Software Development Engineer – Device Telemetry

Summary

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200592524

How are Apple devices used and how can they be improved? What kinds of problems do our users experience? These are the kinds of questions answered by the Software Engineering Data Analytics organization. We are looking for a software engineer to develop OS data collection tools, daemons and 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, always keeping user privacy at the forefront. Our data is used to generate insights that inform and drive product strategies across all of software and hardware development. We develop and operate a variety of on device software and Big Data products and applications in support of these goals. These systems process multiple petabytes and hundreds of billions of messages per day across many different data types.

Description

We are looking for a software engineer to work on the frameworks, daemons and APIs responsible for data collection on across all types of Apple device (iOS, Mac, Watch, TV, Vision, etc). Our code runs on over a billion devices worldwide and is the foundation for Apple Software Engineering’s OS and Application data collection.

Minimum Qualifications

• – Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
• – Experience designing/building OS level software
• – Expert level proficiency in C++, Objective-C, or Swift

Preferred Qualifications

• – Ideal candidate will have worked on operating system internals, kernel programming, multi threading, file handler operations
• – Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business and technical teams.
• – Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• – Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of quality and professionalism.

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 $115,700 and $204,000, 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.