Senior iOS Software Engineer - Proximity

Cupertino, California, United StatesSoftware and Services

Our team is at the forefront of customer experiences that happen when devices come close to each other. Part of the Location and Motion organization within Apple, we use all available technologies to provide spatially-aware technology to our users in a way that feels seamless and magical. Our algorithms help you find your items and friends, check the battery status of your AirPods, unlock your Mac, and setup your new wireless accessories. We also help your loved ones know you made it home safely and help protect you against unwanted tracking. We are looking for candidates with outstanding coding skills, passion for location technologies, and experience in system design and wireless applications. 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. We are a team motivated by shipping software and getting technology in to the hands of our users. Team members need to be familiar with the entire software development lifecycle: taking an idea from concept, to prototype, to production. Great candidates will be comfortable communicating and promoting their ideas, and eager to learn from others. We have a passion for quality and we regularly focus on the development and improvement of iOS 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 out to find an engineer that shares those values. Come join us build the technology which enables incredible spatially-aware experiences to our users now and for the future.

5+ years professional experience as a software developer on either mobile or embedded platforms.
Demonstrable ability to write, debug and profile software in modern object oriented languages.
Experience with wireless technologies for ranging, location, or sensing.
Comfortable developing in Unix-like systems.
Comfortable navigating, managing, and improving large code bases.

Background in Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi, and/or GNSS
Working knowledge of digital signal processing
Working knowledge of probability and statistics
Thrives in a fast paced environment, developing large and complex systems.

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 in a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, 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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