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

The Thermal Engineer role at Apple focuses on optimizing the thermal performance of mobile devices and involves advanced IC packaging research and development. The position requires collaboration with multi-functional teams to design and validate cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems. Candidates should be self-motivated and possess a strong background in thermal design and analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative challenges and contribute to the development of extraordinary products.

Requirements

  • BS degree with 10 years of industry experience.
  • MSEE degree with 10 years of industry experience is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Strong understanding of SoC design methodologies and low-power design techniques.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of advanced packaging assembly processes.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in thermal design, analysis, and validation of cooling solutions.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

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

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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