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Tools and Automation Engineer

Apple

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/24/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The iOS Device QE team is seeking a motivated individual to focus on testing firmware and ensuring high quality for Apple's next generation human interface devices. The role involves collaborating with engineers to problem solve and improve user experience. Candidates should have a passion for quality and enjoy identifying issues during early prototype stages. A background in embedded systems and experience with AI-powered development tools are essential.

Requirements

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related degrees
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers and sensors
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools to streamline workflows
  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related degrees
  • Knowledge of Mac systems and MacOS/iOS or UNIX variant
  • Familiarity with C/C++ or object-oriented programming

Responsibilities

  • Test firmware and ensure high quality for human interface devices
  • Collaborate with engineers to problem solve and improve user experience
  • Identify and classify issues during early prototype stages
  • Build new processes or improve existing ones to enhance product quality
  • Utilize hardware debugging tools and testing automation using Python
  • Develop test tools and contribute to continuous integration 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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