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Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Efficiency

Apple

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/12/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

Apple is looking for a Software Engineer to enhance software services and cloud infrastructure for improved efficiency and performance. The role involves hands-on experience in optimizing applications and infrastructure while ensuring reliability and scalability. The team focuses on developing architecture solutions for mission-critical services. Candidates should possess strong engineering skills and a passion for technical excellence.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience developing, operating and optimizing services and infrastructure in third party cloud and private cloud data center environments.
  • Ability to analyze, architect and drive complex technical solutions involving multiple technologies and application stack layers.
  • Experience with analyzing and tuning applications for performance, efficiency and cost optimization.
  • Proficient with Java and a deep understanding of JVM and optimization techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with cross-functional teams and management.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Solid understanding of Fin-Ops and infrastructure business operations.
  • Expert in writing detailed solution specifications and documentation.
  • Experience with cloud native application architectures and container orchestration.
  • Demonstrated competence with GenAI and various LLMs.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
  • Strong project management skills and presentation development abilities.
  • Ability to influence teams and leaders across the company.

Responsibilities

  • Develop solutions to optimize software services and cloud infrastructure.
  • Analyze and optimize applications and infrastructure for maximum efficiency.
  • Collaborate with a team of engineers to create service and infrastructure architecture solutions.
  • Engage with cross-functional technical and business teams.
  • Write detailed solution specifications, best practices documentation, and test plans.
  • Utilize monitoring tools for metrics collection and log analytics.
  • Drive complex technical solutions across multiple technologies and application layers.
  • Evangelize technologies and promote best practices within the organization.

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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