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API engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your permanent residency, locking in your priority date for the I-140 petition that follows.
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INTRODUCTION
Join the Swift AI Frameworks team and create the best APIs for AI models. You’ll collaborate with passionate and creative colleagues to meet ambitious goals in an environment that not only encourages, but requires constant curiosity and growth.
DESCRIPTION
As a member of the Swift AI Frameworks team, you will implement new features in the Foundation Models framework and craft elegant APIs that surprise and delight our developers. You will be responsible for bringing your ideas to life through all stages of their development: from initial research, to API design, to model evaluation, to testing and development in Swift, to documentation and internal dogfooding. You’ll join us in energetic discussions of each other’s work and ideas, alongside collaborators possessing a variety of different perspectives and domain expertises.
You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with experts throughout Apple including: ML researchers, systems engineers, user interface designers, tools engineers, and technical writers. Curious and enterprising individuals who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multi-disciplinary environment!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in machine learning, LLMs and generative AI
- Proficiency with Swift (or the capacity to become proficient quickly)
- The ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly
- High standards for quality and attention to detail
- The desire to learn and grow, keeping pace with cutting edge technologies
- Experience with at least one of the following: Framework and API development, LLM tool calling and agentic workflows, Model evaluation, LLM inference algorithms (e.g. constrained decoding, retrieval-augmented generation)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelorʼs Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required: LLM serving, On-device ML systems, Multi-modal LLMs, Swift API design patterns, User interface technologies (e.g. SwiftUI, UIKit), Programming language design and implementation, Technical writing and Open-source software projects.
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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
Join the Swift AI Frameworks team and create the best APIs for AI models. You’ll collaborate with passionate and creative colleagues to meet ambitious goals in an environment that not only encourages, but requires constant curiosity and growth.
DESCRIPTION
As a member of the Swift AI Frameworks team, you will implement new features in the Foundation Models framework and craft elegant APIs that surprise and delight our developers. You will be responsible for bringing your ideas to life through all stages of their development: from initial research, to API design, to model evaluation, to testing and development in Swift, to documentation and internal dogfooding. You’ll join us in energetic discussions of each other’s work and ideas, alongside collaborators possessing a variety of different perspectives and domain expertises.
You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with experts throughout Apple including: ML researchers, systems engineers, user interface designers, tools engineers, and technical writers. Curious and enterprising individuals who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multi-disciplinary environment!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in machine learning, LLMs and generative AI
- Proficiency with Swift (or the capacity to become proficient quickly)
- The ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly
- High standards for quality and attention to detail
- The desire to learn and grow, keeping pace with cutting edge technologies
- Experience with at least one of the following: Framework and API development, LLM tool calling and agentic workflows, Model evaluation, LLM inference algorithms (e.g. constrained decoding, retrieval-augmented generation)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelorʼs Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required: LLM serving, On-device ML systems, Multi-modal LLMs, Swift API design patterns, User interface technologies (e.g. SwiftUI, UIKit), Programming language design and implementation, Technical writing and Open-source software projects.
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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 Green Card Sponsorship as an Api Engineer
Verify your degree supports PERM requirements
PERM certification requires your degree field to match the job duties. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to API engineer roles, but an unrelated degree may require supplemental experience documentation before DOL will certify.
Target employers with established immigration programs
Companies that regularly file PERM applications for software roles already have immigration counsel and internal processes in place. Searching for employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history for API or backend engineering titles saves you months of employer education.
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Migrate Mate filters jobs by employers actively sponsoring green cards, so you see API engineer openings where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring plan, not an afterthought you negotiate post-offer.
Confirm the job description meets specialty occupation standards
DOL scrutinizes PERM job descriptions closely. Your offer letter and internal job posting must specify that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field, not just preferred qualifications, or PERM certification can be denied.
Nail the prevailing wage tier in your offer letter
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage for API engineer roles before you negotiate compensation, so your offer doesn't delay PERM filing.
File I-140 concurrently once PERM is certified
Once USCIS approves your employer's PERM labor certification, push for concurrent I-140 filing to lock in your priority date immediately. For most countries except India and China, EB-3 priority dates for software roles are current, meaning you can move directly to adjustment of status.
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Find Api Engineer JobsApi Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an API engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
API engineer positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how the employer defines the role. EB-3 applies when the job requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the position demands significantly more than a standard four-year program. Your employer's immigration counsel will make the final classification call based on the actual job duties.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an API engineer?
H-1B is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery with no guarantee of selection. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM process leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months, and the full EB-3 process from PERM filing to green card can run two to three years for most nationalities. For Indian and Chinese nationals, priority date backlogs can extend that significantly.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an API engineer candidate?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. Your credentials, specifically your degree and work history, must match the minimum job requirements in the PERM application exactly. If your resume shows more experience than the job requires, DOL may question whether the role was tailored to your qualifications, which can trigger an audit.
How do I find API engineer jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship upfront, which makes it hard to know which employers will commit before you invest time interviewing. Migrate Mate surfaces API engineer roles at employers with documented green card filing history, so you can focus on companies that have already committed to sponsoring permanent residency rather than negotiating it from scratch after an offer.
Can I switch employers after my API engineer PERM is filed?
You can change employers after USCIS approves your I-140 petition, as long as your new role is in the same or similar occupational classification and your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days. This portability protection under AC21 lets you accept a new API or software engineering role without restarting the PERM process, though your new employer must be willing to retain your approved petition.
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