Mid Level Custom Software Engineering Associate Jobs
Mid level custom software engineering associate jobs go to professionals ready to own full project cycles, make architectural decisions with limited oversight, and bring junior teammates up to speed. Openings run across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Staffing & Recruiting, with 0% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Apple, Valmont Industries, and Chubb hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
We live in a world where understanding our physical environment is essential—whether navigating spaces, learning about our surroundings, or enabling breakthrough applications. Apple is meeting these needs with technology that's both robust and creative, and we're looking for people who want to be part of that mission. Our success depends on exceptional engineers working in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and unconventional problem-solving. If you're motivated to do the greatest work of your career while helping define the next generation of revolutionary Apple products, we'd love to hear from you.
DESCRIPTION
Camera Hardware Engineering group drives the design, development, and innovation of camera systems across Apple's entire product portfolio—from iPhone and Mac to iPad and Vision products. Our team delivers cutting-edge camera electronics, including custom silicon, that enable best-in-class imaging experiences for our users. We're seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy engineer to help shape the next generation of camera technology. In this role, you'll collaborate with world-class experts across optics, controls, mechanics, and imaging to architect and develop custom silicon ICs that push the boundaries of what's possible in computational photography.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS Degree
- Experience in at least one of the following domains: analog/mixed-signal IC development, low-power, low-noise sensing and signal processing
- Experience with board-level design constraints, power assessment, and analysis
- Experience with performing root-cause analysis and problem-solving
- Experience driving complex projects to completion
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years of industry experience
- MS or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Engineer and relevant in low-power, low-noise sensing and signal processing
- Experience with embedded systems and MCU-based custom silicon designs
- Experience with software/hardware co-design methodologies
- Experience optimizing designs across multiple disciplines, including hardware/firmware partitioning, trade-off assessments, design verification, and tolerance analysis
- Experience with IC development from architecture through high-volume production ramp
- Experience working independently to design and deliver complex systems
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $225,300, 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.
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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
We live in a world where understanding our physical environment is essential—whether navigating spaces, learning about our surroundings, or enabling breakthrough applications. Apple is meeting these needs with technology that's both robust and creative, and we're looking for people who want to be part of that mission. Our success depends on exceptional engineers working in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and unconventional problem-solving. If you're motivated to do the greatest work of your career while helping define the next generation of revolutionary Apple products, we'd love to hear from you.
DESCRIPTION
Camera Hardware Engineering group drives the design, development, and innovation of camera systems across Apple's entire product portfolio—from iPhone and Mac to iPad and Vision products. Our team delivers cutting-edge camera electronics, including custom silicon, that enable best-in-class imaging experiences for our users. We're seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy engineer to help shape the next generation of camera technology. In this role, you'll collaborate with world-class experts across optics, controls, mechanics, and imaging to architect and develop custom silicon ICs that push the boundaries of what's possible in computational photography.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS Degree
- Experience in at least one of the following domains: analog/mixed-signal IC development, low-power, low-noise sensing and signal processing
- Experience with board-level design constraints, power assessment, and analysis
- Experience with performing root-cause analysis and problem-solving
- Experience driving complex projects to completion
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 3 years of industry experience
- MS or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Engineer and relevant in low-power, low-noise sensing and signal processing
- Experience with embedded systems and MCU-based custom silicon designs
- Experience with software/hardware co-design methodologies
- Experience optimizing designs across multiple disciplines, including hardware/firmware partitioning, trade-off assessments, design verification, and tolerance analysis
- Experience with IC development from architecture through high-volume production ramp
- Experience working independently to design and deliver complex systems
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $225,300, 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.
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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Mid Level Custom Software Engineering Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level custom software engineering associate job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you drove decisions, debugged complex systems independently, or improved a process without being asked. Tailor your resume to show scope and impact rather than a list of tasks. Mid level hiring managers want evidence you can run work end to end, so lead with outcomes and the complexity you handled, not just the tools you used.
Which companies hire mid level custom software engineering associates?
Companies hiring mid level custom software engineering associates right now include Apple, Valmont Industries, and Chubb, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers both large enterprises building out engineering capacity and growth-stage organizations that need engineers who can operate independently with minimal ramp-up time.
Are there remote mid level custom software engineering associate jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are well represented at this level. About 0% of mid level custom software engineering associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand from employers willing to hire the right engineer regardless of location. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you narrow to fully remote or hybrid arrangements quickly.
How do I move up to a mid level custom software engineering associate role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built through progressively larger ownership. Start by completing assigned work reliably, then push to own features rather than tasks, seek out cross-functional projects, and document the measurable results you drove. Consistently shipping work that required you to make decisions, not just execute instructions, is what signals readiness for a mid level title and scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level custom software engineering associates?
Mid Level custom software engineering associate roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in custom-built internal tools and client-facing platforms, creating consistent demand for engineers who can take specifications and deliver production-ready solutions with limited supervision.