Job description
The Product Integrity group is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to contribute to the development of future products. This role involves working with the OS Diagnostics team to create and maintain software for characterizing, calibrating, and testing new hardware. The engineer will collaborate with various teams at Apple and contract manufacturers, ensuring high hardware quality and enhancing user experiences. Candidates should have a strong background in software development across different hardware platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- At least 2 years of software engineering experience.
- Expertise in at least one programming language such as C++, Objective-C, or Swift.
- Experience in developing drivers or applications in Unix, Linux, or macOS.
- Familiarity with building embedded system architectures and using interfaces like I2C, USB, or PCIe.
- Experience in building and debugging distributed applications.
- Proficiency in debugging at all levels of an operating system.
- Knowledge of Python, Lua, or Bash.
- Proven task management skills.
- Effective communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop, debug, and maintain internal software for various Apple products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, and Operations.
- Engage with products from early development stages through to mass production.
- Contribute to improving hardware quality and enhancing end user experiences.
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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