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NAND Q&R Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/11/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

As an Apple NAND Q&R Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Apple's mass storage architecture. You will leverage your expertise in coding, data analytics, and quality and reliability engineering to optimize flash memory technologies. Collaborating with various teams, you will translate complex data into actionable insights that enhance product performance and reliability. Your work will directly influence how Apple devices achieve industry-leading standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience in NAND quality and reliability, characterization, or product engineering
  • Experience with statistical data analysis and large dataset interpretation
  • Experience in NAND qualification testing, failure analysis, and/or debugging
  • MS or PhD in a technical discipline with 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Programming background in Python, MATLAB, or equivalent languages for data processing and system analysis
  • Proficiency in automating data analysis workflows and developing data pipelines for Q&R evaluation
  • Experience correlating NAND device parameters with product-level Q&R through coding and analytics tools
  • Familiarity with multiple lithography and process technologies from concept through qualification
  • Deep understanding of NAND system architecture for embedded or SSD designs and competitor benchmarking
  • Exceptional analytical judgment, technical communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Shape the future of Apple's mass storage architecture by leveraging coding and data analytics expertise.
  • Integrate statistical insights with hardware quality and reliability data to optimize flash memory technologies.
  • Collaborate with EPM, product engineering, test, and supplier teams to enhance product solutions.
  • Translate complex data into actionable reliability improvements for next-generation products.
  • Influence how Apple devices achieve industry-leading performance and reliability.

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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