Jobs at Apple

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Apple Inc., founded in 1976 in Cupertino, California, has built a global brand centered on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and services like iCloud, Apple Music, and App Store. Its reputation for sleek design, tight integration of hardware and software, and relentless focus on user experience has positioned it as a leader in consumer electronics, software, and digital services.

Apple hires across a wide spectrum: hardware engineers, firmware and silicon designers, software developers (iOS, macOS, Swift), UX/UI designers, product managers, supply‑chain and manufacturing specialists, retail associates, marketing strategists, finance analysts, legal counsel, and data scientists. Candidates can expect a rigorous interview loop that blends technical problem‑solving with cultural fit, a strong emphasis on collaboration across disciplines, and opportunities to work on projects that reach millions of users worldwide.

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Senior SRE Manager, iCloud

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple Services Engineering (ASE) is seeking a skilled and motivated Site Reliability Engineering Manager. The role involves leading SRE teams responsible for the reliability and performance of on-prem and cloud-based services, managing staging and production environments, and promoting observability of systems. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience with large scale distributed systems, knowledge of SRE principles, and strong leadership skills. Apple offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Cellular Layer1 Control Software Dev Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple's Cellular Software team is recruiting for a role in the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) team. The position involves designing, developing, and integrating software for cellular chipsets in Apple products. The ideal candidate will have a passion for invention, thrive on pushing limits, and have experience in real-time, embedded cellular 3G/4G/5G PHY L1 Software/Firmware. The role includes specifying, designing, and implementing PHY/Layer1 Control Software/Firmware of a state-of-the-art mobile wireless communications system. The team is passionate about keeping users connected 24/7 and disrupting traditional models of the cellular ecosystem. The base pay range for this role is between $135,400 and $204,000, with additional benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and educational reimbursement.

Battery Management System Electrical Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple is seeking a passionate and skilled electronics designer to join their Battery Engineering group. The role involves designing, developing, and testing battery monitoring units (BMU) and battery management units (BMU) for next-generation consumer electronic products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analog and power electronics design, with experience in schematic capture, PCB layout design, and design validation. Collaboration with various product development groups is required to push industry boundaries and improve product experience. The role offers a competitive base pay range between $129,600 and $236,300, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

SoC Validation Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer to join their team. The role involves validating Apple SoCs with system workloads, working closely with functional test writers, and executing system tests on prototype SoCs. The engineer will be responsible for identifying potential issues, characterizing functional voltages, and collaborating with downstream testing teams. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience in silicon validation engineering. Preferred qualifications include experience with SoC bring up, system debug, and script languages like Python, Perl, or Tcl. The role offers a competitive base pay range between $143,100 and $264,200, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Video Encoder/Compression Validation

Company: Apple

Location: Weston, MA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple is seeking a skilled C programmer for system-level validation of video compression sub-systems in silicon. The role involves working with a team of experts, understanding hardware video compression blocks, participating in review processes, developing low-level software, and validating functionality, conformance, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3 years of relevant experience, knowledge of video standards, and solid programming skills in C/C++. Apple is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Tools and Automation Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Senior Software Engineer - FoundationDB

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple is seeking an experienced database Software Engineer to join the FoundationDB team and contribute to the development of the next generation of Apple's cloud services. The role involves working on a core component of the iCloud Platform, with significant individual responsibility and influence over the backend. The engineer will be tasked with maximizing reuse, efficiency, and simplicity, and will have a substantial impact on hundreds of millions of users. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and operating highly scalable distributed systems, proficiency in C++, Go, or Python, and experience in performance benchmarking, debugging, and tuning distributed systems. Familiarity with NoSQL or other modern data storage systems, AWS, Security, and Privacy is preferred. The role offers a competitive base pay range between $175,800 and $312,200, along with comprehensive benefits and potential for stock ownership.

Metal Game Ecosystem Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple's Metal Game Ecosystem team is seeking a graphics software engineer with expertise in rendering, modern computer graphics techniques, and at least one modern graphics API. The role involves working closely with game developers and engineers to optimize their renderers for Apple's unified gaming platform, including Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The engineer will act as the technical voice of the game ecosystem back to Apple, informing future features and projects. They will partner with external developers to analyze workloads, identify performance improvements, and provide mentorship. The role also includes collaborating with internal teams to highlight opportunities and drive improvements to the platform.

CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer - Platform Architecture

Company: Apple

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple's CPU Architecture and Performance Team is seeking highly motivated engineers with domain expertise in emerging areas like AI. The role involves understanding both hardware and software, optimizing code for CPU designs, and working with software developers. Responsibilities include profiling and analyzing workloads, developing performance tools, and guiding CPU roadmap decisions. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, understanding of CPU architecture, coding skills in C and C++, and experience with performance analysis tools. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, relevant experience, and knowledge of performance benchmarks.

CPU Top-Level Verification Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Boston, MA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple is seeking a CPU top-level design verification engineer with extensive experience in digital logic design, processor architecture, and verification methodology. The role involves working closely with verification engineers and RTL designers, developing test plans, test benches, and test environments, and driving the development of advanced verification methodology tools. The ideal candidate should have a BS degree and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience, with proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog, and programming/scripting skills in C, C++, and Python.

AIML - Sr. Software Development Engineer, ML Platform Technology (MLPT)

Company: Apple

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Apple's Machine Learning Platform Technology & Infra team is seeking a software engineer to design and build services for model training software systems. The role involves contributing to large-scale systems for machine learning, partnering with data scientists and ML engineers, and collaborating with a team of engineers to deliver high-quality products. The ideal candidate should have experience with Java, SpringBoot, Kubernetes, and data engineering. A Masters or PhD in Computer Science is preferred. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and educational reimbursement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Apple?
Apple’s culture blends secrecy with collaboration. Employees work in small, cross‑functional squads that focus on iterative design and rapid prototyping. The company offers comprehensive benefits—health, vision, dental, stock options, generous parental leave, free on‑site meals, and a wellness program. While the pace can be intense, the opportunity to contribute to products that reshape industries and the emphasis on detail and innovation create a highly rewarding environment for those who thrive under high expectations.
What types of positions are available at Apple?
The 12,193 openings span categories such as: • Engineering: hardware, firmware, silicon, software, data science, AI/ML • Design: UX, UI, industrial, graphics • Product: product management, project management • Operations: supply chain, manufacturing, logistics • Business: finance, accounting, legal, compliance • Services: cloud, infrastructure, support • Retail: store operations, customer experience • Marketing & communications • Diversity & inclusion • Corporate roles across all functions.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Apple?
Stand out by: 1) Demonstrating a deep understanding of Apple’s design philosophy—show how your work prioritizes simplicity, usability, and performance. 2) Building a portfolio that includes projects where you solved complex problems under tight constraints. 3) Tailoring your resume to highlight metrics—e.g., reduced load times by X%, increased sales by Y%. 4) Preparing for Apple’s interview style: practice coding puzzles, system design questions, and behavioral stories that reflect teamwork and creativity. 5) Showing genuine passion for Apple products—highlight personal projects or contributions to open source that align with Apple’s ecosystem.

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