Location
Austin Metro Area, TX, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/29/2026
Compensation
Not listed
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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