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Software Engineer - Automation

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

This role is for a motivated and experienced software engineer at Apple, focusing on developing innovative software solutions that impact billions of users. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Wireless Firmware and RF HW teams, to solve complex problems across various technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software design and development, with a passion for engineering perfection and creativity. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where new ideas quickly become products and services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent with 10+ years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge in designing and developing software frameworks using Python.
  • Experience in debugging software issues using interactive debuggers such as Xcode or IntelliJ.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, concurrency, multi-threading, and scalability.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Experience with code versioning tools such as Git.
  • Master's degree in computer science or equivalent with 10+ years of experience.
  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain web applications, databases, and data visualization tools.
  • Develop REST APIs to ensure the availability of data and services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
  • Utilize Jenkins and Docker for setting up build servers and CI/CD pipelines.

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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