Apple · 1 month ago
Sr. Software Engineer - Field Diagnostics Engineering (Objective-C, Swift, iOS, macOS)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$212K/yr - $318K/yr
12+ years expApple is a company known for its extraordinary products and customer experiences. They are seeking a highly motivated Diagnostics Engineer to design and develop next-generation diagnostic tools for Apple Devices, enhancing customer experiences and enabling seamless troubleshooting and repair solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop next generation of diagnostic solutions that improve Apple’s field repair capabilities across a wide range of hardware products
Implement new diagnostic features and maintain diagnostic systems that support macOS, iOS, and watchOS
Work on software design, development, testing, and system integration, ensuring seamless functionality across Apple’s hardware ecosystem
Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to define diagnostic requirements, align engineering efforts, and ensure deep integration with evolving system architectures
Lead architectural design of diagnostics frameworks, drive alignment across multiple teams, and mentor other engineers
Identify strategic diagnostic opportunities that withstand technological advancements, system architecture changes, and evolving product needs
Qualification
Required
12+ years experience designing, implementing, testing, shipping, and/or supporting software
Proficiency in object-oriented design and programming principles
Experience building desktop or mobile software applications and systems
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to define requirements and assess engineering impacts
Hands-on experience with Objective-C, Swift, or other C-based languages and scripting languages like Lua, Python or equivalent
Proven ability to drive technical innovation and contribute to long-term engineering solutions
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a solution-oriented mindset
M.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields of study with 8 years of experience in the industry
Preferred
Experience with diagnostics, repair operations, or manufacturing test workflows
Familiarity with kernel-level or firmware development is a plus
Experience working with Apple system architectures, drivers, or device firmware
Ability to dive deep into technical details and understand the nuances of Apple products and systems
Exposure to server-side technologies and backend systems
Experience with large-scale systems design, hardware diagnostics, and performance tuning
Familiarity with image processing, computer vision, or machine learning frameworks and predictive diagnostics
Familiarity with machine learning platforms, telemetry data pipelines, or data science workflows
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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