Software Engineer - Location & Spatial Awareness, Sensing & Connectivity

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Apple stock program / RSUs

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement software for location and spatial awareness technologies in Cupertino. You will architect production software at the daemon and framework level, collaborating with iOS teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Join a team focused on bringing new sensing technologies to life, with opportunities to prototype, test, and productionize innovative location-based experiences across Apple's devices.

Qualifications

• BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Strong software generalist with experience in object oriented languages (C++ and/or Objective-C/Swift).
• Deep understanding of software design paradigms and best practices.
• Ability to architect and implement software for evaluation, prototyping, and production.

Responsibilities

• Shape the next generation of location-aware mobile experiences by integrating state-of-the-art technologies and capabilities.

Skills

C++

Obj-C/Swift

Software architecture

OO design

Education

BS in CS, EE, or related field

Job description

Software Engineer - Location & Spatial Awareness, Sensing & Connectivity

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Help craft the next generation of capabilities leveraging Apple location and spatial awareness technologies. Our team focuses on innovating, building, and productizing new ways for our devices to be spatially aware of each other, coupling different sensing technologies with sophisticated algorithms and AI/ML to enable new and more intuitive forms of interaction. We nurture new ideas from prototype to production, helping to establish hardware requirements and system design, conduct developmental testing, write production software, and track our results relative to physical and theoretical limits.This role is for a strong and experienced software generalist to help architect and develop software at the daemon and framework level - someone who thinks carefully about architectural decisions, is disciplined and dedicated to doing it right the first time, and is passionate about continuing a culture of software excellence in both developmental and production software.

Description

Join a team which designs, implements, and powers brand new technologies and services on a platform that empowers millions of developers and reaches over a billion users. We are looking for a highly-motivated and creative Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Computer Science to help develop new technologies for special projects on the location services team. Our special projects target innovative new signals and technologies to enhance location-aware user experiences.Architect and implement production software systems for new technologies, fusing them with existing capabilities, and bringing new experiences to our users. Collaborate with developers on other iOS teams to architect the full iOS solution. Design and implement full-stack technologies integrating wireless technologies to solve real-world problems. Participate in brainstorming and evaluating new technologies as iOS continues to evolve.

Responsibilities

• Shape the next generation of location-aware mobile experiences by working on state-of-the-art technologies to seamlessly integrate people's digital and physical lives. If you're passionate about building technology that will make a difference, you might find us the right team for you.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong software generalist and experience with object oriented languages (C++ and/or Objective-C/Swift)
• Deep understanding of software design paradigms, and software development best practices
• Ability to architect and implement software for technology evaluation, prototyping, and production

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in location and/or RF-related technologies
• Ability to design and debug complex systems
• A passion for programming and building things
• Experience with AI/ML or Computer Vision a plus
• Experience with data analysis and results dashboards a plus
• iOS, OSX, application, and/or unix system development a plus
• Familiarity with basic signal processing techniques a plus

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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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