The Senior Software Engineer will join the Device Diagnostics Data team at Apple, focusing on developing OS data collection services. This role involves creating software that collects and analyzes diagnostics and usage data from Apple devices while prioritizing user privacy. The engineer will work across all Apple platforms and collaborate with various teams to shape the data collection strategy. The position requires expertise in embedded systems software and a strong understanding of data collection techniques.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in software development
• Understanding of operating systems fundamentals including process management, memory management, inter-process communication, concurrent programming, and synchronization primitives
• Understanding of privacy-preserving data collection techniques and security best practices
• Expert level experience with one of the following languages and related development tools: C++, Objective-C, Swift
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business and technical teams
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools and a demonstrated ability to use them for design, code generation, and debugging
• Experience in designing and building OS level software with its concomitant constraints and requirements
• Experience with telemetry, analytics, or observability systems
• Experience with performance optimization under constrained environments (memory, CPU, battery, network)
• Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules
• Proven ability to ramp up quickly in new environments, self-direct, and deliver meaningful contributions with minimal onboarding time
• Strong object-oriented and systems software design skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

• Take ownership of the tools, daemons, and frameworks that make up the foundation of the data pipeline.
• Develop and ship software for all Apple platforms including macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Apple to drive technical decisions that will shape the data collection strategy.

• 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.