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Get Access To All JobsImagine the possibilities that await you here! At Apple, bold ideas rapidly transform into groundbreaking products, services, and customer experiences that shape the world. Are you someone who brings passion, dedication, and a drive to push boundaries? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking exceptional talent to join us in defining the future of video. Our team is at the forefront of crafting the next generation video codec that will redefine the industry landscape and set new standards for how the world experiences video. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on both Apple's ecosystem and the broader industry as a whole. Driven by this mission, our team develops cutting-edge video coding, processing, machine learning, and systems engineering technologies that power intelligent and immersive video experiences across Apple's iconic products and platforms, including Photos, Camera, Spotlight, FaceTime, AirPlay, Sidecar, and Apple TV. You will collaborate with a team of highly driven and talented specialists, working together to turn visionary codec innovations into transformative technologies that reach and inspire millions of people every day.
Description
This position is ideal for a highly self-motivated and visionary individual with a deep passion for pushing the boundaries of video coding, machine learning, and AI-driven video technologies.
Responsibilities
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Shaping the Future of Industry Standards: Spearheading efforts to contribute groundbreaking algorithms and ML-driven innovations to the next generation of video coding standards, positioning Apple at the forefront of the industry.
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Driving Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnering closely with software and hardware teams to define, architect, and implement cutting-edge video coding and machine learning algorithms, bringing them to life across Apple's iconic products and platforms.
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Advancing ML and Generative Video Technologies: Exploring and applying the latest advancements in deep learning, neural video compression, generative AI, and computer vision to unlock new possibilities in video coding and processing.
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Leading and Inspiring a Technical Team: Guiding a team of talented specialists in researching and developing novel video codecs, with a strong emphasis on machine learning and AI-powered approaches, tailored to Apple's unique and innovative use cases.
Minimum Qualifications
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Deep Expertise in Video and Image Coding: Comprehensive mastery of video and image coding principles, algorithms, and techniques, with a strong foundation in both classical and ML-driven approaches.
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Proficiency in Video Coding Standards: In-depth hands-on experience with industry-leading video coding standards, including H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, AV1, H.266/VVC, and the emerging AV2, with a keen interest in how machine learning is revolutionizing these standards.
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Strong Software Engineering Skills: Excellent software design, development, and debugging skills with proficiency in C/C++, complemented by experience in ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Preferred Qualifications
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Machine Learning and AI Fluency: Strong understanding and practical experience in applying machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI techniques to video and image processing, coding, and computer vision challenges. Experience with ML-based codec design, neural video compression, or AI-powered video enhancement is highly valued.
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Visionary and Innovative Mindset: Passion for staying at the cutting edge of machine learning, generative video technologies, and computer vision, with the ability to translate emerging research into real-world product impact.
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Leadership and Collaboration: Proven experience in leading teams and driving complex projects from concept to completion, with strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively influence and inspire across cross-functional teams.
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 $139,500 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.
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.
Imagine the possibilities that await you here! At Apple, bold ideas rapidly transform into groundbreaking products, services, and customer experiences that shape the world. Are you someone who brings passion, dedication, and a drive to push boundaries? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking exceptional talent to join us in defining the future of video. Our team is at the forefront of crafting the next generation video codec that will redefine the industry landscape and set new standards for how the world experiences video. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on both Apple's ecosystem and the broader industry as a whole. Driven by this mission, our team develops cutting-edge video coding, processing, machine learning, and systems engineering technologies that power intelligent and immersive video experiences across Apple's iconic products and platforms, including Photos, Camera, Spotlight, FaceTime, AirPlay, Sidecar, and Apple TV. You will collaborate with a team of highly driven and talented specialists, working together to turn visionary codec innovations into transformative technologies that reach and inspire millions of people every day.
Description
This position is ideal for a highly self-motivated and visionary individual with a deep passion for pushing the boundaries of video coding, machine learning, and AI-driven video technologies.
Responsibilities
-
Shaping the Future of Industry Standards: Spearheading efforts to contribute groundbreaking algorithms and ML-driven innovations to the next generation of video coding standards, positioning Apple at the forefront of the industry.
-
Driving Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnering closely with software and hardware teams to define, architect, and implement cutting-edge video coding and machine learning algorithms, bringing them to life across Apple's iconic products and platforms.
-
Advancing ML and Generative Video Technologies: Exploring and applying the latest advancements in deep learning, neural video compression, generative AI, and computer vision to unlock new possibilities in video coding and processing.
-
Leading and Inspiring a Technical Team: Guiding a team of talented specialists in researching and developing novel video codecs, with a strong emphasis on machine learning and AI-powered approaches, tailored to Apple's unique and innovative use cases.
Minimum Qualifications
-
Deep Expertise in Video and Image Coding: Comprehensive mastery of video and image coding principles, algorithms, and techniques, with a strong foundation in both classical and ML-driven approaches.
-
Proficiency in Video Coding Standards: In-depth hands-on experience with industry-leading video coding standards, including H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, AV1, H.266/VVC, and the emerging AV2, with a keen interest in how machine learning is revolutionizing these standards.
-
Strong Software Engineering Skills: Excellent software design, development, and debugging skills with proficiency in C/C++, complemented by experience in ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Machine Learning and AI Fluency: Strong understanding and practical experience in applying machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI techniques to video and image processing, coding, and computer vision challenges. Experience with ML-based codec design, neural video compression, or AI-powered video enhancement is highly valued.
-
Visionary and Innovative Mindset: Passion for staying at the cutting edge of machine learning, generative video technologies, and computer vision, with the ability to translate emerging research into real-world product impact.
-
Leadership and Collaboration: Proven experience in leading teams and driving complex projects from concept to completion, with strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively influence and inspire across cross-functional teams.
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 $139,500 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.
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 Coder Jobs
Verify your coding role qualifies
Pull the O*NET profile for your specific coder title before applying. H-1B1 visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, and generic 'coder' job descriptions sometimes fail that test at the consulate.
Request the LCA before signing anything
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and receive certification before your visa appointment. Confirm this step is underway early; consulate officers won't approve your H-1B1 without a certified LCA in hand.
Target employers already filing H-1B1 Singapore LCAs
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history for coding roles. Companies that have filed before understand the process and won't ask you to educate their HR team from scratch.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
If your NUS or NTU computing degree is three years, gather course transcripts and a credential evaluation letter before approaching employers. U.S. consular officers assess degree equivalency themselves, and gaps in your academic record slow approvals.
Distinguish H-1B1 terms when negotiating your offer
H-1B visa1 status is granted in one-year increments, not the three-year blocks common with H-1B. Negotiate renewal timelines into your offer letter so you and your employer are aligned on the annual refiling cadence before you accept.
Benchmark your salary against OFLC Wage Search data
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your coding role and location, certified through the LCA. Run your job title and zip code through OFLC Wage Search before the offer stage so you know the minimum the DOL will require.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a coder job qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Job titles like 'coder' or 'programmer' qualify when the employer's job description specifies degree requirements and links the duties to that field. Generic coding roles described as open to any graduate may face additional scrutiny at the consulate.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for coder roles?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the H-1B lottery entirely and requires no USCIS petition. You apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore after your employer files a certified LCA with DOL. The trade-off is that H-1B1 is issued in one-year increments rather than three, so your employer refires the LCA annually. For most coder roles, the faster, lottery-free path outweighs the annual renewal cadence.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor the H-1B1 Singapore visa for coding jobs?
Migrate Mate lets you search for coder roles filtered specifically by employers with H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history, so you're only seeing companies that have already navigated the process. Cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the H-1B1 visa often stalls at the HR stage, since many companies know H-1B but not the Singapore-specific treaty visa.
Can my employer file the LCA at the same time as my job offer, or does certification take weeks?
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days of submission, so employers can move quickly once an offer is extended. The LCA must be certified before your consulate appointment, not before the offer letter itself. Ask your employer to begin the DOL filing as soon as you accept, since delays in LCA certification are the most common reason H-1B1 timelines slip.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if my coding contract ends before the one-year term expires?
Your H-1B1 status is tied to your employer, so a contract ending or a layoff terminates your authorized stay. Unlike H-1B, there is no statutory 60-day grace period written into H-1B1 regulations, which means you should begin a new job search or visa transition immediately. Lining up your next role before your contract closes is the most practical way to avoid a gap in lawful status.
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