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DFM Automation & AI Tools Development Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

This role at Apple involves joining a team dedicated to automating the perfection of Apple's products through innovative design and data-driven insights. The position focuses on developing tools that enhance design intelligence and improve the efficiency of the design review and manufacturing processes. You will work with diverse data types and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define performance metrics for new products. The goal is to create transformative solutions that prioritize environmental impact while challenging traditional methods.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of proficiency with one or more programming languages including Python, C++, Rust, Swift, and/or JavaScript.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, computer, or software engineering or a similar field.
  • Experience with scripting, development, or advanced use of EDA tools for PCB or FPC analysis.
  • Expertise in processing, transforming, and visualizing structured and unstructured data.
  • Proficiency with web technologies, HTML, and web APIs.
  • Understanding of machine learning and deep learning or reinforcement learning models.
  • Experience with cloud computing systems and containerization.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, Agile methodologies, and Git version control.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of automated ECAD and DRC checks based on field learnings.
  • Develop automated tools to improve the efficiency of the design review and manufacturing process.
  • Create dashboards and other data product deliverables to summarize large data sets.
  • Maintain and continually improve data quality of complex, high volume data systems.
  • Enable inspiring product design by leveraging data-driven insights to designers.
  • Challenge the historical methods of doing things.

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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