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Software Architect jobs at Apple sit at the intersection of hardware and software, requiring deep systems expertise across platforms like iOS, macOS, and Apple Silicon. Apple has a well-established sponsorship track record across multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target for international candidates with the right technical background.
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Get Access To All JobsDo you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless. Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here.
AI & Data Platforms (AiDP) is IS&T's engine for AI-powered innovation. The team brings together data, application development, and machine learning - including generative AI - along with data services and customer success functions, to help IS&T build solutions more efficiently and streamline the adoption and embedding of generative AI across Apple.
Description
As a Framework Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building various tools and features for Data and ML platforms, including data processing, insights portal, data observability, data lineage, model hub, and data visualization. You will either work on building custom solutions ground up or take open source products and customize them for Apple’s needs. We're looking for an individual who loves to take challenges, tackles problems with imaginative solutions, works well in collaborative teams, and can produce high-quality software under tight deadlines and constraints. This role involves building innovative tools and frameworks that can extend the functionality of 3rd party BI tools using APIs.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years or more of hands-on proficiency with Java and/or Python or similar language
- Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Experience designing and developing scalable & performant micro-services and Rest APIs
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Azure or similar
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving skills and Excellent communication skills
- Experience in building and deploying cloud-native applications/products
- Working experience with Big data technologies and data platforms
- Familiarity in working with frontend frameworks
- Hands-on experience with distributed computing technologies
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL data stores
- Prior experience in the areas of AI/ML/Data Sciences will be a strong plus
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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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 want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless. Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here.
AI & Data Platforms (AiDP) is IS&T's engine for AI-powered innovation. The team brings together data, application development, and machine learning - including generative AI - along with data services and customer success functions, to help IS&T build solutions more efficiently and streamline the adoption and embedding of generative AI across Apple.
Description
As a Framework Software Engineer, you will be responsible for building various tools and features for Data and ML platforms, including data processing, insights portal, data observability, data lineage, model hub, and data visualization. You will either work on building custom solutions ground up or take open source products and customize them for Apple’s needs. We're looking for an individual who loves to take challenges, tackles problems with imaginative solutions, works well in collaborative teams, and can produce high-quality software under tight deadlines and constraints. This role involves building innovative tools and frameworks that can extend the functionality of 3rd party BI tools using APIs.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years or more of hands-on proficiency with Java and/or Python or similar language
- Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms
- Experience designing and developing scalable & performant micro-services and Rest APIs
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Azure or similar
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving skills and Excellent communication skills
- Experience in building and deploying cloud-native applications/products
- Working experience with Big data technologies and data platforms
- Familiarity in working with frontend frameworks
- Hands-on experience with distributed computing technologies
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL data stores
- Prior experience in the areas of AI/ML/Data Sciences will be a strong plus
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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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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Align your portfolio to Apple Silicon
Apple prioritizes Software Architects with low-level systems experience. Before applying, document concrete work with CPU architecture, compiler optimization, or hardware-software interfaces. Projects tied to ARM-based or custom silicon pipelines resonate specifically with Apple's recruiting team.
Target roles through internal Apple job families
Apple structures Software Architect postings under multiple internal job families, including Platform Architecture and Core OS. Searching only 'Software Architect' misses relevant openings. Filter by engineering domain to surface roles aligned to your specialization and team fit.
Distinguish your E-3 eligibility before applying
If you're an Australian citizen, the E-3 visa is processed without a lottery and can be filed directly through a U.S. consulate. Confirming your eligibility before starting interviews lets you have an informed sponsorship conversation with Apple's recruiting team early.
Prepare for Apple's multi-stage technical screening
Apple's Software Architect interviews typically include architecture design reviews and systems-level coding rounds. Your LCA and visa petition reflect the role as described, so the job title and scope you interview for need to match what gets filed with DOL and USCIS.
Request premium processing timing from your recruiter
H-1B cap-subject petitions have a fixed lottery window each March. If you're already in valid H-1B status with another employer, a cap-exempt transfer to Apple moves faster. Clarify your current status with your recruiter so Apple's immigration counsel can plan the correct filing path.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Software Architect roles at Apple
Software Architect openings at Apple that include visa sponsorship aren't always easy to identify from general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Apple roles that support your visa type, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Software Architects?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for Software Architect roles. Apple participates in the annual H-1B cap lottery each spring and also files cap-exempt transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status with another employer. Apple works with outside immigration counsel to handle USCIS filings, so the process is structured once you have an offer in hand.
How do I apply for Software Architect jobs at Apple?
Applications go through Apple's careers portal at apple.com/careers. Software Architect roles are distributed across multiple engineering orgs, including Platform Architecture, Core OS, and Silicon Engineering, so searching by team or platform helps narrow results. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse Apple Software Architect openings filtered by the visa type you hold or need sponsored.
Which visa types does Apple commonly sponsor for Software Architect roles?
Apple sponsors H-1B, H-1B1 visa, E-3 visa, TN visa, F-1 OPT, and F-1 CPT for Software Architect positions, as well as Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. Australian citizens are often sponsored via E-3 visa, which skips the lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals working in qualifying software roles may be eligible for TN visa status, which requires no USCIS petition.
What qualifications does Apple expect for a Software Architect position?
Apple Software Architect roles typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Beyond the degree, Apple looks for deep systems-level experience, often with hardware-software co-design, compiler or OS development, or large-scale distributed systems. Candidates with Apple Silicon, embedded firmware, or platform security backgrounds are particularly competitive for architecture roles.
How do I understand the timeline for visa sponsorship after receiving an Apple offer?
Timeline depends on your visa type. E-3 and TN can be processed at a U.S. consulate in weeks. H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed once per year in March for an October 1 start, so timing your offer to align with that window matters. If you're transferring an existing H-1B, Apple can file a portability petition and you can begin work once USCIS issues a receipt notice.