The Biophotonics software team at Apple is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to design and develop software solutions for embedded platforms. This role involves working closely with other software engineers and the wider engineering team to support research and development activities. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to software architecture, creating development plans, and executing on embedded application projects. The position requires flexibility and collaboration with experts from diverse backgrounds to implement critical features.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, or a combination of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
• Development experience in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, Go, Rust, Scala, or Swift.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Foundational software engineering experience with object-oriented or concurrent programming languages in an industrial setting.
• Exposure to board bring-up and the ability to interpret and navigate schematics and layouts.
• Experience debugging using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience with software support tools including the Unix command line, shell scripting, and version control software.
• Eagerness to learn and apply new technology quickly and strategically.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team.

• Contribute to software architecture definitions and create development plans.
• Translate application feature requests into reusable software.
• Execute plans for new and existing embedded applications.
• Work on automation and control of embedded platforms.
• Manage data acquisition and develop software support tools and associated services.
• Balance a wide range of technically diverse tasks with varying timelines.

• 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.