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Software Engineer, WebKit Accessibility

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

The WebKit Accessibility team at Apple is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance the accessibility of Apple products for all users. This role involves working on the open-source WebKit codebase to improve core accessibility support and integrate it with evolving accessibility APIs. The ideal candidate will be a motivated software engineer who is eager to learn and contribute to making technology accessible for everyone. The position requires debugging across various platforms to ensure an exceptional user experience for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Proficient in C++ or another low-level systems language
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with web technology, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Experience with accessibility and assistive technologies
  • Experience with Objective-C and/or Swift
  • Experience with open-source software development

Responsibilities

  • Improve and enhance the accessibility of Apple products for users with disabilities
  • Work on the open-source WebKit codebase to improve core accessibility support
  • Integrate evolving accessibility APIs on Apple's platforms
  • Implement new ARIA specifications and improve performance for VoiceOver users
  • Debug issues across the platform to find root causes and enhance user experience

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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