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DevOps engineers are consistently sponsored for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards because the role meets PERM's specialty occupation threshold: a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is standard. Employers running PERM labor certification for DevOps positions typically document CI/CD pipeline expertise, cloud platform skills, and infrastructure automation as minimum requirements for sponsorship.
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The Info Apps DevOps team provides the infrastructure backbone for Apple News, Stocks, Weather, and Apple Creator Studio, powering experiences used by millions of users worldwide and fueling capabilities like Siri AI's World Knowledge Answers. This team owns CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, developer tooling, and operational support for large-scale backend systems deployed across hybrid cloud environments. Join us to shape how software is built, deployed, and scaled across some of Apple's most beloved consumer products.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will design and build infrastructure that serves millions of concurrent users across multi-cloud and on-premises environments, with a primary focus on development tooling, deployment automation, and CI/CD pipeline improvements. You will partner closely with engineering and SRE teams to architect scalable solutions using Kubernetes, AWS, and GitOps workflows. Day-to-day work is roughly 70% automation and tooling development and 30% operational support, giving you deep hands-on ownership across the full software delivery lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ArgoCD, and GitOps principles to accelerate delivery across News, Stocks, Weather, and Apple Creator Studio
- Manage and scale large Kubernetes deployments on EKS and on-premises clusters, handling provisioning, upgrades, and complex troubleshooting
- Develop custom internal tooling and automation scripts in Python, Bash, Groovy or Java to measurably improve developer productivity and deployment reliability
- Architect and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and/or Pulumi across AWS and Apple-managed environments
- Leverage AWS services including EKS, S3, ElastiCache, SNS/SQS, and SageMaker to support scalable, distributed backend systems
- Partner with engineering and SRE teams to define deployment standards, drive software version upgrades, and resolve system and application issues across environments
- Monitor infrastructure health and contribute to operational support, ensuring high availability for consumer-facing products with millions of active users
- Evaluate and help adopt new cloud technologies and platform strategies as the team expands beyond current environments
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or infrastructure-focused engineering role, including work on systems at large scale (millions of concurrent users)
- Expert-level proficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration, including deployment, lifecycle management, and troubleshooting on EKS or equivalent managed Kubernetes platforms
- Advanced scripting skills in Python, Bash, Groovy or Java, applied to automation workflows and custom tool development
- Deep expertise in CI/CD systems including ArgoCD, Jenkins, and Gradle/Maven, paired with advanced Git and GitOps workflow experience
- Proven experience managing cloud platforms (AWS and/or GCP), covering compute, networking, storage, and managed services
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation to manage resources and build reusable abstractions
- Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and core networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and load balancing
- Demonstrated ability to debug complex distributed systems and solve ambiguous infrastructure problems under production conditions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and experience supporting AI/ML development environments, model operationalization, or platforms such as SageMaker
- Experience maintaining and debugging Spring-based Java runtime environments in a DevOps or platform engineering context
- Strong background in modern web services architectures including REST APIs, microservices, and service mesh patterns
- Proficiency with data infrastructure components such as Cassandra, Kafka, Solr, Postgres, or Redis in a large-scale backend environment
- Track record of working closely with product engineering and SRE teams to define and enforce deployment standards across multi-team organizations
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 $184,700 and $277,600, 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
The Info Apps DevOps team provides the infrastructure backbone for Apple News, Stocks, Weather, and Apple Creator Studio, powering experiences used by millions of users worldwide and fueling capabilities like Siri AI's World Knowledge Answers. This team owns CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, developer tooling, and operational support for large-scale backend systems deployed across hybrid cloud environments. Join us to shape how software is built, deployed, and scaled across some of Apple's most beloved consumer products.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will design and build infrastructure that serves millions of concurrent users across multi-cloud and on-premises environments, with a primary focus on development tooling, deployment automation, and CI/CD pipeline improvements. You will partner closely with engineering and SRE teams to architect scalable solutions using Kubernetes, AWS, and GitOps workflows. Day-to-day work is roughly 70% automation and tooling development and 30% operational support, giving you deep hands-on ownership across the full software delivery lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ArgoCD, and GitOps principles to accelerate delivery across News, Stocks, Weather, and Apple Creator Studio
- Manage and scale large Kubernetes deployments on EKS and on-premises clusters, handling provisioning, upgrades, and complex troubleshooting
- Develop custom internal tooling and automation scripts in Python, Bash, Groovy or Java to measurably improve developer productivity and deployment reliability
- Architect and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and/or Pulumi across AWS and Apple-managed environments
- Leverage AWS services including EKS, S3, ElastiCache, SNS/SQS, and SageMaker to support scalable, distributed backend systems
- Partner with engineering and SRE teams to define deployment standards, drive software version upgrades, and resolve system and application issues across environments
- Monitor infrastructure health and contribute to operational support, ensuring high availability for consumer-facing products with millions of active users
- Evaluate and help adopt new cloud technologies and platform strategies as the team expands beyond current environments
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or infrastructure-focused engineering role, including work on systems at large scale (millions of concurrent users)
- Expert-level proficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration, including deployment, lifecycle management, and troubleshooting on EKS or equivalent managed Kubernetes platforms
- Advanced scripting skills in Python, Bash, Groovy or Java, applied to automation workflows and custom tool development
- Deep expertise in CI/CD systems including ArgoCD, Jenkins, and Gradle/Maven, paired with advanced Git and GitOps workflow experience
- Proven experience managing cloud platforms (AWS and/or GCP), covering compute, networking, storage, and managed services
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation to manage resources and build reusable abstractions
- Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and core networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and load balancing
- Demonstrated ability to debug complex distributed systems and solve ambiguous infrastructure problems under production conditions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and experience supporting AI/ML development environments, model operationalization, or platforms such as SageMaker
- Experience maintaining and debugging Spring-based Java runtime environments in a DevOps or platform engineering context
- Strong background in modern web services architectures including REST APIs, microservices, and service mesh patterns
- Proficiency with data infrastructure components such as Cassandra, Kafka, Solr, Postgres, or Redis in a large-scale backend environment
- Track record of working closely with product engineering and SRE teams to define and enforce deployment standards across multi-team organizations
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 $184,700 and $277,600, 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 in DevOps
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your foreign degree to align with the job's minimum requirements. Get a credential evaluation confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in computer science or information systems before any employer initiates the process.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM certifications under SOC code 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators) or 15-1299 (Software Developers). Employers who have done it before face far fewer delays than those attempting it for the first time.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path early
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file EB-3. EB-2 applies when the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or you can document equivalent progressive experience. Settling this before the job offer avoids renegotiating the petition category mid-process.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter by DevOps job titles and green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to surface employers actively running PERM for this role, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies with no sponsorship track record.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers must be E-Verify enrolled to sponsor certain work authorizations and to support your I-9 compliance throughout the green card process. Ask HR directly before signing an offer letter; non-enrolled employers can face complications with USCIS during the petition stage.
Document cloud certifications as a prevailing-wage anchor
PERM's required wage is based on the job duties as described, not your personal credentials. Certifications like AWS or Kubernetes aren't required for the petition, but they do strengthen your I-140 by demonstrating you meet the role requirements DOL certified.
Green Card DevOps: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a DevOps engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most DevOps positions are sponsored under EB-3 because the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. EB-2 applies when the position requires a master's degree or the employer can document that the role demands a degree plus substantial specialized experience. The PERM job description, not your personal resume, determines the category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for DevOps engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 65,000 slots annually with a lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap on the process itself, though EB-3 visa numbers are subject to per-country backlogs. The key difference is permanence: a successful I-140 and adjustment of status gives you a green card, not a renewable work authorization that expires with the employer relationship.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a DevOps role?
Your employer files an application with DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. They must run a recruitment campaign, document the results, and submit the application through the PERM system. DOL then reviews the job requirements and prevailing wage. Only after PERM certification can the employer file your I-140 petition with USCIS.
How do I find DevOps employers who actively sponsor green cards?
PERM filing history is public data. You can cross-reference OFLC disclosure files to see which employers have certified DevOps positions in the past. Migrate Mate surfaces this data by role and employer so you can prioritize applications to companies with a proven sponsorship track record rather than asking employers to start from scratch.
Can I switch DevOps jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers if the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. For DevOps engineers, a move to a closely related infrastructure or platform engineering role typically qualifies. Changing jobs before I-140 approval generally requires restarting the PERM process with the new employer.