STEM OPT Senior Simulation Engineer Jobs
Senior Simulation Engineer roles in aerospace, automotive, and defense align directly with STEM OPT eligibility, giving you up to 24 additional months of work authorization after your initial OPT year. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your STEM degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field qualifies you to apply.
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Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you’ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to provide simulation tools to support creating the camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we’ll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!
DESCRIPTION
The Camera Systems Simulation team is responsible for developing camera simulation tools for aiding the design of both camera hardware and software. This team is seeking a software engineer with a diverse skill set to tackle the myriad software challenges of building a camera simulator. The software engineer will be responsible for the full-product lifecycle of the simulation tools from design/coding/testing to bug fixing and critical new technology integrations. The candidate should have a passion for collaboration and problem solving to build innovative software tools that support the expanding needs of the camera teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- Proficiency in Python and JavaScript frameworks such as React, HTML, CSS, C++/GPU programming
- Experience with common software infrastructure, such as CI/CD pipelines, Git
- Experience building reusable code and libraries and debugging large code bases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with web server design and infrastructure and troubleshooting and maintaining websites
- Excellent communication skills to gather requirements and understand customer needs
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $122,700 and $184,800, 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.
Apple believes 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
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you’ll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You’ll collaborate with teams across Apple to provide simulation tools to support creating the camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we’ll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras. Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!
DESCRIPTION
The Camera Systems Simulation team is responsible for developing camera simulation tools for aiding the design of both camera hardware and software. This team is seeking a software engineer with a diverse skill set to tackle the myriad software challenges of building a camera simulator. The software engineer will be responsible for the full-product lifecycle of the simulation tools from design/coding/testing to bug fixing and critical new technology integrations. The candidate should have a passion for collaboration and problem solving to build innovative software tools that support the expanding needs of the camera teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
- Proficiency in Python and JavaScript frameworks such as React, HTML, CSS, C++/GPU programming
- Experience with common software infrastructure, such as CI/CD pipelines, Git
- Experience building reusable code and libraries and debugging large code bases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with web server design and infrastructure and troubleshooting and maintaining websites
- Excellent communication skills to gather requirements and understand customer needs
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $122,700 and $184,800, 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.
Apple believes 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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Verify your CIP code before applying
Your STEM OPT extension depends on your degree's CIP code appearing on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Engineering and computer science codes typically qualify, but applied mathematics or physics variants may not. Confirm with your DSO before targeting simulation roles.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
STEM OPT requires your employer to be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Use the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before investing time in an application. Defense contractors and aerospace firms almost universally participate, making them reliable targets.
Align your training plan to simulation-specific competencies
Your I-983 training plan must tie learning objectives to your job duties. For Senior Simulation Engineers, map plan goals to specific skills such as finite element analysis, real-time simulation, or model-based systems engineering rather than generic engineering language, which strengthens DSO approval.
Check prevailing wage levels using OFLC Wage Search
Employers sponsoring STEM OPT workers must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run your SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating an offer so you know the wage floor and can identify whether an offer meets DOL requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify-enrolled employers
Targeting the right employers is faster when you can filter by E-Verify status and role type simultaneously. Migrate Mate surfaces simulation engineering roles at employers already enrolled in E-Verify, cutting the manual verification step out of your search entirely.
Request the 60-day job search period strategically
If your simulation engineering position ends unexpectedly, USCIS allows a single 60-day unemployment window during your STEM OPT extension. Notify your DSO immediately when employment ends so your authorized unemployment period starts correctly and you don't lose days through delayed reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Simulation Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree falls under a DHS-designated STEM CIP code and the role directly applies that training. Simulation engineering positions in aerospace, automotive, defense, and semiconductor industries routinely qualify because they require specialized engineering or computer science degrees. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO and verify that your job duties map to your degree field before submitting the STEM OPT extension application to USCIS.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a simulation engineering role?
The I-983 must document specific learning objectives tied to your actual duties as a Senior Simulation Engineer. Generic descriptions won't satisfy USCIS requirements. Include technical goals such as developing physics-based simulation models, validating real-time systems, or applying finite element methods. Your employer's supervisor signs the plan, and your DSO must approve it before your extension is authorized. Both parties must also submit a six-month evaluation during the extension period.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer?
Use the official E-Verify employer search tool to look up your prospective employer by company name or location. Enrollment status must be active, not simply registered or expired. Many defense and aerospace contractors maintain continuous E-Verify enrollment due to federal contracting requirements, but smaller simulation software firms may not. If a company isn't enrolled, they can't legally employ you on STEM OPT, and enrolling takes additional time that can delay your start date.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your STEM OPT end date falls before October 1 of the fiscal year your H-1B visa petition targets, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization and F-1 status until your H-1B status begins. Your employer doesn't need to take additional action beyond having filed a timely H-1B petition. USCIS issues updated guidance each lottery cycle, so confirm current cap-gap rules with your DSO after selection results are announced.
Where can I find Senior Simulation Engineer jobs at employers who support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Senior Simulation Engineer openings filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and visa sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through companies that can't hire you on STEM OPT. You can also cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile for this role to identify related job titles and industries where simulation engineering demand is highest, then target your applications accordingly.