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Systems Software Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple

Location

Austin, TX, Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

Apple's Platform Architecture group is looking for a Machine Learning engineer to develop and support innovative technologies for system prototypes that enhance cloud, data center, and silicon development. This role involves collaboration with leading silicon engineering teams to create next-generation chips that impact millions of users. The ideal candidate will have a passion for crafting elegant cloud solutions and a keen eye for detail. You will play a crucial role in integrating hardware and software into a unified system.

Requirements

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field.
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with programming languages such as Go, Swift, or C++ and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
  • Experience debugging complex systems.
  • Understanding and practical experience with HTTP, DNS, RPC frameworks, databases, and operating systems.
  • Good understanding of Cloud security concepts and knowledge of Authentication/Authorization frameworks and tools.
  • Knowledge of container technologies such as Docker, Podman, or Apple Container.
  • Experience training neural networks for custom applications.
  • Exposure to Silicon workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and support new technologies for best-in-class system prototypes.
  • Collaborate with engineers across Apple to build and deploy prototype systems.
  • Work with silicon engineering teams on next-generation chip development.
  • Integrate hardware and software into a unified system.
  • Debug and troubleshoot complex systems.

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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