Apple
Sr. Software Engineer for Location and Spatial Awareness - Daemon / Framework engineer, Sensing & Connectivity
$150K–$278K
Cupertino, California · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
About the job
Architects and builds daemon- and framework-level software that combines location, spatial-awareness, and wireless technologies to create new iOS experiences.
What you'll do
- Architect and implement production systems that integrate new technologies with existing capabilities.
- Collaborate with other iOS teams on full iOS solutions and develop full-stack wireless technologies.
- Evaluate and prototype new technologies for location-aware experiences.
What they ask for
- Strong software generalist experience with object-oriented languages such as C++ and/or Objective-C/Swift.
- Strong understanding of UWB, including ranging techniques, MAC modes (IEEE 802.15.4z/.4ab/FiRa/CCC), regulatory requirements, and radio coexistence.
- Deep understanding of software design paradigms and development best practices.
- Ability to architect and implement software for technology evaluation, prototyping, and production.
Nice to have
- Experience with AI/ML or Computer Vision; data analysis and results dashboards; iOS, OSX, application, or unix system development; or basic signal processing.
- Strong interest in location or RF-related technologies; collaboration, complex-system design and debugging, and creative problem solving.
Pay
USD $150,400 to $277,600 base salary
Tools
C++, Objective-C, Swift, UWB, IEEE 802.15.4z/.4ab/FiRa/CCC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AI/ML
AI focus
Uses AI/ML alongside sensing technologies and algorithms to enable spatial awareness and new forms of interaction; AI/ML experience is a plus.
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