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Staff DevOps Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents the hire through DOL before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Infrastructure automation and CI/CD expertise at the staff level typically satisfies the specialty occupation and advanced-degree requirements that EB-2 demands.
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The Info Apps DevOps team provides the infrastructure backbone for Apple News, Stocks, Weather, and Apple Creator Studio, powering experiences used by millions of users worldwide and fueling capabilities like Siri AI's World Knowledge Answers. This team owns CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, developer tooling, and operational support for large-scale backend systems deployed across hybrid cloud environments. Join us to shape how software is built, deployed, and scaled across some of Apple's most beloved consumer products.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will design and build infrastructure that serves millions of concurrent users across multi-cloud and on-premises environments, with a primary focus on development tooling, deployment automation, and CI/CD pipeline improvements. You will partner closely with engineering and SRE teams to architect scalable solutions using Kubernetes, AWS, and GitOps workflows. Day-to-day work is roughly 70% automation and tooling development and 30% operational support, giving you deep hands-on ownership across the full software delivery lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ArgoCD, and GitOps principles to accelerate delivery across News, Stocks, Weather, and Apple Creator Studio
- Manage and scale large Kubernetes deployments on EKS and on-premises clusters, handling provisioning, upgrades, and complex troubleshooting
- Develop custom internal tooling and automation scripts in Python, Bash, Groovy or Java to measurably improve developer productivity and deployment reliability
- Architect and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and/or Pulumi across AWS and Apple-managed environments
- Leverage AWS services including EKS, S3, ElastiCache, SNS/SQS, and SageMaker to support scalable, distributed backend systems
- Partner with engineering and SRE teams to define deployment standards, drive software version upgrades, and resolve system and application issues across environments
- Monitor infrastructure health and contribute to operational support, ensuring high availability for consumer-facing products with millions of active users
- Evaluate and help adopt new cloud technologies and platform strategies as the team expands beyond current environments
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or infrastructure-focused engineering role, including work on systems at large scale (millions of concurrent users)
- Expert-level proficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration, including deployment, lifecycle management, and troubleshooting on EKS or equivalent managed Kubernetes platforms
- Advanced scripting skills in Python, Bash, Groovy or Java, applied to automation workflows and custom tool development
- Deep expertise in CI/CD systems including ArgoCD, Jenkins, and Gradle/Maven, paired with advanced Git and GitOps workflow experience
- Proven experience managing cloud platforms (AWS and/or GCP), covering compute, networking, storage, and managed services
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation to manage resources and build reusable abstractions
- Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and core networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and load balancing
- Demonstrated ability to debug complex distributed systems and solve ambiguous infrastructure problems under production conditions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and experience supporting AI/ML development environments, model operationalization, or platforms such as SageMaker
- Experience maintaining and debugging Spring-based Java runtime environments in a DevOps or platform engineering context
- Strong background in modern web services architectures including REST APIs, microservices, and service mesh patterns
- Proficiency with data infrastructure components such as Cassandra, Kafka, Solr, Postgres, or Redis in a large-scale backend environment
- Track record of working closely with product engineering and SRE teams to define and enforce deployment standards across multi-team organizations
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 $277,600, 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
The Info Apps DevOps team provides the infrastructure backbone for Apple News, Stocks, Weather, and Apple Creator Studio, powering experiences used by millions of users worldwide and fueling capabilities like Siri AI's World Knowledge Answers. This team owns CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, developer tooling, and operational support for large-scale backend systems deployed across hybrid cloud environments. Join us to shape how software is built, deployed, and scaled across some of Apple's most beloved consumer products.
DESCRIPTION
In this role, you will design and build infrastructure that serves millions of concurrent users across multi-cloud and on-premises environments, with a primary focus on development tooling, deployment automation, and CI/CD pipeline improvements. You will partner closely with engineering and SRE teams to architect scalable solutions using Kubernetes, AWS, and GitOps workflows. Day-to-day work is roughly 70% automation and tooling development and 30% operational support, giving you deep hands-on ownership across the full software delivery lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ArgoCD, and GitOps principles to accelerate delivery across News, Stocks, Weather, and Apple Creator Studio
- Manage and scale large Kubernetes deployments on EKS and on-premises clusters, handling provisioning, upgrades, and complex troubleshooting
- Develop custom internal tooling and automation scripts in Python, Bash, Groovy or Java to measurably improve developer productivity and deployment reliability
- Architect and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and/or Pulumi across AWS and Apple-managed environments
- Leverage AWS services including EKS, S3, ElastiCache, SNS/SQS, and SageMaker to support scalable, distributed backend systems
- Partner with engineering and SRE teams to define deployment standards, drive software version upgrades, and resolve system and application issues across environments
- Monitor infrastructure health and contribute to operational support, ensuring high availability for consumer-facing products with millions of active users
- Evaluate and help adopt new cloud technologies and platform strategies as the team expands beyond current environments
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or infrastructure-focused engineering role, including work on systems at large scale (millions of concurrent users)
- Expert-level proficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration, including deployment, lifecycle management, and troubleshooting on EKS or equivalent managed Kubernetes platforms
- Advanced scripting skills in Python, Bash, Groovy or Java, applied to automation workflows and custom tool development
- Deep expertise in CI/CD systems including ArgoCD, Jenkins, and Gradle/Maven, paired with advanced Git and GitOps workflow experience
- Proven experience managing cloud platforms (AWS and/or GCP), covering compute, networking, storage, and managed services
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation to manage resources and build reusable abstractions
- Solid understanding of Linux operating systems, shell scripting, and core networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and load balancing
- Demonstrated ability to debug complex distributed systems and solve ambiguous infrastructure problems under production conditions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and experience supporting AI/ML development environments, model operationalization, or platforms such as SageMaker
- Experience maintaining and debugging Spring-based Java runtime environments in a DevOps or platform engineering context
- Strong background in modern web services architectures including REST APIs, microservices, and service mesh patterns
- Proficiency with data infrastructure components such as Cassandra, Kafka, Solr, Postgres, or Redis in a large-scale backend environment
- Track record of working closely with product engineering and SRE teams to define and enforce deployment standards across multi-team organizations
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 $277,600, 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 Staff Devops Engineer
Map your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
A master's degree in computer science or a related field positions you for EB-2. Without one, five or more years of progressive DevOps experience documented through reference letters and performance reviews can support EB-3 as a skilled worker.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for DevOps or site reliability titles. Employers already familiar with labor certification for infrastructure roles are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-process due to cost or complexity concerns.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Staff DevOps Engineer roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies already active in PERM filings for engineering roles cuts your job search time and reduces the risk of pursuing employers unprepared for the process.
Understand how the PERM job description locks in your role
DOL requires your employer to document the minimum requirements for your position before your application goes public. Inflated requirements, like demanding a specific cloud vendor certification, can trigger audit or denial, so work with your employer early to align the job description to what the role genuinely needs.
Negotiate your start date around PERM processing timelines
PERM labor certification currently takes many months from filing to certification, and the I-140 follows after. If you're changing employers mid-process, your priority date from a previous employer's approved I-140 can potentially transfer, so confirm portability eligibility with your new employer before accepting an offer.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before signing an offer
Employers sponsoring you through PERM must be able to demonstrate ongoing ability to pay your offered wage. Confirm the employer is E-Verify enrolled and financially stable, since USCIS scrutinizes ability to pay from the priority date forward through the entire green card process.
Green Card Staff Devops Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff DevOps Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Staff DevOps Engineer roles most commonly qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, though EB-2 is available if the position genuinely requires an advanced degree and your employer can document that requirement through PERM. Roles involving complex distributed systems architecture, staff-level technical leadership, or research-adjacent infrastructure work tend to support EB-2 classification more strongly.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap, while PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery involved. PERM is slower overall, often taking one to three years from labor certification through I-140 approval and adjustment of status, but it removes the lottery risk entirely and puts you on a path to a green card rather than a visa you renew every few years.
What documentation strengthens a Staff DevOps Engineer PERM application?
DOL requires your employer to run a supervised recruitment process before filing. On your side, detailed employment verification letters showing progressive responsibility, infrastructure architecture you've owned, and team scope you've led all help establish that you meet the documented minimum requirements. If you're pursuing EB-2, transcripts or a foreign credential evaluation confirming your degree equivalency are essential.
How do I find Staff DevOps Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify PERM sponsorship directly, which makes targeting employers with prior PERM filing history more reliable than filtering job boards by keyword. Migrate Mate surfaces Staff DevOps Engineer roles from employers with verified green card sponsorship activity, so you're not wasting time applying to companies that haven't navigated the process before.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar role after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. For Staff DevOps Engineers moving between infrastructure or platform engineering roles, the occupational similarity standard is generally met, but you'll want your new employer to confirm in writing before you resign.