Major Apple Job Announcements in Texas

Apple has announced major job creation plans in Texas as part of its massive U.S. investment commitments. Here’s what’s happening:

Houston AI Server Facility (Opening 2026)

Apple is building a 250,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Houston to produce servers for Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI system. Manufacturing is set to begin later this year, with the facility expected to open in 2026 and create thousands of jobs .

Austin Campus Expansion

Apple is actively expanding its Austin operations with:

• Three new buildings under construction, including R&D lab space for Hardware Engineering, Hardware Technology, and Software Engineering teams
• Currently 587+ open positions in Austin alone, including roles in software engineering, machine learning, hardware systems, and operations
• Over 600 total job openings across Texas

Manufacturing Partnerships Creating Texas Jobs

As part of Apple’s $600 billion U.S. investment (announced August 2025), multiple Texas partners are expanding operations :

• Texas Instruments (Sherman facility): Processing silicon wafers using Austin-made equipment
• GlobalWafers (Sherman): Producing advanced 300mm wafers for iPhones and iPads
• Coherent (Sherman): Manufacturing VCSEL lasers for Face ID technology
• MP Materials (Fort Worth): Expanding rare earth magnet production

Nationwide Hiring Spree

Apple plans to hire approximately 20,000 new employees across the U.S. over the next four years as part of this expansion, with Texas being a major beneficiary due to its growing tech manufacturing ecosystem .

Current Opportunities

Right now, Apple is actively recruiting for positions in Texas including:

• Software Engineers (Full Stack, AI/ML, Front-End)
• Machine Learning Engineers
• Hardware Systems Engineers
• CPU Performance Architects
• Data Center Technicians
• Retail Specialists
• Operations and Supply Chain Managers

The expansion aligns with Texas’s broader strategy to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub, supported by state CHIPS Act legislation passed in 2023 to attract tech investments and create high-paying jobs .