- Location
- San Diego, California, United States · Onsite
- Compensation
- $142,300 - $263,300 USD annually
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience level
- SENIOR (7+ years exp)
- Specialization
- Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, Apple
- Source
- Apple
Role Overview
Make a Life-Changing Impact
Ready to improve the lives of millions of people around the world by helping Apple ship regulated health features that users rely on every day?
Responsibilities
As a Systems Engineer in Health Software, you'll be at the intersection of innovation and regulation — seeing the big picture across regulated projects, connecting teams and disciplines, and doing work that genuinely matters. We're a small team that values collaboration, each other, and quality, and we're looking for someone energized by purposeful work in a complex space. If you're inspired to make the world a better place through software as a medical device, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 7+ years of relevant industry experience OR equivalent combination of education and professional experience Willingness to travel internationally (~10%) Medical device development experience, particularly Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) or other regulated software products
Strong technical fluency in software architecture and development processes, including the ability to hold substantive discussions with engineering teams
Track record of driving alignment and decisions across diverse stakeholder groups Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to reason at multiple levels of abstraction — knowing when to treat something as a black box and when to dig into details that matter inside of it
Preferred Qualifications
Quality management systems and design controls knowledge such as 21CFR820, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, or ISO 14971.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills, preferably including experience with regulatory submissions
Project/program management experience in complex, multi-disciplinary technical environments Knowledge of China medical device regulations and GMP Proficiency in Mandarin Experience with Python and/or shell scripting Experience with AI tools for software development or prototyping
Compensation & 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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
Application Instructions
Apply directly on Apple Jobs at Systems Engineer - Health Software.
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