iOS Engineer Jobs in Washington

Summary

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion, and dedication to your job and there is no telling what you could accomplish. The Creativity Apps team is looking for a senior engineer with expertise in Apple platforms to help architect and build media management and collaboration features for creative tools. You’ll be working with the world-class teams behind Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro and iWork to create next-generation tools for creators.

Description

This is a rare chance to join a new engineering team early and help define important work at Apple in the creative space. As a senior engineer and technical leader, you'll set the architecture and technical direction for what we build. You'll work closely with Human Interface designers, Quality Assurance, and cross-functional partners across Apple. Your influence will go well beyond code. You'll help shape product decisions, the user experience, and project planning. You'll lead complex features from concept through launch, make key architectural decisions, raise the bar on engineering quality, and mentor other engineers. Your work will make a real difference for the people who use it. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in iOS and Apple platform development, cloud technologies, and a track record of shipping high-quality products at scale. You care about building software that lasts, and you hold yourself and those around you to Apple's high standards for craftsmanship, performance, reliability, and privacy. You're self-directed, you communicate clearly, and you build trust and alignment with people at every level of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven experience shipping high-quality, tested code on iOS and/or macOS
• Experience as a technical lead demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns commonly used in Apple platform development
• Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design
• Proficiency in Swift and at least one UI framework (SwiftUI, UIKit, or AppKit)
• Demonstrated ability to work with ambiguity and take full ownership of product features
• Track record of mentoring others while remaining open to learning and asking for help
• Commitment to fostering an open and inclusive work environment
• Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and localization

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in one of Apple's apps for creative pros & enthusiasts (Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iMovie, GarageBand, Pixelmator)
• Experience with modern concurrency in Swift, including async / await and actors
• Proficiency with Swift Testing and / or XCTest

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.

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 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.

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.