Senior Core Location Engineer – AI-Powered APIs & Privacy

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for Core Location, Sensing & Connectivity to design and build the next generation location API and related system components.

You will collaborate with domain experts in positioning science, optimize performance, and ensure robust, private-by-design solutions across Apple platforms.

Candidates should have 2+ years in C or C++, exposure to multi-threading, and a BS/MS in CS/EE, with experience in AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of development experience in C or C++
• Deep understanding of multi-threaded programming and synchronization
• Experience in overall operating system design and implementation
• BS or MS in CS, EE, or related
• Experience incorporating AI-powered tools into day-to-day workflows

Responsibilities

• Understand usage of Core Location API, both internally at Apple and by developers
• Identify problems and needs, and design and build answers to them
• Work on architecture and utility components of system processes that back SDK frameworks
• Collaborate with domain specialists in positioning science and support app teams building new features

Skills

C/C++ development

Multi-threading

OS design & implementation

Objective-C

Swift

AI tools adoption

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE or related

Job description

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California, is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer for Core Location, Sensing & Connectivity to design and build the next generation location API and related system components.

You will collaborate with domain experts in positioning science, optimize performance, and ensure robust, private-by-design solutions across Apple platforms.

Candidates should have 2+ years in C or C++, exposure to multi-threading, and a BS/MS in CS/EE, with experience in AI-enabled workflows.