Software Engineer - Proximity Systems Team

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a motivated Software Engineer for their Proximity and Context team in San Diego. This role involves developing innovative software solutions with a focus on quality, particularly in C++ and Objective-C/Swift. Ideal candidates should possess excellent analytical and debugging skills and a strong foundation in software development best practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement for education

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years as a software developer.
• In-depth knowledge of C++, Objective-C, or Swift required.
• Excellent analytical, programming, and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the Proximity and Context team as a Software Engineer.
• Focus on software quality, engineering productivity, and automation.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle from concept to production.

Skills

Programming

Debugging

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or similar area

Tools

C++

Objective-C

Swift

Unix-like systems

Job description

Software Engineer - Proximity Systems Team

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Description

The Proximity and Context team is actively looking for a highly-motivated and experienced software engineer to join our team. The candidate must be technically competent with excellent software development, quantitative reasoning, and communication skills. The candidate should have a good foundation in modern C++ and/or Objective-C/Swift. This includes having an understanding of common design patterns, debugging techniques, and memory-management fundamentals. Additionally, experience with embedded databases, networking, concurrency patterns, sensor interfaces, and iOS system interactions and optimizations are beneficial. Knowledge in software-development best practices and comfort communicating and promoting these ideas to others is also desirable.To ensure product quality, engineers here also regularly focus on the development and improvement of tooling (including internal iOS applications), continuous integration, and data analysis and visualization. Therefore, engineers should be excited about not only building critical pieces of software but also the infrastructure around it. We make a serious commitment to software quality, engineering productivity, and automation and we desire an engineer that shares those values.We are a team motivated by shipping software and getting technology into the hands of our users; therefore, the engineers who design features and algorithms are expected to implement and deliver to production. Ideal candidates will be familiar with the software development lifecycle, taking an idea from concept, to prototype, to production, as well as communicating the status and progress of that work. Come join us in building the technology which enables incredible spatially-aware experiences to our users now and for the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have 3-5+ years as a software developer
• Possess excellent analytical, programming, and debugging skills
• Have in-depth knowledge of C++, Objective-C, or Swift
• Comfortable scripting and developing in Unix-like systems.
• Have Bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or similar area

Preferred Qualifications

• Have background in location and/or other wireless sensing technologies
• Possess working knowledge of probability and statistics
• Can succeed in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while deftly driving multiple projects across many teams
• Are laser-focused on customer impact with attention to the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
• Are obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .