Perception Systems Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock plans

RSU awards

Relocation

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Perception Systems Software Engineer in Cupertino to build a secure architecture for multi‑modal awareness on Apple platforms. You will develop an algorithm runtime and real‑time processing for camera, audio and sensors, integrating with system components and APIs to enable new experiences while preserving privacy and security.

Candidates should have Swift/Obj‑C/C++ skills, on‑device ML experience for image/video, and the ability to develop multi‑threaded software.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Swift, Objective-C and/or C/C++ for system software.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end systems from UI to hardware.
• Experience with on-device ML frameworks for image/video processing.
• Ability to design and debug multi-threaded software.

Responsibilities

• Develop an algorithm execution runtime and real-time processing for camera, audio, and sensors.
• Create a secure Perception Systems software architecture and APIs.
• Integrate new framework with other system components and applications for Apple products.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams while upholding privacy and security standards.

Skills

Swift/Obj-C/C++

On-device ML

Multi-threading

System perspective

Proactive learner

Education

BS/MS in CS or related field

Job description

Perception Systems Software Engineer, Audio & Media Technologies

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do at Apple! Everyday, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you bring passion and dedication to your job? If so, we are looking for individuals like you.The Audio & Media Technologies group in Apple’s Software Engineering organization is building a Perception Systems team to develop a secure software architecture for multi-modal awareness on Apple platforms. This highly cross-functional team will work with experts across Apple who develop advanced machine learning AI algorithms that utilize input from cameras, microphones, and other sensors to enable future Apple products to better understand the world around them, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading standards for privacy and security

Description

We are looking for highly motivated and passionate systems and algorithm software engineers to create a secure Perception Systems software architecture for Apple platforms. These roles will involve developing an algorithm execution runtime, real-time algorithms for camera, audio, and other sensors, and a corresponding system framework and APIs. This new framework will integrate with other system components and applications to enable new experiences on future Apple products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent software design/programming skills in Swift, Objective-C and/or C/C++.
• A passion for understanding end-to-end systems, from the user experience down to the hardware
• Experience with on-device ML frameworks, especially involving image and video processing
• An understanding of how to develop and debug multi-threaded software
• Proactive learning and a passion for learning new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with speech processing or speaker diarization
• Experience developing and using performance tracing, profiling, logging tools
• BS or MS in Computer Science or other related field 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 $184,700 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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