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Core BringUp Engineer, Core OS

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
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Core Platform Bring-up team within Apple's CoreOS organization is seeking a skilled software engineer to work on advanced technology for the next generation of iOS devices. This role focuses on debugging and bringing up new hardware platforms while collaborating with multi-functional teams. The engineer will contribute to the development of firmware and drivers, ensuring that Apple products meet high standards of quality and innovation. A strong emphasis is placed on cross-disciplinary collaboration and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • A genuine passion for embedded development
  • Highly proficient in C/C++
  • Knowledge of hardware platforms and processor architectures
  • Proven creative, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science or a related field
  • Highly professional, with the ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules
  • Excellent collaborative skills
  • Experience with JTAG and other debuggers
  • Previous experience writing embedded device drivers
  • Previous experience with platform bring-up or porting of operating systems
  • Previous exposure to hardware and processor simulation
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

  • Work with multi-functional teams to support product requirements for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac bring-up.
  • Develop firmware and drivers for new hardware platforms.
  • Drive product features and functional specifications.
  • Involve in the specification for hardware platforms.
  • Debug and bring up next generation iOS devices.

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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