Senior UI Software Engineer, Creativity Apps

Apple Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 163,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Vancouver seeks a Senior UI Software Engineer for the Creativity Apps team. The role involves architecting and building media management features, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in iOS development, strong proficiency in Swift, and excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive salary range from $116,800 to $226,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience shipping high quality, tested code on iOS and/or macOS.
• Strong proficiency in Swift and at least one UI framework (SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit).
• Experience as a technical lead demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain high quality, testable, maintainable, performant software.
• Participate in code reviews and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders.

Skills

iOS development

Project management

Swift

Object-oriented design

Collaboration

Job description

Senior UI Software Engineer, Creativity Apps

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Software and Services

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, and iWork to create next‑generation tools for creators.

Description

This is a great opportunity to be one of the early members of a new engineering team! You will be responsible for setting the direction and architecture of new and innovative collaborative features for the creative space. You will work with human interface designers, quality assurance teams, and the cross functional teams to go beyond code and will influence everything from user interface to project planning. The ideal candidate should have experience in iOS development, cloud technologies, care about long term sustainable software development, and can drive features from concept all the way to delivery. This position also requires a self‑motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to define requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain high quality, testable, maintainable, performant software for media management, collaboration, and shared UI components.
• Diagnose and fix bugs.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Continuously learn new technologies, tools, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years 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 programming for Apple platforms
• Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals and object‑oriented design
• Strong proficiency in Swift and at least one UI framework (SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit)
• Ability to work with ambiguity and take ownership of product features
• Willingness to ask for help, learn from others, and mentor others in turn
• Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 $116,800 and $226,000, 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 Inc.’s discretionary employee stock programs. Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit award recommendations, and can purchase Apple Inc. stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple Inc.’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Participation in Apple Inc.’s discretionary stock programs is governed by Apple Inc.’s stock plans and agreements and are not part of local employment contracts or compensation.

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 and compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.