Software Engineer

Define and drive the development of network data services and develop the back-end algorithms that animate them.

Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, and data-quality tooling for production services, in partnership with other internal location teams.

Own technical relationships with external data vendors or partners.

Support qualification and commercialization of location-service features, including integration of on-device sensor and telemetry data, shipped to iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Working knowledge of RF or alternate location-sensing technologies beyond GNSS.

Experience developing or shipping software for embedded or consumer hardware platforms.

Experience with crowd-sourced, sensor, or telemetry data systems.

Experience working directly with external vendors or partners on technical data-integration efforts.

Experience presenting technical findings or recommendations to management or non-technical audiences.

Experience leveraging GenAI and Agentic work flows to development and analysis tasks.

Genuine passion for location technologies and a drive to continuously innovate in ways that make a real difference in people’s lives., BS or MS in EE, CS, Aerospace, Geomatics, or equivalent, plus 5+ years of software or positioning experience.

Strong software development skills: C/C++ for embedded, Java for server-side, and/or Python for data analysis and visualization.

Demonstrated depth in at least one of the following, plus working familiarity with the other two

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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