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Robotics Prototyping Engineer (Special Projects)

Apple

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/19/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

We are looking for a hands-on prototyping engineer to build and manage robotic and mechatronic systems in our research lab. This role combines mechanical design, electronics, controls, and software development, allowing for contributions to algorithmic and research work. You will collaborate with top researchers and engineers to create technologies that enhance the Apple ecosystem. If you enjoy turning ideas into functional hardware and writing the software that drives them, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Demonstrated prototyping ability with a track record of building functional hardware systems end to end.
  • Hands-on experience with 3D CAD modeling and fabrication techniques.
  • Experience setting up and integrating robotic systems, including mechanical assembly and sensing.
  • Proficiency with electronics, including PCB design and embedded systems.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and C++, particularly in low-level and embedded systems software.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to iterate quickly based on feedback.
  • Experience in hardware/software co-design.
  • Experience managing or operating a lab or shared experimental facilities.
  • Experience developing algorithms for estimation, control, or sensor fusion.
  • Familiarity with simulation tools for system design and validation.
  • Experience with various sensor modalities such as LiDAR and cameras.
  • Familiarity with reinforcement learning and autonomous navigation.

Responsibilities

  • Build, integrate, and manage robotic and mechatronic systems.
  • Turn ideas into working hardware and design custom mechanisms.
  • Write low-level software that integrates hardware components.
  • Collaborate with researchers and engineers to develop new technologies.
  • Contribute to algorithmic work as systems mature.
  • Publish research findings in top-tier scientific venues.

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 Jul 17, 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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