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Senior Software Engineer, Middleware - Special Projects

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/8/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

The role involves working on generative intelligence to enhance Apple products by developing middleware that powers intelligent and adaptive experiences. The team operates at the intersection of hardware, software, and intelligence, focusing on creating systems and tools that enable AI-driven experiences. Engineers will collaborate with various teams to build integrated solutions that are both performant and intuitive. This hands-on position requires a deep understanding of Apple platforms and a commitment to optimizing performance.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Swift, C++, or Objective-C and comfortable reading and writing low-level code.
  • Deep experience developing for Apple platforms with a strong understanding of their runtime systems.
  • Proven ability to design and deliver cross-layer solutions that bridge hardware and software.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence architectural decisions across cross-functional teams.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver middleware that powers intelligent experiences across Apple products.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, robotics, ML, design, and platform teams.
  • Measure and optimize performance using profiling and instrumentation tools.
  • Deconstruct large features and implement practical solutions considering time and complexity tradeoffs.
  • Build tools that make complex systems understandable and debuggable.

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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