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Senior Robot Interaction Engineer - Special Projects

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/8/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

Apple is seeking a talented robotics engineer to join a team focused on enhancing the capabilities of Apple products through innovative AI and robotics solutions. The role involves collaborating with skilled engineers and scientists to create new experiences that improve people's lives. Candidates should possess a strong technical background and interpersonal skills to thrive in a dynamic environment. This position emphasizes the importance of curiosity and adaptability in the face of new technologies.

Requirements

  • MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math or related field with 5+ years of experience in Robotics
  • Strong software engineering background
  • Proficiency with modern ML approaches such as LLMs, VLMs, and Diffusion Models
  • Strong proficiency with models of human behavior, including noisily rational decision making and legible motion
  • Experience conducting human-robot interaction experiments
  • Strong proficiency with classical robotic algorithms like optimization and graph search
  • Familiarity with the full robotics stack, including controls, perception, and motion planning
  • Familiarity with Swift and Apple developer tools

Responsibilities

  • Break down large features and implement practical solutions
  • Collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists to develop new experiences for Apple products

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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