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Firmware Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your residency to the role rather than a temporary visa. Employers in embedded systems, IoT, and semiconductor design regularly sponsor, making this one of the more active categories for employment-based green card filings.
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Get Access To All JobsJoin the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and be part of an outstanding team of engineers driving innovation and developing products used by millions worldwide. Our team seeks a highly motivated embedded software engineer to design and develop Bluetooth Firmware for Apple’s next-generation products.
Description
At Apple, creative thinking and thoughtful insights quickly transform into extraordinary products. Our successes are the result of highly skilled teams working in an environment that nurtures creativity, partnership and growth to produce novel solutions to tough problems. As a firmware engineer in the Bluetooth Controller Team, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing of firmware, and bringup of innovative, fresh wireless silicon for various Apple products - the iPhone, Mac and more! New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. Are you ready to take on this challenge?
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 2+ years of hands-on industry experience in embedded systems or related disciplines
Deep expertise in Bluetooth technologies, including protocol stack internals, wireless communication standards, and experience optimizing for power, performance, and reliability
Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for resource-constrained environments
Solid foundation in embedded hardware platforms
Preferred Qualifications
You're able to communicate clearly and thrive in a collaborative, demanding environment
You're passionate about solving engineering challenges
You strive for perfection in all tasks and initiatives
You can navigate ambiguity with clarity, flexibility, and effective decisions
You focus on actions that drive the most significant impact
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 $120,300 and $210,100, 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.
Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and be part of an outstanding team of engineers driving innovation and developing products used by millions worldwide. Our team seeks a highly motivated embedded software engineer to design and develop Bluetooth Firmware for Apple’s next-generation products.
Description
At Apple, creative thinking and thoughtful insights quickly transform into extraordinary products. Our successes are the result of highly skilled teams working in an environment that nurtures creativity, partnership and growth to produce novel solutions to tough problems. As a firmware engineer in the Bluetooth Controller Team, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing of firmware, and bringup of innovative, fresh wireless silicon for various Apple products - the iPhone, Mac and more! New challenges arise every day that require the sharp problem-solving skills of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. Are you ready to take on this challenge?
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 2+ years of hands-on industry experience in embedded systems or related disciplines
Deep expertise in Bluetooth technologies, including protocol stack internals, wireless communication standards, and experience optimizing for power, performance, and reliability
Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code for resource-constrained environments
Solid foundation in embedded hardware platforms
Preferred Qualifications
You're able to communicate clearly and thrive in a collaborative, demanding environment
You're passionate about solving engineering challenges
You strive for perfection in all tasks and initiatives
You can navigate ambiguity with clarity, flexibility, and effective decisions
You focus on actions that drive the most significant impact
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 $120,300 and $210,100, 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 a Firmware Engineer
Document your specialized embedded systems credentials
PERM requires proving your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather academic transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and project portfolios that demonstrate RTOS, bare-metal programming, or hardware-software integration experience before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Semiconductor firms, defense contractors, and automotive electronics companies file PERM for Firmware Engineers regularly. Search DOL disclosure data to identify which employers have certified PERM applications for this specific occupation before targeting your outreach.
Find green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Firmware Engineer listings by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will support EB-2 or EB-3 filings. Search by role, location, and sponsorship status to prioritize your applications.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path with your employer
EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or computer engineering. If you hold a bachelor's degree with substantial experience, EB-3 is the more common route. Get alignment on which category your employer will file under before the PERM recruitment process starts.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Ask specifically for a green card sponsorship commitment in writing, including a timeline for filing PERM after your start date. Many employers sponsor verbally but delay filing. A defined timeline, typically six to twelve months post-hire, protects your long-term residency plan.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to validate your prevailing wage
PERM requires your employer to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-check your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer. A wage below Level II for your SOC code can stall or invalidate the PERM filing.
Green Card Firmware Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Firmware Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Firmware Engineer positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on the degree requirement the employer sets in the job description. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent in electrical or computer engineering. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer's PERM filing defines which category applies, so the job description language matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Firmware Engineer roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annual slots and subject to lottery selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The trade-off is timeline: PERM takes six to eighteen months to certify, and priority date backlogs affect nationals from India and China, but the outcome is permanent rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM process look like specifically for a Firmware Engineer position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL attesting that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. This requires a formal recruitment period including job ads, internal postings, and documented candidate review. USCIS then adjudicates the I-140 petition once PERM is certified. For Firmware Engineer roles, the job duties and degree requirements in the PERM application must exactly match your actual responsibilities and credentials.
How can I find Firmware Engineer jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters Firmware Engineer listings by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history, letting you focus applications on companies that have already filed PERM or I-140 for similar roles. This is more reliable than filtering by self-reported sponsorship status on general job boards, which is often inaccurate or outdated.
Can I switch Firmware Engineer jobs after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Changing employers resets the PERM process because the certification is tied to a specific employer and job description. If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more and you're in the adjustment of status stage, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer to a same or similar Firmware Engineer role without losing your priority date. Consult an immigration attorney before making any employer change mid-process.