Electronics CPT Jobs in California
Electronics F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated in Silicon Valley, San Diego, and the Los Angeles metro, where companies like Apple, Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Intel regularly bring on international students for hardware engineering, embedded systems, and semiconductor roles through Curricular Practical Training arrangements with their universities.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description:
As an Applications Engineering Intern in the Data Center Solutions Business Unit of Microchip, you will be assisting the Applications team in developing tools and demos, board bring-up and debugging, setting up lab equipment to analyze and recreate customer system problems, assisting in customer collaterals, embedded firmware debug/development and assisting in technical support. You must be able to work independently, and in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Setting up lab equipment including installation of OS, Drivers, tools, debuggers, analyzers etc.
- Bring-up and debug customer evaluation boards
- Develop and maintain customer collaterals, custom firmware and diagnostic tools
- Recreate, collect, analyze, debug and root cause customer reported problems in a lab environment
- Develop and provide product training to customers and internal teams
- Demonstrate new product features, capabilities in industry events and trade shows
- Performance and power measurement and analysis
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in BS or MS Electrical/Computer/Computer Science Engineering program.
- Basic understanding of computer architecture
- Programming experience in any one of the following: C, C++, TCL/Tk, Python, Java
- Good troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Good writing and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with installing OSes (Linux and Windows), setting up hardware and drivers
- Strong knowledge or experience in any one of the protocols or technologies (e.g. NVMe, PCI-Express, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, DDR, NAND Flash, UART, SPI etc.)
- Experience with board-level debug & bring-up.
- Experience with HW design, schematics capture, and board layout.
- Experience with driver development / embedded FW development.
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
Regular business hours; 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking
Pay Range:
Find information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip
The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $22.00 - $30.00. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description:
As an Applications Engineering Intern in the Data Center Solutions Business Unit of Microchip, you will be assisting the Applications team in developing tools and demos, board bring-up and debugging, setting up lab equipment to analyze and recreate customer system problems, assisting in customer collaterals, embedded firmware debug/development and assisting in technical support. You must be able to work independently, and in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Setting up lab equipment including installation of OS, Drivers, tools, debuggers, analyzers etc.
- Bring-up and debug customer evaluation boards
- Develop and maintain customer collaterals, custom firmware and diagnostic tools
- Recreate, collect, analyze, debug and root cause customer reported problems in a lab environment
- Develop and provide product training to customers and internal teams
- Demonstrate new product features, capabilities in industry events and trade shows
- Performance and power measurement and analysis
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in BS or MS Electrical/Computer/Computer Science Engineering program.
- Basic understanding of computer architecture
- Programming experience in any one of the following: C, C++, TCL/Tk, Python, Java
- Good troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Good writing and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with installing OSes (Linux and Windows), setting up hardware and drivers
- Strong knowledge or experience in any one of the protocols or technologies (e.g. NVMe, PCI-Express, SAS, SATA, Fibre Channel, Ethernet, DDR, NAND Flash, UART, SPI etc.)
- Experience with board-level debug & bring-up.
- Experience with HW design, schematics capture, and board layout.
- Experience with driver development / embedded FW development.
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Physical Attributes:
Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
Regular business hours; 70% sitting, 15% standing, 15% walking
Pay Range:
Find information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip
The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $22.00 - $30.00. Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Search Electronics Jobs in CaliforniaElectronics CPT Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which electronics companies in California sponsor F-1 CPT visas?
Companies with consistent track records of hosting F-1 CPT students in electronics roles include Apple, Intel, Qualcomm, Broadcom, NVIDIA, and Applied Materials, along with mid-size semiconductor firms in Silicon Valley and San Diego. Sponsorship availability varies by team and hiring cycle, and not every open role will qualify for CPT. Students should confirm with their DSO that the role and employer meet their program's CPT requirements before accepting an offer.
Which cities in California have the most electronics F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
The San Jose and Santa Clara area leads for semiconductor and hardware roles, driven by the dense concentration of chipmakers and EDA companies. San Diego is a major hub for wireless and RF engineering, anchored by Qualcomm and its supplier ecosystem. Los Angeles has growing demand in defense electronics and consumer hardware. Sacramento and the East Bay also have opportunities, particularly with companies in power electronics and embedded systems.
What types of electronics roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that commonly qualify include hardware engineering internships, embedded software development, VLSI and chip design, PCB design, RF and antenna engineering, test and validation engineering, and FPGA development. The role must directly relate to your declared major and be authorized by your university's DSO as part of your curriculum. Generic administrative or sales roles at electronics companies generally do not qualify for CPT, even if the employer operates in the industry.
How do I find electronics F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students seeking F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs and lets you filter by visa type, industry, and state, so you can browse electronics roles in California without sifting through listings that don't support CPT. Beyond using Migrate Mate, coordinating with your university's career center and DSO is important, since CPT authorization requires employer and role verification before you can start.
Are there any California-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in the electronics industry?
California's electronics industry is heavily IP-sensitive, and some employers, particularly in semiconductor design and defense, require background checks or U.S. person status for certain projects. This can limit which teams or roles are accessible on F-1 CPT. Additionally, California's dense university network means strong competition for CPT positions at top employers. Starting your DSO coordination and application process early in the semester significantly improves your chances of securing authorization in time.