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Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple

Location

Austin, TX, Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/23/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

The role involves working as an experienced systems engineer within Apple's Platform Architecture group, focusing on the integration of hardware and software systems. You will collaborate with engineers to develop and verify new hardware/software interface technologies for chip development. This position is crucial for ensuring that Apple’s products perform as intended, contributing to the trust customers place in their devices. You will support leading silicon engineering teams on next-generation chips used by millions worldwide.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.
  • Experience programming in C++.
  • Experience with multi-threading/concurrency.
  • Experience with a scripting language such as Python or Lua.
  • Experience with debugging and profiling tools.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with C++17 or later, including templates for compile-time optimizations.
  • Experience with SystemVerilog, HDL simulation tools, and protocols such as AXI.
  • Experience with atomics and memory ordering.
  • Experience moving data over sockets, shared memory, or PCIe.
  • Experience with internal customer support.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of new hardware/software interface technologies for chip development and verification.
  • Collaborate with silicon engineering teams on next-generation chip projects.
  • Ensure that products perform as intended through rigorous testing and validation.
  • Contribute to the creation of prototype systems that integrate hardware and software.
  • Assist in debugging and profiling to optimize system performance.

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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