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Product Development Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled workers, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before petitioning USCIS. Strong portfolios in product lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration, and applied engineering accelerate employer commitment to permanent sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsDo you love crafting sophisticated solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices!
Join the System-Level Test Product Development Engineering (SLT-PDE) team, where we design and deploy cutting-edge test solutions that ensure the quality and performance of Apple's next-generation SoCs and semiconductor devices. Our work sits at the intersection of hardware, software, AI/ML automation, and high-volume manufacturing - and directly influences the reliability and user experience of products used by millions around the world.
We're not just running tests - we're building the AI-native debug and characterization platform that turns terabytes of factory and bring-up data into actionable engineering insight in seconds, redefining what "test engineering" looks like in the era of agentic AI.
In this role, you will drive the creation, deployment, and continuous improvement of system-level test methodologies for advanced silicon devices. You will use your strong software and debugging skills to bring up new silicon in early development and ensure robust, scalable solutions as products move into mass production. You will collaborate closely across cross-functional teams in hardware, firmware, software, and factory operations - and increasingly, partner with AI-assisted workflows that amplify every engineer's reach.
Description
Develop System Level Test (SLT) Test programs from NPI to HVM for Apple SOCs.
- Lead overall deployment of SLT at the OSAT's, working closely with GSM and Test Engineering teams.
- Work with Apple internal Test teams, Product Engineering, QA, Product Management, SW engineering teams.
- Computer Architecture - Solid understanding of SoC fundamentals: CPU/GPU pipelines, interconnects, memory hierarchy, cache coherency, boot flow, and power/clock domains. You can reason from architectural intent down to silicon behavior.
- Programming - Strong skills in Python and at least one high-level language such as C++ or C#. Comfortable writing production-quality code and building automation that other engineers depend on.
- Hardware Knowledge - Experience with silicon bring-up, board-level debugging, firmware interaction, or system-level validation is a strong plus.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Able to navigate from vague symptoms to root cause across hardware/software boundaries.
- Collaboration - Ability to communicate clearly and partner effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Work on technologies that power some of the most iconic products in the world.
- Influence silicon quality and performance at a global scale - your work touches every Apple SoC shipped.
- Operate at the frontier of AI in semiconductor test - we deploy agentic LLM workflows in production debug, not as a science project.
- Collaborative environment where curiosity, initiative, and engineering taste are valued.
- Grow your skills across hardware, software, AI/ML, and manufacturing - few roles offer this breadth.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Preferred Qualifications
Masters or PhD In Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
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 $123,700 and $186,900, 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.
Do you love crafting sophisticated solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices!
Join the System-Level Test Product Development Engineering (SLT-PDE) team, where we design and deploy cutting-edge test solutions that ensure the quality and performance of Apple's next-generation SoCs and semiconductor devices. Our work sits at the intersection of hardware, software, AI/ML automation, and high-volume manufacturing - and directly influences the reliability and user experience of products used by millions around the world.
We're not just running tests - we're building the AI-native debug and characterization platform that turns terabytes of factory and bring-up data into actionable engineering insight in seconds, redefining what "test engineering" looks like in the era of agentic AI.
In this role, you will drive the creation, deployment, and continuous improvement of system-level test methodologies for advanced silicon devices. You will use your strong software and debugging skills to bring up new silicon in early development and ensure robust, scalable solutions as products move into mass production. You will collaborate closely across cross-functional teams in hardware, firmware, software, and factory operations - and increasingly, partner with AI-assisted workflows that amplify every engineer's reach.
Description
Develop System Level Test (SLT) Test programs from NPI to HVM for Apple SOCs.
- Lead overall deployment of SLT at the OSAT's, working closely with GSM and Test Engineering teams.
- Work with Apple internal Test teams, Product Engineering, QA, Product Management, SW engineering teams.
- Computer Architecture - Solid understanding of SoC fundamentals: CPU/GPU pipelines, interconnects, memory hierarchy, cache coherency, boot flow, and power/clock domains. You can reason from architectural intent down to silicon behavior.
- Programming - Strong skills in Python and at least one high-level language such as C++ or C#. Comfortable writing production-quality code and building automation that other engineers depend on.
- Hardware Knowledge - Experience with silicon bring-up, board-level debugging, firmware interaction, or system-level validation is a strong plus.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Able to navigate from vague symptoms to root cause across hardware/software boundaries.
- Collaboration - Ability to communicate clearly and partner effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Work on technologies that power some of the most iconic products in the world.
- Influence silicon quality and performance at a global scale - your work touches every Apple SoC shipped.
- Operate at the frontier of AI in semiconductor test - we deploy agentic LLM workflows in production debug, not as a science project.
- Collaborative environment where curiosity, initiative, and engineering taste are valued.
- Grow your skills across hardware, software, AI/ML, and manufacturing - few roles offer this breadth.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Preferred Qualifications
Masters or PhD In Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
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 $123,700 and $186,900, 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 Product Development Engineer
Document your product lifecycle contributions precisely
PERM audits often target engineering roles because DOL must verify no qualified U.S. workers were bypassed. Compile project records showing specific deliverables, not just job titles, so your employer's attorney can define the position's minimum requirements without overstating or understating your credentials.
Verify your degree maps to the posted role
EB-2 petitions for Product Development Engineers require a direct nexus between your advanced degree field and the job duties. A mechanical engineering degree supporting a software-heavy product role can trigger an RFE, so confirm the alignment before your employer files the I-140.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not all product development teams sponsor green cards. Search DOL's PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have previously certified engineering roles at your seniority level, which signals both sponsorship willingness and an in-house process that reduces filing delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Filtering job postings by green card sponsorship history saves months of outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces Product Development Engineer roles at companies with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity, so you apply to employers already equipped to handle the PERM and I-140 process.
Negotiate the PERM filing timeline before accepting an offer
Employers are not legally required to start PERM immediately after hiring you. Ask during offer negotiation when the company typically initiates sponsorship and whether they require a tenure period, since delays of two or more years are common and directly affect your priority date.
Check prevailing wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search
DOL assigns your role a wage level from I to IV based on complexity and supervision. Product Development Engineers supervised by senior staff are often placed at Level I or II, which can affect your offer's competitiveness, so verify your level on the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation.
Green Card Product Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials and the employer's job requirements. EB-2 requires a position that genuinely needs an advanced degree, such as a master's or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, and your background must match. EB-3 covers skilled workers with a bachelor's degree. Most mid-level product development roles qualify under EB-3, while research-intensive or principal-level positions more commonly support EB-2 filings.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa status is temporary, capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery, and requires renewal every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer, often two to four years from filing to an approved green card, but it gives you a path to lawful permanent residency rather than continued temporary status dependent on employer renewal.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from your employer?
Your employer must run a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific Product Development Engineer role. This includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices over a defined window. The job description used in PERM must match the actual position, so roles combining product and software duties need carefully drafted requirements to avoid audit delays from DOL.
How can you find Product Development Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most standard job postings don't specify whether an employer will sponsor PERM. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by documented green card sponsorship history at the employer level, so you can focus on companies that have filed EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for engineering roles before. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend asking recruiters about sponsorship eligibility on roles that don't support it.
Can your employer start the green card process while you're on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. Once your employer files an I-140 and your priority date becomes current, you can invoke AC21 portability to change employers or roles without restarting the green card process, provided the new position is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Product Development Engineers, this often includes adjacent roles in mechanical, systems, or manufacturing engineering without losing your place in the queue.