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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Apple IOS, Apple Products, C++ (Programming Language), Code Generation, Concurrent Computing, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Memory Management, Hardware Design, Monitoring of Systems, Inter-Process Communication, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Swift (Programming Language), Information Technology, Data Analytics, Objective C++, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/apple/senior-os-software-engineer-field-engagement-analytics-79a70c ## About the Role Experience in designing and building OS level software with its concomitant constraints and requirements Experience with telemetry, analytics, or observability systems Experience with performance optimization under constrained environments (memory, CPU, battery, network) Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules Proven ability to ramp up quickly in new environments, self-direct, and deliver meaningful contributions with minimal onboarding time Strong object-oriented and systems software design skills Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership Minimum Qualifications B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience 5 years experience in software development Understanding of operating systems fundamentals including process management, memory management, inter-process communication, concurrent programming, and synchronization primitives Understanding of privacy-preserving data collection techniques and security best practices Expert level experience with one of the following languages and related development tools: C++, Objective-C, Swift Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business and technical teams Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills Familiarity with Gen AI coding tools and a demonstrated ability to use them for design, code generation, and debugging ## Description answer. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join us in developing our OS data collection services. The ideal candidate will be someone experienced in developing embedded systems software with an interest in data collection techniques. SWE Data Analytics collects, stores, and analyzes diagnostics and usage data from Apple devices across the world, with user privacy at the core of everything we do. Our data generates insights that inform product strategies across all of software and hardware development, and directly impacts the quality and reliability of Apple products. The on-device software that powers this data pipeline will ultimately live on millions of devices worldwide, playing a critical role in helping Apple improve, create, and deliver the products that consistently delight our, As a Senior Software Engineer on the Device Diagnostics Data team, you will take ownership of the tools, daemons, and frameworks that make up the foundation of our data pipeline. 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