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Western Digital Technologies INC

Senior Mac Engineer

Irvine, CA, US Posted 2 months ago

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Western Digital Technologies INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles35 certified filings for “Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $120k–$163k, median $145k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 176 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Western Digital Technologies INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
35 certified filings for “Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $120k–$163k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level II (44%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mac Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise Apple device management solutions. This role will be a part of a team within a fast-paced, dynamic environment, focused on the architecture and lifecycle management of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices using modern MDM platforms, including Jamf and Microsoft Intune. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement scalable Apple device management solutions using  Jamf Pro  and  Microsoft Intune • Architect zero-touch deployment workflows leveraging  Apple Business Manager (ABM)  and Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) • Manage the full lifecycle of macOS and iOS devices (provisioning, configuration, patching, compliance, and decommissioning) • Develop and maintain configuration profiles, policies, and scripts (Bash, Zsh, or Python) • Integrate Apple devices into enterprise identity platforms (Azure AD / Entra ID) • Implement and enforce security baselines aligned with CIS benchmarks and organizational standards • Manage OS upgrade strategies and application deployment (PKG, DMG, VPP apps) • Troubleshoot complex endpoint, authentication, and MDM issues across macOS/iOS environments • Collaborate with security, networking, and infrastructure teams to ensure compliance and performance • Automate workflows and reporting using APIs and scripting • Provide Tier 3 escalation support and mentor junior engineers • Partner with Global Service Desk to operationalize Apple support at scale • Create structured troubleshooting workflows for common macOS/iOS issues Create and maintain end-user documentation for Apple devices Required Qualifications • 5–8+ years of experience managing Apple devices in an enterprise environment • Jamf certifications (Jamf 300/400) • Deep expertise with  Jamf Pro  for macOS/iOS/tvOS • Strong experience with  Microsoft Intune  (Endpoint Manager) for macOS/iOS • Hands-on experience with  Apple Business Manager (ABM) • Strong scripting skills (Bash, Zsh, or Python) • Experience with macOS internals, security frameworks, and system architecture • Knowledge of identity integration (Azure AD / Entra ID, SSO, Conditional Access) • Experience with device compliance, encryption (FileVault), and security tooling • Familiarity with networking fundamentals (VPN, Wi-Fi profiles, certificates) Preferred Qualifications • Experience with  Microsoft Entra ID  (formerly Azure AD) and Conditional Access policies • Experience integrating with  Entra  or other IdPs • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, CIS benchmarks) • Background in user enablement, training, or technical writing • Familiarity with tools like Autopkg, Setup Manager, Installomator • Understanding of Blueprints and Compliance delivery mechanisms • Familiarity with Platform SSO configurations #LI-TD1 Compensation & Benefits Details • An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs. • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future. • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligib

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