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Backend Infrastructure Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the position centers on designing, maintaining, or optimizing server infrastructure and distributed systems. Canadian citizens can apply at the border without a lottery. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. A relevant bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering is required.
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Get Access To All JobsDo you want to make Apple products more intelligent for our users? The AIML Information Intelligence teams are building groundbreaking technology for algorithmic search and recommendation, machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence.
The features we build are redefining how hundreds of millions of people use their computers and mobile devices to search and find what they are looking for. Apple's universal search engine powers search features across a variety of its products, including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Music, App Store, Video, and many more.
We are searching for a Principal Backend Infrastructure Engineer to define and drive the long-term technical strategy for our scalable, highly available, and robust search platforms. Build, evolve, and scale state-of-the-art infrastructure powering Apple's Search Platforms. Be a key technical leader contributing to the design, development, and operation of large-scale distributed systems. Work with machine learning researchers, backend engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver step-function improvements in reliability, performance, and cost.
Description
We design and build infrastructures to support features that empower billions of Apple search users. Our team processes trillions of links to find the best content to surface to users through search. We also analyze pages to extract critical features for indexing and ranking. We apply statistical analysis to improve crawling, extraction quality, web and knowledge graph data, link selection, freshness, retrieval performance, and many others. You'll have the opportunity to work with large-scale systems with trillions of rows, many petabytes of data, and real-time data pipelines with incredible complexity.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience leading and driving complex, ambiguous projects at company-wide scope
- Deep expertise in large-scale search and indexing systems, including hybrid lexical-semantic retrieval
- Strong background in distributed systems: highly available, low-latency, multi-region architectures
- Experience with AI and agentic systems, including knowledge platforms and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- Strong coding skills and background in algorithms and data structures
- Experience with backend development, performance tuning, and testing
- BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud services, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures
- Experience with real-time data and streaming platforms (Kafka, Flink, Pinot or equivalent)
- Experience with observability platforms including metrics, logging, and AI-assisted diagnostics
- Track record of driving reliability programs and reducing production incidents at scale
- Open-source leadership or community contributions in search, data, or infrastructure ecosystems
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work independently as well as influence across large organizations
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 $212,000 and $386,300, 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.
Do you want to make Apple products more intelligent for our users? The AIML Information Intelligence teams are building groundbreaking technology for algorithmic search and recommendation, machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence.
The features we build are redefining how hundreds of millions of people use their computers and mobile devices to search and find what they are looking for. Apple's universal search engine powers search features across a variety of its products, including Siri, Spotlight, Safari, Music, App Store, Video, and many more.
We are searching for a Principal Backend Infrastructure Engineer to define and drive the long-term technical strategy for our scalable, highly available, and robust search platforms. Build, evolve, and scale state-of-the-art infrastructure powering Apple's Search Platforms. Be a key technical leader contributing to the design, development, and operation of large-scale distributed systems. Work with machine learning researchers, backend engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver step-function improvements in reliability, performance, and cost.
Description
We design and build infrastructures to support features that empower billions of Apple search users. Our team processes trillions of links to find the best content to surface to users through search. We also analyze pages to extract critical features for indexing and ranking. We apply statistical analysis to improve crawling, extraction quality, web and knowledge graph data, link selection, freshness, retrieval performance, and many others. You'll have the opportunity to work with large-scale systems with trillions of rows, many petabytes of data, and real-time data pipelines with incredible complexity.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience leading and driving complex, ambiguous projects at company-wide scope
- Deep expertise in large-scale search and indexing systems, including hybrid lexical-semantic retrieval
- Strong background in distributed systems: highly available, low-latency, multi-region architectures
- Experience with AI and agentic systems, including knowledge platforms and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
- Strong coding skills and background in algorithms and data structures
- Experience with backend development, performance tuning, and testing
- BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud services, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures
- Experience with real-time data and streaming platforms (Kafka, Flink, Pinot or equivalent)
- Experience with observability platforms including metrics, logging, and AI-assisted diagnostics
- Track record of driving reliability programs and reducing production incidents at scale
- Open-source leadership or community contributions in search, data, or infrastructure ecosystems
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work independently as well as influence across large organizations
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 $212,000 and $386,300, 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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a Backend Infrastructure Engineer
Map your degree to the TN category
TN approval hinges on your degree field matching the Computer Systems Analyst classification. A computer science or software engineering degree works cleanly. An unrelated degree paired with backend infrastructure experience alone won't satisfy the requirement.
Target employers with distributed infrastructure teams
Companies running large-scale cloud or on-premises infrastructure file TN paperwork more routinely than startups. Look for job postings that specify Kubernetes, Terraform, or cloud platform ownership, which signals the role meets specialty occupation depth.
Request a TN support letter before your start date
Your offer letter alone won't get you across the border. Ask the employer's HR or legal team for a formal TN support letter describing your role, your degree's relevance, and your Canadian or Mexican citizenship before you set a start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsorship roles
Searching general job boards buries TN-eligible postings. Migrate Mate filters specifically for Backend Infrastructure Engineer roles where employers have active TN visa sponsorship history, saving you from cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process.
Prepare for CBP questions on infrastructure scope
Canadian applicants entering at a port of entry should expect CBP officers to probe whether the role is purely operational or includes systems analysis and design. Bring documentation showing architectural responsibilities, not just maintenance tasks.
Confirm your employer will prepare TN support documentation
Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate will need the employer to provide a support letter confirming the role qualifies for TN status and details about compensation. Ask HR explicitly whether they've sponsored work visas before and can prepare the required documentation for your consular application.
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Does a Backend Infrastructure Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, if the position involves systems analysis, design, or optimization rather than purely manual server administration. USCIS and CBP evaluate TN eligibility under the Computer Systems Analyst category. Roles focused on infrastructure automation, cloud architecture, or distributed systems design consistently qualify. Roles limited to hardware maintenance or break-fix work are less likely to meet the specialty occupation threshold.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Backend Infrastructure Engineers?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can start work as soon as CBP approves your entry. H-1B requires lottery selection, typically a six-month wait, and a cap of 65,000 slots per fiscal year. For Canadian Backend Infrastructure Engineers with a qualifying degree, TN is faster and more predictable than the H-1B path.
Where can I find Backend Infrastructure Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Backend Infrastructure Engineer roles where employers are already familiar with TN visa sponsorship, so you're not spending time educating hiring managers about the process. Filtering by visa type upfront significantly shortens your job search timeline compared to general-purpose job boards.
What documents does a Canadian Backend Infrastructure Engineer need at the border for TN admission?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a TN support letter from your employer on company letterhead describing your role and its alignment with the Computer Systems Analyst category, and your degree certificate or official transcripts. CBP officers may also ask for your job offer letter or employment contract. Processing at the port of entry is typically completed the same day.
Can a Mexican Backend Infrastructure Engineer apply for TN status at a U.S. consulate?
Yes. Mexican nationals apply for TN visas at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at the border. You'll need to schedule a consular appointment, submit the DS-160, and bring your employer's TN support letter, your degree credentials, and proof of Mexican citizenship. Processing times vary by consulate location and appointment availability, so plan your timeline accordingly.
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