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Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Apple Data Platform

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/26/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer in Apple AI and Data Governance, you will design and implement solutions that ensure the ethical and compliant use of data assets and AI systems. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to architect next-generation AI and data governance platforms. Your work will focus on building scalable systems that manage the machine learning lifecycle while upholding privacy and regulatory standards. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of responsible AI at Apple.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in developing Data and AI governance software or integrating systems with governance systems.
  • Experience working with large data collection and processing systems.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data management and building scalable systems that underpin AI applications.
  • Strong understanding of privacy and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, CCPA, and DMA.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of software engineers to develop AI and data governance platforms.
  • Drive the development of scalable systems that manage the entire machine learning lifecycle.
  • Design and implement robust data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in complex distributed data environments.
  • Ensure compliance in AI-driven projects while maintaining ethical standards.

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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