teams. Investigate and resolve build-related runtime issues in the OS and applications while working cross functionally with teams across Apple to ship products globally. Documenting new processes and update an existing wiki page while communicating status frequently to product teams and engineering program managers. 40 hours/week. 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 $134,800 - $203,000/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
PAY & BENEFITS: 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or Foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
- Troubleshooting pipelines with continuous integration to operate with 99% efficiency
- Utilizing control proficiency using branch and tagging strategies to maintain multiplatform configuration codebases
- Developing configuration as code in order to scale across multiple OS or Application environments
- Developing software focused on maintaining the life cycle of software and release, including branching, change control, risk evaluation, and iterative development.
- Utilizing OS, Linker, and Compiler to compile binary and run it in different platforms
- Utilizing debugging and data tools to regress performance issues in pipelines
- Documenting to prevent regressions in pipelines and code
- Authoring regular expressions to aid in searching logs and triaging failures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A
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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, 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.
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Find Release Engineer JobsFrequently 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.
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