Senior iOS Architect - Creative Tools & Collaboration

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee stock program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Sr iOS Software Engineer to join the Creativity Apps team, focusing on media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork.

You will influence architecture and drive features end-to-end, partnering with designers, QA and cross-functional teams, while mentoring others and upholding inclusive engineering practices. This role offers strong growth and relocation support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years shipping high-quality code on iOS and/or macOS.
• Technical lead with strong communication, collaboration, and PM skills.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns used in Apple platform development.
• Solid CS fundamentals and object-oriented design.
• Proficiency in Swift and at least one UI framework (SwiftUI, UIKit, AppKit).
• Ability to own features end-to-end and mentor others.
• 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

Swift

SwiftUI

UIKit

AppKit

iOS

macOS

Architecture patterns

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Tools

XCTest

Job description

Apple Inc. in Seattle is seeking a Sr iOS Software Engineer to join the Creativity Apps team, focusing on media management and collaboration features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and iWork.

You will influence architecture and drive features end-to-end, partnering with designers, QA and cross-functional teams, while mentoring others and upholding inclusive engineering practices. This role offers strong growth and relocation support.