Software Engineer – Mobile Diagnostics

Summary

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Role Number:200576507

Apple is dedicated to its customers and strives to restore the health of their devices whenever they require assistance. The Embedded Field Diagnostics team is responsible for developing and maintaining the operating system applications, tools, and frameworks that customers and Apple technicians use to troubleshoot these issues. We’re seeking a creative software engineer to collaborate on a diverse range of products and technologies, contributing to Apple’s product array by developing crucial tools to enhance customer experiences and offer troubleshooting and repair solutions. This role entails designing and developing mobile diagnostics that are delivered with the OS releases. The work will encompass the entire mobile device portfolio, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Vision Pros, Apple TVs, HomePods, AirPods, and various accessories.

Description

As an engineer on our team, you’ll be responsible for implementing new features and maintaining diagnostic subsystems that support iOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS operating systems. Your duties include software design, implementation, testing, and integration within the operating system. You’ll also contribute to and enhance the development process. We collaborate closely with hardware and software technology teams across Apple, so we’re seeking a hands-on software engineer who can work cross-functionally with hardware, software, systems, and QA teams at Apple. A successful candidate approaches complex problems creatively and collaboratively, demonstrating a keen attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years experience designing, implementing, testing, shipping, and/or supporting software
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and programming principles
• Practice building mobile software applications and systems
• Hands-on experience with Objective-C, Swift, or other C-based languages
• Experience with source control and issue tracking systems and flows

Preferred Qualifications

• Coding background on iOS and/or macOS
• Kernel level or firmware software development is a plus
• Familiarity with server side development – Java, Ruby, Node, etc.
• Understanding of databases and system scalability a plus
• Front-end web development experience – HTML, CSS, JS, etc.
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.