Car Experience Development and Tools Engineer

As a Development and Tools Engineer, you will join the Car Experience Systems Engineering team, focusing on defining and supporting the communication between iPhone and vehicles to enhance user experiences. This role involves developing new features and building high-quality automotive system simulation tools. It requires strong software engineering skills, a deep understanding of user experience, excellent communication, and organizational abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Must Have

• Support development and testing of new and existing automotive iOS features.
• Create reference designs.
• Design test and simulation tools.
• Communicate with automotive partners for integration support.
• 5+ years software development experience on iOS and/or macOS platforms.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Objective-C/Swift.
• Experience with frameworks, application development, and user interface.
• Experience creating system test and validation tools.
• Experience developing software released to production environments.
• Experience with object-oriented programming and design.

Good to Have

• Experience with wireless and networking technologies.
• Understanding of video/graphics and audio processing.
• Experience developing interfaces for automated tests.
• Experience with Unix/Linux.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition)
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount via Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance

As a Development and Tools Engineer, you will be part of the Car Experience Systems Engineering team that defines and supports the development and adoption of how iPhone and vehicles communicate, enabling the user experiences used and loved by our customers every day the world over.

Apple’s Car Experience engineering group is looking for talented engineers to support developing new features and build high quality automotive system simulation tools. This role requires strong software engineering skills and a solid appreciation of how great user experiences require deep technical thought and consideration. You will need excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a diverse group. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, with an ability to multitask, prioritize and follow through.

• You will support the development and testing of new and existing automotive iOS features by creating reference designs, designing test and simulation tools, and communicating with automotive partners to support their integration efforts.

• 5 years or more software development experience on iOS and/or macOS platforms using C/C++/Objective-C/Swift, with frameworks, application development, and user interface experience preferred.
• Experience creating system test and validation tools.
• Experience with developing software released to production environment.
• Experience with object-oriented programming and design.

• Experience with/understanding of wireless and networking technologies; video/graphics and audio processing is preferred.
• Experience developing interfaces used for automated tests preferred.
• Experience with Unix/Linux preferred.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.