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Senior Software Engineer - Proximity and Context , Sensing & Connectivity
Cupertino, California, United StatesSoftware and Services
Join our team at Apple and help us build the software for intelligent, spatially-aware customer experiences. We're developing algorithms that understand a user's context -- their location, movement, and device proximity -- to deliver technology that feels seamless and magical. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, designing software that drives intuitive and delightful interactions for Apple's users.
Our algorithms help you find your items and friends, check the battery status of your AirPods, unlock your Mac, and set up your new wireless accessories. We also help your loved ones know you made it home safely and protect you against unwanted tracking. We are looking for candidates with outstanding coding skills, a passion for location technologies, machine learning or estimation background, experience in system design and wireless applications, and the ability to leverage generative AI tools for coding and analysis. If this description fits you, please read on.
Our team is looking for a highly-motivated engineer with excellent software development, quantitative reasoning, and communication skills. Candidates need to be very familiar with modern object-oriented programming languages such as C++ or Swift, as well as having an understanding of common design patterns, debugging techniques, and performant code. Experience with wireless sensing, probabilistic estimation, statistical reasoning, embedded platforms, the iOS ecosystem and large codebases are welcome backgrounds.
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We are a team motivated by shipping software and getting technology into the hands of our users. For our features, team members are responsible for the entire software development lifecycle: taking an idea from concept, to prototype, to production, and continuous improvement. Great candidates will be comfortable communicating and promoting their ideas, and eager to learn from others.
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We have a passion for quality and we regularly focus on the development and improvement of applications and tools for continuous integration, data analysis, and visualization. Candidates 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. We are looking for an engineer who shares those values, and who actively uses machine learning and generative AI tools to accelerate development and analysis.
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Come join us build the technology which enables incredible spatially-aware experiences to our users now and for the future.
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5+ years professional experience as a software developer on mobile or embedded platforms
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Demonstrable ability to write, debug, and profile software in modern object-oriented languages
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Experience with wireless technologies for ranging, location, or sensing
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Comfortable developing in Unix-like systems
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Capable of navigating, managing, and improving large code bases
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Demonstrated use of generative AI tools for software development or data analysis tasks
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Thrives in a fast-paced environment, developing large and complex systems
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Background in Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi, and/or GNSS
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Working knowledge of digital signal processing
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Working knowledge of probability and statistics
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Machine learning or estimation background
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Experience applying machine learning to sensor data, signal processing, or location/proximity problems
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 $150,400 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
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
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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