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Principal Scientist roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring advanced scientific expertise. Singapore nationals avoid the H-1B lottery entirely, with the 5,400-visa annual cap rarely filling. Applications go directly to a U.S. consulate, so your timeline depends on employer readiness, not a random draw.
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Join the team redefining what a deeply personal and integrated assistant can be.
As part of the Siri organization, you will help shape one of the world's most widely used AI assistants, powered by our next-generation of Apple Intelligence, with capabilities like personal context understanding and on-screen awareness, built with privacy from the ground up. Your work will have direct, meaningful impact for users across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. This is a rare opportunity to build at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and human-centered design, shipping technology that is centered around users and their needs.
The Siri team is looking for an exceptional Principal Research Scientist with a strong background in ML modeling who is passionate about incubating and deploying innovative technologies and features. The mission of our incubation team is to ideate, prototype, and ship high impact user experiences, partnering with teams across software, hardware, and design to unlock new capabilities for Siri as well as speech-related products such as Dictation. We are an elite team of strongly technical and creative thinkers who pursue both critical missions and strategic explorations collaboratively as a team. This position offers the right person a chance to play an important role in bringing the promise of AI and agentic assistance to millions of Apple users in a safe, reliable, and delightful way. It is a chance to “think different” about AI, the Apple way.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You are a technical leader with a demonstrated track record of identifying the right problems, taking calculated risks, and shipping at scale. In this role, you will lead end-to-end incubations from early ideation to deployment, applying state-of-the-art ML research, algorithmic innovation, and agentic systems to challenges with both immediate and long-term company-wide impact. You bring deep intellectual curiosity, the ability to operate at the frontier of applied research, and the excellent communication skills to align executives and cross-functional partners alike. When your work breaks new ground, you will have the opportunity to publish your findings and engage with the broader academic community all while driving real-world impact at Apple's global scale.
- Lead end-to-end incubations with full technical ownership from ideation and prototyping
- Drive advances in applied ML research and development to address strategic priorities across the company
- Co-invent novel ML modeling approaches and architectures that unlock new product capabilities
- Raise the bar for technical excellence within the team through mentorship, collaboration, and example
- Partner with teams across software, hardware, and design to shape product direction, define technical strategy, and deliver scalable ML technologies that delight users
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field; or equivalent track record of incubating and shipping ML features, platforms, and/or products
- 5+ years of experience leading an ML team
- Deep understanding of the ML model lifecycle for large-scale systems
- Demonstrated expertise in ML with a publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, KDD, ACL, ICASSP, InterSpeech)
- Proficient modeling skills; deep familiarity with toolkits such as JAX, PyTorch, and/or Tensorflow
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to influence high-level architecture decisions and advocate for novel research directions with product and executive leadership
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to translate complex technical work for a broad audience
- Experience working across hardware, software, and design partnerships to bring ML capabilities to production
- Passion for building AI that is both technically rigorous and meaningfully human
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 $244,500 and $367,400, 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.
INTRODUCTION
Join the team redefining what a deeply personal and integrated assistant can be.
As part of the Siri organization, you will help shape one of the world's most widely used AI assistants, powered by our next-generation of Apple Intelligence, with capabilities like personal context understanding and on-screen awareness, built with privacy from the ground up. Your work will have direct, meaningful impact for users across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. This is a rare opportunity to build at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and human-centered design, shipping technology that is centered around users and their needs.
The Siri team is looking for an exceptional Principal Research Scientist with a strong background in ML modeling who is passionate about incubating and deploying innovative technologies and features. The mission of our incubation team is to ideate, prototype, and ship high impact user experiences, partnering with teams across software, hardware, and design to unlock new capabilities for Siri as well as speech-related products such as Dictation. We are an elite team of strongly technical and creative thinkers who pursue both critical missions and strategic explorations collaboratively as a team. This position offers the right person a chance to play an important role in bringing the promise of AI and agentic assistance to millions of Apple users in a safe, reliable, and delightful way. It is a chance to “think different” about AI, the Apple way.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You are a technical leader with a demonstrated track record of identifying the right problems, taking calculated risks, and shipping at scale. In this role, you will lead end-to-end incubations from early ideation to deployment, applying state-of-the-art ML research, algorithmic innovation, and agentic systems to challenges with both immediate and long-term company-wide impact. You bring deep intellectual curiosity, the ability to operate at the frontier of applied research, and the excellent communication skills to align executives and cross-functional partners alike. When your work breaks new ground, you will have the opportunity to publish your findings and engage with the broader academic community all while driving real-world impact at Apple's global scale.
- Lead end-to-end incubations with full technical ownership from ideation and prototyping
- Drive advances in applied ML research and development to address strategic priorities across the company
- Co-invent novel ML modeling approaches and architectures that unlock new product capabilities
- Raise the bar for technical excellence within the team through mentorship, collaboration, and example
- Partner with teams across software, hardware, and design to shape product direction, define technical strategy, and deliver scalable ML technologies that delight users
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field; or equivalent track record of incubating and shipping ML features, platforms, and/or products
- 5+ years of experience leading an ML team
- Deep understanding of the ML model lifecycle for large-scale systems
- Demonstrated expertise in ML with a publication record in relevant conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, KDD, ACL, ICASSP, InterSpeech)
- Proficient modeling skills; deep familiarity with toolkits such as JAX, PyTorch, and/or Tensorflow
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to influence high-level architecture decisions and advocate for novel research directions with product and executive leadership
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to translate complex technical work for a broad audience
- Experience working across hardware, software, and design partnerships to bring ML capabilities to production
- Passion for building AI that is both technically rigorous and meaningfully human
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 $244,500 and $367,400, 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 Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Scientist
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Pull your O*NET profile for Principal Scientist and confirm your Singapore degree maps directly to the role's required field. USCIS adjudicators reject petitions where the degree-to-job connection isn't explicit, so document the disciplinary match before you apply.
Target employers with active R&D visa filing patterns
Pharma, biotech, and semiconductor firms that run large internal research divisions file H-1B1 visa petitions regularly. Search DOL's LCA disclosure data by occupation code to identify which employers have certified positions matching Principal Scientist roles in recent fiscal years.
Search for H-1B1 Singapore jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never filed for Singapore nationals. Use it to identify research employers whose LCA filings match Principal Scientist occupation codes.
Confirm your employer understands the LCA filing timeline
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting your consular application. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, but errors or wage-level disputes can delay it. Verify your employer's HR team has done this before.
Negotiate for employer-paid prevailing wage compliance upfront
The LCA locks in your wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level III or IV rate for Principal Scientist in your target metro before salary discussions begin.
Prepare a nonimmigrant intent response for your consular interview
The H-1B1 Singapore visa is a nonimmigrant visa without dual intent protection. Consular officers can question your ties to Singapore. Prepare clear documentation of your intent to return, such as property ownership, family ties, or professional memberships, before your interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Scientist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes. Principal Scientist positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific field such as chemistry, biology, or materials science, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies to H-1B1 visa petitions. Roles that require only a general science background without field specificity can face challenges, so your employer's job description should explicitly state the degree requirement.
How does H-1B1 Singapore differ from H-1B for a Principal Scientist?
The H-1B1 Singapore visa has no lottery and no USCIS petition filing for consular applicants, which means your timeline depends on employer and consulate readiness rather than an annual random selection. The trade-off is that H-1B1 has no dual intent protection, so you can't simultaneously pursue a green card without risking visa denial. H-1B holders can file for permanent residence while maintaining status; H-1B1 holders generally cannot.
Where can I find Principal Scientist jobs that offer H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists jobs filtered by H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have actually filed for Singapore nationals in Principal Scientist or equivalent research roles. Most general job boards don't filter by visa type or nationality-specific sponsorship, which means you'll spend significant time approaching employers who aren't set up to sponsor H-1B1 petitions.
Can my employer file my H-1B1 Singapore petition while I'm already in the U.S. on another visa status?
Yes, a change of status filing with USCIS is possible if you're already in valid nonimmigrant status in the U.S. If you're outside the U.S., your employer files the LCA with DOL and you apply directly at a Singapore consulate. The consular route is more common for H-1B1 Singapore because the visa was designed under the free trade agreement framework for Singapore-based applicants.
What happens to my H-1B1 Singapore status if my Principal Scientist role is restructured or eliminated?
Your H-1B1 visa status is tied to the specific employer and position approved in the LCA and consular application. If your role is eliminated, you have a short grace period, typically up to 60 days, to find a new sponsoring employer and file a new LCA. Unlike H-1B, H-1B1 doesn't allow portability under AC21, so a new employer must restart the full filing process.