Job Description

Summary

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.


The Technology Development Group is seeking an engineer to help define and implement user experience paradigms for various compute environments across our platforms. This engineer will help architect and build the foundation of novel interaction models. Being successful in this area will result in a delightful experience for all users of our products.


Key Qualifications

Experience developing software frameworks and APIs

Understanding of inter-process communication and system level programming concepts

Familiarity with USB interface or similar connectivity technologies

Working knowledge of operating system design and architecture

Strong command of object-oriented programming (C / C++ / Obj-C / Swift preferred)

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Drive to explore new problem areas while learning and navigating uncertainty

Ability to take high level requirements and turn them into deliverable code


Description

We are a team of architects and specialists who are looking for an individual to help build frameworks and system services. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in addition to an interest in creating foundational frameworks and APIs. You should be comfortable participating in architecture discussions, taking ownership of specific problem areas, articulating design choices, and delivering highly optimized code in performance-critical environments.

In this role you will work closely with other engineers who are developing system frameworks, services, and interfaces. Your software will integrate with a much larger code base, which will provide a cohesive experience for all users of our products. You will also interact with quality assurance engineers to ensure the right test plans and user scenarios are implemented. You will be responsible for development, testing, performance optimization, and overall quality of the software you develop.


Education & Experience

BS CS/EE or equivalent


Additional Requirements

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience or interest in AR/VR applications

- Experience developing user interfaces

- System daemon design experience

- Experience with iOS / macOS development


Pay & Benefits

At Apple, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $117,500 and $217,500, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to own shares of Apple stock, because all Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, as well as a discount when purchasing Apple stock if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive other benefits: 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 benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.


Role Number: 200369676