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As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Your efforts will be groundbreaking. You’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned.
You will join an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the-art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Machine Learning Engineers!
DESCRIPTION
Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come up with new insights, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers.
In this critical and high-visible role, there are tremendous opportunities to extend the power of machine-learning technology into circuit domain and bring groundbreaking innovations to the best silicon design team in the world. You will perform the following:
- Play a strategic role of applying AI/machine-learning techniques to your (and colleagues’) daily work, including circuit design analysis, characterization, QA, and silicon debug.
- Explore areas in custom circuit design and identify initiatives to apply AI technologies.
- Define the goal and spec for each initiative.
- Provide end-to-end solutions, from ideas to implementation.
- Benchmark the return on investment (ROI) with measurable metrics: improved designs, higher efficiency, better quality control, faster turnaround time, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MS and a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MS and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Your efforts will be groundbreaking. You’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned.
You will join an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the-art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Machine Learning Engineers!
DESCRIPTION
Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come up with new insights, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers.
In this critical and high-visible role, there are tremendous opportunities to extend the power of machine-learning technology into circuit domain and bring groundbreaking innovations to the best silicon design team in the world. You will perform the following:
- Play a strategic role of applying AI/machine-learning techniques to your (and colleagues’) daily work, including circuit design analysis, characterization, QA, and silicon debug.
- Explore areas in custom circuit design and identify initiatives to apply AI technologies.
- Define the goal and spec for each initiative.
- Provide end-to-end solutions, from ideas to implementation.
- Benchmark the return on investment (ROI) with measurable metrics: improved designs, higher efficiency, better quality control, faster turnaround time, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MS and a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MS and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Align your portfolio to Apple's on-device focus
Apple's AI ML roles emphasize privacy-preserving, on-device inference over cloud-heavy architectures. Showcase projects involving model compression, CoreML, or edge deployment to signal direct relevance before your application reaches a recruiter.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
Apple's specialty occupation filings require a direct tie between your degree field and the role. If your degree is in mathematics or physics rather than computer science, gather course transcripts now to support USCIS's specialty occupation assessment.
Negotiate your start date around H-1B cap timelines
If you need a cap-subject H-1B, USCIS registration opens in March for an October 1 start. Confirm with your Apple recruiter early whether your role qualifies for a cap-exempt filing through a university partner, which removes the lottery dependency entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open AI ML roles at Apple
Apple posts AI ML Engineer openings across multiple teams simultaneously and roles fill quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Apple's active visa-sponsoring positions so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than asking after the fact.
Understand Apple's PERM timing if you want a Green Card
Apple initiates PERM labor certification for EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, but the process typically begins after you've established yourself in a role. During offer negotiation, ask directly whether your position has an established track record of Green Card sponsorship.
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Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for AI ML Engineers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for AI ML Engineers and has a consistent track record doing so. Apple also sponsors H-1B1 visas for Chilean and Singaporean nationals and E-3 visas for Australians, which can be advantageous since those categories bypass the H-1B lottery. If your role qualifies through a university partnership, a cap-exempt H-1B filing may also be an option worth discussing with Apple's immigration team.
How do I apply for AI ML Engineer jobs at Apple?
Apply directly through Apple's careers site and tailor your resume to emphasize on-device machine learning, model optimization, and hardware-software co-design since those skills align closely with Apple's product priorities. Migrate Mate lists Apple's active AI ML Engineer openings filtered by visa sponsorship, which lets you confirm sponsorship eligibility before investing time in an application. Apple's hiring process typically includes a recruiter screen, technical assessments, and multiple rounds with the hiring team.
Which visa types does Apple commonly use for AI ML Engineer roles?
Apple uses H-1B, E-3, H-1B1, and TN visas for AI ML Engineers depending on your nationality. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for students and recent graduates earlier in the pipeline. For longer-term sponsorship, Apple also files EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions through the PERM labor certification process with the DOL for eligible employees.
What qualifications does Apple expect for AI ML Engineer roles?
Apple's AI ML Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, with strong applied experience in machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX. For USCIS specialty occupation purposes, your degree field needs to directly relate to the role's duties. Apple's research-oriented positions often prefer a master's degree or PhD, particularly for roles involving neural architecture design or on-device model optimization.
How do I understand the visa process timeline when joining Apple?
Timeline depends heavily on which visa category applies to you. E-3 and TN visas can be obtained within weeks through consular processing. A cap-subject H-1B requires registration in March and an October 1 start at the earliest, so Apple would need to extend your OPT or bridge your status in the interim. USCIS premium processing, which Apple commonly uses, accelerates H-1B adjudication to 15 business days but does not change the cap start date.
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