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Agent Development roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Employers filing an LCA must certify a prevailing wage, and the annual H-1B cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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Customer Systems is part of IS&T and drives the technology behind Apple's customer support experience - from contact center operations to the software powering the iconic Genius Bar. The team also builds and operates AppleCare's online support platform, which handles 6 billion visits per year, delivering seamless, high-quality support to Apple customers around the globe.
There are jobs and then there are opportunities! This is your opportunity to do the best work of your life. Join us, the team that serves as Apple’s nerve center: Apple Information Systems and Technology group!
We are seeking a highly innovative and specialized Agent Development Engineer to design, build, and deploy autonomous AI systems. Unlike traditional software or chatbot developers, you will create intelligent agents that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to reason, plan, use tools, and execute multi-step actions independently to achieve specific goals, fundamentally transforming how Apple operates and delivers customer experiences.
When you join IS&T, you’ll help design and manage systems, frameworks, and apps that countless Apple customers and employees rely on every day. Together, we’ll explore all the ways to improve how Apple operates, freeing our employees to do what they do best, and crafting magical experiences for our customers!
DESCRIPTION
As an Agent Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of building the next generation of intelligent automation. Your core responsibilities will include:
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Design & Architecture: Creating the foundational architecture for AI agents, including sophisticated reasoning engines that break down complex problems and robust decision-making workflows.
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Agent Development: Building autonomous agents using cutting-edge frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or CrewAI.
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Tool Integration & API Usage: Connecting agents to external tools, databases, APIs, and critical business systems to enable seamless action-taking and interaction with the broader ecosystem.
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Memory & Context Management: Implementing advanced short- and long-term memory systems (e.g., using vector databases, RAG) so agents can remember past interactions, learn from experience, and maintain context across complex tasks.
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Prompt Engineering & Optimization: Authoring complex, domain-specific prompts and designing sophisticated chain-of-thought workflows to guide agent reasoning and ensure optimal performance.
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Testing & Reliability: Implementing “human-in-the-loop” systems, developing comprehensive evaluation frameworks (evals), and establishing safety guardrails to ensure agents behave reliably, ethically, and predictably in production environments.
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Deployment & Scaling: Deploying agents into production environments, often leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP, ensuring scalability and high availability.
The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of software engineering rigor and AI innovation. You will thrive in an environment where systems are non-deterministic, requiring continuous testing, monitoring, and adaptation. A strong focus on the end-to-end behavior of goal-driven systems, rather than just isolated model optimization, is crucial. You should be passionate about process automation and understand how AI agents can replace or augment traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA), requiring a keen understanding of business workflows. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for working with diverse teams across Apple.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.
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7+ years proven experience developing software in a professional capacity. Longer experience preferred.
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2+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend systems or AI/ML applications.
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Strong proficiency in TypeScript, with experience in developing robust, scalable applications.
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Experience with at least one major AI Agent framework such as LangChain, AutoGen, LangGraph, or Semantic Kernel.
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Deep understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), including their capabilities, limitations, and practical application (e.g., GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini).
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Practical experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuning techniques for LLMs.
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Experience with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, Qdrant) and traditional SQL/NoSQL databases.
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Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience in AI, machine learning, or automation systems beyond basic scripting.
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Background as a Machine Learning Engineer or Full-Stack Developer with a strong interest in autonomous systems.
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Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript for agent front-end integration or tooling.
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Experience designing and implementing complex multi-agent systems or agentic workflows.
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Understanding of ethical AI principles, bias detection, and mitigation strategies in agent design.
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Contributions to open-source AI agent frameworks or relevant research.
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Demonstrated ability to translate complex business problems into agent-based solutions.
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 $181,100 and $272,100, 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.
INTRODUCTION
Customer Systems is part of IS&T and drives the technology behind Apple's customer support experience - from contact center operations to the software powering the iconic Genius Bar. The team also builds and operates AppleCare's online support platform, which handles 6 billion visits per year, delivering seamless, high-quality support to Apple customers around the globe.
There are jobs and then there are opportunities! This is your opportunity to do the best work of your life. Join us, the team that serves as Apple’s nerve center: Apple Information Systems and Technology group!
We are seeking a highly innovative and specialized Agent Development Engineer to design, build, and deploy autonomous AI systems. Unlike traditional software or chatbot developers, you will create intelligent agents that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to reason, plan, use tools, and execute multi-step actions independently to achieve specific goals, fundamentally transforming how Apple operates and delivers customer experiences.
When you join IS&T, you’ll help design and manage systems, frameworks, and apps that countless Apple customers and employees rely on every day. Together, we’ll explore all the ways to improve how Apple operates, freeing our employees to do what they do best, and crafting magical experiences for our customers!
DESCRIPTION
As an Agent Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of building the next generation of intelligent automation. Your core responsibilities will include:
-
Design & Architecture: Creating the foundational architecture for AI agents, including sophisticated reasoning engines that break down complex problems and robust decision-making workflows.
-
Agent Development: Building autonomous agents using cutting-edge frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or CrewAI.
-
Tool Integration & API Usage: Connecting agents to external tools, databases, APIs, and critical business systems to enable seamless action-taking and interaction with the broader ecosystem.
-
Memory & Context Management: Implementing advanced short- and long-term memory systems (e.g., using vector databases, RAG) so agents can remember past interactions, learn from experience, and maintain context across complex tasks.
-
Prompt Engineering & Optimization: Authoring complex, domain-specific prompts and designing sophisticated chain-of-thought workflows to guide agent reasoning and ensure optimal performance.
-
Testing & Reliability: Implementing “human-in-the-loop” systems, developing comprehensive evaluation frameworks (evals), and establishing safety guardrails to ensure agents behave reliably, ethically, and predictably in production environments.
-
Deployment & Scaling: Deploying agents into production environments, often leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS/Azure/GCP, ensuring scalability and high availability.
The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of software engineering rigor and AI innovation. You will thrive in an environment where systems are non-deterministic, requiring continuous testing, monitoring, and adaptation. A strong focus on the end-to-end behavior of goal-driven systems, rather than just isolated model optimization, is crucial. You should be passionate about process automation and understand how AI agents can replace or augment traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA), requiring a keen understanding of business workflows. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for working with diverse teams across Apple.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-
B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional work experience.
-
7+ years proven experience developing software in a professional capacity. Longer experience preferred.
-
2+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend systems or AI/ML applications.
-
Strong proficiency in TypeScript, with experience in developing robust, scalable applications.
-
Experience with at least one major AI Agent framework such as LangChain, AutoGen, LangGraph, or Semantic Kernel.
-
Deep understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), including their capabilities, limitations, and practical application (e.g., GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini).
-
Practical experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fine-tuning techniques for LLMs.
-
Experience with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, Qdrant) and traditional SQL/NoSQL databases.
-
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Experience in AI, machine learning, or automation systems beyond basic scripting.
-
Background as a Machine Learning Engineer or Full-Stack Developer with a strong interest in autonomous systems.
-
Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript for agent front-end integration or tooling.
-
Experience designing and implementing complex multi-agent systems or agentic workflows.
-
Understanding of ethical AI principles, bias detection, and mitigation strategies in agent design.
-
Contributions to open-source AI agent frameworks or relevant research.
-
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business problems into agent-based solutions.
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 $181,100 and $272,100, 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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Agent Development
Map your degree to the SOC code
Agent Development roles can map to several SOC codes depending on whether the work is software, ML, or systems-focused. Pull the O*NET profile for your target title and confirm your degree field aligns before applying, mismatches trigger RFEs.
Target employers with cap-exempt pathways
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. If you're mid-job-search in October, these employers can start you immediately without waiting for the next lottery cycle.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Agent Development jobs by employers with active LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which companies have sponsored this role before, so you're not guessing which hiring managers will engage with an H-1B applicant.
Verify your employer's E-Verify enrollment before signing
H-1B sponsoring employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Before accepting an offer, confirm enrollment status, USCIS requires it, and discovering a gap after signing creates delays that can affect your start date and status continuity.
Request the LCA wage level in writing during negotiation
DOL requires employers to certify a prevailing wage tier on the LCA. Ask which wage level they're filing at before you accept an offer. Level I filings on senior Agent Development roles are a common RFE trigger and signal underpayment risk.
Document proprietary systems knowledge as specialty occupation evidence
Agent Development work often involves domain-specific frameworks that generalist reviewers won't recognize. Compile employer letters, architecture diagrams, or publications that show the role requires specialized, degree-level expertise, this strengthens the specialty occupation case in the I-129.
H-1B Visa Agent Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Agent Development qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline. The employer must document that the position normally requires this level of education. Roles that accept any degree in any field, or substitute experience freely, face higher RFE rates from USCIS.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Agent Development roles?
Technology companies building AI products, financial services firms automating workflows, and enterprise software vendors are the most consistent sponsors for this role type. On Migrate Mate, you can filter Agent Development jobs specifically by employers with verified LCA filing history, which shows real sponsorship activity rather than stated policy.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for an Agent Development job?
USCIS accepts H-1B registrations in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're selected, your employer files the full petition after selection. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and qualifying nonprofits, can file outside this window. Planning your offer and onboarding timeline around the March registration and October effective date is essential for cap-subject employers.
Can I change Agent Development employers on an existing H-1B?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start with a new employer as soon as the new H-1B transfer petition is filed, as long as your previous status was maintained. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 and a new LCA certified at the prevailing wage for your new role's location and SOC code.
What wage documentation does the employer need to file an H-1B for an Agent Development role?
The employer must file an LCA with DOL certifying that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the occupational classification and geographic area. You can verify the applicable prevailing wage before negotiating by using the OFLC Wage Search tool. The LCA must be certified before USCIS will accept the I-129 petition.