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Embedded roles in firmware, RTOS, and hardware-software integration qualify as specialty occupations under EB-2 and EB-3, making PERM labor certification the standard sponsorship path. Most embedded engineers enter through EB-3, but advanced-degree professionals with a master's or higher often qualify for EB-2, skipping the lengthy PERM audit queue.
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We are looking for an experienced and outcome-driven Embedded Quality Engineer to help deliver a best-in-class camera solution for iOS products. You will qualify ISP firmware and camera drivers across every hardware platform we ship, ensuring millions of Apple customers get a camera experience that just works - through every new sensor, every new feature, and every commit that touches the stack. This is a fast-paced, high-performing team, and the work spans new hardware bring-up, new feature enablement, and continuous regression testing on every ISP code change.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
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Own regression testing for every ISP code change across multiple projects and active trains - discover regressions, triage failures, and catch issues before they land in the main codebase.
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Drive parity feature validation on new hardware platforms - independently own re-validation of existing camera/ISP features against new sensors, proving nothing regressed.
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Design test plans and test cases for new camera/ISP features - functionality, performance, power, stability, and image quality, and validate them end-to-end as they’re enabled, in parallel with development.
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Build and maintain automated tests so test coverage keeps pace as hardware and feature count grow.
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Collaborate with development and cross-functional QA teams to triage, diagnose, and debug issues to root cause; file high-quality, reproducible radars.
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Identify coverage gaps and flag risks and trends to leadership.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
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3+ years of QA experience testing embedded system products.
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Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language.
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Experience developing system and feature level test plans and test cases.
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Experience developing automated tests for embedded systems or mobile devices.
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Hands-on experience leveraging AI-based tools to build and automate workflows.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Understanding of camera technologies, the ISP pipeline, 3A, video formats, and color space.
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Experience with quality test gating in a large, multi-repo embedded codebase.
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Experience designing, developing, or maintaining test suites using Pytest or other framework.
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Experience setting up, integrating, or maintaining continuous integration and deployment pipelines using tools such as Jenkins.
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Comfort working across many concurrent trains/hardware platforms at once.
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Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, especially triaging with dev teams.
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Experience on successful, large-volume consumer products.
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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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
We are looking for an experienced and outcome-driven Embedded Quality Engineer to help deliver a best-in-class camera solution for iOS products. You will qualify ISP firmware and camera drivers across every hardware platform we ship, ensuring millions of Apple customers get a camera experience that just works - through every new sensor, every new feature, and every commit that touches the stack. This is a fast-paced, high-performing team, and the work spans new hardware bring-up, new feature enablement, and continuous regression testing on every ISP code change.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will:
-
Own regression testing for every ISP code change across multiple projects and active trains - discover regressions, triage failures, and catch issues before they land in the main codebase.
-
Drive parity feature validation on new hardware platforms - independently own re-validation of existing camera/ISP features against new sensors, proving nothing regressed.
-
Design test plans and test cases for new camera/ISP features - functionality, performance, power, stability, and image quality, and validate them end-to-end as they’re enabled, in parallel with development.
-
Build and maintain automated tests so test coverage keeps pace as hardware and feature count grow.
-
Collaborate with development and cross-functional QA teams to triage, diagnose, and debug issues to root cause; file high-quality, reproducible radars.
-
Identify coverage gaps and flag risks and trends to leadership.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
-
3+ years of QA experience testing embedded system products.
-
Proficiency in Python or a similar scripting language.
-
Experience developing system and feature level test plans and test cases.
-
Experience developing automated tests for embedded systems or mobile devices.
-
Hands-on experience leveraging AI-based tools to build and automate workflows.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Understanding of camera technologies, the ISP pipeline, 3A, video formats, and color space.
-
Experience with quality test gating in a large, multi-repo embedded codebase.
-
Experience designing, developing, or maintaining test suites using Pytest or other framework.
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Experience setting up, integrating, or maintaining continuous integration and deployment pipelines using tools such as Jenkins.
-
Comfort working across many concurrent trains/hardware platforms at once.
-
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, especially triaging with dev teams.
-
Experience on successful, large-volume consumer products.
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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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 Embedded
Document your hardware-software integration work
Gather project specs, schematics, and performance benchmarks that prove your embedded work required a specialized degree. PERM audits for engineering roles frequently demand evidence that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced, so detailed technical documentation strengthens your employer's case.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which companies have filed PERM applications for embedded or firmware engineer roles. Employers already familiar with the PERM process for your job classification move significantly faster than those sponsoring for the first time.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters specifically for U.S. employers who have green card sponsorship history for embedded roles, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with PERM. Start your search there before approaching employers directly.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 fit before accepting an offer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers will file EB-3. Confirm with the hiring team early whether the position description can support an EB-2 filing, since that classification avoids PERM entirely for National Interest Waiver self-petitions in engineering fields.
Verify your employer's prevailing wage tier before filing
DOL assigns embedded engineers to wage levels I through IV based on experience and supervision. If your offer letter salary falls below the prevailing wage for your metropolitan area, USCIS will reject the I-140 petition outright, delaying your entire green card timeline.
Align your priority date with your country's EB-3 backlog
O*NET classifies embedded systems roles under high-demand SOC codes that currently have no EB-3 backlog for most countries. If you're from India or China, your priority date determines your wait, so filing PERM as early as possible in your employment matters significantly.
Green Card Embedded: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an embedded engineer role qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Embedded engineer positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Roles demanding a master's or higher, or involving a National Interest Waiver argument, may qualify under EB-2. The PERM labor certification process is the standard employer-sponsored path for both categories.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for embedded roles?
H-1B visa provides temporary work authorization and is subject to an annual lottery cap. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency and has no lottery. EB-3 has no annual per-petition cap, though per-country limits affect applicants from high-demand countries. The overall PERM-to-green-card timeline is longer than H-1B, often two to five years for most nationalities.
What does the PERM process look like for an embedded systems position?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL and conducts a supervised recruitment period to confirm no qualified U.S. workers were displaced. For embedded roles, DOL often scrutinizes the specialty occupation definition, so the job description must specifically require a degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field. After certification, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS.
Where can I find embedded jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces embedded and firmware engineering roles from employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with PERM. Filtering by sponsorship type saves significant time compared to asking about sponsorship after multiple interview rounds.
Can I switch embedded employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change employers after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Embedded engineering roles within the same SOC code family generally satisfy this requirement, but confirm the classification match before accepting a new offer.