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Backend Software Developer roles consistently rank among the most-sponsored H-1B occupations, with employers filing Labor Condition Applications for positions in server-side engineering, API development, and distributed systems. Specialty occupation status is straightforward to establish when your degree aligns directly with the role's technical requirements.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you ready to make a significant impact on how one of the world's largest analytics organizations moves, serves, and governs its data? If you are passionate about building high-performance, reliable platform services at internet scale, we would love for you to apply! The Apple Services Data Science & Analytics organization drives decisions that improve the customer experience, accelerate growth, and uncover new business opportunities while respecting user privacy and adhering to regulatory policy. We work on some of the largest e-commerce and media streaming businesses in the world and have an incredible team collaborating on the best ways to improve these services for our customers! Our culture is built on rapid iteration, open debate, and independent thinking - we take calculated risks and work as analytical advisors across product, design, engineering, marketing, editorial, legal, and business teams.
Description
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Services Data Science & Analytics Platform Engineering team, you will design, build, and operate the backend services that form the foundation of DS&A's data platform.
This is high-stakes infrastructure work: every downstream consumer in DS&A and Services broadly depends on what you build. A great fit for this role is someone who thinks deeply about distributed systems, obsesses over reliability and performance, and takes pride in building platform primitives that other engineers love to build on.
Responsibilities
You will own core platform services end-to-end - from API design and query routing through caching infrastructure and data lineage - ensuring they perform reliably at the scale and latency demands of one of the world's largest analytics organizations.
You'll collaborate closely with Data Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning Engineering, Insight Engineering, and Core Engineering teams, making architectural decisions that directly shape the scalability and durability of DS&A's analytical foundation.
Over time, you'll influence platform strategy, mentor engineers across the team, and help drive the technical roadmap for how DS&A manages, governs, and serves its data at scale.
Minimum Qualifications
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8+ years of experience building and operating high-performance, production-grade backend API services
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Expert proficiency in Python or Node.js/TypeScript - including async programming, type safety, and framework-level development (FastAPI, Express, or equivalent)
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Demonstrated experience designing and operating distributed systems with strict reliability and latency SLAs
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Strong proficiency with API design and service-to-service communication patterns (REST, gRPC, GraphQL, or equivalent)
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Hands-on experience with multi-layer caching architectures (in-process, Redis, or similar) and cache invalidation strategies
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Extensive experience building systems that integrate with distributed and high-performance data stores - Snowflake, Trino, Spark, PostgreSQL, or equivalent
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Proficiency with Kubernetes, deployment, HPA, StatefulSets, namespace management
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Strong observability practice, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or equivalent
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BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience building data catalog, metadata, or lineage systems
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Familiarity with Apache Iceberg or other open table formats
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Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and enforcement gates in large engineering organizations
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Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure or experience integrating LLM-powered capabilities into platform services
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MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
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.
Are you ready to make a significant impact on how one of the world's largest analytics organizations moves, serves, and governs its data? If you are passionate about building high-performance, reliable platform services at internet scale, we would love for you to apply! The Apple Services Data Science & Analytics organization drives decisions that improve the customer experience, accelerate growth, and uncover new business opportunities while respecting user privacy and adhering to regulatory policy. We work on some of the largest e-commerce and media streaming businesses in the world and have an incredible team collaborating on the best ways to improve these services for our customers! Our culture is built on rapid iteration, open debate, and independent thinking - we take calculated risks and work as analytical advisors across product, design, engineering, marketing, editorial, legal, and business teams.
Description
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Services Data Science & Analytics Platform Engineering team, you will design, build, and operate the backend services that form the foundation of DS&A's data platform.
This is high-stakes infrastructure work: every downstream consumer in DS&A and Services broadly depends on what you build. A great fit for this role is someone who thinks deeply about distributed systems, obsesses over reliability and performance, and takes pride in building platform primitives that other engineers love to build on.
Responsibilities
You will own core platform services end-to-end - from API design and query routing through caching infrastructure and data lineage - ensuring they perform reliably at the scale and latency demands of one of the world's largest analytics organizations.
You'll collaborate closely with Data Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning Engineering, Insight Engineering, and Core Engineering teams, making architectural decisions that directly shape the scalability and durability of DS&A's analytical foundation.
Over time, you'll influence platform strategy, mentor engineers across the team, and help drive the technical roadmap for how DS&A manages, governs, and serves its data at scale.
Minimum Qualifications
-
8+ years of experience building and operating high-performance, production-grade backend API services
-
Expert proficiency in Python or Node.js/TypeScript - including async programming, type safety, and framework-level development (FastAPI, Express, or equivalent)
-
Demonstrated experience designing and operating distributed systems with strict reliability and latency SLAs
-
Strong proficiency with API design and service-to-service communication patterns (REST, gRPC, GraphQL, or equivalent)
-
Hands-on experience with multi-layer caching architectures (in-process, Redis, or similar) and cache invalidation strategies
-
Extensive experience building systems that integrate with distributed and high-performance data stores - Snowflake, Trino, Spark, PostgreSQL, or equivalent
-
Proficiency with Kubernetes, deployment, HPA, StatefulSets, namespace management
-
Strong observability practice, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or equivalent
-
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
-
Experience building data catalog, metadata, or lineage systems
-
Familiarity with Apache Iceberg or other open table formats
-
Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and enforcement gates in large engineering organizations
-
Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure or experience integrating LLM-powered capabilities into platform services
-
MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Backend Software Developer
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the backend role. A computer science or software engineering degree makes this clear-cut, but a general IT or business degree can trigger an RFE, so document the technical coursework that bridges the gap.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your exact SOC code and work location before negotiating. Employers must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and underbidding early can complicate the filing.
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter backend developer roles by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications, so you're applying to companies with a documented history of sponsoring the visa, not just posting roles that sound open to it.
Flag cap-exempt employers during your search
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery window. Backend roles in edtech, research computing, and academic infrastructure often fall under this category.
Clarify remote work terms before the LCA is filed
DOL requires a separate LCA for each worksite where you'll spend more than 40 hours over a year. If you're remote or hybrid, confirm with your employer that the LCA reflects your actual work locations before it's submitted, not after.
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Find Backend Software Developer JobsBackend Software Developer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a backend software developer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, backend software developer positions almost always qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards because the role typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. The stronger the alignment between your degree and the job description's technical requirements, the less likely USCIS is to issue a Request for Evidence.
How do I find backend developer employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate surfaces backend developer roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus on companies that have sponsored the visa before rather than guessing from job postings. A job listing that doesn't mention sponsorship isn't necessarily a no, but LCA history is the most reliable signal an employer is set up to file.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer switches me from backend to a different engineering role?
A material change in job duties can require an amended H-1B petition. If your role shifts to a different SOC code or significantly different responsibilities, your employer must file Form I-129 with USCIS to reflect the change. Minor expansions within the same technical domain generally don't require an amendment, but your employer's immigration counsel should confirm before the transition.
Can I work on backend projects for a client site or third-party location on an H-1B?
Yes, but the LCA must cover the actual worksite. If you're placed at a client office or data center not listed on your certified LCA, your employer needs to post a wage notice there and may need to file a new or amended LCA. This is a common compliance gap in consulting and staffing arrangements, so confirm the worksite details before your first day on-site.
Does my backend developer H-1B transfer if I change employers?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer files a new I-129 with USCIS, and you don't lose your place in the cap. Request the transfer petition early to avoid any gap in authorization.
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