Apple

Software Engineer - VE

Apple$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
  • 2+ years experience with Python
  • 1+ year in software framework design and development
  • Experience with a major cloud platform (AWS or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with Git, REST APIs, SQL, and NoSQL databases
  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle and engineering best practices

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain software frameworks for data pipelines
  • Automate systems for data collection and management
  • Collaborate with Algorithm, Quality Assurance, and User Studies teams
  • Design internal tools and web interfaces to enhance automation
  • Interact directly with lab equipment and Apple devices
  • Lead initiatives to implement innovative solutions in video engineering
  • Explore new technologies like AI/LLM tools to improve workflows

Benefits

  • On-site work environment to facilitate collaboration
  • Hands-on experience impacting next-generation Apple products
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware, software, and machine learning
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in video engineering
  • Environment that encourages innovation and exploration of new technologies
Full Job Description
The Video Engineering group is looking for a Software Engineer with a strong emphasis on framework development, automation, and data pipeline engineering. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role at the intersection of hardware, software, and machine learning -- where the work you build directly impacts the quality of next-generation Apple products.

Our team sits at a critical intersection -- bridging Algorithm, Quality Assurance, and User Studies teams to drive innovation in video engineering. We build the tools, frameworks, and pipelines that power how Apple collects, manages, and processes data at scale. This role is primarily on-site in SCV, as it involves direct interaction with lab equipment, Apple devices, and in-person user study participants.

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, or equivalent internal platforms) Comfortable with Git, REST APIs, SQL, and NoSQL databases Experience designing and deploying automated systems Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and engineering best practices

Experience with robotics or industrial automation -- familiarity with robot kinematics, motion planning, or hardware control systems Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities and tight timelines Strong curiosity and drive to explore new technologies -- including AI/LLM tools -- to improve workflows and solve novel problems Familiarity with device automation and UI scripting on Apple platforms Experience building internal tooling or lightweight web interfaces as a complement to backend/automation work Good verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration A builder mentality -- you take ownership, move fast, and care about the quality of what you ship

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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