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Sr. Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services (Data Plane)

Apple

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role is for engineers in Apple's Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization, specifically within Infrastructure Services. This team is responsible for managing data center equipment and systems to deliver compute, storage, and networking services. Engineers will design, build, and operate next-generation services that support one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures. The position requires a passion for solving complex distributed systems problems and optimizing high-performance systems.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in systems programming languages such as C++, Go, or C.
  • Solid foundation in Computer Science fundamentals including advanced data structures, algorithms, memory management, and concurrency.
  • Deep knowledge of Networking Fundamentals and Dataplane internals including L2–L4 protocols and TCP/IP stack behavior.
  • Experience with source control (Git) and modern build/configuration management tools.
  • 8+ years of experience with kernel-bypass/accelerated packet processing technologies.
  • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and operate next-generation services that power virtualized networks, computing, and storage.
  • Analyze and debug complex live production incidents under pressure using metrics, traces, and system logs.
  • Optimize line-rate forwarding pipelines and scalable network data plane components.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technology operates flawlessly.
  • Take ownership and lead projects to closure.

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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