Apple · 5 hours ago
Sr. System Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
5+ years expApple is a leading technology company dedicated to building innovative products that shape the future. They are seeking a versatile Sr. System Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team responsible for the entire lifecycle of complex concepts, from hardware design to software development and machine learning applications.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Designing, integrating, and testing multimodal sensor systems (e.g., cameras, LiDAR, IMUs)
Developing and implementing low-latency perception and sensor fusion algorithms
Designing and building precision electromechanical systems for actuation and control
Writing low-level firmware, device drivers, and working with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Applying machine learning (ML) models to solve complex problems in perception, calibration, and control
Rapidly prototyping intuitive user interfaces for human-device interaction
Collaborating closely with experts in machine learning and mechanical design to define and achieve project goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying robotic systems that encompass both hardware and software components
Experience programming in C++ and/or Python for robotics applications
Preferred
Proven experience in system integration, bringing together complex hardware (sensors, actuators) and software (firmware, control, perception) into a functional whole
Experience with a variety of sensor modalities (e.g., cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, depth sensors) and developing perception algorithms for object detection, tracking, or localization
Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, motor control theory, and implementation of real-time control systems
Proficiency with embedded systems development, including firmware, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and low-level device drivers
Experience applying machine learning (ML) techniques to robotics problems such as perception, sensor fusion, or adaptive control
Experience in rapid prototyping and building user interfaces or interaction models for human-robot interaction (HCI)
Master's or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field
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
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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