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Engineering Program Specialist

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/30/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

The Engineering Project Specialist role at Apple's Carrier Engineering Team focuses on supporting both Hardware and Software teams as well as Carrier Partners in testing and developing new products. This position requires strong collaboration with regional Carrier Team members and various internal teams. The specialist will manage software and hardware device allocations and support carrier testing and device lifecycle activities. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, and has a passion for new technology.

Requirements

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a large cross-functional team environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and flexibility in a time-sensitive environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without local supervision.
  • Process-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and improve existing processes.
  • Knowledge or interest in programming or scripting languages.
  • Experience with AI tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and handle software and hardware device allocations and distribution of engineering hardware prototypes.
  • Support various carrier team groups with carrier testing and device lifecycle related activities.
  • Collaborate with regional Carrier Team members and other internal teams.
  • Identify gaps in existing processes and propose improvements.
  • Achieve results consistently, even under challenging circumstances.
  • Handle conflict situations effectively with minimal disruption.

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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