Apple Developer App Engineer, WWDR

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Comprehensive medical & dental

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks an experienced iOS and/or macOS app developer to contribute to the Apple Developer app and related systems.

You will work with WWDR and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality native experiences using Swift and modern Apple frameworks across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS. The role demands deep Swift proficiency, strong design sense, excellent communication, and a collaborative spirit to help third-party developers engage with Apple's tools and platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applied experience in iOS and/or macOS development.
• Deep proficiency with Swift, including modern features such as structured concurrency and data-race safety.
• Strong experience building user interfaces with SwiftUI, UIKit, and/or AppKit.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

Responsibilities

• Developing the Apple Developer app, associated tools, and underlying systems.
• Performing engineering reviews to identify opportunities for optimization, modernization, documentation, use of standard methodologies, and adoption of key Apple frameworks.
• Working with Apple engineering teams to advocate for the requirements of third-party developers.

Skills

Swift expertise

UI frameworks

Code quality

collaboration

communication

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

SwiftUI

UIKit

AppKit

Job description

Apps are changing the world and enriching people's lives, driven by developers dedicated to creating extraordinary experiences that delight customers. Apple's Worldwide Developer Relations team (WWDR) provides the services, resources, and guidance that empower the world's most dynamic developer community to push the boundaries of innovation and bring the next big app ideas to Apple's platforms for customers worldwide. WWDR also offers programs to help developers connect with experts, learn about the latest Apple tools and technologies, and adopt best practices to supercharge app development.We are seeking a motivated and proven iOS and/or macOS app developer with an active interest in the Apple Developer community and a passion for improving the developer experience.

Description

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of the Apple Developer app and its underlying systems, helping bring technical and design content to our developer community during WWDC and throughout the year across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and visionOS.We are looking for candidates with a passion for Apple technologies, strong communication and people skills, an eye for good design, and proven expertise building robust, native experiences with Swift and modern Apple frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Developing the Apple Developer app, associated tools, and underlying systems
• Performing engineering reviews to identify opportunities for optimization, modernization, documentation, use of standard methodologies, and adoption of key Apple frameworks
• Working with Apple engineering teams to advocate for the requirements of third-party developers

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of applied experience in iOS and/or macOS development
• Deep proficiency with Swift, including modern features such as structured concurrency and data-race safety
• Strong experience building user interfaces with SwiftUI, UIKit, and/or AppKit
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a willingness to teach and learn from others
• Critical eye for detail, with an understanding of and dedication to Apple's high standards
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and credible demeanor
• Proven ability to deliver quality work on tight schedules
• Self-motivated, proactive, and outgoing; able to work independently and comfortable with ambiguity and evolving priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience profiling and optimizing app performance (analyzing hitches, battery consumption, and launch times)
• Strong commitment to building accessible apps (VoiceOver, Dynamic Type) and supporting localization
• Familiarity with media streaming, caching, background synchronization, and offline-first architectures
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Swift Testing) and modern continuous integration and deployment pipelines
• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, or Software Design Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

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 $216,200 and $324,800, 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
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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

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