H-1B Visa Software Systems Engineer Jobs
Software Systems Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation criteria, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a closely related field. Employers file an LCA with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Apple, we tackle large-scale engineering challenges to deliver products that are intuitive, reliable, and built to last. Our engineering teams operate at the intersection of CI systems, software architecture, data analytics, build engineering, and developer tooling - owning the systems and workflows that enable complex, large-scale projects to move fast, scale, and ship with confidence.
Description
As a Systems Software Developer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand the project goals and develop systematic solutions, workflows, and approaches to achieve those goals. This would include contributing to projects in low-level software and algorithms, building CI/CD pipelines and workflows, and developing infrastructure and tooling to help deliver innovative Apple technologies and products.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows with a focus on reliability, traceability, and data analytics.
- Develop instrumentation and reporting systems that surface build health, test failure trends, and developer productivity metrics.
- Debug and resolve failures across build, test, and deployment infrastructure; improve signal-to-noise across CI reporting.
- Identify and drive adoption of AI-assisted and agentic workflows to accelerate development and validation cycles.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to inform project structure, dependency architecture, and build/test capabilities.
- Build and maintain internal tools and APIs that integrate with Apple's engineering stack, including Xcode and Swift-based workflows.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into robust, maintainable infrastructure, processes, and workflows.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
- 3+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining production software systems and applications.
- Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated build or test workflows.
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL in production environments.
- Demonstrated use of AI engineering tools and AI-assisted strategies in day-to-day development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing large-scale internal APIs or developer-facing tooling.
- Proficiency in Python and shell scripting to build automation and workflow tooling.
- Experience with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with CI platforms such as Jenkins, Buildkite, or equivalent systems.
- Experience developing with Swift, Xcode, or other Apple platform technologies.
- Familiarity with software observability, metrics systems, or developer productivity analytics.
- Experience working across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts and project plans clearly across engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
- Experience leveraging and integrating AI thoughtfully in large-scale production workflows to improve engineering throughput.
- Experience with Xcode and CMake are a bonus.
- Experience with computer vision, video processing, and/or machine learning data infrastructure is a bonus.
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.
At Apple, we tackle large-scale engineering challenges to deliver products that are intuitive, reliable, and built to last. Our engineering teams operate at the intersection of CI systems, software architecture, data analytics, build engineering, and developer tooling - owning the systems and workflows that enable complex, large-scale projects to move fast, scale, and ship with confidence.
Description
As a Systems Software Developer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand the project goals and develop systematic solutions, workflows, and approaches to achieve those goals. This would include contributing to projects in low-level software and algorithms, building CI/CD pipelines and workflows, and developing infrastructure and tooling to help deliver innovative Apple technologies and products.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows with a focus on reliability, traceability, and data analytics.
- Develop instrumentation and reporting systems that surface build health, test failure trends, and developer productivity metrics.
- Debug and resolve failures across build, test, and deployment infrastructure; improve signal-to-noise across CI reporting.
- Identify and drive adoption of AI-assisted and agentic workflows to accelerate development and validation cycles.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to inform project structure, dependency architecture, and build/test capabilities.
- Build and maintain internal tools and APIs that integrate with Apple's engineering stack, including Xcode and Swift-based workflows.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into robust, maintainable infrastructure, processes, and workflows.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
- 3+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining production software systems and applications.
- Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated build or test workflows.
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL in production environments.
- Demonstrated use of AI engineering tools and AI-assisted strategies in day-to-day development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing large-scale internal APIs or developer-facing tooling.
- Proficiency in Python and shell scripting to build automation and workflow tooling.
- Experience with technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with CI platforms such as Jenkins, Buildkite, or equivalent systems.
- Experience developing with Swift, Xcode, or other Apple platform technologies.
- Familiarity with software observability, metrics systems, or developer productivity analytics.
- Experience working across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts and project plans clearly across engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
- Experience leveraging and integrating AI thoughtfully in large-scale production workflows to improve engineering throughput.
- Experience with Xcode and CMake are a bonus.
- Experience with computer vision, video processing, and/or machine learning data infrastructure is a bonus.
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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 a Software Systems Engineer
Frame your résumé around systems-level scope
H-1B specialty occupation approval hinges on showing the role requires a specific degree field. Highlight architecture decisions, cross-system integration work, and hardware-software interface experience so your résumé directly supports the employer's LCA job description.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing authority
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated labs are exempt from the 85,000-slot cap. Systems engineering roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, bypassing the annual lottery entirely.
Search employer H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by SOC code 17-2199 or 15-1252 on Migrate Mate to see which companies have filed LCAs for Systems Engineer roles. That history confirms an employer knows the sponsorship process before you invest time in their interview pipeline.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your target metro area before any offer conversation. Your offered salary must meet the certified LCA wage or USCIS will issue an RFE on the petition.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT bridging
If you're bridging from STEM OPT while waiting for H-1B activation, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before your first day, not after an offer is signed, to avoid an authorization gap on October 1.
Request premium processing when your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For systems roles with hardware delivery schedules or multi-team dependencies, a delayed petition approval can breach your start date commitment and trigger project delays your employer will notice.
H-1B Visa Software Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Systems Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. Roles that accept any degree discipline, or that list a degree as preferred rather than required, are vulnerable to USCIS specialty occupation challenges. Your employer should document the theoretical and practical application of that specific degree in the job description.
Which SOC codes do employers typically use for H-1B LCAs in this role?
Employers most commonly file under SOC 17-2199 (Engineers, All Other) or 15-1252 (Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers), depending on whether the role leans toward hardware-software integration or pure software development. The SOC code determines which prevailing wage the DOL certifies on the LCA, so it directly affects your minimum offer. You can cross-reference both codes in O*NET to see the official task and knowledge profiles.
How do I find companies actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Systems Engineer roles?
Search Migrate Mate and filter by occupation code to surface employers with verified LCA filing history for Systems Engineer positions. DOL LCA disclosure data is the most reliable signal because it reflects actual government filings, not self-reported company claims. Employers who have filed multiple LCAs for this job title already understand the process, which reduces administrative friction on your end.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-project without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. You don't need to wait for approval. For systems roles with ongoing security clearances or classified project access, confirm that your clearance can transfer simultaneously with your visa status.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer's defense or government contract ends?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment. During that window you can file a change of status, start a transfer petition with a new employer, or prepare to depart. Because systems engineering roles are heavily concentrated in defense and federal contracting, contract end dates are a real layoff trigger. Filing a transfer petition early, rather than waiting until a contract formally closes, protects your status window.