App Store Frameworks

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a motivated software engineer to join the App Store Frameworks team, building reliable daemons, APIs for app installation, and cross‑platform tooling.

You will collaborate across multiple Apple groups to design scalable APIs, resolve production issues, and contribute to iOS/tvOS/macOS/visionOS releases with a focus on performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with Swift and/or Objective-C (minimum requirements).
• Experience with Apple frameworks and APIs; strong networking/async programming skills.

Skills

Swift

Objective-C

Apple frameworks

asynchronous programming

networking protocols

APIs design

collaboration and communication

problem solving

Tools

Swift/ObjC development tools

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

The App Store Frameworks engineering team is looking for a motivated and dedicated engineer to join our team! The App Store Frameworks team works with many teams at Apple in order to deliver great app installation experiences on all Apple platforms. Be a part of an innovative team making a difference.

Description

The App Store Frameworks team works multi-functionally throughout Apple to develop reliable daemons, great APIs for app installation from the App Store and alternative marketplaces, and various other functionality used across all of Apple's platforms. Help design and implement APIs used by Apple employees and developers around the world. We actively investigate production issues to resolve bugs and improve performance with each iOS/tvOS/macOS/watchOS/visionOS release. Scalability is always a top concern due to the massive user-base of our customers. Reliability is crucial. We're looking for engineers with a passion for crafting complex systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 plus years experience with Swift and/or Objective-C
• Experience with Apple frameworks
• Experience with asynchronous programming
• Experience with networking protocols
• Experience designing and maintaining APIs
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Swift, Objective-C, or other Apple platform development experience

Compensation & 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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Accessibility

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.