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Sr. Robot ML Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/8/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

This position is for a self-motivated robotics engineer at Apple, where you will collaborate with a team of skilled engineers and scientists to enhance Apple products. The role emphasizes innovation through diversity and teamwork, allowing you to contribute to meaningful projects. You will engage with cutting-edge technologies and apply your expertise in robotics to create new experiences. Your work will directly impact the development of advanced robotic solutions.

Requirements

  • MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Math or a related field
  • Strong software engineering background
  • Strong proficiency with modern ML approaches such as LLMs, VLMs, and Diffusion Models
  • Strong proficiency with robot planning and decision making techniques
  • Strong proficiency with classical robotic algorithms
  • Familiarity with the full robotics stack including controls, perception, and motion planning
  • Familiarity with Swift and Apple developer tools

Responsibilities

  • Handle responsibilities related to robotics engineering and software development
  • Break down large features and implement practical solutions
  • Explore new technologies with curiosity and flexibility
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance product 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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