iOS Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California
iOS engineer visa sponsorship jobs in California are concentrated in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, where companies like Apple, Google, Meta, and Snap actively hire and sponsor international engineers. California's mobile-first tech industry and dense startup ecosystem make it one of the most active states for iOS roles requiring sponsorship.
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About Quizlet:
At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. We’re a $1B+ learning platform used by two-thirds of U.S. high school students and half of college students, powering over 1 billion learning interactions each week.
We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
Let’s Build the Future of Learning
Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.
Why Join Quizlet?
- Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week
- Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science
- Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction
- Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives
- Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging
About the Team:
UX Foundations owns Quizlet's mobile apps end to end - both the core app layers everything else is built on (shared libraries and SDKs, security, CI/CD, and the release process) and a steady stream of feature work across the app. Feature teams build user-facing features, but UX Foundations ships features directly just as often, especially where the work touches the foundation itself. We collaborate closely with feature teams, backend services, design, and product to keep the mobile app reliable, fast to build on, and moving forward for learners.
About the Role:
We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join UX Foundations. You'll split your time between owning core iOS app layers — shared libraries, SDKs, security, CI/CD, and the release process — that every feature team builds on, and shipping user-facing features directly. Both are core to the role, not one occasional on top of the other.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality mobile experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, contribute to architecture decisions, and mentor other engineers while driving projects from ideation through release. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about creating intuitive, performant, and reliable mobile experiences that have a real impact on learners worldwide.
This role is open to remote candidates anywhere in the US, as well as candidates based in our San Francisco or New York offices. If you're based in SF or NY, we ask that you come into the office 2 days per week: Wednesday and Thursday, or as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization.
We’re happy to share that this is an hybrid position in our San Francisco office. To support collaboration, we ask employees to be in the office at least 2 days a week: Wednesday and Thursday.
In this role, you will:
- Design, build, and maintain the core iOS app layers - shared libraries, SDKs, and frameworks - that feature teams build on
- Own and ship user-facing features end-to-end — from design through release — alongside your foundation work
- Own and evolve CI/CD pipelines and the release process for the iOS app
- Collaborate closely with product and other cross-functional partners to define requirements and deliver solutions
- Understand and operate in our existing systems and proactively suggest improvements and new ideas based on industry best practices
- Drive incident investigations, post mortems, and retrospectives and effectively advocate for long-term improvements to systems and processes
- Influence within your team for the right engineering improvements to increase quality of our software, testing, and processes
What you bring to the table:
- Multiple years of experience in mobile software development
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills on mobile software products
- Proficiency in either iOS or Android development and some level of comfort with the other.
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of audiences
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with native Android, native iOS, and cross platform mobile development approaches. Including evaluating tradeoffs
- Track record of influencing adjacent engineering teams of best practices or mobile client needs
Compensation, Benefits & Perks:
- Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
- 20 vacation days that we expect you to take!
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
- Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits
- 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!
We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.
We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!
In Closing:
At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.
Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!
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At this time Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles.
Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.
Compensation Range: $169K - $219K
iOS Engineer Job Roles in California
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Which companies sponsor visas for iOS engineers in California?
Apple, Google, Meta, Snap, Lyft, and Salesforce are among the California-based companies with consistent H-1B visa sponsorship histories for iOS engineers, based on Department of Labor LCA disclosure data. Startups in the Bay Area and Los Angeles also sponsor, though less predictably than large tech employers. Checking a company's past LCA filings is a reliable way to gauge sponsorship willingness before applying.
Which visa types are most common for iOS engineer roles in California?
The H-1B is the most common visa for iOS engineers in California. It requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as computer science or software engineering, and the employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. Australian citizens working in iOS roles may also qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and can be faster to obtain.
Which cities in California have the most iOS engineer sponsorship jobs?
San Francisco and the broader Bay Area, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino, account for the largest share of iOS engineer sponsorship roles in California. Los Angeles is a growing secondary hub, particularly for consumer apps, entertainment tech, and gaming companies. San Diego has a smaller but active presence, driven by mobile health and defense-adjacent tech employers.
How to find ios engineer visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters iOS engineer jobs in California specifically to roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, saving you from applying to positions that won't support international candidates. You can search by city, company size, and visa type to narrow results to your situation. Migrate Mate is built for international job seekers, so every listing is screened with sponsorship in mind.
Are there state-specific factors iOS engineers should know when pursuing sponsorship in California?
California's prevailing wage requirements for H-1B roles are set at the county level and tend to be higher than national averages, reflecting the state's cost of living. Employers filing LCAs for iOS engineers in San Francisco or San Jose are required to meet these higher wage tiers. California also has a strong university pipeline from UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UCLA that feeds iOS talent into sponsoring companies, increasing competition for open roles.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored ios engineer jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.