Job Details

Software Engineer, Sensor and Software Prototyping

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Oct 06, 2025

Role Number: 200624421-3956

Do you want to push the limits of the best Augmented Reality platform in the world? Apple's Vision Products Group delivers algorithms that drive revolutionary Apple products to create ground-breaking new products such as the new Vision Pro. In this position, our team presents the opportunity to build software tools and solutions in collaboration with multiple teams including user study and data collection managers, machine learning and data scientists, and cloud infrastructure teams, to push the state of the art in AR algorithms that will change the way people experience the world!

We are looking for a driven Software Engineer, who enjoys design and development of software solutions at scale. As a member of our fast-paced team, you have the rewarding opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of people every day.

Description

You’ll be working in a team of data engineers to design and develop solutions that enable world class algorithms. You will be working on solutions to data collection and management problems of volume, variety and velocity. Your goal is to raise the quality and productivity of the team as a whole by building services and solutions that allow everyone to work faster.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain code for moderated data collections to automate data capture, in-field processing and validation, and export and ingestion

• Design and contribute to CI/CD deployment of software bundles and tools

• Contribute to existing backend service codebase to support and optimize integration with capture systems

• Interface with study managers and data consumers to triage and design reusable as well as bespoke software solutions based on their needs

• Design solutions and features that balance multiple data consumers’ needs

• Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders to ensure correct solution is picked

• Review code with peers to provide and get feedback on implemented solution

• Coordinate and work closely with team members and other engineering teams

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. and 3+ years of hands-on software development experience; or 5+ years of industry experience in software development field

• Strong Object Oriented Programming skills and proficiency in Python

• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps methodologies, and version control (Git)

• Experience designing technical solutions for complex systems

• High level of expertise with full stack development, and Web development frameworks (e.g. Django)

• Experience designing scalable data systems or cloud services using modern tools and languages.

• Experience with micro-service architecture & developing APIs / RESTful services

• Experience with relational and any NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to quickly learn new and existing technologies

• Experience designing technical solutions for complex systems, specifically for large scale data collections

• Familiarity with distributed systems

• UI/UX development experience

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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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