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Ruby on Rails developers are among the more sponsorship-friendly software roles in the U.S., employers filing H-1B petitions for Rails engineers have strong approval rates, and the role qualifies as a specialty occupation given its requirement for a computer science or related degree. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Apple Services Engineering team is an exciting example of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, and more. They deliver secure, end-to-end solutions with an unwavering commitment to Apple’s core value of privacy.
Services teams are designed to be small, nimble, and cross-functional, offering engineers broad exposure and significant impact across a vast array of services that are central to Apple's business.
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a proven software engineer to build and enhance our internal quality evaluation tools. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about designing and building features from start to finish.
You will use data to drive decision making. You will work with our users to iterate on functionality. You will build tools to help our engineers and data scientists iterate upon and improve features for Apple customers.
Does this sound like role for you? Join us!
Responsibilities
- Leading the design and development of major, impactful features on Apple's Experimentation and Evaluation platforms for Services Engineering
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years professional experience with Ruby on Rails
- Ability to write readable, maintainable, and performant code
- Excellent debugging, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of basic front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Stimulus JS, etc.)
- Comfortable working with and writing SQL
- Comfortable writing tests for your code
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of large-scale applications
- Proficiency in big data (structured and unstructured)
- Comfortable making product and UX/UI decisions
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.
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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
INTRODUCTION
The Apple Services Engineering team is an exciting example of Apple’s long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple Books, and more. They deliver secure, end-to-end solutions with an unwavering commitment to Apple’s core value of privacy.
Services teams are designed to be small, nimble, and cross-functional, offering engineers broad exposure and significant impact across a vast array of services that are central to Apple's business.
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a proven software engineer to build and enhance our internal quality evaluation tools. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about designing and building features from start to finish.
You will use data to drive decision making. You will work with our users to iterate on functionality. You will build tools to help our engineers and data scientists iterate upon and improve features for Apple customers.
Does this sound like role for you? Join us!
Responsibilities
- Leading the design and development of major, impactful features on Apple's Experimentation and Evaluation platforms for Services Engineering
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years professional experience with Ruby on Rails
- Ability to write readable, maintainable, and performant code
- Excellent debugging, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of basic front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Stimulus JS, etc.)
- Comfortable working with and writing SQL
- Comfortable writing tests for your code
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of large-scale applications
- Proficiency in big data (structured and unstructured)
- Comfortable making product and UX/UI decisions
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.
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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Ruby On Rails
Target product companies over agencies
Product-focused companies sponsor Rails engineers far more consistently than staffing agencies or consulting firms. Agencies often can't justify H-1B costs for short-term client placements, while product companies treat Rails engineers as core long-term hires.
Highlight full-stack depth, not just Rails
Employers sponsoring visas want to minimize hiring risk. Demonstrating proficiency across the Rails stack, including PostgreSQL, Redis, background jobs, and API design, signals you're a complete hire, not a specialist who needs gaps filled by others.
Document your degree field carefully
H-1B specialty occupation approval depends on a direct link between your degree and the role. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees map cleanly. A degree in an unrelated field may require a credential evaluation or additional documentation.
Pursue companies with H-1B filing history
Employers who've sponsored Rails or backend engineers before already have immigration counsel, internal processes, and a willingness to sponsor. Prior H-1B filings for similar roles are a strong signal the employer will move forward without friction.
Prepare a strong GitHub portfolio
Visa sponsorship decisions involve risk assessment for employers. A public portfolio of Rails projects, especially open-source contributions or production-grade applications, reduces perceived risk and gives hiring managers concrete evidence of your technical depth.
Understand the LCA and prevailing wage early
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Understanding this process helps you evaluate whether an offer is structured correctly before committing to a sponsorship timeline.
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Does Ruby on Rails qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Ruby on Rails engineering roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B petitions for software developer roles when the employer can demonstrate the position genuinely requires that specific degree background.
What degree do I need to get H-1B sponsorship as a Rails engineer?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field is the standard requirement. If your degree is in an unrelated field, you may still qualify using the equivalency rule, three years of progressive, specialized work experience substitutes for one year of formal education, meaning 12 years of relevant experience can stand in for a four-year degree.
How do I find Rails jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. Every listing on the platform is filtered for visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're not sorting through hundreds of postings that exclude work visa holders. You can browse Ruby on Rails roles directly and see which employers have a demonstrated history of sponsoring software engineers.
Are Rails engineers subject to the H-1B lottery?
Most are, yes. The H-1B cap applies to the majority of private-sector employers, and selection is random via annual lottery. However, roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning those employers can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery.
Can a small startup sponsor my H-1B as a Rails developer?
Yes, company size doesn't disqualify an employer from sponsoring H-1B visas. What matters is whether the employer has a legitimate business, can demonstrate an employer-employee relationship, and can show the role meets specialty occupation standards. Smaller startups sometimes move slower on immigration paperwork, so it's worth asking early in the process whether they have existing immigration counsel in place.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Ruby On Rails jobs?
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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