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Safety and Location Software Engineer

Apple

Cupertino, CAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Cupertino, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Apple is hiring a Safety and Location Software Engineer. As a Software Engineer on the Safety and Location team, you will design and productize innovative safety features like Emergency SOS Live Video, Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and SOS via Satellite. You will collaborate with other product development groups across Apple to push the industry boundaries of wireless systems and improve the product experience for customers worldwide. This role requires comfort with all aspects of software development, thriving in a dynamic multifunctional organization, and flexibility with evolving requirements.

Key focus areas include Design and implement safety feature software, Develop and debug APIs and system components, and Create multi‑threaded and multi‑process frameworks.

Important skills include Software Engineering, C, C++, Python, Git, and Debugging. Preferred (not required): Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, RF Basics, and Location Estimation Technologies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software EngineeringCC++PythonGitDebuggingAPI DesignSystem DesignSoftware Design ParadigmsSoftware Development Best PracticesGen AI Assisted WorkflowsAgentic WorkflowsAnalytical SkillsProgrammingProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailRF BasicsLocation Estimation TechnologiesFramework DesignMulti-Threaded SystemsMulti-Process SystemsUser PrivacyCreative MindsetSwift

Qualifications

Computer Engineering BackgroundManage PrioritiesCollaborative EnvironmentDriving Multiple Projects Across TeamsPassion for Safety-Oriented TechnologyInnovate in Safety-Critical or User-Facing Products

Full job description

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200670513-0836

Summary

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. As a Software Engineer on the Safety and Location team, you will be working with the teams responsible for designing and productizing innovative safety features like Emergency SOS Live Video, Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and SOS via Satellite to name a few. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world. This position requires someone comfortable with all aspects of software development, who thrives in a multifaceted multifunctional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to take on requirements that evolve dynamically due to changing customer needs and regulations.

Description

The environment is fast-paced, requiring the ability to work autonomously and to manage the aggressive delivery schedules. Suitable candidates should have a strong background in Computer Engineering, excellent problem solving skills, and passion for improving existing processes and tools. The right mix of technical, organizational, and communication skills is the key to success. Attention to detail and a proven ability to manage priorities are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming (C, C++, Python, Git) and debugging

  • Experience crafting APIs and broad experience in system design

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

  • Excellent analytical, programming, and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Thrives in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams

  • Genuine passion for safety-oriented technology and a drive to continuously innovate in ways that make a real difference in people's lives

  • Familiarity with basics of RF or location estimation technologies

  • Experience designing and debugging frameworks and multi-threaded / multi-process systems

  • Deeply passionate about user privacy and understand the balance between privacy and safety

  • A creative mindset with a track record of bringing innovative ideas to life in safety-critical or user-facing products

  • Experience with Objective-C or Swift programming

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.

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