Senior Software Engineer, Proximity and Context, Sensing & Connectivity

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Proximity and Context, Sensing & Connectivity

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As a Senior Software Engineer - Proximity and Context , Sensing & Connectivity, you will join the team developing algorithms that understand user context, including location, movement, and device proximity. You will manage the entire software development lifecycle, taking features from concept to prototype to production while building infrastructure for continuous integration, data analysis, and visualization. The role requires expertise in modern object-oriented languages like C++ or Swift, along with experience in Unix-like systems and large codebases. Key technical requirements include wireless sensing, probabilistic estimation, statistical reasoning, digital signal processing, and machine learning applied to sensor data. You will utilize generative AI tools for coding and analysis to solve problems related to spatial awareness, such as finding items, checking battery status, and managing wireless accessories. Preferred skills include experience with Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi, GNSS, and the iOS ecosystem.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 769 postings across 67 companies.

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Skills

C++ Swift iOS Bluetooth Low Energy WiFi GNSS Machine Learning Digital Signal Processing Unix System Design Generative AI Data Analysis Statistical Reasoning Probabilistic Estimation

What you'll do

Develop algorithms that understand user context, including location, movement, and device proximity.
Manage the entire software development lifecycle from initial concept and prototyping to production.
Build software for spatially-aware experiences like finding items, checking battery status, and unlocking devices.
Develop and improve internal tools for continuous integration, data analysis, and visualization.
Utilize machine learning and generative AI tools to accelerate software development and data analysis.
Write, debug, and profile high-performance code in object-oriented languages like C++ or Swift.
Implement wireless sensing technologies for ranging, location, and proximity problems.
Navigate and improve large, complex codebases within the iOS ecosystem and embedded platforms.

What we're looking for

5+ years of professional experience as a software developer on mobile or embedded platforms.
Ability to write, debug, and profile software in modern object-oriented languages like C++ or Swift.
Experience with wireless technologies for ranging, location, or sensing.
Proficiency developing in Unix-like systems.
Ability to navigate, manage, and improve large code bases.
Demonstrated use of generative AI tools for software development or data analysis tasks.
Background in Bluetooth Low Energy, WiFi, and/or GNSS (preferred).
Knowledge of digital signal processing, probability, statistics, or machine learning (preferred).

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