Job description
This role at Apple involves working collaboratively with various teams to develop and integrate high-quality software and hardware solutions. The position focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining application and hardware abstraction layer software, as well as creating silicon characterization algorithms and performance measurement tools. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative projects that enhance Apple's product offerings. This position is based in Cupertino, California, with potential opportunities in other locations across the USA.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- 1 year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
- Experience utilizing C++ or C to design and develop multithreaded software for hardware systems.
- Experience utilizing Python to design and develop software tools for scripting and automation.
- Experience utilizing Gitlab or Perforce for source code management and version control.
- Experience utilizing Jenkins or Gitlab to develop continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
- Experience leveraging data visualization tools like Splunk to monitor software system performance.
- Experience developing libraries that communicate with hardware, host computers, or mobile devices.
- Experience utilizing NoSQL and SQL database technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, and My-SQL.
- Experience with stress testing, unit testing, regression testing, and integration testing for software changes.
Responsibilities
- Work cross-functionally with platform architecture, Silicon Validation, product engineering, and other hardware/software teams.
- Design, develop, and maintain application and hardware abstraction layer software.
- Develop silicon characterization algorithms and diagnostics routines.
- Create performance measurement tools to assess software and hardware integration.
- Implement continuous integration and deployment pipelines to enhance software quality.
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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