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Development engineer roles in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and the Front Range tech corridor, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball Aerospace regularly hire internationally. The state's aerospace, defense, and clean energy sectors create consistent demand for development engineers, and visa sponsorship is a well-established part of hiring at major Colorado employers.
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Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll work on defining the next generation of vision products.
Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.
Our team builds technology that defines industry standards, and therefore we seek people who thrive to innovate. Tenacity and the passion to learn are skills we value on our team. We seek a talented design engineer to work with cross-functional groups to continually push the envelope of the technology implemented in Apple products within the realm of embedded systems. If you want to impact millions of customers by working on the most advanced technology solutions, we want to talk to you.
Description
As an Embedded Software Engineer working on vision platforms at Apple, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, prototyping, and developing real-time software across the vision devices software stack.
Responsibilities:
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Develop and apply understanding of Apple’s vision for next-generation AR/VR experiences to architect and develop the underlying software and firmware that enable those experiences.
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Develop early simulation and prototype platforms to accelerate the path from concept to production.
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Lead cross-functional initiatives from problem definition to implementation.
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Apply deep expertise in OS and silicon architecture to design and develop software optimized for power, latency and thermally constrained devices.
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Debug system issues and propose solutions to meet our high standard for user experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
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BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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7+ years of relevant embedded software experience.
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Accomplished programming skill in C/C++.
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Strong knowledge of operating system internals, silicon architecture, and embedded systems.
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Experience developing kernel drivers, embedded software, or system frameworks.
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Strong analytical and debugging skills with experience resolving problems that span the hardware/software boundary.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both one-on-one and in group settings.
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Experience leading initiatives across multi-disciplinary teams.
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Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools, and experience using them for design, code generation, testing, and debugging.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience leading technical initiatives in ambiguous problem spaces, from exploration through architectural definition.
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Experience developing in simulation/emulation environments.
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Proven track record of building software optimized for hardware constraints.
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Experience working on systems containing cameras, audio, displays, and latency-sensitive workloads.
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Approaches complex problems with innovative, first-principles thinking.
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Familiarity with Apple operating systems such as iOS, visionOS, or macOS.
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Understanding of Swift programming language.
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.
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 $162,500 and $286,400, 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.

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something - you’ll work on defining the next generation of vision products.
Apple Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with your physical space. It will allow us to do the things we love in ways never before possible - all while staying connected to the people around us.
Our team builds technology that defines industry standards, and therefore we seek people who thrive to innovate. Tenacity and the passion to learn are skills we value on our team. We seek a talented design engineer to work with cross-functional groups to continually push the envelope of the technology implemented in Apple products within the realm of embedded systems. If you want to impact millions of customers by working on the most advanced technology solutions, we want to talk to you.
Description
As an Embedded Software Engineer working on vision platforms at Apple, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, prototyping, and developing real-time software across the vision devices software stack.
Responsibilities:
-
Develop and apply understanding of Apple’s vision for next-generation AR/VR experiences to architect and develop the underlying software and firmware that enable those experiences.
-
Develop early simulation and prototype platforms to accelerate the path from concept to production.
-
Lead cross-functional initiatives from problem definition to implementation.
-
Apply deep expertise in OS and silicon architecture to design and develop software optimized for power, latency and thermally constrained devices.
-
Debug system issues and propose solutions to meet our high standard for user experiences.
Minimum Qualifications
-
BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
-
7+ years of relevant embedded software experience.
-
Accomplished programming skill in C/C++.
-
Strong knowledge of operating system internals, silicon architecture, and embedded systems.
-
Experience developing kernel drivers, embedded software, or system frameworks.
-
Strong analytical and debugging skills with experience resolving problems that span the hardware/software boundary.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both one-on-one and in group settings.
-
Experience leading initiatives across multi-disciplinary teams.
-
Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools, and experience using them for design, code generation, testing, and debugging.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Experience leading technical initiatives in ambiguous problem spaces, from exploration through architectural definition.
-
Experience developing in simulation/emulation environments.
-
Proven track record of building software optimized for hardware constraints.
-
Experience working on systems containing cameras, audio, displays, and latency-sensitive workloads.
-
Approaches complex problems with innovative, first-principles thinking.
-
Familiarity with Apple operating systems such as iOS, visionOS, or macOS.
-
Understanding of Swift programming language.
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.
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 $162,500 and $286,400, 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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Which companies sponsor visas for development engineers in Colorado?
Lockheed Martin Space, Raytheon Intelligence and Space, Ball Aerospace, and Arrow Electronics are among the larger Colorado employers with documented H-1B sponsorship histories for engineering roles. In the Denver-Boulder area, companies in clean energy, semiconductor, and defense sectors also sponsor development engineers regularly. Sponsorship patterns vary by company size, project funding, and annual hiring volume, so researching specific employers before applying is worthwhile.
Which visa types are most common for development engineer roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for development engineers in Colorado, particularly at aerospace and defense contractors that file petitions each year. Engineers from Canada or Mexico may qualify for TN status under the USMCA, which covers engineers without requiring a petition. Australian nationals may be eligible for the E-3 visa. O-1A is an option for engineers with demonstrated extraordinary achievement, though it requires substantial documentation.
How to find development engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate lets you filter development engineer jobs in Colorado by visa sponsorship availability, so you're only seeing roles where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor. This saves time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship later. Colorado's aerospace and defense employers tend to list roles in Denver, Boulder, Littleton, and Colorado Springs, so filtering by those cities on Migrate Mate can help narrow your search further.
Which cities in Colorado have the most development engineer sponsorship jobs?
Denver and Boulder account for the largest share of development engineer sponsorship activity in Colorado. Littleton and Englewood, which host Lockheed Martin Space and Raytheon operations, are also significant hiring areas. Colorado Springs has a strong defense presence through Northrop Grumman and L3Harris. Fort Collins sees demand from semiconductor and electronics firms. The Front Range corridor from Fort Collins to Pueblo concentrates the majority of engineering employer activity.
Are there any Colorado-specific considerations for development engineer visa sponsorship?
Colorado's prevailing wage requirements apply to H-1B and E-3 petitions, and employers must certify wages meet Department of Labor standards for the Denver-Aurora or Boulder metropolitan areas, which have their own wage determinations. Colorado's large defense contractor base means many development engineer roles require security clearances, which can complicate or delay sponsorship timelines for foreign nationals. University pipelines from CU Boulder and Colorado School of Mines also feed talent directly into sponsored engineering positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored development engineer jobs in Colorado?
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.
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