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SOC Thermal Engineer

Apple

Location

Austin Metro Area, TX, San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

The Thermal Engineer at Apple will focus on optimizing the thermal performance of mobile devices and participate in advanced IC packaging research and development. This role requires collaboration with multi-functional teams to design and validate cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems. The engineer will engage in simulation, testing, and ensure reliability across product lines. A strong background in thermal design and analysis is essential for success in this position.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities at the senior engineer level.
  • Deep expertise in thermal design for silicon devices and packaging solutions.
  • Proven experience with IC physical design parameters and their impact on electrical and thermal performance across various packaging technologies.
  • Strong understanding of SoC design methodologies, low-power design techniques, and thermal analysis approaches.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of advanced packaging assembly processes, including electrical and thermal characteristics.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in thermal design, analysis, and validation of advanced cooling solutions for high-power SoCs.
  • Background in thermal testing for semiconductor devices, packages, PCBs, or mobile products.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard tools including Ansys IcePak, Sentinel-TI, Fluent, Cadence Allegro, and RedHawk.
  • Experience designing and executing experimental test setups and analyzing thermal data.

Responsibilities

  • Design and validate cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems.
  • Conduct simulations and testing to ensure thermal performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams to optimize mobile device thermal performance.
  • Participate in advanced IC packaging research and development.
  • Analyze thermal data and execute experimental test setups.

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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