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Machine Learning Intern roles can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field. Employers file with DOL to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available, opening a path to permanent residency sponsorship for the right candidate.
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Our team is working toward a future where our devices are aware of us and our environment, they directly support our health and wellbeing, and they nudge us to be more thoughtful, present, and inspired human beings. We believe there is huge opportunity to improve lives and the world by understanding people, our activities, connections, and the environments we live in using sensing and machine learning on our devices. Our team works with cross-functional partners across Apple to create high-impact features and new ways to interact on Apple Watch, home products, and new hardware. We prototype new experiences, develop and ship products, and publish our work. We are a creative, multi-disciplinary, optimistic, and collaborative team. Come join us and build the future!
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The team you will join is responsible for creating the technologies that power new, innovative product features for Apple Watch, like DoubleTap, AssistiveTouch, Handwashing, and Raise to Speak. We are highly collaborative and partner with a variety of research and product teams across Apple to explore novel experiences and ship features. We are looking for a versatile Machine Learning Software Engineer who is passionate about developing innovative, ML-driven product features that push the boundaries of sensing and human-computer interaction, and who can work across disciplines - from training advanced models to rapid on-device prototyping and full-scale productization. In this hybrid role, you’ll collaborate closely with designers, ML engineers, and software experts to transform ambitious, loosely defined ideas into next-generation sensing experiences that reach millions of Apple Watch users worldwide. Your responsibilities will include:
Responsibilities
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Develop and optimize ML algorithms leveraging multimodal sensor data - like motion and audio - to detect user activities and contextual situations that enhance our understanding of real-world behavior
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Integrate and deploy ML models on-device, building power-efficient frameworks that encapsulate models, interface seamlessly with sensors, and communicate effectively with UX layers
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Drive innovation from concept to deployment, ensuring promising research ideas evolve into high-impact, user-facing features
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Design and implement tools, analytics, and processes to perform in-depth, hands-on analysis for validating and quantifying algorithm performance both offline and on-device
Minimum Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
Solid knowledge of machine learning methods, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling using time-series data
Strong Python skills with experience writing production-quality code and working with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Experience with Swift or Objective-C and developing on Apple platforms
Experience architecting large scale systems
Preferred Qualifications
You collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
You have a deep commitment to product quality and interest in building consumer applications
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work independently or in small teams
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 $324,800, 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 as a Machine Learning Intern
Align your degree to the role
PERM requires your credentials to match the job's minimum requirements exactly. A degree in mathematics or electrical engineering can qualify if the job description ties those fields directly to machine learning tasks like model training or data pipeline engineering.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC Wage Search disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for machine learning or data science roles. Employers already familiar with the labor certification process move faster and make fewer documentation errors on your case.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter your job search by green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. It surfaces employers who have sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 candidates for machine learning roles, so you're applying to companies with demonstrated willingness to run the PERM process.
Negotiate the job description before signing
The PERM application locks in the job duties and minimum requirements listed in your offer letter. Push for a description that reflects your actual ML work, including specific frameworks or degree fields, so it supports the strongest possible labor certification filing.
Understand EB-3 priority dates for your country
EB-3 backlogs vary significantly by birth country. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting an internship-to-full-time path: candidates born in India or China face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval, while most other nationals see far shorter queues.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT to a sponsored role, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to maintain your work authorization during the green card process. Verify enrollment status directly with your HR contact before your OPT expires.
Green Card Machine Learning Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Machine Learning Intern role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes, if the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, statistics, or applied mathematics. EB-3 covers most degree-requiring roles, while EB-2 applies when the position demands an advanced degree or the candidate has qualifications that demonstrate advanced expertise beyond the bachelor's level. The employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM filing.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for machine learning roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual cap and lottery, meaning you can go unselected multiple years. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a time-limited status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 petition, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years or longer depending on your birth country's priority date queue.
How do I find Machine Learning Intern jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Search specifically for employers with documented PERM filing history for machine learning or data science roles. Migrate Mate filters job listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can target companies that have already run the PERM process for similar positions rather than asking employers cold whether they'll sponsor.
Does my internship need to be full-time for the employer to file a PERM application on my behalf?
PERM labor certification is designed for permanent, full-time positions. An internship itself rarely qualifies, but a full-time role offer following the internship can. If your goal is green card sponsorship, discuss conversion to a permanent position with your employer early, because the PERM filing must describe the ongoing job duties, not the temporary internship scope.
What role does O*NET play in a PERM filing for a machine learning position?
DOL uses O*NET occupation classifications to assess whether the duties and degree requirements in a PERM filing are consistent with the job category. For machine learning roles, the O*NET profile for Software Developers or Computer and Information Research Scientists typically governs. Mismatches between your job description and the O*NET standard job zone can trigger audit scrutiny during labor certification review.