Job description
The Software Prototyping Engineer role at Apple focuses on defining the future of Apple Silicon platforms through a multi-disciplinary approach that includes software development, computer system design, and workload analysis. The System Performance Architecture team is dedicated to enhancing performance across hardware and software components. This position involves spearheading prototyping efforts for emerging workflows, particularly in AI/ML, gaming, and consumer applications. The team values collaboration, creativity, and passion in driving innovation for future product designs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- A minimum of 6 years of industry experience in Computer Architecture, performance analysis, or hardware modeling.
- Experience with macOS, iOS, and/or iPadOS.
- Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Swift.
- Experience in software engineering, workload profiling, analysis, and debugging.
Responsibilities
- Define and develop prototypes for emerging workflows in various domains.
- Conduct performance modeling and analysis for Apple Silicon platforms.
- Guide architecture tradeoffs and performance verification.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams to communicate complex technical concepts.
- Influence the design of next-generation Apple products through innovative prototyping efforts.
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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