STEM OPT Security Software Engineer Jobs
Security Software Engineer roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related engineering field. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension starts.
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INTRODUCTION
Embedded within Apple’s Security Engineering & Architecture organization, the Secure Transports team’s mission is to deliver world-class cryptographic and secure protocols engineering. At the heart of an organization dedicated to building the most secure operating system in the world and putting it in the hands of millions of customers, the team is looking for a motivated software engineer to help push its technologies to the next level. You will join a team that provides the security foundations for data in motion across all of Apple’s innovative products, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, and Vision Pro. You will contribute to the entire system, from the kernel up through libraries, frameworks, and applications. As an engineer, you will have the opportunity to majorly impact the design and implementation of Apple’s embedded and desktop operating system products, collaborating closely with all other security partners, ranging from our Silicon Engineering group to our Cloud Services group. Designing and developing software for hundreds of millions of users. People who LOVE the products you make. Working for a company whose dedication to user privacy is at the heart of everything it does. Being surrounded by the most creative, passionate, talented engineers in the industry. Constantly being challenged to go beyond the norm to find new, innovative ways of solving problems and to make software safer, easier, and more fun to use. Not many jobs can offer all of these things. Software Engineering jobs at Apple do, and much more.
DESCRIPTION
Successful candidates will be generalists capable of tackling challenging wide-ranging engineering problems anywhere in the software stack, determining the appropriate compromise between several often competing factors such as ease of use, performance, and of course security. Our environment fosters product innovation, rapid product iteration, and a liberating amount of autonomy in which you will be encouraged to create and quickly bring to market new security methods and technologies to address the complex needs of mobile and distributed computing. The position also has a strong multi-functional aspect that will require you to interact with and influence many people from several organizations within and outside the company. In this role you will:
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Help define the security properties and architecture for the next-generation operating system
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Design and implement new techniques to protect users' privacy during web browsing, email, and secure messaging sessions
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Investigate and implement the next evolution in secure protocols
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Work cooperatively with other parts of Apple on multi-functional technologies and initiatives to improve security
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Promote and drive the adoption of these technologies across the organization
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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1 year of professional software engineering experience
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Experience in systems or OS development using C
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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A genuine passion for creating effective and pragmatic transport security
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
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Experience with ASN1, X.509 certificate evaluation, TLS, or other secure protocols
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Strong understanding of recent developments and concerns with standard protocols such as TLS
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Industry exposure to and knowledge of OS security and applied cryptography
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Working multi-functionally with other software, hardware, marketing, and support teams to provide the best security solutions for Apple’s products.
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 $126,800 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.
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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Security Software Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Cybersecurity and computer science programs typically qualify, but information systems degrees sometimes don't, so confirm with your DSO before accepting an offer.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Before sending applications, confirm each employer is enrolled in E-Verify using the E-Verify employer search. Security software roles often appear at defense contractors and regulated financial firms, which are enrolled by compliance requirements, making them reliable targets.
Align your I-983 training plan to the role
Work with your hiring manager to map the Security Software Engineer job duties to specific learning objectives in the I-983. USCIS requires a demonstrable connection between your degree field and the role's technical scope, so vague job descriptions create extension risk.
Target employers with cleared or regulated environments
Use Migrate Mate to find Security Software Engineer openings filtered for STEM OPT-eligible employers. Defense, fintech, and healthcare IT employers often have structured onboarding for work-authorization candidates and existing E-Verify infrastructure already in place.
Address security clearance timing during offer negotiation
Many Security Software Engineer roles list clearance eligibility as preferred rather than required at hire. Clarify during the offer stage whether the role requires an active clearance on day one, since sponsoring your STEM OPT extension and initiating a clearance process run in parallel.
Submit your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
File your STEM OPT extension application with USCIS up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. If your I-765 is pending on your OPT end date, your cap-gap protection keeps your work authorization continuous while USCIS adjudicates the extension.
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Find Security Software Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a cybersecurity degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension for Security Software Engineer roles?
Cybersecurity degrees typically qualify if the program's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Common qualifying codes include 11.1003 (Computer and Information Systems Security) and related computer engineering fields. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before filing, since the degree program determines eligibility, not the job title itself.
What E-Verify requirement applies to employers hiring Security Software Engineer STEM OPT students?
Any employer hiring you on a STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify at the worksite level where you'll work, not just at the company's headquarters. You can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search before accepting an offer. Without active E-Verify enrollment, the employer cannot legally employ you on the 24-month extension.
How should the I-983 training plan reflect Security Software Engineer job duties?
The I-983 must connect your specific engineering or computer science degree to the role's technical responsibilities. For Security Software Engineer positions, this means documenting learning objectives around secure code development, vulnerability assessment, or systems architecture that directly relate to your degree field. USCIS reviews this connection during adjudication, so generic job descriptions weaken the filing.
How does cap-gap protection work if my initial OPT expires while my STEM OPT extension is pending?
If you file your STEM OPT extension application before your initial OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization while USCIS processes the I-765. You can continue working as a Security Software Engineer during this period without interruption. Carry both your expired EAD and your I-20 with the STEM OPT extension recommendation as proof of authorized status.
Where can I find Security Software Engineer jobs from employers already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Security Software Engineer roles filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and a history of hiring F-1 students on OPT. Searching there saves you from applying to companies that will stall or withdraw offers once they learn the E-Verify and I-983 requirements apply. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile to identify which degree fields align with the role's defined skill set.
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