The Sr. Prototyping Software Engineer will join a passionate team focused on developing innovative home technologies. This role involves rapid prototyping and validating new product concepts, requiring a blend of hardware and software expertise. The engineer will work on the entire lifecycle of prototypes, from hardware design to software development, including machine learning applications. Attention to detail and the ability to thrive in ambiguity are essential for success in this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong foundation in mathematics, including linear algebra, probability, statistics, and signal processing.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and integrating systems that span both hardware and software.
• Proficiency in Swift, C/C++, and/or Python for systems-level or embedded development.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and domains.
• Proven experience in rapid prototyping with custom hardware and software.
• Hands-on fabrication skills including CAD design, 3D printing, and physical prototyping.
• Practical electronics experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, soldering, and debugging.
• Experience with various sensor modalities and developing perception or signal-processing algorithms.
• Proficiency with embedded systems development, including firmware and real-time operating systems.
• Experience applying machine learning techniques to on-device problems.
• Strong UI/UX sensibility with experience building polished interfaces.
• Familiarity with home-related technologies such as wireless protocols and smart environment sensing.
• Experience designing, building, or deploying robotic or electromechanical systems.
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.

• Rapidly prototype and validate novel home product concepts.
• Design and integrate complex prototypes from hardware to software.
• Demonstrate the viability of new technologies to senior leadership.
• Ensure prototypes are polished and ready for high-visibility executive demos.
• Adapt skills and approaches as projects evolve and new challenges arise.

• 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.