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Software Development Engineer - Systems

Apple • Cupertino, CA • 14h ago

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200607903

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Design and develop driver software for Neural Engine subsystems for use in Machine Learning applications in Apple's products (Mac, iPhone, AppleWatch, AppleTV, HomePod, iPad, etc). Work on ANE feature specifications, pre-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, API development, and tools creation, should work with other teams to define features and communication protocols, and detail the requirements clearly with implementation specifications. scoping, design, implementation and testing. Work on efficient ANE to GPU, ANE to ISP and ANE to CPU handoffs for improving the performance of machine learning acceleration. Work on highly performant and low power load balancing software on systems with multiple neural engines. Implement the components in iOS/Mac/WatchOS/iPadOS environment using ObjectiveC/C++ languages and creating respective component tests. Optimize to improve the performance of software. Debug the components with debug tools and fix identified issues. Support products from the early development and proto@type phases, through to mass production. Work on HW validation and provide software support to factory testing. 40 hours/week. 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 $146,307 - $214,500/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Mechatronic Engineering or related field.

Experience and/or education must include:

Low-level device driver development on embedded devices

Multi-threading and parallelization applications

Performance and power optimization of software on a general purpose CPU or a special purpose hardware.

APIs for neural accelerator like devices

Device driver software on embedded hardware

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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