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Cupertino, CA - $147,400 Full Time Posted by: Apple Inc. Posted: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
 
 

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The Motion & Interaction team designs and delivers intuitive customer experiences through motion sensing. When you simply raise your wrist, shake your head, or move your device to interact, it's the work of engineers and scientists on this team. Our fingerprints can be found across core capabilities and experiences on iPhone, Watch, AirPods, Vision Pro, and other Apple products. We are a multidisciplinary team, uniting expertise in algorithms, software, hardware, and design. We come from diverse backgrounds in software engineering, firmware development, machine learning, signal processing, controls, statistics, and more. Our environment values engineers who proactively seek responsibility for complex systems with deep technical challenges.

Description

We are seeking a dedicated, self-motivated software engineer to build Apple's next-generation sensor fusion technologies and interactive experiences! This role involves developing and optimizing Embedded algorithms and APIs, with an emphasis on power, memory, and Real Time performance. You will work closely with scientists, engineers, project managers, and designers throughout the product lifecycle, working towards the best possible customer experience.

Responsibilities
  • You will be instrumental in shipping interactive features that directly impact millions of users daily! The ideal candidate embodies deep ownership, taking personal responsibility for product delivery. You consistently meet deadlines with an unwavering focus on critical objectives, and thrive in uncertainty by proactively bringing order to sophisticated challenges. You demonstrate outstanding creativity and initiative, skillfully building positive relationships across teams. You are a lifelong learner, relentlessly seeking to improve both yourself and your team's capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, EECS, or equivalent experience
  • Solid understanding of algorithm design and data structures
  • Strong and intuitive understanding of object-oriented design
Preferred Qualifications
  • Results-oriented, with a proven ability to effectively prioritize and deliver tasks on schedule
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong proficiency in C+
  • Experience delivering production code for Embedded or Real Time systems
  • Experience designing and implementing interfaces between algorithms, software, and firmware
  • Strong product sense, including the ability to balance technical feasibility with user experience

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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

Cupertino, CA, United States of America
IT
$147,400
Apple Inc.
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