Development Manager Jobs at Apple with Visa Sponsorship
Development Manager roles at Apple sit at the intersection of hardware engineering leadership and large-scale product execution. Apple sponsors a broad range of work visas for this function, making it one of the more accessible paths for international engineers moving into management in the Electronics & Hardware industry.
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INTRODUCTION
The App Store is the world's safest and most vibrant app marketplace, serving more than 700 million visitors each week. Since the App Store launched in 2008, it has helped creators, dreamers, and learners of all ages and backgrounds connect with the tools and technology they need to build a brighter future and a better world. It has enabled countless new companies, spawned new industries, and created millions of jobs. A significant driver of the global economy, the App Store facilitates over $1 trillion in developer billings and sales annually, rewarding developers and entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity. And we believe we’re just getting started!
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a hardworking, data driven and results-oriented Team Leader to join the App Store Apps Business Development team. This Leader will be responsible for a team whose goal is to drive business growth with our app developer partners in the App Store. In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth across the Social Networking, Creators and Dating app categories among others. You will use your industry experience, team management capabilities, critical-thinking skills and deep interest in technology to help app partners grow their businesses on the App Store. This will be done through engagement with app developers on full funnel optimization and benchmarking, feature and best practice adoption, driving global expansion, and utilizing data driven growth levers. This role will champion developer partner needs internally, influencing as well as working on longer term strategic growth initiatives with our cross functional internal partners across Product, Engineering, App Review, Marketing and Editorial to name a few. This Team Leader will also coach, mentor and support a team of Business Development individual contributors on these growth efforts outlined above.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a team of Business Development leads
- Lead category growth efforts and new strategic business opportunities globally by partnering with international App Store Business Managers
- Build and maintain close relationships with top app partners
- Help existing partners grow their business on the App Store by providing data driven, actionable business guidance and adoption of new technologies
- Identify and execute on new business development and partnership opportunities
- Advocate for App Store improvements based on partner feedback, market research and internal analysis
- Partner with internal teams (product, marketing, legal, analytics) to gain support for business initiatives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of relevant experience across business development, partnership management or product management, within the mobile app space
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coaching, mentoring and managing a team of Business Development leads
- Category expertise across Social Networking, Creators, Dating, Photo & Video, Entertainment and / or Gaming industries
- Experience building data driven growth strategy initiatives to grow developers business on the App Store and evangelize those initiatives cross functionally
- Experience prioritizing and scaling revenue driving efforts
- Proven track record using data, analytics and financial models to tell a cohesive story internally and externally
- Experience working with various groups across our partners including Product, Commerce, Growth Marketing, Retention Marketing and Business Development
- Deep curiosity about the mobile apps' ecosystem with a fluency in subscriptions and knowledge of the competitive landscape
- Willingness and ability to dive into product and feature adoption to drive funnel optimization metrics
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally to move strategic initiatives forward
- Demonstrated ability to develop great presentations and present them to audiences at all levels of the company
- Integrity, a sense of humor, and excellent interpersonal skills
- MBA degree
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 $191,400 and $344,900, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.

INTRODUCTION
The App Store is the world's safest and most vibrant app marketplace, serving more than 700 million visitors each week. Since the App Store launched in 2008, it has helped creators, dreamers, and learners of all ages and backgrounds connect with the tools and technology they need to build a brighter future and a better world. It has enabled countless new companies, spawned new industries, and created millions of jobs. A significant driver of the global economy, the App Store facilitates over $1 trillion in developer billings and sales annually, rewarding developers and entrepreneurs for their hard work and creativity. And we believe we’re just getting started!
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a hardworking, data driven and results-oriented Team Leader to join the App Store Apps Business Development team. This Leader will be responsible for a team whose goal is to drive business growth with our app developer partners in the App Store. In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth across the Social Networking, Creators and Dating app categories among others. You will use your industry experience, team management capabilities, critical-thinking skills and deep interest in technology to help app partners grow their businesses on the App Store. This will be done through engagement with app developers on full funnel optimization and benchmarking, feature and best practice adoption, driving global expansion, and utilizing data driven growth levers. This role will champion developer partner needs internally, influencing as well as working on longer term strategic growth initiatives with our cross functional internal partners across Product, Engineering, App Review, Marketing and Editorial to name a few. This Team Leader will also coach, mentor and support a team of Business Development individual contributors on these growth efforts outlined above.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a team of Business Development leads
- Lead category growth efforts and new strategic business opportunities globally by partnering with international App Store Business Managers
- Build and maintain close relationships with top app partners
- Help existing partners grow their business on the App Store by providing data driven, actionable business guidance and adoption of new technologies
- Identify and execute on new business development and partnership opportunities
- Advocate for App Store improvements based on partner feedback, market research and internal analysis
- Partner with internal teams (product, marketing, legal, analytics) to gain support for business initiatives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of relevant experience across business development, partnership management or product management, within the mobile app space
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coaching, mentoring and managing a team of Business Development leads
- Category expertise across Social Networking, Creators, Dating, Photo & Video, Entertainment and / or Gaming industries
- Experience building data driven growth strategy initiatives to grow developers business on the App Store and evangelize those initiatives cross functionally
- Experience prioritizing and scaling revenue driving efforts
- Proven track record using data, analytics and financial models to tell a cohesive story internally and externally
- Experience working with various groups across our partners including Product, Commerce, Growth Marketing, Retention Marketing and Business Development
- Deep curiosity about the mobile apps' ecosystem with a fluency in subscriptions and knowledge of the competitive landscape
- Willingness and ability to dive into product and feature adoption to drive funnel optimization metrics
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally to move strategic initiatives forward
- Demonstrated ability to develop great presentations and present them to audiences at all levels of the company
- Integrity, a sense of humor, and excellent interpersonal skills
- MBA degree
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 $191,400 and $344,900, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.
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Frame your leadership experience in hardware terms
Apple's Development Manager roles require direct experience leading cross-functional teams through silicon or hardware product cycles. Restructure your resume around tape-out milestones, yield improvement initiatives, or NPI ownership rather than generic people management metrics.
Target Apple's hardware divisions strategically
Apple hires Development Managers across distinct hardware verticals including silicon engineering, display systems, and acoustic hardware. Identifying which division aligns with your background sharpens your application and signals genuine product fit, not just a title match.
Secure your degree credentials before interviewing
H-1B and E-3 petitions for Development Manager roles require demonstrating specialty occupation status. If your bachelor's degree is from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before you receive an offer, not after.
Understand Apple's LCA filing before your start date
Apple files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your H-1B or E-3 petition. The LCA locks in your work location and prevailing wage level, so confirm your assigned office matches the petition if you're working across multiple Apple campuses.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open roles by visa type
Apple posts Development Manager roles across several career portals, but not all flag sponsorship availability. Use Migrate Mate to filter Apple's open positions by the visa types you qualify for, so you're only pursuing roles where your status is already accounted for.
Time your application around H-1B cap deadlines
If you need a new H-1B, USCIS registration opens each March for an October 1 start. Targeting Apple's Development Manager pipeline in Q4 of the prior year gives recruiters enough runway to align your offer timeline with the cap filing window.
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Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Development Managers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for Development Manager roles. The position qualifies as a specialty occupation given the degree requirements in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Apple's legal team handles the USCIS petition process, but you'll need to provide documentation supporting your specialty occupation status and relevant degree credentials.
How do I apply for Development Manager jobs at Apple?
Applications go through Apple's careers portal at jobs.apple.com, where Development Manager roles are listed by hardware division. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse Apple's open Development Manager positions filtered by the visa type you hold, which helps you prioritize roles where sponsorship is a known part of the hiring process rather than an open question.
Which visa types does Apple commonly use for Development Manager roles?
Apple sponsors H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and TN visas for Development Manager positions depending on your nationality. Australian citizens typically use the E-3, Canadian and Mexican nationals often use the TN, and most other nationalities go through the H-1B. Apple also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for candidates still on student status, and files EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions for longer-term sponsorship.
What qualifications does Apple expect for Development Manager roles?
Apple typically looks for a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science, combined with direct experience managing hardware or silicon development programs. Hands-on background in NPI processes, cross-functional team leadership, and ownership of product milestones from prototype through mass production carries more weight than general management experience in unrelated industries.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for an Apple Development Manager offer?
Timeline depends on visa type. E-3 and TN petitions can move within a few weeks since they aren't subject to an annual cap. Standard H-1B processing takes roughly three to five months after the April lottery, with a October 1 start date. USCIS premium processing is available for H-1B and reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days for an additional fee.
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