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# Senior Systems Engineer, Watch Software

San Diego, United States of America Senior individual contributor Software Engineering 

Listed on Apple’s official careers site. Posted April 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Apple’s careers site →](https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200656688/senior-systems-engineer-watch-software)

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## Job description

The watchOS Systems team is looking for a creative senior software engineer to help define the future of Apple Watch. Your core responsibility will be to build and optimize the foundational software that drives the device's performance and power efficiency. You will also have the unique opportunity to conduct investigative research, prototyping new technologies that will help define future hardware and software features.

This role is perfect for a collaborative engineer who is passionate about the intersection of hardware and software and thrives on solving complex, open-ended problems.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Apr 22, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 11, 2026
- Listed for: 172 days
- Location: San Diego, United States of America[Apply on Apple’s careers site →](https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200656688/senior-systems-engineer-watch-software)

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