Job description
Apple's Platform Architecture group is looking for a systems engineer to create high performance functional models of advanced SoC designs. This role involves bridging the gap between software and hardware to enhance performance, power efficiency, security, and programming ease. You will work closely with engineers across Apple to ensure that every product performs as intended. Your contributions will help maintain the trust millions of customers place in their devices every day.
Requirements
- BS degree in a relevant field.
- 10+ years of experience in systems engineering.
- Experience in low-level software, operating systems, or compilers.
- Programming experience in C++ or C.
- Scripting skills in Python.
- Assembly experience.
- Experience with kernel, driver, and firmware development.
- Experience with concurrent and parallel programming.
- Experience with modeling and simulation.
- Knowledge of ARM and/or X86 architecture.
- MS or PhD degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build high performance functional models of advanced SoC designs.
- Bridge the gap between software and hardware.
- Influence performance improvements and power efficiency.
- Ensure that every product performs exactly as intended.
- Collaborate with engineers across Apple to develop prototype systems.
Benefits
- Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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