Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, Vision Products

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boulder, CO
Salary
$162,500–$286,400 / yr
Posted
56 days ago

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This role $224k
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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 · Sr. Embedded Software Development Engineer, Vision Products

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer on the Vision Products team at Apple, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AR/VR technology by architecting and developing real-time software across the entire vision devices stack. Your responsibilities include translating Apple’s vision for next-generation AR/VR experiences into actionable software solutions, creating early simulation platforms to expedite development cycles, and leading cross-functional teams through complex problem-solving initiatives. You will leverage your deep expertise in OS and silicon architecture to optimize software for power efficiency, latency, and thermal constraints while debugging system issues to ensure high-quality user experiences. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with C/C++, a strong understanding of operating systems and embedded systems, and proficiency in developing kernel drivers and system frameworks. Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools and Apple’s visionOS is highly beneficial as you tackle ambitious projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible in consumer electronics.

What you'll do

  • Develop software and firmware for next-generation AR/VR experiences at Apple.
  • Create simulation platforms to accelerate the transition from concept to production.
  • Design power-efficient, low-latency software for thermally constrained devices.
  • Debug complex system issues and propose solutions meeting high user experience standards.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives through problem definition and implementation phases.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of embedded software development experience
  • Expertise in C/C++ programming and OS internals
  • Strong knowledge of silicon architecture and embedded systems
  • Experience developing kernel drivers and system frameworks
  • Proficient analytical and debugging skills across hardware/software boundaries
  • Familiarity with generative AI coding tools for design and testing
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

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