Senior iOS Engineer: Photography Editing & Creativity Tools

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 181,100 - 318,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock programs

Discounted products and free services

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior iOS Engineer to drive the architectural vision and implementation of core features for photo editing applications. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of iOS development experience and mastery of Apple's frameworks. This role involves feature innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and the guidance of a talented engineering team. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits designed to enhance employee wellness and career advancement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in iOS application development.
• Expertise in Apple's core frameworks, particularly PhotoKit, Core Image, Core Graphics, AVFoundation, and Metal.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the technical architecture for complex imaging workflows.
• Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge features.
• Guide and mentor a team of talented engineers.
• Partner closely with design and marketing to translate user needs.
• Ensure applications benchmark for speed and efficiency.

Skills

iOS application development

PhotoKit

Core Image

Core Graphics

AVFoundation

Metal

Job description

Overview

Senior iOS Engineer: Photography Editing & Creativity Tools

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Description

On this team, you will be a pivotal technical leader, driving the architectural vision, design, and implementation of core features for our photo and image editing applications. You will take end-to-end ownership, from initial concept and rapid prototyping to delivering robust, high-performance, and maintainable solutions that delight creatives everywhere. To succeed in this role, you must be a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, working across teams and organizations. You should be excited about both rapidly prototyping new features and as well as taking the time to create a forward-looking architectural foundation. This role is for you if you are a visionary problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment, capable of both deep technical execution and strategic thinking. You possess an innate understanding of the nuances of photography and the challenges faced by visual creators. You are not just writing code; you are shaping the future of how people capture, edit, and share their most cherished visual memories.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Defining and evolving the technical architecture for complex imaging workflows, ensuring scalability, performance, and future extensibility.
• Feature Innovation: Leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge features that leverage Apple's unique hardware and software capabilities, including advanced image processing, computational photography, and machine learning.
• Technical Mentorship & Growth: Guiding and mentoring a team of talented engineers, fostering best development practices, and contributing to the growth and culture of the team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering closely with design, marketing, photography specialists, and other engineering teams to translate user needs and creative visions into exceptional software experiences.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure our applications set the benchmark for speed and efficiency, by expertly optimizing for large-scale image processing and real-time interactions, resulting in an unparalleled user experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in iOS application development
• Expertise in Apple's core frameworks, particularly PhotoKit, Core Image, Core Graphics, AVFoundation, and Metal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience leading the architecture and development of complex, high-performance media editing applications.
• A deep understanding of modern camera technologies, image formats, color science, and computational photography principles.
• Demonstrated ability to technically lead projects, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Experience with large-scale asset management and optimizing for performance with high-resolution media.

Compensation & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, 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. 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.