Data Science Engineer Jobs at Apple with Visa Sponsorship

Data Science Engineer roles at Apple sit at the intersection of machine learning infrastructure, large-scale data systems, and product intelligence. Apple sponsors multiple work visa categories for this function and has a consistent track record of supporting international engineers through the full sponsorship lifecycle.

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Overview

Open Jobs474+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type99% On-site
Median Salary$199K
Top LocationCupertino, CA
Most JobsApple

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Biomedical Data Science Engineer
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Biomedical Data Science Engineer
Apple
San Diego, California
Data Science & Analytics
Specialized Engineering
Healthcare Administration
Data Science
Biomedical Engineering
$134,800/yr - $245,800/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Staff Data Science Engineer
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Staff Data Science Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$181,100/yr - $318,400/yr
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5+ yrs exp.
Master's
10,000+

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Data Science Engineer
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Data Science Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
$181,100/yr - $318,400/yr
On-Site
3+ yrs exp.
Master's
10,000+

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ML Engineer
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ML Engineer
Apple
Culver City, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Analytics
$139,500/yr - $258,100/yr
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Machine Learning Engineer
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Machine Learning Engineer
Apple
Seattle, Washington
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$139,500/yr - $210,100/yr
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2+ yrs exp.
Master's
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Tips for Finding Data Science Engineer Jobs at Apple Jobs

Align your portfolio to Apple's ML stack

Apple's Data Science Engineering roles emphasize on-device intelligence, privacy-preserving ML, and CoreML integration. Before applying, build out projects that demonstrate experience with these constraints, not just general-purpose model training or cloud-based pipelines.

Target teams hiring across multiple visa types

Apple sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and H-1B1 for Data Science Engineers. If you're Australian or Canadian, apply directly noting your visa type, since those categories bypass the H-1B lottery and can accelerate your start date significantly.

Search Apple's open roles using Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Science Engineer openings at Apple by visa type so you're only seeing roles where your specific authorization is supported, saving time you'd otherwise spend vetting each posting manually.

Prepare for Apple's domain-specific technical screen

Apple's Data Science Engineer interviews heavily test SQL query optimization, experimentation design, and systems-level thinking. Weak coverage of causal inference or A/B testing methodology at the design stage is a common reason candidates don't advance.

Confirm LCA filing timing before negotiating your start date

Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. At Apple, this step runs through their internal immigration team, so factor two to four weeks into any start date you're committing to.

Use OPT strategically if your H-1B isn't selected

If you're on F-1 OPT and miss the H-1B lottery, Apple can retain you through your OPT period and re-enter you in the next cap cycle. STEM OPT extensions give you up to 36 months of total work authorization to bridge that gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Data Science Engineers?

Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for Data Science Engineer roles. The process runs through Apple's internal immigration team, which coordinates LCA filing with DOL and petition submission to USCIS. Because H-1B is subject to the annual lottery cap, timing your application cycle matters, and Apple typically initiates sponsorship conversations well before the April filing window opens.

How do I apply for Data Science Engineer jobs at Apple?

Applications go through Apple's careers portal, where you can filter by role and location. Roles are often listed under titles like Data Science Engineer, ML Engineer, or Data Engineer depending on the team. Migrate Mate lets you browse Apple's Data Science Engineer openings filtered by visa type, so you can identify relevant roles without manually screening each listing for sponsorship eligibility.

Which visa types does Apple commonly use for Data Science Engineers?

Apple uses H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, TN, EB-2, EB-3, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Data Science Engineers. H-1B is the most common path for non-treaty-country nationals. Australian citizens can use the E-3, which has no lottery and allows two-year renewable status. Canadian and Mexican nationals working in qualifying tech roles may qualify under TN. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is typically initiated after an employee is established in the role.

What qualifications does Apple expect for Data Science Engineer roles?

Most Data Science Engineer postings at Apple require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, statistics, electrical engineering, or a related quantitative field. In practice, competitive candidates combine strong programming skills in Python or Swift with hands-on experience in ML model deployment, large-scale data pipeline engineering, and experimentation frameworks. Roles touching on-device or privacy-sensitive systems often require familiarity with differential privacy or federated learning approaches.

How do I time my visa sponsorship process when targeting Apple?

If you're targeting an H-1B, Apple needs to initiate your LCA with DOL in early spring for the April filing window, meaning you'd ideally receive and accept an offer by February or March. E-3 and TN applicants have more flexibility since those visas aren't lottery-dependent and can be processed year-round. F-1 OPT holders can start before sponsorship is resolved, with USCIS H-1B approval covering any gap after OPT expires.

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