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Application Platform Architect, User Privacy

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This role involves being a key member of a team focused on developing Apple's software application platform. The position requires a passion for crafting great software and the ability to influence the direction of various software features. The candidate will work across the software engineering organization and with cross-functional partners to enhance the platform. Responsibilities include engaging with developers and navigating complex design constraints while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience working in software development in Swift, Objective-C, or other object-oriented programming languages.
  • A strong understanding of software architecture, API design, and system design.
  • Strong written and presentation skills, able to communicate effectively with engineers and senior leaders.
  • Proven ability to ramp up quickly on new technologies.
  • Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously while managing multiple and simultaneous work tracks.
  • Experience leading large cross-functional software projects.
  • Track record of shipping software at scale.
  • Understanding of developing platform software, especially iOS and macOS.
  • Experience with software regulation compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with teams within the software organizations and beyond to create the best platform possible.
  • Partner with engineering teams as the voice of the platform throughout the software development cycle.
  • Evaluate incoming developer requests and design solutions that enhance the platform offerings.
  • Promote best practices for building a great platform by creating processes and training.
  • Engage with legal partners to navigate evolving regulatory requirements and review features for compliance.

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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