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AI/ML Performance Analysis and Validation Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/30/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

The Silicon Modeling and Development Team at Apple is focused on analyzing advanced graphics, media, and AI/ML use cases to model future silicon. They are seeking performance analysis engineers with validation experience to provide robust modeling solutions for machine learning applications on Apple Silicon platforms. This role offers the opportunity to influence the architecture of future AI/ML applications and the design of next-generation hardware. Candidates should have a strong interest in modeling, simulation, and analysis of various devices.

Requirements

  • Technical BS/MS/PhD or equivalent degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 3+ years of proven industry or research experience in building performance models and validating AI/ML applications.
  • Deep understanding of Computer Architecture including processing units, interconnects, and memory systems.
  • Strong ability to build models of applications and platforms and characterize their performance.
  • Excellent proficiency in Python and strong software engineering skills.
  • Good understanding of machine learning fundamentals and familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, and CoreML.

Responsibilities

  • Capture and analyze advanced graphics, media, and AI/ML use cases.
  • Provide robust modeling solutions for projecting the performance of machine learning applications.
  • Shape the architecture of future AI/ML applications at Apple.
  • Influence the design of next-generation hardware platforms.
  • Collaborate in large cross-functional projects.

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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