Software Engineer, Productivity Apps

Apple; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 169,000 - 326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Medical & dental coverage

Job summary

Apple in Vancouver, Canada, seeks iOS/macOS engineers to maintain and enhance shared UIs for Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform, collaborating with designers, QA, and cross‑functional teams to push UI from concept to delivery.

The ideal candidate has iOS experience, a passion for sustainable software development, and strong interpersonal skills to work across all levels of the organization. Knowledge of large codebases is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Swift or Objective-C.
• Strong object‑oriented design skills.
• Experience planning and delivering software projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Empathy for users and attention to visual detail.
• Ability to translate non‑technical user needs into solutions.
• BS Degree in CS or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the shared UI and experiences across Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform.
• Collaborate with human interface designers, QA, and cross‑functional teams to influence UI design and project planning.
• Drive features from concept through delivery with a self‑motivated, collaborative mindset.

Skills

Swift/Objective-C

Object‑oriented design

Project planning

Clear communication

User experience empathy

Non-technical user understanding

BS in CS or related

Education

BS Degree in CS or related field

Job description

Summary

At Apple, we believe groundbreaking ideas thrive when exceptional engineering meets innovative vision. We’re building the future of productivity apps, and we need passionate iOS and Mac software engineers who are dedicated to creating elegant software that empowers people to unleash their creativity.

On the Productivity Apps team, you’ll work on foundational technologies and user experiences that power applications used globally. You will be contributing to world‑class applications like Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly visible and impactful engineering team.

Description

In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the shared user interface and experiences across Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform. You’ll collaborate with human interface designers, quality assurance teams, and cross‑functional teams to push beyond code, influencing everything from user interface design to project planning.

The ideal candidate should have experience in iOS development, a willingness to learn new technologies, a commitment to long‑term sustainable software development, and the ability to drive features from concept through delivery. This position also requires a self‑motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1+ years of experience with Swift or Objective‑C.
• Skilled with object‑oriented design.
• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering software projects with and for cross‑functional teams
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Empathy for and understanding of user experience, and attention to visual detail.
• Demonstrated skill at understanding non‑technical users’ needs and developing appropriate solutions.
• BS Degree in CS or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Past experience building software for macOS.
• Experience working in large code bases with large teams.
• Effective use of AI for coding.
• Experience with concurrent programming.
• Intrepidly able to navigate large codebases with minimal documentation.
• Curious with a willingness to ask questions.
• Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment.

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 $119,100 and $230,500, 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 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug‑free workplace.

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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Role Number: 200674176-3350