Backend Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Washington state is one of the strongest markets for backend engineer visa sponsorship in the U.S., driven by the concentration of major tech employers in the Seattle metro area. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have long-established sponsorship pipelines, and a growing number of mid-size firms in Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland actively hire backend engineers from abroad.
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Do you want to play a part in the next revolution in Foundation Models? Contribute to model hillclimbing for Apple Intelligence features that leverage Apple Foundation Models, and work with the people who built the intelligent products that helps millions of people get things done - just by asking or typing?
The vision for the AI/ML FM Data organization is to improve Foundation Models by leveraging data from a variety of sources: crawl, license, vendor and internal crowd-sourcing. As a Sr Software Engineering on the team, you will drive backend innovations, identify key opportunity areas where data can play a crucial role and experiment with various data augmentation strategies to improve model training efficiency and performance.
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for people with a track record in building scalable pipelines and services. Join us, and impact hundreds of millions of customers across billions of their interactions with foundation model powered Apple Intelligence features, that are available on iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Mac, Watch, CarPlay, and tv across more than 30 languages!
As a Sr Backend Software engineer, you will be responsible for the following areas.
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Training data pipeline development. Convert raw data into format acceptable by training jobs on GCP and AWS. Leverage internal and open-sourced training modules.
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Large scale inferences: Leverage internal and open-sourced inference stack to generate inferences with fine-tuned LLMs on massive amounts of data, for pre-train and post-training.
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Data processing and data filtering: Have the ability to efficiently process and filter very large amounts of data, often times messy.
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Scalable web services backend and APIs to support data access and data inspection tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Computer Science or Equivalent.
10+ years of programming experience in Python. Extensive experiences in concurrency and parallelism, functional programming, decorators. Familiarity in other programming languages (Java/GoLang/Rust/Swift).
Proficient in REST API, Redis, VectorDB or other large scale data storage systems.
Solid foundational programming skills (algorithms, data structures, OOP, etc).
Experience designing, writing, reviewing, testing and delivering software for applications and systems at scale.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with streaming-processing (Kafka). Familiarity with a variety of build tools (Jenkins, Maven, Docker, Gradle).
Experience providing architecture and design guidance.
A good communicator with clear and concise, active listening and empathy skills.
Are self-motivated and curious. Strive to continually learn on the job.
Have demonstrated creative and critical thinking with an innate drive to improve how things work. Have a high tolerance for ambiguity.
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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
Do you want to play a part in the next revolution in Foundation Models? Contribute to model hillclimbing for Apple Intelligence features that leverage Apple Foundation Models, and work with the people who built the intelligent products that helps millions of people get things done - just by asking or typing?
The vision for the AI/ML FM Data organization is to improve Foundation Models by leveraging data from a variety of sources: crawl, license, vendor and internal crowd-sourcing. As a Sr Software Engineering on the team, you will drive backend innovations, identify key opportunity areas where data can play a crucial role and experiment with various data augmentation strategies to improve model training efficiency and performance.
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for people with a track record in building scalable pipelines and services. Join us, and impact hundreds of millions of customers across billions of their interactions with foundation model powered Apple Intelligence features, that are available on iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Mac, Watch, CarPlay, and tv across more than 30 languages!
As a Sr Backend Software engineer, you will be responsible for the following areas.
-
Training data pipeline development. Convert raw data into format acceptable by training jobs on GCP and AWS. Leverage internal and open-sourced training modules.
-
Large scale inferences: Leverage internal and open-sourced inference stack to generate inferences with fine-tuned LLMs on massive amounts of data, for pre-train and post-training.
-
Data processing and data filtering: Have the ability to efficiently process and filter very large amounts of data, often times messy.
-
Scalable web services backend and APIs to support data access and data inspection tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Computer Science or Equivalent.
10+ years of programming experience in Python. Extensive experiences in concurrency and parallelism, functional programming, decorators. Familiarity in other programming languages (Java/GoLang/Rust/Swift).
Proficient in REST API, Redis, VectorDB or other large scale data storage systems.
Solid foundational programming skills (algorithms, data structures, OOP, etc).
Experience designing, writing, reviewing, testing and delivering software for applications and systems at scale.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with streaming-processing (Kafka). Familiarity with a variety of build tools (Jenkins, Maven, Docker, Gradle).
Experience providing architecture and design guidance.
A good communicator with clear and concise, active listening and empathy skills.
Are self-motivated and curious. Strive to continually learn on the job.
Have demonstrated creative and critical thinking with an innate drive to improve how things work. Have a high tolerance for ambiguity.
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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 backend engineers in Washington?
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are among the most active sponsors for backend engineer roles in Washington, particularly in the Seattle and Redmond corridors. Beyond the major tech giants, mid-size companies like Expedia, Tableau, Zillow, and Redfin have consistent histories of H-1B visa sponsorship for backend engineering positions. Smaller startups in the Seattle area also sponsor, though less frequently and with more variability in their willingness to initiate the process.
Which visa types are most common for backend engineer roles in Washington?
The H-1B is the most common visa for backend engineers in Washington, given that software engineering roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, and Canadians and Mexicans can explore the TN visa under the USMCA. Employees transferring from a multinational employer may also be eligible for the L-1B visa for specialized knowledge workers.
How to find backend engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates looking for visa sponsorship roles, including backend engineer positions in Washington. You can filter directly by state and role to see employers with active sponsorship histories in the Seattle metro and surrounding areas. Because Migrate Mate focuses exclusively on sponsorship-verified listings, it removes the guesswork of determining which Washington employers are actually open to hiring internationally.
Which cities in Washington have the most backend engineer sponsorship jobs?
Seattle and Redmond account for the largest share of backend engineer sponsorship activity in Washington. Redmond is the headquarters of Microsoft and home to a dense cluster of enterprise tech roles, while Seattle hosts Amazon's headquarters along with offices for Google, Meta, and Stripe. Bellevue and Kirkland have grown significantly as overflow markets from Seattle, with many mid-size tech companies establishing engineering hubs there over the past several years.
Are there any Washington-specific factors backend engineers should know about visa sponsorship?
Washington has no state income tax, which makes compensation comparisons simpler when evaluating offers, though employers are still required to meet the Department of Labor's prevailing wage requirements for the specific role and location when filing H-1B or E-3 visa petitions. The University of Washington produces a significant pipeline of international engineering graduates on OPT, which means many Washington employers already have established processes for sponsoring visa transitions from F-1 status to H-1B.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored backend engineer jobs in Washington?
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.