Embedded Jobs at Apple with Visa Sponsorship
Embedded jobs at Apple sit at the intersection of hardware and software, covering firmware, real-time operating systems, and silicon-level development. Apple has a well-established sponsorship track record for this function and actively sponsors multiple work visa categories, including H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and TN visa, for qualified engineers.
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Get Access To All JobsDo you love crafting sophisticated solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices.
As an Embedded Software Infrastructure Engineer, you will build the systems that power development, validation, and release of firmware and RTOS-based software running on custom silicon. You will design scalable infrastructure for cross-compilation, hardware validation, and large-scale regression systems, enabling engineers to rapidly iterate while maintaining deterministic, high-quality releases. This role sits at the intersection of embedded systems, build engineering, and distributed infrastructure, and it is critical to delivering reliable software for next-generation SoCs.
Description
Design and operate CI/CD pipelines tailored for embedded software, from build to automated regression on real silicon.
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Create systems for log aggregation, failure triage, and root cause analysis across large test fleets.
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Generate detailed reports and dashboard views to track automation status, test coverage, failure trends, and release health.
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Partner with embedded developers to deploy toolchain updates, integrate development collateral, and support debug tools.
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Scale infrastructure to support thousands of daily builds and tests across multiple target devices and products.
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Build, maintain, and optimize compute/storage resources, both on-prem and cloud-based.
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Participate in discussions across multiple teams to help decide and align on best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field with 0 years of experience.
Strong command of the Python language and script development.
Strong debugging skills for software under development and system-level failures.
Experience working with build and test automation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins.
Experience working with databases and metrics/visualization tools such as Grafana or Prometheus.
Experience working with containerized applications (Kubernetes, Docker) and configuration management systems (Ansible preferred).
Experience working with log aggregation, analysis, and introspection tools such as Splunk.
Experience with build artifact management (storage, backups, and release generation).
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems and low-level interfaces (JTAG, UART).
Experience or strong interest in leveraging Generative AI for developer workflow automation (templating, documentation, triage, etc.).
Strong C/C++ embedded programmer.
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 $113,506 and $190,900 annualized, 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.
Do you love crafting sophisticated solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices.
As an Embedded Software Infrastructure Engineer, you will build the systems that power development, validation, and release of firmware and RTOS-based software running on custom silicon. You will design scalable infrastructure for cross-compilation, hardware validation, and large-scale regression systems, enabling engineers to rapidly iterate while maintaining deterministic, high-quality releases. This role sits at the intersection of embedded systems, build engineering, and distributed infrastructure, and it is critical to delivering reliable software for next-generation SoCs.
Description
Design and operate CI/CD pipelines tailored for embedded software, from build to automated regression on real silicon.
-
Create systems for log aggregation, failure triage, and root cause analysis across large test fleets.
-
Generate detailed reports and dashboard views to track automation status, test coverage, failure trends, and release health.
-
Partner with embedded developers to deploy toolchain updates, integrate development collateral, and support debug tools.
-
Scale infrastructure to support thousands of daily builds and tests across multiple target devices and products.
-
Build, maintain, and optimize compute/storage resources, both on-prem and cloud-based.
-
Participate in discussions across multiple teams to help decide and align on best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field with 0 years of experience.
Strong command of the Python language and script development.
Strong debugging skills for software under development and system-level failures.
Experience working with build and test automation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins.
Experience working with databases and metrics/visualization tools such as Grafana or Prometheus.
Experience working with containerized applications (Kubernetes, Docker) and configuration management systems (Ansible preferred).
Experience working with log aggregation, analysis, and introspection tools such as Splunk.
Experience with build artifact management (storage, backups, and release generation).
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems and low-level interfaces (JTAG, UART).
Experience or strong interest in leveraging Generative AI for developer workflow automation (templating, documentation, triage, etc.).
Strong C/C++ embedded programmer.
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 $113,506 and $190,900 annualized, 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 Embedded Jobs at Apple
Align your resume to Apple's silicon stack
Apple's embedded teams work on custom silicon including the A-series and M-series chips. Highlighting experience with ARM architectures, low-level firmware, or real-time OS development makes your profile directly legible to their technical recruiters.
Target roles that match your visa category
Australian citizens should prioritize E-3 applications since Apple sponsors this category and it bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. Canadians and Mexicans in qualifying engineering roles can explore TN status, which Apple also sponsors and processes faster.
Document your specialty occupation evidence early
USCIS requires H-1B petitions to demonstrate the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. For embedded engineers, gather degree transcripts, prior approval notices if any, and a detailed employer job description tying your specific credentials to the role before the offer stage.
Understand Apple's PERM filing implications
If your goal is permanent residency through EB-2 or EB-3, Apple typically initiates PERM labor certification after a period of employment. Knowing the DOL prevailing wage for your embedded role and location helps you evaluate whether the offer supports that pathway.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Apple's open embedded roles
Apple posts embedded positions across multiple business units, and sponsorship eligibility can vary by team. Use Migrate Mate to filter Apple's open embedded roles by visa type so you're only applying to positions where sponsorship is confirmed.
Prepare for visa filing during Apple's onboarding window
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, so if you're selected in the lottery, your actual start date may be months after your offer. Confirm with your recruiter whether a cap-exempt or change-of-status option applies to your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Embeddeds?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for embedded engineers. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, so sponsorship for new applicants depends on USCIS selection each spring. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to Apple is cap-exempt and can proceed at any point in the year.
How do I apply for Embedded jobs at Apple?
Applications go through Apple's careers portal, but roles are competitive and postings close quickly. Use Migrate Mate to browse Apple's current embedded openings filtered by visa sponsorship type so you can prioritize roles where your specific visa category is supported before applying directly through Apple's site.
Which visa types does Apple commonly use for Embedded roles?
Apple sponsors H-1B and H-1B1 visa for most international embedded engineers. Australian citizens are eligible for the E-3, which has no lottery. Canadian and Mexican engineers in qualifying roles may use TN status. For longer-term employees, Apple also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM process.
What qualifications does Apple expect for Embedded roles?
Most embedded positions at Apple require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Practical experience with firmware development, RTOS, device drivers, or low-level hardware-software integration is expected. Roles tied to Apple's silicon teams often require familiarity with ARM-based architectures and power-optimized system design.
How do I understand the timeline from offer to work authorization at Apple?
Timeline depends on your visa category. E-3 and TN applicants can often begin within weeks of an approved petition or consular appointment. H-1B cap-subject cases are tied to the October 1 start date, meaning the gap between offer and start can stretch several months. H-1B transfers for existing visa holders move faster, typically within 15 to 60 days depending on whether premium processing is used.