iOS/tvOS FaceTime Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a software engineer for the tvOS Communications Experiences team, building FaceTime and camera features across Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad.

You will work with ML models and core system components, proposing and delivering user-focused communications experiences that span across devices. This role offers growth opportunities, collaboration with world-class engineers, and the chance to influence how families connect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in object-oriented programming and design.
• Experience developing on Apple platforms.
• Experience with multi-threaded, asynchronous code.
• Ability to communicate across diverse teams of engineers, designers, program managers, and evangelists.
• Experience debugging performance issues and optimizing code for limited CPU and memory resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop Core Apps: FaceTime and camera experiences across iOS and tvOS
• Drive feature lifecycle: Propose, implement, and present new communication features for Apple TV
• Champion quality: Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain high software quality standards

Skills

Object-oriented programming

APIs & frameworks

Apple platform development

Cross-functional collaboration

Multithreading & performance

Debugging performance bottlenecks

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Bring passion and dedication to your job, and there's no telling how many lives you could impact.The Home Platforms Software Team creates solutions for the home, from building incredible movie-watching experiences to building the Apple ecosystem that allows devices to magically work together to connect loved ones with FaceTime, work out with Fitness+, or even let loose and play games with friends. We make software for Apple TV, HomePod, iPhone, and iPad that allows our customers to enjoy the highest quality of shared experiences Apple devices offer. Our engineers employ their talent and tools to write the code that makes these experiences possible. They work cross-functionally with teams across Apple to make a seamless experience. Join the team to see what else is possible!

Description

The tvOS Communications Experiences team works on code in FaceTime, Camera, tvOS, and iOS to bring FaceTime and other camera experiences to the big screen using a wirelessly connected iPhone or iPad. Engineers on the tvOS Communications Experiences team work closely with cross-functional teams at Apple to deliver a magical and delightful experience connecting friends and families across the world. The role is highly rewarding with ample opportunities for growth and connections across the company.In this role, you will be working on the Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad FaceTime app as well as the underlying iOS and tvOS systems. You will work with ML models and remain at the forefront of advances in AI technologies to elevate Apple software and experiences for our customers. You will be responsible for proposing, implementing, and presenting features to move communications and camera experiences forward on Apple TV. You will champions the high bar for quality and consistency of Apple software with a passion for building experiences that bring people together.

Responsibilities

• Develop Core Apps: Build FaceTime and camera experiences across iOS, and tvOS
• Drive Feature Lifecycle: Propose, implement, and present new communication features for Apple TV
• Champion Quality: Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain Apple's high software quality standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong at object-oriented programming and design with 3+ years experience
• Aptitude to working on frameworks and APIs with 3+ years experience
• Experience developing on Apple platforms with 3+ years of experience
• Excel at communicating with a diverse team that includes engineers, designers, program managers and evangelists
• Experience in writing multi-threaded, asynchronous code
• Experience debugging performance problems, able to root out performance bottle-necks and ship code that was optimized to get the most out of the limited cpu and memory resources available
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating with ML models
• Knowledge of agentic architectures
• Experience maintaining existing large codebase
• Unbridled attention to detail
• Love the idea of ownership and care deeply about end user experiences
• Aptitude to independently learn new technologies

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
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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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