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Experienced Motion Scientist

2 days ago Cupertino, CA

Core Motion is looking for an experienced engineer to help create Apple's latest products and innovative features. This role is a phenomenal opportunity for someone that wants to implement first-of-their-kind motion features spanning everything from hardware to user experience! You will have the opportunity to take your designs through the full product life-cycle from concept to prototyping, design and launch of production software. Our environment values initiative and rewards engineers that are seeking responsibility of complex systems with deep technical challenges.

Description

We are seeking a talented, self-motivated motion scientist to build Apple's next-generation features and experiences using multi-modal sensing. In this role, you will ideate, design, and implement algorithms & models, while optimizing for power, memory, and performance. You will be creating and driving motion sensing-related features and interactive technologies that impact over a billion customers.

Responsibilities include:

Evolving and realizing the technical vision for CoreMotion and working cross-functionality to align on that vision with partner teams

Providing clear technical communication and guidance both for the team and leadership

Developing and deploying state-of-the-art motion features for low-power, embedded systems

Preferred Qualifications

You're experienced developing for embedded or real-time systems in C/C++

You have deep technical knowledge of signal processing, motion estimation and system modeling

You have experience developing interfaces between algorithms, software, and firmware

You're experienced with multi-modal algorithms, including IMU, images, video, and/or audio

You thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams

You are obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways

Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers

Experience developing on Apple platforms

Minimum Qualifications

You have domain expertise - MS, PhD, or 5+ years experience in mechanical engineering, computer science or related disciplines

You have a track record of success - developed impactful features with a proven track record to optimally prioritize and deliver tasks on schedule

You have a strong product focus & have provided creative solutions that balance technical complexity and user experience

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 .

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200613406-0836_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:24

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

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          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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