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Software Engineer (Ai & Data Platforms)

Apple

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

Join Apple's Information Systems and Technology group as a mid-career Software Engineer, where you will collaborate with various teams to enhance systems that support both customers and employees. You will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining code primarily in Java and Python, contributing to high-scale AI and data platforms. This role emphasizes engineering excellence, attention to detail, and effective communication with internal and external partners. Your work will directly impact how Apple operates and improves customer experiences.

Requirements

  • 5 years of proven experience developing software in a professional capacity.
  • 5 years of experience implementing and shipping high-scale, high-performance, fault-tolerant cloud-based distributed systems.
  • Proficiency in API implementation, including REST, RPC, and GraphQL.
  • 5 years of experience building large scale distributed systems in Java or Python.
  • Proficient in SQL and conducting performance analysis of large scale distributed systems.
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, document, improve, and maintain code primarily in Java and Python.
  • Participate in all aspects of projects from planning to design to implementation.
  • Play an extended role in designing solutions for various systems and frameworks.
  • Ensure high-quality solutions that model engineering excellence and meet project deadlines.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver effective software solutions.

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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