Senior Software Engineer - Field Diagnostics Engineering

Apple Inc

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Sunnyvale, CA Posted 9 days ago $181,100–$318,400 / year

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TL;DR

As a Senior Software Engineer on Apple’s Field Diagnostics Engineering team, you will design and develop advanced diagnostic tools that enhance field repair capabilities for a wide range of Apple devices. Your daily tasks include implementing new diagnostic features, maintaining existing systems across macOS, iOS, and watchOS, and collaborating with hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure deep integration with evolving system architectures. You will lead the architectural design of diagnostics frameworks, mentor other engineers, and drive the evolution of diagnostics by improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The role requires proficiency in Objective-C, Swift, or C-based languages, alongside scripting languages like Lua or Python, and a strong background in object-oriented design principles and cross-functional engineering projects. Experience with system architectures, kernel-level development, and large-scale systems design is highly valued.

Skills

Objective-C Swift Python Lua C macOS iOS watchOS Object-Oriented Design Cross-Functional Project Management CI/CD Apple Hardware Ecosystem System Architecture Drivers Kernel-Level Development Device Firmware Development Large-Scale Systems Design Hardware Diagnostics Performance Tuning Server-Side Technologies Backend Systems Image Processing Computer Vision MLOps Telemetry Data Pipelines

What you'll do

Design and develop new diagnostic features for macOS, iOS, and watchOS.
Lead architectural design of diagnostics frameworks across multiple teams.
Ensure seamless integration of diagnostic tools with evolving system architectures.
Mentor engineers to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of diagnostics.
Identify strategic opportunities for diagnostics that adapt to technological advancements.

What we're looking for

8+ years of industry experience in designing, implementing, testing, shipping, and supporting software.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Proficiency in Objective-C, Swift, or other C-based languages; scripting skills with Lua, Python, etc.
Experience building desktop or mobile software applications and systems.
Track record of working on cross-functional engineering projects to define technical requirements.
Demonstrated success in architecting long-term engineering solutions and resolving complex defects.

Market check

Salary context

This $181,100–$318,400 range sits above 92% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,900–$222,240

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$203,200

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $147,400–$272,100 across 35 roles with salary data.

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