iOS Software Engineer - Creative Apps

Socket.dev; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an engineer to architect and build media management and collaboration features for creative tools. You will work with teams behind Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork to create next-generation tools for creators.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years shipping high-quality iOS/macOS code, strong Swift skills, and a solid foundation in CS. A passion for sustainable software and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years proven experience shipping high quality, tested code on iOS and / or macOS
• 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 and learn from others
• Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architecture and direction of new collaborative features for creative tools.
• Collaborate with human interface designers, QA, and cross-functional teams from concept to delivery.
• Contribute to UI decisions and project planning to influence end-to-end user experiences.

Skills

iOS development

macOS development

Swift

SwiftUI

UIKit

AppKit

Object-oriented design

CS fundamentals

Architectural patterns

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

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 an 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years proven experience shipping high quality, tested code on iOS and / or macOS
• 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 and learn from others
• Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

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