DevOps Jobs at Apple with Visa Sponsorship
DevOps jobs at Apple involve building and maintaining the infrastructure behind some of the most widely used consumer technology in the world. The company has a well-established track record of sponsoring work visas across multiple categories for DevOps engineers, making it one of the stronger options for international candidates in this field.
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We are looking for a Platform Engineer with API and Infrastructure experience who has written web applications and knows how to deploy and scale code to production environments they helped create.
You will focus on the creation, deployment and reliability of AI Agents and MCP servers. With a strong passion for the latest developments in LLM and GenAI, you will participate in the feature design process with our lean and talented team. A few times a year, you will travel to meet with the team in person for a week to collaborate on new features, roadmaps, and technical discussions.
DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturing Design team enables the mass production of Apple's entire product line from iPhones, iPads and MacBooks to the Mac Pro, AppleTV, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. Part of the magic that makes all of this possible is a robust set of applications and systems designed and developed by Apple that support the production of a product from prototype to announcement and beyond.
The applications we build are used daily by the people at Apple that design our products along with those that figure out how to make them at scale. This includes; Manufacturing Design Engineers, Product Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Quality Engineers, Supply Chain Managers, along with our Suppliers. We work closely with them to design and architect the best solutions for the challenges faced when making the highest quality hardware products.
Responsibilities
- Strong desire to document and test every part of the development and deployment process
- Familiar with the entire stack as it relates to AI agents and MCP servers
- Support and advance development environments to reduce friction when shipping to production
- Plan, develop and shape new features by collaborating with product and dev as well as users and stakeholders
- Review code and collaborate on pull requests with your team members
- Identify and optimize API endpoint performance and MCP server bottlenecks that affect user workflows
- Plan and upgrade the application technologies to avoid technical debt
- Support the troubleshooting, mitigation and fixing of production issues involving our Applications, Databases, Networks and Proxies using Grafana, Prometheus, Sentry, Kibana, WireShark and other monitoring and debugging tools
- Constantly learn and improve your own technical skills by reading code, documentation, running experiments and talking to your colleagues
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years Go (preferred), Python, or Typescript experience
- 8+ years experience deploying applications using Ansible, Docker, Jenkins or related tools.
- 5+ years in a senior role working across the entire web stack with a skilled team
- 5+ years building robust HTTP API's and backend services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiar with deploying services to bare metal and cloud environments
- Experience instrumenting, deploying and maintaining ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Jenkins, and/or Sentry is a plus
- Manufacturing experience or exposure is a plus, but not required
- A strong desire to produce high quality software through cross functional collaboration, testing, code reviews, and other best practices
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 $216,200 and $324,800, 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
We are looking for a Platform Engineer with API and Infrastructure experience who has written web applications and knows how to deploy and scale code to production environments they helped create.
You will focus on the creation, deployment and reliability of AI Agents and MCP servers. With a strong passion for the latest developments in LLM and GenAI, you will participate in the feature design process with our lean and talented team. A few times a year, you will travel to meet with the team in person for a week to collaborate on new features, roadmaps, and technical discussions.
DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturing Design team enables the mass production of Apple's entire product line from iPhones, iPads and MacBooks to the Mac Pro, AppleTV, Apple Watch and Vision Pro. Part of the magic that makes all of this possible is a robust set of applications and systems designed and developed by Apple that support the production of a product from prototype to announcement and beyond.
The applications we build are used daily by the people at Apple that design our products along with those that figure out how to make them at scale. This includes; Manufacturing Design Engineers, Product Designers, Mechanical Engineers, Quality Engineers, Supply Chain Managers, along with our Suppliers. We work closely with them to design and architect the best solutions for the challenges faced when making the highest quality hardware products.
Responsibilities
- Strong desire to document and test every part of the development and deployment process
- Familiar with the entire stack as it relates to AI agents and MCP servers
- Support and advance development environments to reduce friction when shipping to production
- Plan, develop and shape new features by collaborating with product and dev as well as users and stakeholders
- Review code and collaborate on pull requests with your team members
- Identify and optimize API endpoint performance and MCP server bottlenecks that affect user workflows
- Plan and upgrade the application technologies to avoid technical debt
- Support the troubleshooting, mitigation and fixing of production issues involving our Applications, Databases, Networks and Proxies using Grafana, Prometheus, Sentry, Kibana, WireShark and other monitoring and debugging tools
- Constantly learn and improve your own technical skills by reading code, documentation, running experiments and talking to your colleagues
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years Go (preferred), Python, or Typescript experience
- 8+ years experience deploying applications using Ansible, Docker, Jenkins or related tools.
- 5+ years in a senior role working across the entire web stack with a skilled team
- 5+ years building robust HTTP API's and backend services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiar with deploying services to bare metal and cloud environments
- Experience instrumenting, deploying and maintaining ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Jenkins, and/or Sentry is a plus
- Manufacturing experience or exposure is a plus, but not required
- A strong desire to produce high quality software through cross functional collaboration, testing, code reviews, and other best practices
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 $216,200 and $324,800, 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding DevOps Jobs at Apple
Align your certifications to Apple's stack
Apple's DevOps roles consistently reference Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines on AWS or Apple's own infrastructure. Holding a current CKA or AWS DevOps Professional certification signals fluency with the tooling Apple actually uses in production.
Target internal platforms teams over product orgs
Apple's internal developer tools and infrastructure org hires DevOps engineers at a higher rate than product-facing teams. Filtering your search to roles under these orgs puts you in front of teams with a longer track record of sponsoring international hires.
Verify your OPT STEM extension eligibility early
Apple is an E-Verify employer, which is required for STEM OPT. If you're on F-1 OPT with a STEM-qualifying degree in computer science or engineering, confirm your I-20 reflects the correct CIP code before your offer stage to avoid delays.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open DevOps roles
Apple posts DevOps openings across multiple internal teams, and they don't all surface on general job boards at the same time. Use Migrate Mate to browse and track Apple's current DevOps listings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility.
Understand the H-1B cap timing before accepting an offer
If you need a cap-subject H-1B, registration opens in March and employment can't start before October 1. Negotiate your Apple start date around this window, or ask whether a cap-exempt bridge arrangement is possible through a university or nonprofit affiliate.
Request the LCA wage level in writing during offer review
Apple files Labor Condition Applications with DOL before your H-1B petition. Your offered salary must meet the prevailing wage for the relevant SOC code in Cupertino. Ask your recruiter to confirm the wage level assigned so you can verify it against DOL's wage library before signing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for DevOps engineers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for DevOps engineers. The company participates in the annual H-1B cap registration process and has a consistent history of filing petitions for technical roles in this function. If you're already on a valid H-1B with another employer, Apple can also file an H-1B transfer, which lets you start working once the petition is received by USCIS.
How do I apply for DevOps jobs at Apple?
Applications go through Apple's careers portal at apple.com/careers. DevOps roles are listed under Software and Services or Infrastructure. Migrate Mate also aggregates Apple's open DevOps positions filtered by visa sponsorship, which can help you track new listings without manually checking multiple sources. Tailor your resume to the specific tooling and platforms mentioned in each job description before applying.
Which visa types does Apple sponsor for DevOps roles?
Apple sponsors several visa categories for DevOps engineers, including H-1B, H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, E-3 visa for Australian citizens, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students. For permanent residency, Apple has sponsored both EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for employees in technical roles, typically after a period of full-time employment.
What qualifications does Apple expect for DevOps engineer roles?
Apple's DevOps postings typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, along with hands-on experience with container orchestration, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD systems. Roles on Apple's internal platforms teams often expect deeper experience with large-scale distributed systems. Relevant professional certifications strengthen your application, particularly if your degree field doesn't map directly to the role.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take if I receive a DevOps offer from Apple?
Timeline depends on the visa category. For cap-subject H-1B roles, the process runs from March registration through an October 1 start date at the earliest. H-1B transfers for candidates already in H-1B status can move faster, often within a few weeks of USCIS receiving the petition. E-3 and TN visas generally process more quickly, with E-3 consular interviews in Australia often scheduled within a few weeks of receiving your approval documents from Apple.