Software Engineer - System Frameworks & Controls

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

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Software Engineer for System Frameworks & Controls in San Diego. The role focuses on enhancing user privacy features within the software ecosystem. Candidates should possess skills in C, Objective-C, and Swift, along with a passion for software technology in privacy and security. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to contribute to impactful privacy solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational reimbursement

Stock purchase program

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Demonstrates ability in C, Objective-C, or Swift.
• Experience shipping software to customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug systems to manage user data privacy.
• Design and integrate permission systems for sensor access.
• Participate in the software development cycle across Apple platforms.

Skills

Multi-threaded programming

Synchronization

Operating system concepts

API design

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Software Engineer - System Frameworks & Controls

**San Diego, California, United States**

**Software and Services**

**Summary**

Posted: **May 14, 2025**

Weekly Hours: **40**

Role Number: **200578351**

User privacy is a fundamental value at Apple. It is critical that our users both understand and have the ability to effectively manage their personal data and information. This is achieved today through the privacy UI controls presented to users, both in prompts and Settings. We are a team of systems and frameworks engineers who are passionate about designing and building privacy features and controls within the Apple ecosystem. We’re enthusiastic about building critical pieces of software as well as the infrastructure needed to uphold a high bar of quality. Join us in our mission to enhance the Apple software ecosystem by providing users with transparency, consent, and control over their personal data and information.

**Description**

The Engineer will develop and debug systems written in C, Objective-C, and Swift that give the users control over how their personal data is shared with other systems, applications, and individuals.
This Person will design, implement, and integrate permission systems which manage access to sensor information (e.g., Bluetooth, location) and data stores (e.g., Calendar, Contacts).
As technologies in the Apple ecosystem evolve, the Engineer will be part of building and integrating new privacy controls and data access methods.
This Person will have a focus on continually evolving our systems to keep up with new threat vectors which would bypass the user’s consent.
The Engineer in this role will be building and supporting software frameworks, APIs, and UI components.
The Individual will participate in all phases of the software development cycle across nearly all platforms in the Apple ecosystem to deliver privacy controls and capabilities to our users.
Ideal candidates for this role will have a keen interest in software technology in the privacy and security domains as well as around general software engineering and best practices.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are desirable to be successful in working across many teams to build the best user experience possible.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Demonstrates understanding of multi-threaded programming, synchronization, and multi-process IPC as well as operating system concepts.

+ Demonstrates understanding of how to design and build software APIs.

+ Can demonstrate ability to write, compile, and debug software written in C, Objective-C, or Swift.

+ 5 years of professional experience as a software engineer.

+ Experience shipping software to customers.

+ Experience in the planning, design, implementation, integration, test, and maintenance phases of software development.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Prior professional experience doing system design on software which had a focus on user privacy or security.

+ Experience developing developer-facing frameworks and libraries as well as backing daemons.

+ Experience being the technical lead on a software project which spanned multiple teams.

+ Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers through code and design reviews.

+ iOS or macOS programming experience.

+ Can verbally communicate technical information clearly.

**Pay & Benefits**

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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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