iOS Location Engineer, Sensing & Connectivity

Would you like to come and build the next generation of Apple's location platform that powers safety and location services on the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and future products? Are you an experienced software engineer who is passionate about public safety? Are you passionate about privacy? Join us to deliver the next groundbreaking Apple technology that can get help to people when they need it most.

Proven ability to independently drive software design and delivery process with proactive, timely, and actionable updates on progress and roadblocks.

Experienced software developer, in C/C++ or Objective-C/C++/Swift, git, python

Well versed in software design paradigms and software development best practices including development with Gen AI assisted and agentic workflows

Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of industry or equivalent academic research experience.

Good understanding of network security, protocol analysis and debugging

Preferred Qualifications

Strong experience in collaborative software development including proactively seeking and providing feedback in code reviews and design discussions

Able to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and communicate effectively with multi-functional team members.

Passionate about user privacy and understand the balance between privacy and safety

Excellent at written and verbal communications

Strong passion for public safety domain

Demonstrated ability to write and speak in formal situations, such as during engagements with government officials and key stakeholders

Working knowledge of assisted GNSS call flows and 3GPP location protocols

Experience with embedded location client or server development

Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Tableau, Jupyter Notebook, etc.Familiarity with 3GPP (NR, 4G, 3G, 2G) or 3GPP2 protocols

Familiarity with public safety and emergency communications and regulations

Familiarity with JS/node.js, REST and state-based sever / client architectures

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple products and services. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.