Job Details

iOS Software Engineer - Vision Sensing

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: May 29, 2025

Role Number: 200606634

At Apple, we build amazing products that allow millions of people to do things they never imagined, and that empowers people to live better lives!

We're seeking an exceptional iOS/watchOS developer to join our Sensing Software team. You will use your practical knowledge and experience with computer science and iOS development while working closely with data science and data engineering to enable a number of new experiences.

Are you ready to help us deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products?

Description

As part of the Sensing Software team, you’ll contribute to core initiatives involving cameras, sensors, and health technologies. You will design and build iOS/watchOS applications that support research studies and user-facing experiences, forming the foundation of future Apple product features. You'll collaborate across hardware, software, and data science teams to deliver highly polished and innovative solutions. We're looking for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent field

• 3+ years of software development experience, with proficiency in Swift

• Strong knowledge of Apple development platforms & frameworks (e.g. UIKit, SwiftUI, CoreFoundation, or Cocoa Touch)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience, especially with Swift 6 and the evolving Swift ecosystem

• Proven track record of building and deploying high-quality iOS/watchOS applications on the App Store

• Proficient with essential tools such as Xcode and Instruments for debugging and performance analysis

• Deep understanding of performance, power efficiency, scalability, and reliability on iOS

• Solid foundation in object-oriented programming, multi-threading, and design patterns (MVC)

• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and building end-to-end solutions

• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and optimization skills

• Passion for learning and adopting new technologies

• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with Objective-C and legacy Cocoa frameworks

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Familiarity with setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines for Apple platforms

• Background in building large-scale, user-facing applications

• Experience working with motion and biometric sensor data (e.g., accelerometer, heart rate)

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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