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Senior Software Development Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 (advanced degree or strong credentials) and EB-3 (skilled worker). Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL, then an I-140 petition with USCIS, before you adjust status to permanent residency. Priority dates and per-country backlogs affect your timeline.
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Apple is where individual imaginations converge, united by values that drive exceptional innovation. Every product we develop and service we deliver emerges from our collective commitment to strengthening each other's ideas. This collaborative spirit stems from a shared conviction that we can create something extraordinary and deliver it to the world, transforming lives for the better. The diversity of our people and their perspectives fuels the innovation that permeates everything we accomplish. When we embrace everyone's contributions, we achieve our finest work. Here, you will not simply join something; you will contribute something meaningful.
Spatial computing represents a transformative frontier where digital experiences merge seamlessly with physical environments. Through advanced sensor fusion, edge computing architectures, and efficient on-device models, we are redefining how people interact with technology in their everyday lives. This evolution enables entirely new possibilities while maintaining genuine human connection.
Our computer vision and machine learning (CVML) team of researchers and engineers tackle previously unsolved technical challenges at the intersection of perception, intelligence, and real-time processing. We seek a driven and dedicated engineer with deep expertise in machine learning systems. As a member of our dynamic team, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to influence next-generation products that will captivate and inspire millions of people daily.
Are you prepared to make a lasting impact on the future of technology?
Description
We seek a proactive Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our team in designing and implementing advanced systems for spatial computing and artificial intelligence. The ideal candidate demonstrates passion for translating cutting-edge research into production-ready solutions that delight users.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with computer vision and machine learning researchers to develop and ship world-class algorithms that advance the state of the art while creating deeply personal experiences for our users. You will drive the development of a unified context representation and a scalable, device-agnostic framework. You will help establish efficient mechanisms for managing dynamic and persistent contextual insights. This work will enable intelligent, personalized experiences through efficient management of both real-time and historical contextual data, supporting advanced AI and machine learning models.
Your work will span the full spectrum from applying breakthrough research to solving real-world problems, optimizing model efficiency for on-device inference, and ensuring algorithms perform flawlessly in production. You will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what is possible when sophisticated machine learning meets spatial computing.
Responsibilities
- Working with ML and system engineers and designers to develop quick proof-of-concepts with novel hardware for innovative applications.
- Implementing and optimizing algorithms to run efficiently on mobile devices.
- Building and optimizing efficient machine learning pipelines.
- Developing cutting-edge AI systems that push the boundaries of what is possible.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to understand algorithmic constraints and dependencies.
- Cooperating with your team members to prepare presentations, papers, and talks to explain your inventions.
- Advising on feature definitions/promising development directions in cross-functional groups.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S and 7+ years of experience in software engineering, computer vision, machine learning or related fields.
Strong experience in Python.
Foundational understanding of machine learning: Familiarity with ML algorithms and development pipelines, with the ability to work effectively with ML practitioners and integrate ML components into production systems.
Preferred Qualifications
M.S., or Ph.D. or 5+ years of industry experience in machine learning or related fields.
Working experience in C++ or Swift.
Excellent math skills, including linear algebra, computational science and optimization.
Creativity and curiosity for solving highly complex problems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
An interest in incubating ideas and taking them to finish.
Experience with iOS/macOS development.
Experience shipping algorithms or publishing in top tier CVML conferences.
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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Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to align with the job's minimum requirements. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to this role, but an unrelated bachelor's paired with work experience needs careful framing in the job description before filing.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the OFLC Wage Search and PERM disclosure data for companies that have sponsored software engineers before. Employers already familiar with the PERM recruitment attestation process move faster and make fewer filing errors that delay your case.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Software Development Engineer roles by employers with green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time you spend on applications to companies unlikely to navigate the PERM and I-140 process on your behalf.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent. If the employer writes the job description to require only a bachelor's, USCIS will classify it EB-3 regardless of your own credentials, which affects your priority date queue.
Confirm the employer controls the PERM job description
PERM regulations require the job duties to reflect the employer's actual business needs, not your personal qualifications. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team drafts the labor certification description independently of your resume before recruitment testing begins.
Time your offer around the priority date bulletin
For nationals of India and China, EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs can run years. Once your employer files the I-140, your priority date is locked. Getting that filing in early, even before you start, can shorten your total wait significantly.
Green Card Senior Software Development Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Software Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It can qualify under either category depending on how the employer writes the job description. If the role genuinely requires a master's degree or its equivalent in experience, USCIS will classify it EB-2. If the minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree, it falls under EB-3 skilled worker, even if you personally hold a higher degree.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with an annual lottery cap and a fixed duration. PERM is a labor certification process that leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes longer than an initial H-1B approval, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable visa.
How do I find Senior Software Development Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Senior Software Development Engineer roles at employers with a documented history of PERM and I-140 filings. This filters out postings where sponsorship is listed as possible but never acted on, so you can focus on companies that have completed the full employment-based green card process before.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a software engineering role?
Before filing the labor certification, the employer must conduct DOL-mandated recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For professional roles like Senior Software Development Engineer, this includes a Sunday newspaper ad, a job posting on the company's own website, and at least three additional recruitment steps defined by DOL. The employer documents the results and files the PERM application through the FLAG portal.
Does my country of birth affect how long the EB-2 or EB-3 green card process takes?
Yes, significantly. Nationals of India and China face multi-year backlogs in both EB-2 and EB-3 because per-country limits apply to immigrant visas. Nationals of most other countries can move from an approved I-140 to adjustment of status filing within months. Your priority date, set when the employer files the PERM or I-140, determines where you stand in the queue.