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Do you love working on state-of-the-art technologies? Are you a forward-thinker and love solving technological and architectural challenges? At Apple, our Platform Architecture team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. Join this team, and youâll collaborate with engineers across Apple to develop algorithms and architectures that help build the flawless technology experiences weâre known for worldwide! In this highly visible role, you will lead the architecture of SoC display subsystem, including memory fabric interface, data pipe flow controls, memory compression, display interfaces, etc.
Description
The ideal candidate will be responsible for all aspects of SoC display subsystem architecture.
- Work closely with SoC and fabric architects, software, and system engineers to architect SoC display subsystem
- Architect display subsystems, including display pipe control, memory, and interfaces
- Provide detailed architectural guidance at all levels of design throughout the design process from concept through production
- Make recommendations on key design tradeoffs across architecture and performance
- Author and maintain the display subsystem architecture specifications
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree
Experience in chip architecture, display subsystem architecture and/or design
SoC display subsystem architecture and micro-architecture experience
Preferred Qualifications
20+ years of relevant industry experience in signal/image processing
MS or PhD degree
Understanding of SoC display sub-system architecture, interface, performance and energy tradeoffs
Understanding of display or image technology
Expertise in memory subsystem, memory interface, and DMA
Architectural modeling ability
Communication skills with cross-functional teams
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.
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 $201,300 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.
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 working on state-of-the-art technologies? Are you a forward-thinker and love solving technological and architectural challenges? At Apple, our Platform Architecture team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that cultivates engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. Join this team, and youâll collaborate with engineers across Apple to develop algorithms and architectures that help build the flawless technology experiences weâre known for worldwide! In this highly visible role, you will lead the architecture of SoC display subsystem, including memory fabric interface, data pipe flow controls, memory compression, display interfaces, etc.
Description
The ideal candidate will be responsible for all aspects of SoC display subsystem architecture.
- Work closely with SoC and fabric architects, software, and system engineers to architect SoC display subsystem
- Architect display subsystems, including display pipe control, memory, and interfaces
- Provide detailed architectural guidance at all levels of design throughout the design process from concept through production
- Make recommendations on key design tradeoffs across architecture and performance
- Author and maintain the display subsystem architecture specifications
Minimum Qualifications
BS degree
Experience in chip architecture, display subsystem architecture and/or design
SoC display subsystem architecture and micro-architecture experience
Preferred Qualifications
20+ years of relevant industry experience in signal/image processing
MS or PhD degree
Understanding of SoC display sub-system architecture, interface, performance and energy tradeoffs
Understanding of display or image technology
Expertise in memory subsystem, memory interface, and DMA
Architectural modeling ability
Communication skills with cross-functional teams
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.
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 $201,300 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.
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 E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Systems Architect
Document your degree equivalency before applying
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted for E-3 purposes, but your offer letter and LCA must explicitly reference a field-specific degree requirement. Have your transcripts and credentials ready to confirm the specialty occupation match before outreach begins.
Target employers with existing visa infrastructure
Systems Architect roles often sit inside enterprise IT, cloud, or consulting divisions. Focus on organizations that have already filed LCAs for technical staff, as they understand DOL prevailing wage requirements and won't be learning the E-3 process at your expense.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Systems Architect listings by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will engage. Use it to find roles where the hiring team already understands Australian visa requirements.
Clarify the LCA timeline before accepting an offer
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply at the consulate. Standard DOL processing runs around seven business days. Confirm your start date accounts for this step so there's no gap between offer acceptance and your consulate appointment.
Frame your systems architecture scope in visa terms
Consular officers assess whether your role genuinely requires a theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. Document that your position involves enterprise-level design decisions, not general IT support, to satisfy the specialty occupation definition at your interview.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for complex offers
When your role spans multiple worksites or involves a third-party client site, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. Multi-site arrangements require careful documentation to avoid LCA certification issues that can delay your start date.
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How do I find Systems Architect jobs that offer E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for E-3 sponsorship roles. It surfaces Systems Architect positions from employers with a history of sponsoring Australian workers, which cuts out the time spent cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the E-3 process. Standard job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type or nationality.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000â$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Systems Architect role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems engineering, or software engineering. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can create problems at the LCA or consulate stage, so your job description needs to specify the degree requirement clearly.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Systems Architect roles?
The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there's no lottery and no registration fee. H-1B selection runs around 25% in recent years and requires cap registration each March. For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a direct path to a Systems Architect role without the lottery risk or the twelve-month wait a failed H-1B registration creates.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Systems Architect?
You can change employers, but you'll need a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa stamp if your current visa is tied to your previous employer. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's AC21 rule. Start the new LCA process before your last day if possible to avoid a status gap between roles.
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