Job Details

Systems Engineer - Health Software

San Diego, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jul 29, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200591675

Make a Life-Changing Impact

Ready to touch the lives of millions? Join our Health Software team as a Systems Engineer and help develop the health features that Apple users rely on every day. From ECG monitoring to Irregular Rhythm Notifications, you'll work on safety-critical consumer software that requires regulatory approval and meets rigorous ISO standards.

Description

As a systems engineer working on software as a medical device, you'll be at the intersection of innovation and regulation, collaborating with regulatory, clinical, marketing, and engineering teams to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare technology. You'll see the big picture across regulated projects, connecting dots between teams and disciplines while thriving in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Your Key Responsibilities
-Support design and architecture of health regulatory and sensor software applications
-Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate bold product visions into actionable user requirements and engineering designs
-Translate complex technical and regulatory concepts for diverse audiences, from engineers to executives
-Lead strategic initiatives that increase product development efficiency and scalability, and process optimization
-Develop, manage, and maintain design history files and regulatory deliverables
-Conduct impact analysis on design changes and facilitate trade-off discussions across stakeholder groups

What We're Looking For

You're a natural connector who can coordinate across diverse teams while maintaining technical depth. You can cut through ambiguity, communicate with clarity, and learn new domains quickly. Most importantly, you're passionate about using technology to improve human health.

Why This Role Matters

The work that you do is critical to shipping regulated health features, which have the potential to improve health outcomes for millions of people around the world. If you're ready to combine cutting-edge technology with meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven technical leadership with experience bridging cross-functional teams, the ability to influence without authority

• Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) development

• Exposure to regulatory and quality systems including design controls, risk management, and verification/validation activities

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Ability to balance the big picture with a keen eye for detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with all levels of engineers and other teams

• Passion for systems engineering best practices and attention to detail that drives high-quality products

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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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