Sr iOS Software Engineer - Creative Apps

Apple; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 403,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Job summary

Apple's Creativity Apps team seeks a senior engineer to architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork. You will help shape next-generation tools for creators and work with world-class teams.

You should have strong iOS/macOS development experience, cloud technologies, and a track record of delivering features end-to-end while mentoring teammates and promoting an inclusive, collaborative culture at Apple.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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

Responsibilities

• Architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork
• Set the technical direction for new and innovative features in creative tools
• Partner with human interface designers, QA teams, and cross-functional partners throughout the full development lifecycle
• Drive features from concept through delivery, taking end-to-end ownership
• Mentor other engineers and foster a culture of learning, openness, and inclusion
• Contribute to project planning and influence decisions beyond code, including user interface direction

Skills

5+ years experience

Technical leadership

Communication & collaboration

Mentoring

Open/inclusive culture

Tools

Swift

SwiftUI

UIKit

AppKit

Job description

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, 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

• Architect and build media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork
• Set the technical direction for new and innovative features in creative tools
• Partner with human interface designers, QA teams, and cross-functional partners throughout the full development lifecycle
• Drive features from concept through delivery, taking end-to-end ownership
• Mentor other engineers and foster a culture of learning, openness, and inclusion
• Contribute to project planning and influence decisions beyond code, including user interface direction

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ 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

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

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 $153,700 and $290,700, 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: 200678780-3350