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Software Engineer, Sensing & Connectivity

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The Motion & Interaction team at Apple focuses on creating intuitive customer experiences through motion sensing technologies. This multidisciplinary team combines expertise in algorithms, software, hardware, and design to enhance products like iPhone, Watch, and AirPods. The role of a software engineer involves building next-generation sensor fusion technologies and interactive experiences. Candidates will work on designing, implementing, and maintaining algorithms and APIs for various Apple operating systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, EECS, or equivalent experience
  • Solid understanding of algorithm design and data structures
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented design
  • Proficiency in C or C++
  • Experience delivering production code for embedded or real-time systems
  • Familiarity with Objective-C or Swift
  • Experience designing and implementing interfaces between algorithms, software, and firmware
  • Interest in signal processing, sensor fusion, or motion sensing
  • Experience with or interest in software testing and validation

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain algorithms and APIs for iOS, watchOS, visionOS, and embedded systems
  • Optimize algorithms for power, memory, and real-time performance
  • Collaborate with team members to tackle complex systems and technical challenges
  • Seek feedback and communicate openly with peers
  • Prioritize and deliver tasks on schedule

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

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