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API Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the computer occupations SOC codes, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for API Engineers must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve your petition.
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INTRODUCTION
Join the Swift AI Frameworks team and create the best APIs for AI models. You’ll collaborate with passionate and creative colleagues to meet ambitious goals in an environment that not only encourages, but requires constant curiosity and growth.
DESCRIPTION
As a member of the Swift AI Frameworks team, you will implement new features in the Foundation Models framework and craft elegant APIs that surprise and delight our developers. You will be responsible for bringing your ideas to life through all stages of their development: from initial research, to API design, to model evaluation, to testing and development in Swift, to documentation and internal dogfooding. You’ll join us in energetic discussions of each other’s work and ideas, alongside collaborators possessing a variety of different perspectives and domain expertises.
You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with experts throughout Apple including: ML researchers, systems engineers, user interface designers, tools engineers, and technical writers. Curious and enterprising individuals who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multi-disciplinary environment!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest in machine learning, LLMs and generative AI
- Proficiency with Swift (or the capacity to become proficient quickly)
- The ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly
- High standards for quality and attention to detail
- The desire to learn and grow, keeping pace with cutting edge technologies
- Experience with at least one of the following: Framework and API development, LLM tool calling and agentic workflows, Model evaluation, LLM inference algorithms (e.g. constrained decoding, retrieval-augmented generation)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelorʼs Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required: LLM serving, On-device ML systems, Multi-modal LLMs, Swift API design patterns, User interface technologies (e.g. SwiftUI, UIKit), Programming language design and implementation, Technical writing and Open-source software projects.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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 $318,400, 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 as an Api Engineer
Verify your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for your target job title and confirm it lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level requirement. USCIS scrutinizes API Engineer petitions where job duties overlap general IT support, so your offer letter must specify the degree field required.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter API Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. Employers with repeat LCA filings have proven H-1B infrastructure and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-process.
Audit your degree field before applying
USCIS requires your degree to be in a field directly related to API engineering, such as computer science or software engineering. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather coursework transcripts and a credential evaluation showing technical equivalency before interviews start.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. If your API Engineer role is at one of these employers, your petition timeline is independent of the annual April registration window.
Confirm wage level at time of offer negotiation
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage tiers for your metro area before you accept an offer, so you're not surprised by a lower-than-expected certified wage.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your H-1B employment ends before your petition expires, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer's H-1B transfer filing. Have your technical portfolio and API project documentation ready to accelerate the new employer's petition preparation within that window.
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Find Api Engineer JobsApi Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an API Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science or software engineering. USCIS evaluates each petition individually, so your employer's job description must clearly tie API design and integration duties to that degree requirement rather than treating the degree as a general preference.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for API Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for API Engineer and related software occupations, so you can focus applications on companies with a proven H-1B track record. Employers who have filed multiple LCAs for this occupation code typically have established immigration counsel and internal processes that reduce offer-withdrawal risk during the petition stage.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change API Engineer jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as you've maintained valid H-1B status. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition and LCA covering the specific API Engineer duties and work location for the new role.
What happens to my H-1B status if my API Engineer project is remote or involves multiple client sites?
Your employer must file an amended H-1B petition or an updated LCA with USCIS whenever you work at a new worksite that falls outside the geographic area covered by your original LCA. For API Engineers who work remotely or on client engagements across different metro areas, this is a common compliance obligation that your employer's immigration team should track proactively.
Does contract or consulting work affect my H-1B sponsorship as an API Engineer?
It can. USCIS applies the employer-employee relationship test strictly to H-1B petitions, so your sponsoring employer must retain the right to control your day-to-day work even when you're placed at a third-party client site. Consulting arrangements where the end client directs your tasks and sets your schedule have historically drawn additional scrutiny from USCIS during H-1B adjudication.
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