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Cloud Engineer roles at Apple sit at the intersection of large-scale distributed systems and consumer hardware infrastructure. Apple sponsors multiple work visa categories for this function and has an established track record of supporting international engineers through the full sponsorship process, from initial filing through permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The Apple Health team is looking for a hardworking Sr. Cloud Engineer with a background in large scale engineering support. You will enjoy using technology to automate solutions and optimize outcomes focusing on data/backend engineering, continuous integration and continuous deployment in a fast-changing world of software delivery.
DESCRIPTION
Apple's Health team is seeking a high-energy Site Reliability Engineer. As a member of our dynamic group, you’ll have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.
Responsibilities
- Comfortable with weekly on-call rotation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience in engineering, Cloud, or as a software engineering staff member
- Strong programming and scripting fundamentals (Python/Bash)
- Modern web services architectures, cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP
- Source control management such as Git, SVN
- Linux fundamentals, experience with hardening operating system images
- Hands-on experience with Log mining frameworks like Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus, Loki etc
- Container services (Docker/Kubernetes), UNIX system administration
- Grafana or similar for investigating or monitoring problems on systems
- Release and management of NoSQL, Zookeeper, Spark, Mesos
- In-depth knowledge of build/release systems and process
- BS Computer Science or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passionate about Continuous Build, Integration, Test, and Delivery systems
- Able to quickly learn new and existing technologies
- Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical capabilities
- A desire to write tools and applications to automate work rather than do everything by hand
- Self-motivated, pro-active and solution-oriented individual
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.
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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

INTRODUCTION
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The Apple Health team is looking for a hardworking Sr. Cloud Engineer with a background in large scale engineering support. You will enjoy using technology to automate solutions and optimize outcomes focusing on data/backend engineering, continuous integration and continuous deployment in a fast-changing world of software delivery.
DESCRIPTION
Apple's Health team is seeking a high-energy Site Reliability Engineer. As a member of our dynamic group, you’ll have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every day.
Responsibilities
- Comfortable with weekly on-call rotation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience in engineering, Cloud, or as a software engineering staff member
- Strong programming and scripting fundamentals (Python/Bash)
- Modern web services architectures, cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP
- Source control management such as Git, SVN
- Linux fundamentals, experience with hardening operating system images
- Hands-on experience with Log mining frameworks like Splunk, Elastic, Prometheus, Loki etc
- Container services (Docker/Kubernetes), UNIX system administration
- Grafana or similar for investigating or monitoring problems on systems
- Release and management of NoSQL, Zookeeper, Spark, Mesos
- In-depth knowledge of build/release systems and process
- BS Computer Science or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Passionate about Continuous Build, Integration, Test, and Delivery systems
- Able to quickly learn new and existing technologies
- Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical capabilities
- A desire to write tools and applications to automate work rather than do everything by hand
- Self-motivated, pro-active and solution-oriented individual
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.
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.
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 stack with Apple's infrastructure
Apple's cloud engineering teams run heavily on custom silicon, private cloud, and large-scale distributed systems. Tailor your resume to highlight Kubernetes, bare-metal infrastructure, and private cloud experience over generic AWS or Azure work.
Target teams that historically file LCAs
Not all Apple orgs sponsor at the same pace. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure database for Labor Condition Application filings under job titles like Cloud Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer to pinpoint which Apple business units are actively hiring sponsored roles.
Prepare cloud architecture documentation for I-129 support
USCIS requires detailed job duty descriptions in the H-1B petition. Work with Apple's immigration counsel to document your role's specialty occupation requirements using specific technical artifacts, system diagrams, or prior project deliverables that demonstrate a direct degree nexus.
Start your Green Card timeline conversation at onboarding
PERM labor certification for EB-2 or EB-3 can take two or more years before USCIS even begins adjudicating the I-140. Asking Apple's immigration team about their PERM filing timelines on day one gives you the clearest picture of your long-term path.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by visa type
Apple posts Cloud Engineer openings across multiple teams simultaneously, making it hard to know which roles are open to sponsored candidates. Use Migrate Mate to filter Apple's active Cloud Engineer postings by the specific visa types you're eligible for.
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Find Cloud Engineer at Apple JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Cloud Engineers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for Cloud Engineer roles. Apple participates in the annual H-1B lottery each April for cap-subject candidates and also files cap-exempt petitions in some cases. Because Apple has an established immigration program, the sponsorship process is handled internally with in-house or retained immigration counsel, which typically means faster coordination once an offer is signed.
How do I apply for Cloud Engineer jobs at Apple?
Apply directly through Apple's careers site or browse visa-filtered openings on Migrate Mate, which lets you surface Apple's Cloud Engineer roles by the specific visa category you hold. Apple's Cloud Engineer hiring process typically includes a recruiter screen, technical phone interviews covering systems design and distributed infrastructure, and a final virtual or on-site loop with the hiring team.
Which visa types does Apple commonly use for Cloud Engineer roles?
Apple files H-1B petitions for the broadest pool of candidates. Australian citizens are strong candidates for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews indefinitely. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN status under the USMCA. Candidates currently on F-1 OPT or STEM OPT can typically begin working while Apple prepares the underlying work visa petition.
What qualifications does Apple expect for Cloud Engineer roles?
Apple's Cloud Engineer postings typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, which also satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B and E-3 purposes. Hands-on experience with large-scale distributed systems, networking fundamentals, and infrastructure automation is weighted heavily. Familiarity with Apple's custom silicon ecosystem is a differentiator for infrastructure-focused roles.
How do I handle timing if my OPT is expiring while interviewing at Apple?
If you're on F-1 STEM OPT, you have up to 36 months of work authorization, which gives meaningful runway. Apple can file an H-1B cap-subject petition during the April registration window for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1, a cap-gap provision under USCIS rules may bridge your status automatically while the petition is pending, provided Apple files before your OPT end date.
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