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Performance Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, covering systems performance analysis, capacity planning, and load testing. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap or lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment. Employers provide a support letter documenting the role, your qualifications, and job duties for your visa application.
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Get Access To All JobsDo you have an uncommon desire to seek out and solve exceedingly difficult challenges rather than the easy ones? Do you believe that truly valuable and meaningful accomplishments are the result of pushing the limits of perseverance? Do you believe that a world-class team with relentless drive can surpass even their own high expectations? We do! But we also realize this job isn’t for everyone. What we do isn’t easy but you don’t take the easy path. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and confident individuals to join the CPU Architecture and Performance Team; we are a group that is driving advanced exploration for next generation iPhone, iPad, and Mac CPU architectures!
Description
As a CPU Performance Engineer with a focus on CPU micro-architecture, you will be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the area of branch prediction, code/data prefetchers, novel prediction schemes and CPU pipelines. With others you will seek out areas for improvement while collecting data and measurements that either confirm the idea or rule it out. You will collaborate with experienced CPU designers in micro-architecture and RTL to assess the feasibility of ideas through modeling, refine ideas and model correlation, and seed new ideas. The role requires the analysis of specific single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads across existing and new product categories to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. We collaborate as a larger CPU architecture and performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment to enable data driven decisions and look for ways to boost the productivity of the entire team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS degree
Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture
Experience in performance and/or power simulation environments
Coding experience including object-oriented programming with C and C++
Experience in scripting languages such as Perl or Python
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of relevant industry experience
MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Understanding of common data structures and algorithms
Knowledge in software design patterns
Familiarity with SIMD and vector architectures
Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technologies
Comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to walk through ambiguities
Communication, influence and negotiation skills
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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Do you have an uncommon desire to seek out and solve exceedingly difficult challenges rather than the easy ones? Do you believe that truly valuable and meaningful accomplishments are the result of pushing the limits of perseverance? Do you believe that a world-class team with relentless drive can surpass even their own high expectations? We do! But we also realize this job isn’t for everyone. What we do isn’t easy but you don’t take the easy path. We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and confident individuals to join the CPU Architecture and Performance Team; we are a group that is driving advanced exploration for next generation iPhone, iPad, and Mac CPU architectures!
Description
As a CPU Performance Engineer with a focus on CPU micro-architecture, you will be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the area of branch prediction, code/data prefetchers, novel prediction schemes and CPU pipelines. With others you will seek out areas for improvement while collecting data and measurements that either confirm the idea or rule it out. You will collaborate with experienced CPU designers in micro-architecture and RTL to assess the feasibility of ideas through modeling, refine ideas and model correlation, and seed new ideas. The role requires the analysis of specific single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads across existing and new product categories to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. We collaborate as a larger CPU architecture and performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment to enable data driven decisions and look for ways to boost the productivity of the entire team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS degree
Experience with CPU architecture and micro-architecture
Experience in performance and/or power simulation environments
Coding experience including object-oriented programming with C and C++
Experience in scripting languages such as Perl or Python
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of relevant industry experience
MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
Understanding of common data structures and algorithms
Knowledge in software design patterns
Familiarity with SIMD and vector architectures
Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technologies
Comfortable in an environment of uncertainty and able to walk through ambiguities
Communication, influence and negotiation skills
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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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. 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 Performance Engineer
Frame your credentials around engineering explicitly
TN approval depends on your role qualifying under the Engineer category. Your resume, degree, and offer letter must all use engineering language. A title like Performance Analyst with no engineering framing can trigger a denial at the border.
Verify your degree aligns with engineering fields
CBP requires a degree in engineering or a directly related field. Computer Science often qualifies, but Information Technology degrees draw more scrutiny. If your degree title is ambiguous, get a credential evaluation from a recognized organization before your employer files anything.
Target employers with recent visa filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to find companies with recent visa filings for engineering roles. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship are already familiar with work visa processes, which can streamline their preparation of your TN support letter.
Ask employers to specify performance duties in the offer letter
Your TN support letter must describe duties that map clearly to engineering functions: load testing, latency analysis, infrastructure benchmarking. Generic language like improve system performance gives CBP officers less to work with and increases the chance of follow-up questions.
Use Migrate Mate to find Performance Engineer roles with TN sponsorship
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Migrate Mate filters for Performance Engineer openings where employers are prepared to sponsor TN visas, so you're contacting decision-makers who already understand the process.
Prepare for port-of-entry questions about your specific role
Canadian citizens present their TN application directly to CBP without a consular appointment. Officers may ask how your daily tasks constitute engineering work. Practice explaining your performance testing and capacity planning responsibilities in concrete, technical terms before you travel.
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Find Performance Engineer JobsPerformance Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Performance Engineer role qualify for the TN visa?
Yes, if the role is structured as engineering work. The TN Engineer category covers performance engineering when your duties include systems analysis, capacity planning, load testing, or infrastructure optimization, and you hold a qualifying degree in engineering or a related field. Roles titled Performance Analyst without engineering framing are more likely to face scrutiny from CBP officers.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Performance Engineer positions?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no premium processing wait, so you can start work far faster than the H-1B timeline allows. Canadian applicants can receive approval at the port of entry the same day. The trade-off is that TN status does not carry dual intent, meaning it cannot be used as a direct pathway to a green card the way an H-1B petition can.
Where can I find Performance Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking roles with TN sponsorship. Rather than sorting through general job boards where TN eligibility is rarely listed, Migrate Mate surfaces Performance Engineer openings from employers already prepared to support the TN process, saving you significant time during your search.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of engineering duties, the offered pay period and wage, your intended start date, and confirmation that you hold the required credentials. For Mexican citizens, this letter supports the consular visa application. For Canadian citizens, it is presented directly to CBP at the port of entry alongside your degree and any professional credentials.
Can I switch Performance Engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you cannot begin work for the new employer until a new TN is approved. Canadian citizens can apply at a port of entry or a Canadian preclearance airport for the new employer before leaving the current job. Mexican citizens must schedule a new consular appointment. There is no formal grace period between employers under TN status, so timing your transition carefully with your new employer is essential.
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