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At Apple, we believe that groundbreaking ideas flourish when exceptional engineering meets innovative vision. We're building the future of creative expression, and we need software engineers who are passionate about building elegant high-performance applications that let people bring their creativity to life.
Be a part of the team that delivers an outstanding reading and listening experience to millions of Apple users every day. Does crafting new features that bring together software, hardware and services for your users excite you? Our team is looking for a passionate engineer to help us bring the next generation of book and audiobook experiences to iOS, macOS and watchOS.
Description
As a Senior iOS Engineer on the Apple Books team, you’ll often find yourself working at different levels of the stack in order to pull off challenging features. A great user experience is about more than UI, you should feel comfortable moving fluidly from network programming to framework and application development. You’ll be working on features not just on the app level, but also its supporting frameworks and system services.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with Swift and SwiftUI, a deep understanding of Apple’s ecosystem, and a strong passion for delivering high-quality software. You will collaborate closely with a team of dedicated engineers, designers, and domain experts to build new features, enhance existing applications, and deliver reliable, high-performing software, creating user-delighting features while laying a strong technical foundation for future development. Strong engineering, collaboration, and leadership skills are essential to success in this role.
We're looking for a talented and passionate person to join our amazing team, if you feel this is you, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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Architectural Leadership: Defining and evolving the technical architecture for complex imaging workflows, ensuring scalability, performance, and future extensibility.
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Innovation & Feature Ownership: Leading the design and implementation of innovative features that leverage Apple's unique hardware capabilities, translating ambitious requirements into elegant, performant, and intuitive user experiences.
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Performance & Efficiency Optimization: Meticulously optimizing performance, resource utilization, and responsiveness across demanding workflows, we ensure a consistently fluid and delightful user experience, even with large intensive operations.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering closely with design, product management, domain experts, and other engineering teams to translate user needs and creative visions into exceptional software experiences.
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Technical Mentorship & Growth: Guiding and mentoring a team of dedicated engineers, fostering best development practices, and contributing to the growth and culture of the team.
Minimum Qualifications
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6+ years of iOS software engineering experience with Swift/SwiftUI
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Strong mastery of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
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Proven track record of technical excellence, setting a high bar for code quality, documentation, and engineering best practices
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Ability to break down complex features into practical, scalable, and implementable solutions
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Expertise in identifying and resolving iOS performance bottlenecks, including memory management and power efficiency
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Experience technically leading projects, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in highly collaborative environments
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
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Track record of developing products that have a focus on delivering an exceptional user experience
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Experience working on large-scale, multi-team, cross-functional projects
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

At Apple, we believe that groundbreaking ideas flourish when exceptional engineering meets innovative vision. We're building the future of creative expression, and we need software engineers who are passionate about building elegant high-performance applications that let people bring their creativity to life.
Be a part of the team that delivers an outstanding reading and listening experience to millions of Apple users every day. Does crafting new features that bring together software, hardware and services for your users excite you? Our team is looking for a passionate engineer to help us bring the next generation of book and audiobook experiences to iOS, macOS and watchOS.
Description
As a Senior iOS Engineer on the Apple Books team, you’ll often find yourself working at different levels of the stack in order to pull off challenging features. A great user experience is about more than UI, you should feel comfortable moving fluidly from network programming to framework and application development. You’ll be working on features not just on the app level, but also its supporting frameworks and system services.
The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with Swift and SwiftUI, a deep understanding of Apple’s ecosystem, and a strong passion for delivering high-quality software. You will collaborate closely with a team of dedicated engineers, designers, and domain experts to build new features, enhance existing applications, and deliver reliable, high-performing software, creating user-delighting features while laying a strong technical foundation for future development. Strong engineering, collaboration, and leadership skills are essential to success in this role.
We're looking for a talented and passionate person to join our amazing team, if you feel this is you, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
-
Architectural Leadership: Defining and evolving the technical architecture for complex imaging workflows, ensuring scalability, performance, and future extensibility.
-
Innovation & Feature Ownership: Leading the design and implementation of innovative features that leverage Apple's unique hardware capabilities, translating ambitious requirements into elegant, performant, and intuitive user experiences.
-
Performance & Efficiency Optimization: Meticulously optimizing performance, resource utilization, and responsiveness across demanding workflows, we ensure a consistently fluid and delightful user experience, even with large intensive operations.
-
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering closely with design, product management, domain experts, and other engineering teams to translate user needs and creative visions into exceptional software experiences.
-
Technical Mentorship & Growth: Guiding and mentoring a team of dedicated engineers, fostering best development practices, and contributing to the growth and culture of the team.
Minimum Qualifications
-
6+ years of iOS software engineering experience with Swift/SwiftUI
-
Strong mastery of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
-
Proven track record of technical excellence, setting a high bar for code quality, documentation, and engineering best practices
-
Ability to break down complex features into practical, scalable, and implementable solutions
-
Expertise in identifying and resolving iOS performance bottlenecks, including memory management and power efficiency
-
Experience technically leading projects, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery
-
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in highly collaborative environments
-
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
-
Track record of developing products that have a focus on delivering an exceptional user experience
-
Experience working on large-scale, multi-team, cross-functional projects
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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Build a portfolio around Apple platform specifics
Apple recruiters for iOS roles prioritize depth in Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI over breadth. Shipping apps to the App Store that demonstrate performance optimization or system-level integration signals the kind of ownership Apple values in engineer candidates.
Target teams shipping core iOS frameworks
Apple hires iOS engineers into product teams and platform engineering separately. Roles on teams like Core OS, Safari, or Health have historically required deeper system programming knowledge, which narrows competition and often involves dedicated immigration support from the outset.
Confirm your visa category before accepting an offer
Apple sponsors multiple nonimmigrant categories including H-1B, E-3, H-1B1, and TN. If you hold F-1 OPT, clarify whether your offer timeline aligns with your OPT expiration and whether Apple will file a cap-subject H-1B petition in time for the April registration window.
Use Migrate Mate to find open iOS roles filtering by sponsorship
Searching Apple's careers page shows open roles but not sponsorship history by function. Use Migrate Mate to browse iOS Software Engineer positions at Apple filtered by visa type, so you apply to roles with a documented sponsorship track record for your category.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
Apple's iOS engineering roles are classified as specialty occupations requiring a directly related bachelor's degree. If your credential is from outside the U.S., have a credential evaluation completed before your offer stage so it doesn't delay the H-1B or E-3 petition filing.
Understand PERM timing if you want a Green Card path
Apple initiates PERM labor certification for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship, but the process takes years and is not automatic. Ask during the offer stage whether your role and team have a history of green card sponsorship before assuming it is included.
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Find Ios Software Engineer at Apple JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for iOS Software Engineers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for iOS Software Engineers. iOS engineering roles qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards given the degree requirements in computer science or a related field. Apple participates in the annual H-1B cap registration each spring, so if you're on F-1 OPT, your offer timing needs to align with the April registration window and the October 1 start date.
How do I apply for iOS Software Engineer jobs at Apple?
Applications go through Apple's careers site at jobs.apple.com, where roles are listed by team and location. Most iOS engineering positions require a technical phone screen followed by on-site or virtual interviews covering Swift proficiency, system design, and coding. You can also browse Apple's open iOS roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions with a documented sponsorship history for international candidates.
Which visa types does Apple commonly use for iOS Software Engineers?
Apple sponsors H-1B, H-1B1 for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, E-3 for Australian citizens, and TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles. For longer-term permanent residence, Apple supports EB-2 and EB-3 green card petitions through the PERM labor certification process. F-1 OPT and CPT are also recognized for students and recent graduates joining the company before transitioning to a work visa.
What qualifications does Apple expect for iOS Software Engineer roles?
Apple typically expects a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, along with strong proficiency in Swift and Objective-C. For mid-level and senior roles, demonstrable experience shipping iOS applications at scale, familiarity with Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, and exposure to performance profiling tools like Instruments are consistently emphasized in job postings and interview loops.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take at Apple for iOS engineers?
Timeline depends on the visa category. E-3 and TN petitions can be processed quickly, sometimes within a few weeks. H-1B cap-subject petitions follow a fixed government calendar: registration opens in March, selection occurs in April, and the earliest start date is October 1. USCIS premium processing is available for H-1B petitions and reduces adjudication to roughly 15 business days once filed, which Apple commonly uses to reduce uncertainty.
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