Estimation Scientist - Services Special Projects

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

As an Estimation Scientist pursuing special projects within the Location Services team, you will be part of an elite group investigating new technologies and how they can transform the lives of our users. We nurture new ideas from prototype to production, helping to establish hardware requirements and system design, conduct developmental testing, write production software, and track our results relative to physical and theoretical limits.

Shape the next generation of location-aware mobile experiences by working on state-of-the-art technologies to seamlessly integrate people’s digital and physical lives. If you're passionate about building technology that will make a difference, we may be the team for you.

Join a team which designs, implements, and powers brand new technologies and services on a platform that empowers millions of developers and reaches over a billion users. We are looking for a highly-motivated and creative estimation scientist with an understanding of RF-based location technologies and related fields (RF ranging and angle-of-arrival techniques, estimation theory, proximity detection, GNSS, error modeling).

• Develop estimation strategies and software to investigate new technologies, fuse with existing capabilities, and enable new classes of capabilities and user experience. Invent and design systems to solve interesting problems in RF ranging, angle-of-arrival, GNSS, WiFi/Cell, indoor positioning, iBeacon, location-based reminders, inertial sensor fusion, dead reckoning, crowd-sourced analytics, and other location-related technologies.

• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of estimation, especially as it applies to device location (e.g. Kal adicionar filter, particle filter)
• Strong software developer experienced in C++
• Good understanding of RF and location signal processing techniques, e.g. ranging, TOA, RTT, PDOA, and TDOA
• Ability to prototype systems for technology evaluation, algorithm development, and error modeling
• Experience with data analysis and error modeling
• Knowledge of software design paradigms and software development best practices
• Knows how to debug complex systems

• Understanding of radar a plus
• Experience with AI/ML or Computer Vision a plus
• iOS, OS X, application, and/or unix system development a plus
• Interested in creating new technologies and solving the algorithmic challenges that come with it.
• Passion for actively learning new skills, techniques, and programming languages/libraries/frameworks.
• Desire to be exposed to all aspects of development; prototyping, planning, designing, productizing, launching, and scaling.
• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.
• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.