Software Engineer: Linux Driver and Kernel Developer

Apple · San Diego, United States of America

Mid
level: Not posted
posted pay: Today
posted: 284
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From the employer's filings

Apple filed 2,727 H-1B applications for tech roles in the past year.

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The role

From Apple's own posting.

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Are you passionate about changing the world? We have a critical impact on getting high-quality, functional products to millions of customers quickly, and we are hiring at all levels — from junior to senior roles. As part of the Silicon Validation team, you will develop Linux device drivers and user-land tests for exercising and validating the various subsystems in complex SoCs.

Apple's H-1B record

From its certified filings for fiscal year FY2026.

2,727
tech filings: $181k
median salary filed: New visas and transfers
who they hire

Apple filed 144 H-1Bs as “Software Developer” at a median of $149,302 (middle half $140k–$175k). Use it as your floor when they ask for your number.

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