H-1B Visa Site Reliability Engineer Jobs
Site Reliability Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. SRE positions at cloud-native and enterprise employers consistently rank among the highest H-1B LCA filing volumes, with cap-subject petitions filed each April for October start dates.
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SUMMARY
People at Apple don't just build products, they craft the kind of experience that has revolutionized entire industries. The diverse collection of our people and their ideas inspire innovation in everything we do. Imagine what you could do here! Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. The Apple Service Engineering (ASE) team builds and provides systems and infrastructure that power Apple's services (such as iCloud, Apple Music, Apple Intelligence, and Maps). We are the foundation on which Apple's software developers build the products that our customers love. Our services have to scale globally, stay highly available, and "just work." If you love designing, engineering, and running systems and infrastructure that will help millions of customers, then this is the place for you!
DESCRIPTION
The ASE Compute team is looking for a senior SRE software engineer to own the technical direction of the Kubernetes internals that Apple's services run on. You will set the architecture for our controllers and namespace management infrastructure, strengthen the reliability of our Kubernetes services, and engage with the upstream community to drive Apple's requirements. You will write the hardest parts yourself, and raise what the rest of the team can build through design review, mentoring, and the tools you build. Service teams across Apple will come to you as the technical authority on what the platform can do and where it is going. The role also offers room to build AI-assisted tooling that accelerates triage, operational workflows, and infrastructure automation for the whole team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, an engineering-related field, or equivalent related experience
- 8+ years in a Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure focused role
- Deep experience operating large-scale, multi-tenant Kubernetes environments in production
- Strong systems background — comfortable troubleshooting across the full stack (network, OS, container runtime, application)
- Expert-level Go, with a track record of shipping and owning controllers or operators that other teams depend on
- Experience with configuration management at scale (Puppet, Ansible, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives to completion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with third-party cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Familiarity with bare-metal provisioning and lifecycle management at datacenter scale
- Understanding of cloud-native observability (Prometheus, Thanos, Splunk, or similar)
- Experience running infrastructure as an internal managed service with defined SLAs
COMPENSATION
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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Site Reliability Engineer
Verify your SOC code before applying
SRE roles are filed under multiple SOC codes depending on the employer. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Software Developers and Computer Systems Analysts to confirm which code aligns with your actual duties before your employer files the LCA.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round. SRE roles at these organizations bypass the April lottery window entirely, giving you a faster and more predictable path to status.
Search LCA-verified SRE employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Site Reliability Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts out employers who claim to sponsor but have no DOL filing record to back it up.
Align your title to prevailing wage level early
Employers file LCAs at wage levels I through IV. If your offer is at Level I but your duties match Level III, USCIS may issue an RFE. Use the OFLC Wage Search before your final offer to confirm the wage level fits your responsibilities.
Document on-call and incident response duties precisely
SRE petitions sometimes receive RFEs when job descriptions read as general IT support rather than specialty occupation work. Your offer letter and support documents should specify SLO management, production infrastructure ownership, and systems design to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing guarantees a response within 15 business days. For SRE roles with a hard project start date or a team dependency, premium processing reduces the risk of a delayed adjudication pushing your onboarding past the October 1 cap date.
H-1B Visa Site Reliability Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Site Reliability Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. SRE positions qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties, not just the job title, meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles focused on production reliability, infrastructure automation, and SLO design consistently clear this bar.
How do I find employers who have actually sponsored H-1B visas for SRE roles?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by role. You can identify which companies have a track record of filing for SRE and adjacent titles, rather than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship without any DOL filing record to confirm it.
Can I switch to an SRE role from a different H-1B job title mid-status?
Yes, but your employer must file an amended H-1B petition if the new role represents a material change in duties, location, or SOC code. A move from software engineer to SRE at the same company typically triggers an amendment because the job description and prevailing wage level may differ. USCIS allows you to start the new role once the amended petition is filed, not necessarily approved.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm laid off from an SRE position?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. During those 60 days you're not authorized to work. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin working once USCIS receives it, using portability under AC21 if your prior petition has been pending or approved for 180 days or more.
Do SRE roles at cloud companies typically qualify for H-1B cap exemption?
Not usually. Cap exemption applies to employers that are institutions of higher education, affiliated nonprofit entities, or nonprofit or government research organizations, not to private cloud or technology companies regardless of size. SRE roles at most commercial employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition must be filed during the April registration window for an October start.