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Staff Engineer roles in software, systems, and hardware engineering qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months of F-1 work authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree must fall under an eligible STEM CIP code. Most Staff Engineer positions at tech and engineering firms meet both requirements.
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WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life.
Turning customer whispers into industry shaking solutions... ready to amplify the future? As a Staff Engineer Digital Verification and Methodology on our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting-edge designs, all while building long-lasting partnerships that thrive on success.
Are you in?
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff Engineer Digital Verification and Methodology: Drive verification excellence and scalable methodologies for complex IP, subsystem and SoC developments. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, reusable verification solutions that accelerate quality and time to market.
Key responsibilities in your new role:
- Define verification concepts, strategies and measurable plans for digital IP, subsystems and SoC projects
- Develop and maintain SystemVerilog and UVM verification environments, reusable components and Verification IP
- Create verification specifications, test scenarios, assertions, coverage strategies and closure criteria
- Apply constrained-random, metric-driven and formal verification techniques to validate complex designs
- Lead methodology capabilities including roadmap definition, requirements, implementation, documentation, enablement, adoption and continuous improvement
- Evaluate and apply AI-based methodologies for verification planning, test generation, debug, coverage analysis, knowledge reuse and workflow automation
- Collaborate with concept, design, application engineering and methodology teams to communicate technical direction, status, risks and quality metrics
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You are a collaborative problem solver who communicates clearly and thrives in cross-functional environments. You combine a structured, analytical mindset with a passion for enabling others through robust methodology and automation.
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed:
- Mandatory: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Mandatory: Demonstrated experience in digital verification and verification methodology development for complex IP, subsystems or SoCs
- Mandatory: Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM with a strong understanding of digital design, verification architectures and constrained-random techniques
- Mandatory: Proven ability to develop verification environments and reusable assets including specifications, assertions, coverage strategies and Verification IP
- Mandatory: Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to provide technical direction and collaborate across global cross-functional teams; English: Written and spoken
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred: Experience with formal and assertion-based verification, firmware-driven verification, microcontroller-based ICs or automotive, safety or security requirements
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with regression automation and verification infrastructure, mentoring or methodology adoption leadership, or applying AI-based engineering approaches
LOCATION
Location: Lexington, KY, United States
SALARY PAY INFORMATION
Indicative salary range:
US$98,560– US$147,840
In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your onboarding documents.
In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.
Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.
This position requires access to documentation that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8USC 1324b(a)(3).
INTRODUCTION
WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone's life.
Turning customer whispers into industry shaking solutions... ready to amplify the future? As a Staff Engineer Digital Verification and Methodology on our Customer Collaboration and Technical Marketing team work hand-in-hand with our customers, enabling them to transform our products into cutting-edge designs, all while building long-lasting partnerships that thrive on success.
Are you in?
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff Engineer Digital Verification and Methodology: Drive verification excellence and scalable methodologies for complex IP, subsystem and SoC developments. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, reusable verification solutions that accelerate quality and time to market.
Key responsibilities in your new role:
- Define verification concepts, strategies and measurable plans for digital IP, subsystems and SoC projects
- Develop and maintain SystemVerilog and UVM verification environments, reusable components and Verification IP
- Create verification specifications, test scenarios, assertions, coverage strategies and closure criteria
- Apply constrained-random, metric-driven and formal verification techniques to validate complex designs
- Lead methodology capabilities including roadmap definition, requirements, implementation, documentation, enablement, adoption and continuous improvement
- Evaluate and apply AI-based methodologies for verification planning, test generation, debug, coverage analysis, knowledge reuse and workflow automation
- Collaborate with concept, design, application engineering and methodology teams to communicate technical direction, status, risks and quality metrics
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You are a collaborative problem solver who communicates clearly and thrives in cross-functional environments. You combine a structured, analytical mindset with a passion for enabling others through robust methodology and automation.
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed:
- Mandatory: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Mandatory: Demonstrated experience in digital verification and verification methodology development for complex IP, subsystems or SoCs
- Mandatory: Expert knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM with a strong understanding of digital design, verification architectures and constrained-random techniques
- Mandatory: Proven ability to develop verification environments and reusable assets including specifications, assertions, coverage strategies and Verification IP
- Mandatory: Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to provide technical direction and collaborate across global cross-functional teams; English: Written and spoken
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred: Experience with formal and assertion-based verification, firmware-driven verification, microcontroller-based ICs or automotive, safety or security requirements
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with regression automation and verification infrastructure, mentoring or methodology adoption leadership, or applying AI-based engineering approaches
LOCATION
Location: Lexington, KY, United States
SALARY PAY INFORMATION
Indicative salary range:
US$98,560– US$147,840
In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your onboarding documents.
In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.
Infineon Technologies takes data privacy and identity theft very seriously. As such, we do not request personally-identifiable information (PII) from applicants over the internet or electronically. Please kindly refrain from disclosing your PII electronically during the application process or to unauthorized websites that may purport to be Infineon or any of our affiliates.
This position requires access to documentation that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8USC 1324b(a)(3).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Staff Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull up your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code and cross-check it against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before you apply. Degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, and systems engineering typically qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes don't.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Staff Engineer hiring managers at mid-size companies often don't know their firm's E-Verify status offhand. Search the E-Verify employer database directly and confirm enrollment before your first interview to avoid offers that can't legally proceed.
Target companies with active LCA filings for engineering roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Staff Engineer openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for engineering positions, showing they've already navigated the DOL process and are equipped to support your STEM OPT training plan.
Draft your I-983 training plan before receiving an offer
Prepare a working draft of your I-983 that maps Staff Engineer responsibilities to your STEM degree's learning objectives. Arriving at the offer stage with a draft ready shortens the DSO review cycle and signals professionalism to the hiring team.
Benchmark your offer against the OFLC Wage Search
STEM OPT regulations require that your compensation not adversely affect similarly situated U.S. workers. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered compensation meets the prevailing wage level before you sign.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your employer files for H-1B
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Talk to your DSO as soon as your employer confirms intent to file so your I-20 reflects the extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
Yes, if two conditions are met: your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree falls under a DHS-designated STEM CIP code. Staff Engineer positions in software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering consistently qualify because they require a directly related STEM degree. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying, since interdisciplinary or professionally focused degrees occasionally fall outside the eligible list.
What does the I-983 training plan require for a Staff Engineer position?
The I-983 must describe how your Staff Engineer duties directly relate to your STEM degree's goals, identify a supervising employee who will oversee your training, and confirm that your compensation is commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must authorize it before your STEM OPT extension begins. USCIS expects updates if your role or employer changes materially during the extension period.
How do I confirm that a Staff Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Search the E-Verify employer database by company name or FEIN to confirm active enrollment before you reach the offer stage. Some large companies enroll only certain subsidiaries or locations, so verify the specific legal entity that will appear on your employment contract. An employer who is not enrolled cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, and retroactive enrollment after the fact doesn't resolve the compliance gap.
How do I find Staff Engineer jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters Staff Engineer openings by employers with documented LCA filing histories, so you can focus on companies that have already engaged with DOL's labor certification process and are structured to support F-1 work authorization. That's a more reliable signal than asking recruiters cold whether the company is E-Verify enrolled.
What happens to my STEM OPT if my employer initiates an H-1B petition before my extension expires?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition on your behalf and you are selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your F-1 status and employment authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. If the petition is denied or withdrawn, your authorization ends and you enter the standard 60-day grace period. Notify your DSO as soon as your employer confirms they'll file so your I-20 end date is updated before any gap appears.