Experienced Motion Scientist **Cupertino, California, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **Jul 29, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200613406** 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 **Minimum Qualifications** + Domain expertise - MS, PhD, or 5+ years experience in mechanical engineering, computer science or related disciplines + Track record of success - Developed impactful features with a proven track record to optimally prioritize and deliver tasks on schedule + Strong product focus - Provided creative solutions that balance technical complexity and user experience **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience developing for embedded or real-time systems in C/C++ Deep technical knowledge of signal processing, motion estimation and system modeling + Experience developing interfaces between algorithms, software, and firmware + Experience with multi-modal algorithms, including IMU, images, video, and/or audio + Thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams + 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 **Pay & Benefits** At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. 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