Software Power Systems Engineer

Software Power Systems Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

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If you are passionate about energy efficiency, shaping the future of Apple’s software, and want to gain deep insights into the inner workings of Apple’s operating systems and services. This is the a role for you!

In this role, you’ll play a key part in influencing the design and implementation of Apple’s latest features and technologies, ensuring they are optimized for energy efficiency. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze how system services and features consume power and collaborate to make improvements that preserve battery life without compromising performance or user experience.

Our mission is to innovate continuously in the area of energy efficiency, enabling developers to build powerful apps on a robust platform—while helping our customers get the most out of every charge. The energy savings you help achieve will contribute to a better experience for our users and a more sustainable planet!

Description

As a member of the Software Power Systems team, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize battery usage across all layers of the software stack and across multiple Apple platforms. Your work will directly influence how features are designed and implemented to be energy efficient at scale. You’ll also have the opportunity to refine existing APIs or design new ones with power efficiency in mind—enabling developers to build more efficient applications. You’ll also contribute to the development of tools and frameworks to triage power-related issues, and analyze large-scale analytics data to identify trends and hotspots affecting battery life.

Responsibilities

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  Work cross-functionally with other teams at Apple to understand, model, and optimize the power impact of their software features

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  Implement telemetry to understand the impact of various features

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  Drive critical power optimizations to deliver battery life and thermal savings to customers

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  Debug and resolve power issues as they arise internally and in the field

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Minimum Qualifications

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  Deep understanding of operating systems and software architecture

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  Experience working with many cross-functional teams

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  Ability to independently learn new technologies, prototype and design software solutions

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Preferred Qualifications

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  Excellent debugging skills to tackle challenging problems

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  Excellent spoken and written communication skills

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  Mobile Application Development experience

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  Strong understanding of iOS frameworks/services

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  Strong coding skills, preferably in C/C++/Objective C/SwiftUI

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Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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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Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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