The Face ID team is seeking a proactive software engineer to design, build, and ship the software stack behind Face ID technologies. This role involves working on real-time, on-device Computer Vision and Machine Perception technologies that enhance secure authentication across Apple products. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for delivering high-quality products and solving complex technical challenges. You will collaborate with researchers, hardware teams, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless user experience.

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Track record of designing and shipping robust software in a collaborative environment
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including API and framework design, data structures, concurrency, memory management, and debugging complex systems
• Experience writing production software for resource-constrained or embedded platforms
• Experience integrating computer vision or machine learning components into shipping products
• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Expert C/C++ skills, with working knowledge of Python; Objective-C or Swift experience
• Familiarity with camera, depth, or other sensor pipelines
• Comfort working close to hardware and collaborating with silicon, firmware, and hardware teams
• Interest in security and privacy-preserving system design
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Design and implement the software stack behind Face ID technologies
• Collaborate with CVML researchers to transition new capabilities from prototype to production
• Partner with hardware and silicon teams on sensor bring-up
• Work with framework, accessibility, and QA teams to ensure a seamless user experience
• Focus on performance, power, reliability, and security in software development
• Engage in code review and design discussions with team members

• 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.