Software Engineer - VE

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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The Video Engineering group is looking for a Software Engineer with a strong emphasis on framework development and data pipeline development. This position will require collaboration with multiple teams (hardware, machine learning, and user studies). We work on multiple, related projects requiring creativity and ingenuity. You will be able to demonstrate your skills and expertise as we work together to innovate.

You'll be working on targeted automation projects and initiatives that span hardware and software. You'll have an opportunity to own a domain of expertise, produce tools that directly contribute towards supporting testing the quality of next-generation Apple products, and continuously grow through facing new challenges.

Our team plays a pivotal role in bridging critical gaps between Algorithm, Quality Assurance (QA), and User Studies teams, driving innovation in video engineering.

You will be instrumental in designing and developing robust, end-to-end software systems that efficiently handle and process video data. This includes architecting scalable frameworks and developing high-performance data pipelines, ensuring solutions are high-quality, reliable, scalable, and testable. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams (including hardware, machine learning, and user studies) is essential to achieve comprehensive test coverage and deliver a flawless end-user experience for next-generation Apple products.

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
• 2+ Years of Python
• 1+ Years of software framework design and development
• 1+ Years of experience with a major cloud platform, e.g., AWS
• Comfortable with Git, REST API's, SQL, and No
  
  SQL databases
• Experience designing and deploying automated systems
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, industrial automation terminology, and processes

• Familiarity with robot kinematics, dynamics, digital control, and signal processing
• Thrive in uncertain, rapid project schedules, being able to quickly shift priorities and maximize testing/development time
• Strive to innovate and try new things, incorporating continuous improvement of testing and data collection methods
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good engineering fundamentals and practices

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.