Job description
As a Software Engineer on the Apple Watch Safety & Communications team, you will leverage your engineering skills to enhance the user experience for Apple Watch users. This role focuses on developing features related to safety, such as Crash Detection and Fall Detection. You will collaborate with various teams including Design, Quality Assurance, and Marketing to define the future of Apple's products. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and safety, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of related experience in software engineering.
- Excellent coding ability in Swift and Objective-C.
- Ability to learn and work with various programming languages and technologies.
- Experience contributing to at least one shipping application or framework.
- Knowledge of operating systems and hands-on experience with inter-process communication.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product features.
- Take ownership of the development and quality of watchOS and iOS safety features.
- Ensure timely completion of projects to specification.
- Maintain a high standard of quality in the user experience.
- Adapt to new technologies and programming languages as needed.
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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