Sr. Software Engineer, Core Location, Sensing & Connectivity

Cupertino Until 9/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Join the team behind Core Location to design and build the future of device location API, and the mechanisms that power estimating on all Apple platforms! Apply a keen curiosity about privacy, teamwork, software architecture, and system performance to make Core Location better for all Apple customers, and for the developers making the apps they use!

Description

In this role, you will work to understand usage of our API (both internally at Apple, and by developers at large), identify problems and needs, and work collaboratively to design and build answers to these. You will do the same with the architecture and utility components of the system processes that back our SDK frameworks, working as a system software expert. You will collaborate internally with domain specialists in positioning science and work multi-functionally to support app teams building new features with Core Location.

Minimum Qualifications

You have 2 years of development experience in C or C++
You have a deep understanding of multi-threaded programming and synchronization
You're experienced in overall operating system design and implementation
You have a BS or MS in CS, EE, or related
Familiarity with AI-powered tools and the ability to incorporate them effectively into day-to-day workflows is required.

Preferred Qualifications

You have development experience in Objective-C and Swift
You're experienced in designing and then supporting API's
You're motivated by simplicity and reliability
You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise
You enjoy taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

About this role

Summary

Design and build location APIs, optimize system performance, collaborate on system architecture and SDKs.

Job title

Sr. Software Engineer, Core Location, Sensing & Connectivity

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Based in Cupertino, on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CC++multithreaded programmingsynchronizationoperating system design

Preferred skills

Objective-CSwiftAPI designcollaborative workreliability

Specializations

API designsystem architecturemultithreaded programmingoperating system
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City