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Apple hires Software Engineers across iOS, macOS, silicon architecture, machine learning infrastructure, and developer tools. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, supporting candidates from initial offer through long-term status changes including permanent residence pathways.
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Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something.
This is a great opportunity to be an early member of a new engineering team on a highly visible, highly impactful project! You will be deeply involved in developing new and innovative on-device ML and AI tools in the creative space. You will work with human interface designers, quality assurance teams, and cross-functional engineering teams to go beyond code and influence everything from user interfaces to project planning.
Description
The Creator Studio team is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with hands-on experience working on AI and creative tools. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining new features across our suite of Creator Studio applications.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of proven experience developing and shipping reliable, scalable, maintainable, and testable code.
- Knowledge of the iOS ecosystem, including system frameworks, APIs, daemons and resource management capabilities.
- Experience with Apple’s languages such as Swift and Objective-C, and machine learning development tools such as CoreML.
- Excellent understanding of an ML-based product lifecycle.
- Ability to write performant, scalable, maintainable, and correct multi-threaded code.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building APIs or frameworks.
- Experience building AI tools or working on AI-adjacent projects.
- Experience with the latest Swift technologies.
- Experience working with media storage and playback.
- Experience as a technical lead.
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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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.
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.

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll add something.
This is a great opportunity to be an early member of a new engineering team on a highly visible, highly impactful project! You will be deeply involved in developing new and innovative on-device ML and AI tools in the creative space. You will work with human interface designers, quality assurance teams, and cross-functional engineering teams to go beyond code and influence everything from user interfaces to project planning.
Description
The Creator Studio team is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with hands-on experience working on AI and creative tools. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining new features across our suite of Creator Studio applications.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of proven experience developing and shipping reliable, scalable, maintainable, and testable code.
- Knowledge of the iOS ecosystem, including system frameworks, APIs, daemons and resource management capabilities.
- Experience with Apple’s languages such as Swift and Objective-C, and machine learning development tools such as CoreML.
- Excellent understanding of an ML-based product lifecycle.
- Ability to write performant, scalable, maintainable, and correct multi-threaded code.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building APIs or frameworks.
- Experience building AI tools or working on AI-adjacent projects.
- Experience with the latest Swift technologies.
- Experience working with media storage and playback.
- Experience as a technical lead.
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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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.
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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Align your portfolio to Apple platforms
Apple's Software Engineer interviews weight systems design and platform-specific depth heavily. Before applying, build or document projects using Swift, Core ML, Metal, or Apple silicon frameworks. Generic full-stack portfolios rarely stand out against candidates with demonstrable Apple ecosystem experience.
Target teams with recurring sponsorship history
Apple sponsors across hardware, silicon, AI research, and developer tools. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which job titles and locations file most consistently. Focus your applications on teams like Core OS, Siri, or silicon engineering where sponsorship demand is highest.
Prepare for PERM documentation well in advance
If you're targeting a Green Card through Apple, PERM labor certification requires detailed education and experience records. Gather foreign degree equivalency evaluations and employment verification letters before your first anniversary, not after your employer initiates the process.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open Software Engineer roles
Apple posts across multiple channels, and not all openings signal sponsorship willingness equally. Use Migrate Mate to filter Apple Software Engineer roles by the visa types they support, so you're applying to positions where your immigration status is already accounted for.
Account for Cap season in your start date negotiation
If you need an H-1B and aren't currently in valid status, USCIS cap filings open in March for an October 1 start. Negotiate your offer with that timeline in mind, and confirm with your recruiter whether Apple will file with premium processing to reduce uncertainty.
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Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineers. The company files both cap-subject petitions for new hires and cap-exempt transfers for candidates already holding H-1B status. If you're not currently in H-1B status, your start date will depend on the USCIS lottery and the October 1 cap year start, so factor that into your offer timeline.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at Apple?
Apply directly through Apple's careers site at jobs.apple.com, where all Software Engineer openings are posted. Roles are organized by team, so filtering by function (such as silicon, AI, or platform engineering) helps narrow to relevant positions. You can also browse visa-filtered Apple Software Engineer openings on Migrate Mate to identify roles where sponsorship is explicitly supported.
Which visa types does Apple commonly sponsor for Software Engineers?
Apple sponsors H-1B for most nationalities, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and H-1B1 for Chilean and Singaporean nationals. For longer-term paths, Apple supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. F-1 OPT and CPT are also accepted for students completing degrees at U.S. universities.
What qualifications does Apple expect for Software Engineer roles?
Most Apple Software Engineer roles require a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. For specialty occupation visa purposes, the degree must be directly relevant to the role. Apple's technical interviews assess low-level systems knowledge, algorithms, and platform-specific depth. Senior roles often require experience with real-time systems, silicon-adjacent software, or large-scale distributed infrastructure.
How do I navigate the visa filing timeline after receiving an offer from Apple?
Once you have an offer, Apple's immigration team or an outside counsel firm will guide the filing. For H-1B cap cases, the petition window opens in March and work authorization begins October 1. For E-3 and TN, processing can happen at a U.S. consulate in weeks. Confirm early whether Apple will use premium processing, which reduces USCIS adjudication to 15 business days.
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