H-1B Visa iOS Engineer Jobs
iOS Engineer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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Get Access To All Jobs“I believe, if you zoom out into the future, and you look back, and you ask the question, ‘What was Apple’s greatest contribution to mankind?’ it will be about health.” -Tim Cook, 2019 At Apple, we make products that empower people to improve their health. We’re looking for a talented senior iOS developer to join a team of highly skilled engineers who fulfill that mission and expand the health-related capabilities of iOS, watchOS, and other Apple platforms!
Description
As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to take a lead role in crafting the next advancements in Apple’s health software ecosystem! We work on the Health app-a platform for Health and Fitness efforts across Apple-as well as related features and experiences that broaden the definition of what our platform can do. You will work with experienced engineers, designers, and medical experts to design features that delight users as well as form a solid technical foundation for future development. Excellent engineering, collaboration, and leadership skills are all essential.
Responsibilities
- Implement new health-related features across Apple platforms that meet or exceed our high standards for quality
- Forge collaborative relationships with a wide variety of cross-functional teams to prototype ideas, develop plans, and make product and architectural decisions
- Evangelize our values and contribute to design and architecture reviews
- Communicate ideas and best practices to other teams in Health and across Apple
- Accurately scope the effort and work items required to complete large (multi-month) feature projects
- Design and build testable software, working closely with QA
- Diagnose, triage, fix, and prevent issues related to functionality, reliability, and performance
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Demonstrated passion for developing phenomenal user experience, on iOS
- Experience analyzing large features to understand and improve performance
- Advanced programming skills in Swift and/or Objective-C
- BS Computer Science or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with wellness or medical concepts
- Produce maintainable and scalable code in significant shipping products
- Excited about learning and passionate about new technology
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 $171,600 and $258,100, 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.
“I believe, if you zoom out into the future, and you look back, and you ask the question, ‘What was Apple’s greatest contribution to mankind?’ it will be about health.” -Tim Cook, 2019 At Apple, we make products that empower people to improve their health. We’re looking for a talented senior iOS developer to join a team of highly skilled engineers who fulfill that mission and expand the health-related capabilities of iOS, watchOS, and other Apple platforms!
Description
As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to take a lead role in crafting the next advancements in Apple’s health software ecosystem! We work on the Health app-a platform for Health and Fitness efforts across Apple-as well as related features and experiences that broaden the definition of what our platform can do. You will work with experienced engineers, designers, and medical experts to design features that delight users as well as form a solid technical foundation for future development. Excellent engineering, collaboration, and leadership skills are all essential.
Responsibilities
- Implement new health-related features across Apple platforms that meet or exceed our high standards for quality
- Forge collaborative relationships with a wide variety of cross-functional teams to prototype ideas, develop plans, and make product and architectural decisions
- Evangelize our values and contribute to design and architecture reviews
- Communicate ideas and best practices to other teams in Health and across Apple
- Accurately scope the effort and work items required to complete large (multi-month) feature projects
- Design and build testable software, working closely with QA
- Diagnose, triage, fix, and prevent issues related to functionality, reliability, and performance
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Demonstrated passion for developing phenomenal user experience, on iOS
- Experience analyzing large features to understand and improve performance
- Advanced programming skills in Swift and/or Objective-C
- BS Computer Science or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with wellness or medical concepts
- Produce maintainable and scalable code in significant shipping products
- Excited about learning and passionate about new technology
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 $171,600 and $258,100, 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 as an iOS Engineer
Verify your degree maps to iOS roles
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for software roles. Pull the O*NET profile for Software Developers to confirm the listed education requirements match your degree field before your employer files the LCA.
Target employers with cap-exempt pathways
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with research institutions, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. iOS roles at these employers let you skip the lottery entirely and start sooner.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter iOS Engineer roles by employers with confirmed H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. That cuts out companies that list sponsorship as possible but have never actually filed a petition.
Negotiate offer timing around the April window
H-1B cap petitions open in April for an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing in Q1, ask whether the employer can extend your start date to align with the new fiscal year rather than waiting a full extra year.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and work location. Your offer must meet at least the prevailing wage DOL certified on the LCA, or USCIS can deny the petition.
Request premium processing if your OPT is expiring
USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 adjudication to 15 business days. If your OPT end date is approaching and you're in the cap-gap period, premium processing reduces the risk of a gap before your H-1B activates.
H-1B Visa iOS Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an iOS Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. iOS Engineer positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related field, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Your employer will document the degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition. Roles where the job posting says a degree is preferred rather than required can create RFE risk, so confirm the job description states the requirement clearly before your employer files.
How do I find iOS Engineer employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search iOS Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Many companies list sponsorship as available but have never filed a petition. Checking actual DOL LCA disclosure data tells you which employers have a real track record sponsoring the role, not just a checkbox on a job posting.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new iOS Engineer job without losing my priority date?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days. For H-1B-only transfers without a pending green card, your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working once the receipt notice is issued, assuming you're still in valid status.
What happens to my H-1B status if my iOS Engineer role changes significantly after filing?
A material change in job duties, work location, or employer can require an amended H-1B petition. If you move to a new MSA not covered by the original LCA, your employer must file a new LCA and then an amended I-129 before you start working at that location. USCIS has consistently held that relocation to a new work site without an amended petition is a status violation.
Does iOS Engineer experience outside the U.S. count toward my H-1B petition qualifications?
Foreign work experience counts toward qualifying for an H-1B as long as it's documented. If you hold a three-year bachelor's degree, some employers use a combination of education and three-for-one experience equivalency to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. USCIS may issue an RFE requesting credential evaluations or employer letters, so gather detailed documentation of your prior roles, technologies used, and reporting structure before your employer files.