Embedded Software Engineer, Find My

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Apple is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer in Cupertino to join the Find My team. You will develop and own features at scale, collaborating with hardware, software, and privacy teams to deliver secure location experiences for hundreds of millions of users.

Role emphasizes ownership, proactive problem solving, and high-quality software delivery. You will work with multi-functional teams and contribute across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software engineering experience, with a proven track record of owning and delivering complex, cross-functional projects from concept through production at scale.
• Ability to take ownership, identify requirements, prioritize and make progress in an environment with limited given input.
• Expertise in C or C++ for Embedded Systems.
• Experience in embedded software development, device bringup, debugging and testing.
• Understanding of multi-core embedded HW System and RTOS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Ability to be in office Monday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Be a strong advocate for the customer experience
• Take ownership of solving problems and deliver solutions on time
• Communicate and coordinate with teams and stakeholders
• Participate in design and code reviews
• Assist with various team and system support needs

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Multithreading

Communication skills

Ownership and accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The Find My team is dedicated to building a seamless, private, and secure experience for users to locate their devices, personal items, and share location with friends and family. We’re a group of highly motivated engineers, designers, and product managers who are passionate about creating a simple and reliable experience for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We thrive in a fast paced environment where team members are often encouraged to wear multiple hats and contribute to various aspects of the product lifecycle. Innovation and creative problem‑solving are at the heart of our team, and we constantly explore new approaches to deliver groundbreaking solutions while collaborating with diverse disciplines across the company, including hardware, software, and privacy, to deliver an exceptional user experience.

Description

As an engineer on our team, you’ll thrive in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment, collaborating closely with a passionate team to achieve a shared mission. You’ll be instrumental in developing exciting new features, and your contributions will directly impact millions of users. We embrace continuous iteration and improvement, so you’ll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and refine your skills as we build the future of Find My. Our ideal candidate is proactive, results‑driven, and passionate about learning. You’ll be an experienced software engineer who is equally passionate about software development and software quality. This unique opportunity requires a balanced approach to delivering complex engineering projects with a team of highly skilled software engineers. As the engineer, your responsibilities will include working closely with multi‑functional teams, acting as the technical point of contact, taking ownership of problems and deliverables, leading engineering efforts, and organizing engineering tasks to deliver the next generation of Find My features. Creative thinking, strong problem‑solving, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other multi‑functional teams in a dynamic setting are meaningful attributes which will serve you well in this role.

Responsibilities

• Be a strong advocate for the customer experience
• Take ownership of solving problems and deliver solutions on time
• Communicate and coordinate with teams and stakeholders
• Participate in design and code reviews
• Assist with various team and system support needs

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software engineering experience, with a proven track record of owning and delivering complex, cross‑functional projects from concept through production at scale
• Ability to take ownership, identify requirements, prioritize and make progress in an environment with limited given input
• Expertise in C or C++ for Embedded Systems
• Experience in embedded software development, device bringup, debugging and testing
• Understanding of multi‑core embedded HW System and RTOS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Ability to be in office Monday through Thursday

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of common data structures and algorithms
• Hands on experience writing strong object‑oriented code including creating frameworks, modular and testable software
• Working knowledge of cryptography standards and protocols (e.g. PKCS, KMIP, X.509, AES, KDF, CA)
• Very strong in leading others and hands‑on in programming, system design, and problem solving
• Experience with multithreaded programming
• Experience driving release decisions, scoping work, and driving bug convergence
• Experience in cross team collaboration and communication across multiple timezones
• Able to work in an ambiguous and highly interdependent work environment to get things done in an efficient and tactful way
• Ability to thrive in a multi‑functional team on high‑profile, critical projects
• BS or MS in computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

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